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Apathy towards structural police reforms persists despite recurring episodes of public outrage. Examine the causes and suggest a viable reform roadmap.

> **Topic:** Role of civil services in a democracy **Topic:** Role of civil services in a democracy **Q3. Apathy towards structural police reforms persists despite recurring episodes of public outrage...

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Apathy towards structural police reforms persists despite recurring episodes of public outrage. Examine the causes and suggest a viable reform roadmap.

> **Topic:** Role of civil services in a democracy **Topic:** Role of civil services in a democracy **Q3. Apathy towards structural police reforms persists despite recurring episodes of public outrage...

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RECLAIM Framework

*Source: ET Energy* **Context:** The Ministry of Coal will launch RECLAIM Framework, a community engagement framework for mine closure and repurposing. **About ****RECLAIM Framework:** • **What is REC...

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RECLAIM Framework

*Source: ET Energy* **Context:** The Ministry of Coal will launch RECLAIM Framework, a community engagement framework for mine closure and repurposing. **About ****RECLAIM Framework:** • **What is REC...

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Explain how social media visibility pressures can affect public servants’ objectivity. Suggest ethical guidelines for digital conduct in public office.

**Q7. Explain how social media visibility pressures can affect public servants’ objectivity. Suggest ethical guidelines for digital conduct in public office. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Refer...

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Explain how social media visibility pressures can affect public servants’ objectivity. Suggest ethical guidelines for digital conduct in public office.

**Q7. Explain how social media visibility pressures can affect public servants’ objectivity. Suggest ethical guidelines for digital conduct in public office. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Refer...

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India’s Rank 91st in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

*Source: NIE* *Subject: Corruption* **Context:** India has climbed to the **91st position** on the global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), reflecting a slight improvement from its 96th rank in the ...

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India’s Rank 91st in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

*Source: NIE* *Subject: Corruption* **Context:** India has climbed to the **91st position** on the global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), reflecting a slight improvement from its 96th rank in the ...

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B-READY Assessment

*Source: PIB* *Subject: Economy/Miscellaneous* **Context:** The inclusion of India in the Business Ready (B-READY) 2026 assessment has renewed attention on India’s business reform trajectory. **About ...

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B-READY Assessment

*Source: PIB* *Subject: Economy/Miscellaneous* **Context:** The inclusion of India in the Business Ready (B-READY) 2026 assessment has renewed attention on India’s business reform trajectory. **About ...

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India, UK Sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees

*Source: News on Air* *Subject: Economy* **Context:** India and the United Kingdom have signed a Social Security Agreement (SSA) to prevent double social security contributions for employees on short-...

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India, UK Sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees

*Source: News on Air* *Subject: Economy* **Context:** India and the United Kingdom have signed a Social Security Agreement (SSA) to prevent double social security contributions for employees on short-...

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UPSC Prelims 2026 Test Series by Insights IAS – Now with Free AI Analytics!

# Master UPSC Prelims 2026 with Insights IAS: Leveraging Proven Success and Cutting-Edge AI Analytics The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination is famously unpredictable, often challenging aspir...

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UPSC Prelims 2026 Test Series by Insights IAS – Now with Free AI Analytics!

# Master UPSC Prelims 2026 with Insights IAS: Leveraging Proven Success and Cutting-Edge AI Analytics The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination is famously unpredictable, often challenging aspir...

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Underutilisation of education funds reflects governance deficits more than fiscal constraints. Evaluate the reasons behind persistent under-spending. Suggest reforms in Centre–State education financing.

> **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services re...

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Underutilisation of education funds reflects governance deficits more than fiscal constraints. Evaluate the reasons behind persistent under-spending. Suggest reforms in Centre–State education financing.

> **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services re...

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Digital Governance

* Source: DH* *Subject: Governance* **Context: **India’s draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021 have reignited debate in February 2026 over how to effectively curb deepfakes and synthetically generate...

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Digital Governance

* Source: DH* *Subject: Governance* **Context: **India’s draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021 have reignited debate in February 2026 over how to effectively curb deepfakes and synthetically generate...

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“A neutral attitude is not the same as an impartial attitude”. Explain the distinction. Discuss why this distinction matters in civil service conduct.

**Q6. “A neutral attitude is not the same as an impartial attitude”. Explain the distinction. Discuss why this distinction matters in civil service conduct. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Refere...

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“A neutral attitude is not the same as an impartial attitude”. Explain the distinction. Discuss why this distinction matters in civil service conduct.

**Q6. “A neutral attitude is not the same as an impartial attitude”. Explain the distinction. Discuss why this distinction matters in civil service conduct. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Refere...