UPSC Mains Questions Archive
Practice UPSC Mains questions with model answers, word limits and year-wise tags.
India has a long and troubled border with China and Pakistan fraught with contentious issues. Examine the conflicting issues and security challenges along the border.…
GS-3
2024
15 Marks
250 Words
Flooding in urban areas is an emerging climate-induced disaster. Discuss the causes of this disaster. Mention the features of two such major floods in the…
GS-3
2024
15 Marks
250 Words
What is disaster resilience? How is it determined? Describe various elements of a resilience framework. Also mention the global targets of Sendai Framework for Disaster…
GS-3
2024
15 Marks
250 Words
What are asteroids? How real is the threat of them causing extinction of life? What strategies have been developed to prevent such a catastrophe?
GS-3
2024
15 Marks
250 Words
The world is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the alternative technologies which can solve this crisis? Briefly discuss any…
GS-3
2024
15 Marks
250 Words
Elucidate the importance of buffer stocks for stabilizing agricultural prices in India. What are the challenges associated with the storage of buffer stock? Discuss.
GS-3
2024
15 Marks
250 Words
What are the major challenges faced by Indian irrigation system in recent times? State the measures taken by the government for efficient irrigation management.
GS-3
2024
15 Marks
250 Words
What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the government’s UDAN Scheme and its achievements.
GS-3
2024
15 Marks
250 Words
Discuss the merits and demerits of the four ‘Labour Codes’ in the context of labour market reforms in India. What has been the progress so…
GS-3
2024
15 Marks
250 Words
Describe the context and salient features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
GS-3
2024
10 Marks
150 Words