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Polity, History, Geography, Economy, Environment, S&T
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UPSC Prelims General Studies Paper I — 100 questions, Set A.
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Comprehension, reasoning, numeracy
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UPSC Prelims CSAT (GS Paper II) — comprehension, reasoning and numeracy.
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Syllabus-wise Mains answers
GS I
Indian Heritage, Culture, History and Geography
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Polity, Governance, International Relations
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Economy, Science & Tech, Environment, Security
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Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
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Philosophical, social, polity, economy, tech, climate, world
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Paper 1 and Paper 2 · theory, India, tribes
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Paper 1 and Paper 2 · theory, Indian politics, IR
Open syllabus → OptionalSociology
Paper 1 and Paper 2 · thinkers, Indian society
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Year-wise official PYQ
GS I
Indian Heritage, Culture, History and Geography
Official paper → MainsGS II
Polity, Governance, International Relations
Official paper → MainsGS III
Economy, Science & Tech, Environment, Security
Official paper → MainsGS IV
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
Official paper → MainsEssay
Philosophical, social, polity, economy, tech, climate, world
Official paper → OptionalAnthropology
Paper 1 and Paper 2 · theory, India, tribes
Official paper → OptionalPSIR
Paper 1 and Paper 2 · theory, Indian politics, IR
Official paper → OptionalSociology
Paper 1 and Paper 2 · thinkers, Indian society
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Which of the following statements about a Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR) under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is/are correct? 1. A Zero FIR can be lodged at a police station, even though the place of commission of a cognizable/non-cognizable offence is outside the territorial jurisdiction of that police station. 2. The Officer-in-Charge of the police station where a Zero FIR has been lodged may, with the permission of the competent authority, initiate a preliminary enquiry. 3. Under Zero FIR, it is obligatory for the informant to furnish information electronically (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 only (d) 2 only Official key: D.
Current Affairs and GK
View answer → Prelims · Q21 · 2026 · General StudiesConsider the following statements with reference to India's response to climate change: I. India's Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is a crucial tool for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. II. India's 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) submitted in December, 2024 recorded around 8% decrease in Greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 over 2019. III. Climate-resilient development necessarily depends on quick and short-term achievement of emission reduction targets. Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct? 1. Statement I is empirically supported by statement II. 2. Statement III contradicts the approach implicit in statement I. 3. Statement I and statement III together establish the premise of long-term sustainability. Select the answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 3 only Official key: B.
Environment and Ecology
View answer → Prelims · Q14 · 2026 · General StudiesWhich of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct? 1. It was located in the lower Krishna valley. 2. In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size. 3. The Amaravati school of sculpture made a lasting impact on the later South Indian sculpture, and its products were carried to Sri Lanka and South-east Asia. Select the answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Official key: B.
Art and Culture
View answer → Prelims · Q13 · 2026 · General StudiesWhich of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched? 1. Vitasta : Chenab 2. Asikni : Jhelum 3. Parushni : Ravi 4. Yavyavati : Beas Select the answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 4 (c) 3 only (d) 4 only Official key: C.
Art and Culture
View answer → Prelims · Q100 · 2026 · General StudiesConsider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): 1. MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology. 2. MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators. 3. Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in the MPI of NITI Aayog and MPI of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 only Official key: A.
Current Affairs and GK
View answer → Prelims · Q99 · 2026 · General StudiesConsider the following statements about the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India: 1. NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits. 2. All the NBFCs operating in India have to be registered with the RBI. 3. NBFCs form part of the payment and settlement system and can issue cheque drawn on itself. 4. Deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) is not available to the depositors of deposit taking NBFCs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 4 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 Official key: A.
Art and Culture
View answer → Prelims · Q98 · 2026 · General StudiesWith reference to different Committees in India, consider the following details: 1. R.N. Malhotra Committee - Comprehensive reforms of Insurance sector in India - Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. 2. L.C. Gupta Committee - Preparing a roadmap for the introduction of derivatives trading in India - Securities and Exchange Board of India. 3. Urjit R. Patel Committee - Preparing a roadmap for reforming bank lending to the Housing sector - Reserve Bank of India. 4. Y.H. Malegam Committee - Preparing a roadmap for reforms in Microfinance sector in India - Reserve Bank of India. In how many of the above rows are all the details correctly matched? (a) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 4 Official key: B.
Current Affairs and GK
View answer → Prelims · Q97 · 2026 · General StudiesWhich of the following statements about Crowdfunding is/are correct? 1. Crowdfunding is solicitation of funds (small amount) from multiple investors through a web-based platform or social networking site for a specific project. 2. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are able to raise funds at lower cost of capital without undergoing rigorous procedures. Select the answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Official key: C.
Current Affairs and GK
View answer →Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Scheme
Union Cabinet approved a ₹1.86 lakh crore electricity grid upgrade scheme under Green Energy Corridor Phase-III. The scheme aims to evacuate
Open UPSC note → Daily newsMinimum Support Price Hike for Rabi Crops
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Open UPSC note → Daily newsPetroleum Act 1934 Decriminalisation Amendment
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas proposed amending Chapter III of the Petroleum Act, 1934 to decriminalise minor technical and proc
Open UPSC note → PIBExtension of RoSCTL Scheme for Textile Exports
Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme till 31 December 2026. The extension prov
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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the implementation of Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) by Delhi Police at Rs 1,78
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Government approved Rs 1,600 crore in financial assistance for 41 pharma and MedTech innovation projects under the first call of PRIP.
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