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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...

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Differentiate between moral attitudes and political attitudes. Evaluate their relevance for public servants.

**Q7. Differentiate between moral attitudes and political attitudes. Evaluate their relevance for public servants. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Reference: InsightsIAS* > **Why the question** *...

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Differentiate between moral attitudes and political attitudes. Evaluate their relevance for public servants.

**Q7. Differentiate between moral attitudes and political attitudes. Evaluate their relevance for public servants. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Reference: InsightsIAS* > **Why the question** *...

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How do conflicts between personal gain and public duty contribute to ethical failures in public service? How can such ethical conflicts be effectively addressed?

**Q7. How do conflicts between personal gain and public duty contribute to ethical failures in public service? How can such ethical conflicts be effectively addressed? (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medi...

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How do conflicts between personal gain and public duty contribute to ethical failures in public service? How can such ethical conflicts be effectively addressed?

**Q7. How do conflicts between personal gain and public duty contribute to ethical failures in public service? How can such ethical conflicts be effectively addressed? (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medi...

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Gender Equity in Urban Bureaucracy

*Syllabus: Governance* *Source: TH* **Context:** A recent policy insight by Janaagraha stressed that while women now make up nearly 46% of elected representatives in local governments, urban bureaucra...

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Gender Equity in Urban Bureaucracy

*Syllabus: Governance* *Source: TH* **Context:** A recent policy insight by Janaagraha stressed that while women now make up nearly 46% of elected representatives in local governments, urban bureaucra...

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UPSC Prelims Test Series 2026 by Insights IAS: Your Proven Path to Prelims Success, 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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Describe the present status of healthcare quality in India. Identify the major governance and regulatory gaps influencing service delivery. Discuss the priority reforms required to improve health outcomes.

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

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Describe the present status of healthcare quality in India. Identify the major governance and regulatory gaps influencing service delivery. Discuss the priority reforms required to improve health outcomes.

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

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The Padma Awards

*Source: HT* *Subject: Miscellaneous* **Context:** The Padma Awards 2026 were announced on the eve of Republic Day, with the President approving 131 awards across Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Pa...

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The Padma Awards

*Source: HT* *Subject: Miscellaneous* **Context:** The Padma Awards 2026 were announced on the eve of Republic Day, with the President approving 131 awards across Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Pa...

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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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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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Trucks-on-Trains

**Context:** Indian Railways, through its Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network, is scaling up the Trucks-on-Trains (ToT) service to shift long-haul freight from roads to electrified rail. **About ...

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UPSC Prelims 2026 Mock Test Strategy: Preparation Plan, Analysis and Revision

# UPSC Prelims 2026 Mock Test Strategy: When to Start, Attempt Smartly, Analyse and Revise Many aspirants are already in the final phase of UPSC Prelims 2026 preparation and mock tests become a major ...

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Anganwadis today perform a critical governance role beyond nutrition delivery. Assess this assertion in the context of social sector governance. Analyse the challenges that limit its realisation.

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

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Anganwadis today perform a critical governance role beyond nutrition delivery. Assess this assertion in the context of social sector governance. Analyse the challenges that limit its realisation.

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

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As the Chief Secretary of a progressive Indian state committed to equality and women’s empowerment, you introduced the “Digitally Padho” scheme to address the digital divide among students.

**Q7.** **As the Chief Secretary of a progressive Indian state committed to equality and women’s empowerment, you introduced the “Digitally Padho” scheme to address the digital divide among students. ...

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Examine the existing gender imbalance in India’s urban bureaucratic architecture. Analyse how this affects service delivery and inclusivity. Suggest systemic reforms for enhancing women’s representation in administrative and technical roles.

> **Topic:** Role of civil services in a democracy **Topic:** Role of civil services in a democracy **Q3. Examine the existing gender imbalance in India’s urban bureaucratic architecture. Analyse how ...