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The reform process in the United Nations remains unresolved, because of the delicate imbalance of East and West and entanglement of the USA vs. Russo-Chinese alliance.” Examine and critically evaluate the East-West policy confrontations in this regard.

sravani / March 17, 2026

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 2 Question Paper Q. “The reform process in the United Nations remains unresolved, because of […]

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Energy security constitutes the dominant kingpin of India’s foreign policy, and is linked with India’s overarching influence in Middle Eastern countries.” How would you integrate energy security with India’s foreign policy trajectories in the coming years?

sravani / March 17, 2026

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 2 Question Paper Q. Energy security constitutes the dominant kingpin of India’s foreign policy, and

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The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has to address the challenges faced by children in the digital era. Examine the existing policies and suggest measures the Commission can initiate to tackle the issue.

sravani / March 17, 2026

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 2 Question Paper Q. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has to address

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In contemporary development models, decision-making and problem-solving responsibilities are not located close to the source of information and execution defeating the objectives of development.” Critically evaluate.

sravani / March 17, 2026

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 2 Question Paper Q. “In contemporary development models, decision-making and problem-solving responsibilities are not located

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Inequality in the ownership pattern of resources is one of the major causes of poverty. Discuss in the context of ‘paradox of poverty’.

sravani / March 17, 2026

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 2 Question Paper Q. Inequality in the ownership pattern of resources is one of the

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What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness, influencing policies and advocating for environmental protection in India.

sravani / March 17, 2026

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 2 Question Paper Q. What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness,

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Examine the evolving pattern of Centre-State financial relations in the context of planned development in India. How far have the recent reforms impacted the fiscal federalism in India?

sravani / March 17, 2026

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 2 Question Paper Q. Examine the evolving pattern of Centre-State financial relations in the context

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Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.

sravani / March 17, 2026

Q. Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment

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Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.

sravani / March 17, 2026

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 2 Question Paper Q. Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative

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“Constitutional morality is the fulcrum which acts as an essential check upon the high functionaries and citizens alike…” In view of the above observation of the Supreme Court, explain the concept of constitutional morality and its application to ensure balance between judicial independence and judicial accountability in India.

sravani / March 17, 2026

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 2 Question Paper Q. “Constitutional morality is the fulcrum which acts as an essential check