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Examine the implications of persistent underspending in Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Analyse the reasons behind such underspending. Discuss its consequences for welfare governance.

> **Topic:** Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States **Topic:** Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States **Q2. Exam...

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Examine the implications of persistent underspending in Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Analyse the reasons behind such underspending. Discuss its consequences for welfare governance.

> **Topic:** Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States **Topic:** Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States **Q2. Exam...

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Identify key ethical issues involved in foreign funding of domestic institutions. Explain how transparency can mitigate these risks.

**Q6. Identify key ethical issues involved in foreign funding of domestic institutions. Explain how transparency can mitigate these risks. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Reference: InsightsIAS* ...

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Identify key ethical issues involved in foreign funding of domestic institutions. Explain how transparency can mitigate these risks.

**Q6. Identify key ethical issues involved in foreign funding of domestic institutions. Explain how transparency can mitigate these risks. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Reference: InsightsIAS* ...

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[Reminder] OGP 2027 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) Batch 2 : a full-fledged integrated classroom training program for UPSC CSE 2027 | Starts on 16th Feb 2026

## OGP 2027 – Batch 2 | Bengaluru **Integrated Offline & Online Guidance Program for UPSC CSE 2027** ### Batch Details • **Program:** OGP 2027 – Offline & Online Guidance Program • **Batch:** Batch 2 ...

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“Public service ethics deteriorate not due to lack of laws, but due to selective enforcement”. Analyse its impact on trust and accountability in governance.

**Q7. “Public service ethics deteriorate not due to lack of laws, but due to selective enforcement”. Analyse its impact on trust and accountability in governance. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *...

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Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026

*Source: NDTV* *Subject: Governance* **Context:** The Supreme Court of India, stayed the implementation of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. • The court...

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Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026

*Source: NDTV* *Subject: Governance* **Context:** The Supreme Court of India, stayed the implementation of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. • The court...

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NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme

*Source: TOI* *Subject: Economy* **Context:** The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched the NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme as a pilot project under its Regulatory Sandbox...

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NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme

*Source: TOI* *Subject: Economy* **Context:** The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched the NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme as a pilot project under its Regulatory Sandbox...

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LAMP – Live Answer-writing for Mains Program | 50 days FREE answer writing initiative for Mains 2025 in offline & online mode

**Starts on 1st July 2025 ** **CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR LAMP 2025** **CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TIMETABLE ** **A Free initiative** – Open for all students writing Mains 2025 LAMP (Live Answer Writ...

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“Education funding, in the absence of adequate implementation capacity, tends to yield diminishing returns.” Comment.

> **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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“Education funding, in the absence of adequate implementation capacity, tends to yield diminishing returns.” Comment.

> **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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Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0

*Source: News on Air* *Subject: Government scheme* **Context:** NITI Aayog CEO Shri B.V.R Subrahmanyam launched ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0’—a 3-month intensive campaign to achieve 100% saturation of cri...

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Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0

*Source: News on Air* *Subject: Government scheme* **Context:** NITI Aayog CEO Shri B.V.R Subrahmanyam launched ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0’—a 3-month intensive campaign to achieve 100% saturation of cri...

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Distinguish between impartiality and non-partisanship in public administration. Examine why both are indispensable for ethical governance.

**Q6. Distinguish between impartiality and non-partisanship in public administration. Examine why both are indispensable for ethical governance. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Reference: Insight...

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Distinguish between impartiality and non-partisanship in public administration. Examine why both are indispensable for ethical governance.

**Q6. Distinguish between impartiality and non-partisanship in public administration. Examine why both are indispensable for ethical governance. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Reference: Insight...

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Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)

*Syllabus: Political parties* *Source: DC* **Context:** The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated the delisting of 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) that have not contes...

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Digital Initiatives for Maritime Sector

*Source: PIB* **Context: **The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways launched a series of digital initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the maritime sector. • Key pro...

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Attitude is not merely a mental state but a determinant of ethical conduct. Explain the structure of attitude. Examine how attitude influences behaviour in public life.

**Q6. Attitude is not merely a mental state but a determinant of ethical conduct. Explain the structure of attitude. Examine how attitude influences behaviour in public life. (10 M)** *Difficulty Leve...