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Mainspedia - 07 May.pdf
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📌 Operation Sindoor, One Year Later: Underground Infra to Air Defence

UPSC Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. “Lessons from Operation Sindoor and recent global conflicts have accelerated India’s focus on underground military infrastructure, air defence, and counter-drone systems.” Critically examine India’s emerging military modernisation priorities. (250 words, 15 marks)

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/operation-sindoor-a-year-later-underground-infra-to-air-defence-armed-forces-fast-track-priorities-10676778/?ref=hometop_hp

📌 Understanding Inequality in India's Growth Story: What 'Low' Inequality Conceals

UPSC Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. “Official claims of declining inequality in India may mask deeper disparities in wealth, employment, and access to opportunities.” Critically examine. Suggest reforms needed for better measurement and reduction of inequality. (250 words, 15 marks)

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/understanding-inequality-in-indias-growth-story/article70948062.ece
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Mainspedia - 08 May.pdf
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📌 Building Hazards: Preventing and Fighting Fires in Indian Cities

UPSC Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. Despite advances like drones and robots, recurring urban fire accidents expose failures in basic fire safety measures. Examine the causes and suggest preventive and response reforms. (250 words, 15 marks)

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/building-hazards-on-preventing-and-fighting-fires/article70952516.ece

📌 India's Pension Landscape: Expanding Coverage, Ensuring Sustainability

UPSC Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. India’s pension system has shifted to a multi-pillar framework, yet inadequate coverage and low pension benefits continue to limit old-age security. Examine the challenges and suggest reforms to ensure both fiscal sustainability and social protection. (250 words, 15 marks)

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2258761&reg=3&lang=1
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The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India and holds office “during the pleasure of the President.” The oath of office to the Governor is administered by which authority?
Anonymous Quiz
4%
Chief Minister of the state
7%
Chief Justice of India
70%
Chief Justice of the concerned state’s High Court
18%
President of India
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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the NCRB ‘Crime in India 2024’ report released on May 6, 2026:

1. Total cognisable crimes recorded in 2024 increased by 56% compared to the previous year.

2. Cybercrime cases registered in 2024 increased by approximately 200% compared to 2023.

3. The Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India (ADSI) report for 2024 recorded a 50% decrease in drug overdose deaths.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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14%
Only one
56%
Only two
25%
All three
6%
None
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Mainspedia - 09 May.pdf
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📌 National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture: Building Climate-Resilient Farming in India

UPSC Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. Critically examine the achievements and limitations of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture in promoting climate-resilient farming. How can National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture improve farm-level adaptation? (250 words, 15 marks)
 
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2259279&reg=3&lang=1

📌 AI in Education: A Human-Centred Approach to Transforming Learning

UPSC Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. AI in education should enhance human agency, not replace teachers. In the context of UNESCO’s human-centred AI framework and India’s National Education Policy 2020, critically examine the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into education. (250 words, 15 marks)
 
https://education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/why-ai-cant-replace-human-teachers-in-education/130884327
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The Somnath Temple in Gujarat, which will mark 75 years of its reopening on May 11, 2026, holds a special place as the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas. Which of the following statements about the temple‘s history is correct?
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32%
It was rebuilt by Ahilyabai Holkar in the 12th century after Mahmud of Ghazni’s attack in 1026 CE.
30%
The temple was consecrated in 1951 by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
33%
temple is built in the Kailash Mahameru Prasad style, features a 150ft Shikhar with a 10tonne Kalash
6%
The Somnath Trust employs over 1,000 women, earning ₹20 crore annually.
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🌍 Mountains, volcanoes, plateaus, grasslands — Earth’s landforms are not just geography topics, they are UPSC favourites! 🏔️🌋🌾

UPSC often connects Physical Geography with mapping questions 🗺️, making atlas-based learning extremely important. While studying landforms from your standard books, always keep an atlas by your side for better clarity and visual understanding. 📚✨

Linking concepts with maps helps you remember locations, tectonic activity, climate patterns, and geographical significance much better. 🧠🌎

This smart approach not only strengthens conceptual understanding but also becomes a game-changer during last-minute revision before the exam. ⏳✅

Study Geography the UPSC way — Concept + Mapping = Better Retention & Better Scores! 🚀
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