UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights Mini SECURE: 9 August 2025
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General Studies – 1
Q1. “Ashokan pillars, as imperial artefacts, embodied a seamless confluence of artistic excellence, religious symbolism, and political communication”. Elucidate. (15 M)
Q2. Explain the stylistic evolution of temple architecture under the Pallavas. In what ways did it reflect a transition from cave to structural forms? (10 M)
General Studies – 2
Q3. “The experience of former judges can enrich governance, but it must be weighed against risks to judicial independence”. Critically examine in the context of post-retirement appointments. What safeguards are necessary to uphold constitutional trust? (15 M)
Q4. “In the quest for scale, India’s welfare model is veering towards a post-rights regime”. Critically analyse. How does this affect the accountability of the state? (10 M)
Q5. What are the key strategic drivers behind the recent elevation of India–Philippines relations? Assess the role of the Indo-Pacific framework and the Act East Policy in this context. (10 M)
General Studies – 3
Q6. Identify the structural weaknesses in India’s export composition. Analyse how these heighten vulnerability to external trade shocks. Suggest long-term measures to diversify and strengthen the export base. (15 M)
Q7. Discuss the core challenges faced by developing countries in securing technical and technological support for plastic lifecycle management. Evaluate their demands in the global plastics treaty. (10 M)
Q8. What role do Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) and international information exchange frameworks play in addressing cross-border money laundering? Evaluate their effectiveness from India’s perspective. (10 M)
General Studies – 4
Q9. “Objectivity without sensitivity leads to mechanical governance”. Examine the value of objectivity in civil services. How can it be ethically balanced with human-centric decision-making? (10 M)
Q10. Ethical leadership at the top is critical to embedding trust across institutions.” Examine the role of senior leadership in strengthening corporate trust. How does this influence internal governance culture? (10 M)
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