28 Sep 2026GS2UPSC 2026 paper
UPSC GS2 2026
Original questions
20 for today1 · VidBodh original10 marks150 words
"Right to privacy relating to self-identity is very dear to every human being and well protected under Article 21 of the Constitution." Examine the 2026 amendment to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
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"Women as a class neither belong to a minority group nor are they regarded as forming a backward class." Discuss women's reservation evolution from local bodies to Parliament.
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Examine whether the Lok Sabha Speaker's constitutional role has grown vulnerable to partisan politics under anti-defection rules. What institutional changes ensure neutrality?
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Is voting a fundamental right? Discuss the Election Commission's position regarding electoral roll revision and citizenship examination of voters.
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Possess the NCSC and NCST adequate enforcement powers for substantive social equality? Suggest measures enhancing institutional effectiveness.
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Does India's tribal development policy reflect aspirations for socially grounded, equity-based governance? Justify your response.
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Examine malnutrition in India as a social equity, human development, and welfare governance challenge beyond public health.
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Analyze advantages and limitations of the Indian Civil Services' generalist structure in contemporary governance.
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"IPMDA (Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness) bridges the gap between India's SAGAR vision and the Quad's collective Indo-Pacific strategy." Critically assess this statement.
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"BRICS acts as a powerful counterweight in global governance, actively amplifying the voice and influence of the Global South." Explain BRICS' role as an alternative grouping.
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11 · VidBodh original15 marks250 words
Discuss the Governor's federal position. What is the nature of their power giving assent to state bills? Must they follow Council of Ministers' aid and advice?
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Define judicial legislation. Discuss apex court verdicts on "passive euthanasia" and "living wills".
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How successfully does India's federal framework accommodate regional and cultural diversity? Analyze asymmetric federalism's role and strengthen dispute resolution mechanisms.
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Compare separation of powers in India versus the U.S. presidential model. Compare the Prime Minister's actual authority with the U.S. President's.
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Do pressure groups, social movements, and corporate lobbies deepen Indian pluralistic democracy? Analyze whether corporate-political power convergence threatens democratic institutions.
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"Transparency and accountability in governance are not about controlling corruption but about creating the trust of stakeholders in the policy process by following the Rule of Law and Participatory Governance." Comment.
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Can constitutional rights-based welfare be effectively realized amid non-integrated governance and minimal public investment? Examine.
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Should education be primarily a state welfare obligation or strategic investment for global competitiveness and knowledge economy development?
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"India's global diaspora acts as a living bridge, as a critical economic factor and knowledge network in transforming cultural heritage into geopolitical influence and strategic leverage worldwide." Critically examine.
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"China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has transformed South Asia from a regional space into a theatre of great power competition." Analyze BRI's strategic implications for India's security and regional influence.
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