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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 ...

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Examine the relevance of altruism as demonstrated by great leaders in shaping ethical public service. Analyse its limits in modern bureaucratic systems.

**Q7. Examine the relevance of altruism as demonstrated by great leaders in shaping ethical public service. Analyse its limits in modern bureaucratic systems. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Refe...

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Examine the relevance of altruism as demonstrated by great leaders in shaping ethical public service. Analyse its limits in modern bureaucratic systems.

**Q7. Examine the relevance of altruism as demonstrated by great leaders in shaping ethical public service. Analyse its limits in modern bureaucratic systems. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Refe...

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UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 22 Jan 2026

Considering the alarming importance of CSAT in UPSC CSE Prelims exam and with enormous requests we received recently, InsightsIAS has started Daily CSAT Test to ensure students practice CSAT Questions...

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UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 22 Jan 2026

Considering the alarming importance of CSAT in UPSC CSE Prelims exam and with enormous requests we received recently, InsightsIAS has started Daily CSAT Test to ensure students practice CSAT Questions...

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The boundary between private morality and public ethics is neither rigid nor impermeable. Explain the ethical basis of this assertion. Discuss its implications for public office holders.

**Q7. The boundary between private morality and public ethics is neither rigid nor impermeable. Explain the ethical basis of this assertion. Discuss its implications for public office holders. (10 M)*...

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Lok Sabha to launch digital attendance system

*Source: HT* *Subject: Polity* **Context:** The Lok Sabha will introduce a digital attendance system from the Budget Session 2026 to ensure the physical presence of MPs inside the House. **About ****L...

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Lok Sabha to launch digital attendance system

*Source: HT* *Subject: Polity* **Context:** The Lok Sabha will introduce a digital attendance system from the Budget Session 2026 to ensure the physical presence of MPs inside the House. **About ****L...

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“The integration of artificial intelligence into policing marks a shift from community-based law enforcement to centralised algorithmic control”. Evaluate the nature of this shift. Analyse its implications for police accountability and its impact on democratic freedoms.

> **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance **Q3. “The integra...

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Assess the role of internal party elections in strengthening democratic culture in India. Highlight the key institutional challenges involved.

> **Topic:** Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act **Topic:** Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act **Q2. Assess the role of internal party elections in strengthening...

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“The integration of artificial intelligence into policing marks a shift from community-based law enforcement to centralised algorithmic control”. Evaluate the nature of this shift. Analyse its implications for police accountability and its impact on democratic freedoms.

> **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance **Q3. “The integra...

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Identify the key determinants of ethical behaviour in individuals. Explain how these determinants interact in real-life situations.

**Q6. Identify the key determinants of ethical behaviour in individuals. Explain how these determinants interact in real-life situations. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Reference: InsightsIAS* >...

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Identify the key determinants of ethical behaviour in individuals. Explain how these determinants interact in real-life situations.

**Q6. Identify the key determinants of ethical behaviour in individuals. Explain how these determinants interact in real-life situations. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Reference: InsightsIAS* >...

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Distinguish between ethical intention and ethical outcome. Examine their relevance in evaluating moral responsibility.

**Q7. Distinguish between ethical intention and ethical outcome. Examine their relevance in evaluating moral responsibility. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Reference: InsightsIAS* > **Why the qu...

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Distinguish between ethical intention and ethical outcome. Examine their relevance in evaluating moral responsibility.

**Q7. Distinguish between ethical intention and ethical outcome. Examine their relevance in evaluating moral responsibility. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Reference: InsightsIAS* > **Why the qu...

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The perils of integrating AI in police operations

*Source: IE* *Subject: Governance* **Context:** In January 2026, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Indian law enforcement has reached a critical milestone with the Delhi Police’s an...

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The perils of integrating AI in police operations

*Source: IE* *Subject: Governance* **Context:** In January 2026, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Indian law enforcement has reached a critical milestone with the Delhi Police’s an...

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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 12th 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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Training of Trainers (ToT) programme

*Source: DD News* **Context: **The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), in partnership with IIM Ahmedabad, has launched a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme to strengthen Panchayats’ capacity to gener...

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Training of Trainers (ToT) programme

*Source: DD News* **Context: **The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), in partnership with IIM Ahmedabad, has launched a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme to strengthen Panchayats’ capacity to gener...