📌 Quantum-Safe Thinking: India's Digital Future and Post-Quantum Cryptography

UPSC Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. Quantum computing poses serious risks to digital security through threats such as ‘harvest now, decrypt later’ attacks. Critically examine the implications for India’s digital infrastructure. What measures has the DST Task Force recommended, and what challenges remain in implementation? (250 words, 15 marks)
 
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/quantum-safe-thinking-on-the-new-dst-task-force-report/article71033634.ece#google_vignette

📌 SARTHAK PDS: Technology-Driven Reform for Food Security

UPSC Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. SARTHAK PDS seeks to modernise India’s food distribution system through AI-driven real-time monitoring. Critically examine its potential to reduce leakages and inefficiencies in the PDS. What are the key implementation challenges? (250 words, 15 marks)
 
https://www.thehindu.com/

📌 PM SVANidhi: From Survival to Self-Reliance

UPSC Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. Assess the role of PM SVANidhi in promoting financial empowerment and social security among street vendors. What challenges limit its effectiveness? (150 words, 10 marks)
 
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2266920&reg=3&lang=1

📌 India-US Relations: From Estranged to Engaged to Restrained Democracies

UPSC Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. Trace the evolution of India–US relations from strategic engagement to transactionalism. How should India respond to the emerging challenges in the partnership? (250 words, 15 marks)
 
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-us-relations-transactional-diplomacy-analysis-10714578/

Integrated Learning Program (ILP) – India’s Most Trusted Online UPSC Program for Self-Study, Daily Practice & 1:1 Mentorship 🚀📘

4-Phase Preparation Strategy 🎯
🔹 Aadharshila – Build strong fundamentals
🔹 Quila Bandi – Focus on Mains-oriented preparation
🔹 Setu Bhandhan – Transition from Mains to Prelims
🔹 UpaSamhara – Intensive Prelims revision & practice

The 3 Avatars of ILP 🌟
🏔️ ILP SHIKHAR (Personalised Guidance + Rank-Oriented Preparation)

✅ Includes everything in ILP Utkarsh
➕ Adds: 1:1 Mentorship and Mains Evaluation

📚 ILP UTKARSH (Structured + Teaching Support)
✅ Includes all features of ILP Aarambh
➕ Adds: Video Classes and Group Mentorship Sessions

🌱 ILP AARAMBH (Structured Basics Program)
✅ Structured Study Plan
Detailed Features ✨

📌 Group Mentorship
📌 Mains Evaluation & 1:1 Mentorship
📌 Comprehensive Classes
📌 Current Affairs Integration
📌 Enriched Study Materials
📌 Rigorous Practice Tests
📌 Interactive Student Forum
📌 Study Tracker


📅 The programme starts on June 1st

Admission Link -

ILP SHIKAR -
https://courses.iasbaba.com/enrol/ilp-shikar-2027

ILP UTKARSH -
https://courses.iasbaba.com/enrol/ilp-utkarsh-2027

ILP AARAMBH- https://courses.iasbaba.com/enrol/ilp-2027

Starts June 1st

📌 India–Nepal Relations: Between Civilisational Intimacy and Strategic Sensitivities

UPSC CSE Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. Despite deep historical and cultural ties, India–Nepal relations face several strategic challenges. Examine these challenges and suggest measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
 
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/nepal-pm-balen-shah-india-nepal-encroached-territories-triggers-row-10717172/

📌 Language, Federalism and Educational Equity: Reassessing the Three-Language Formula in India

UPSC CSE Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. Critically examine the challenges in implementing the three-language formula in India. How can linguistic diversity and national integration be balanced? (15 Marks, 250 Words)
 
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/language-decorum-on-the-three-language-formula-in-cbse-schools/article71044771.ece#google_vignette

https://forms.gle/Q6vXRPb2VX7geGZS6

📢 OPEN ORIENTATION SESSION
🗓 June 1 | ⏰ 5:00 PM
Anthropology Mains Mentorship Programme with Sandeep Badad (AIR 82)
Learn: ✅ 300+ score strategy ✅ Paper I & II approach ✅ Answer-writing techniques ✅ Mains 2026 roadmap ✅ Mentorship programme details
Open to all Anthropology aspirants.

📌 NFHS-6: Joy and Pain – India's Dual Disease Burden

UPSC Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. India faces a double burden of malnutrition and lifestyle diseases. Examine the challenges posed by this coexistence and suggest policy measures to address it. (250 words, 15 marks)
 
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/joy-and-pain-on-the-nfhs-6-data/article71048891.ece
 
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/health-survey-calls-for-a-nutrition-rethink-10719072/

📌 Prisons in India: Overcrowded by Undertrials

UPSC Mains Practice Question

✍️ Q. Prison overcrowding in India is largely driven by the growing undertrial population. Examine its causes and suggest measures to address the crisis. (250 words, 15 marks)
 
https://www.thehindu.com/data/prisons-in-india-continue-to-be-overcrowded-by-undertrials-data/article71048620.ece#google_vignette

IAS baba is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Sankalp Strategy Session by Sandeep Badad (AIR 82)
Time: Jun 3, 2026 02:00 PM Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81302776386?pwd=HbBH9ampWkfCFdavX0gWdepgf7UqCP.1


Meeting ID: 813 0277 6386
Passcode: 703404

Important Session especially for those giving UPSC Mains 2026