BRICS acts as a powerful counterweight in global governance, actively amplifying the voice and influence of the Global South.” Explain the role of BRICS in projecting itself as an alternative to other groupings – UPSC Mains 2026 GS2 Legacy Editor August 22, 2026
IPMDA (Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness) bridges the gap between India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision and the Quad’s collective Indo-Pacific strategy. Make a critical assessment of the statement focusing on IPMDA – UPSC Mains 2026 GS2 Legacy Editor August 22, 2026
Analyse the advantages and limitations of the generalist structure of the Indian Civil Services in contemporary governance – UPSC Mains 2026 GS2 Legacy Editor August 22, 2026
Malnutrition in India is not merely a public health concern; it is also a challenge of social equity, human development and effective welfare governance. Discuss. – UPSC Mains 2026 GS2 Legacy Editor August 22, 2026
Does India’s tribal development policy reflect the aspirations for a socially grounded and equity-based governance? Justify your answer. – UPSC Mains 2026 GS2 Legacy Editor August 22, 2026
Do constitutional bodies like the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) possess adequate enforcement powers to secure substantive social equality? Suggest measures to enhance their institutional effectiveness. – UPSC Mains 2026 GS2 Legacy Editor August 22, 2026
Is the right to vote a fundamental right? Discuss the position of the Election Commission of India while undertaking the revision of electoral rolls. Can it also examine the question of citizenship of voters? – UPSC Mains 2026 GS2 Legacy Editor August 22, 2026
Examine whether the constitutional office of the Lok Sabha Speaker has become vulnerable to partisan politics under the current anti-defection regime. What institutional changes are required to ensure the neutrality of the Lok Sabha Speaker in managing a polarized House? – UPSC Mains 2026 GS2 Legacy Editor August 22, 2026
Women as a class neither belong to a minority group nor are they regarded as forming a backward class.” In the light of this statement, discuss the evolution of women’s reservation from local bodies to Parliament. – UPSC Mains 2026 GS2 Legacy Editor August 22, 2026
Right to Privacy Relating to Self-Identity Examine the Effect of the 2026 Amendment to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 — UPSC Mains 2026 GS2 Legacy Editor August 22, 2026
