Description International Relations (IR) in the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination focuses on India’s foreign policy, bilateral and multilateral relations, global organizations, and current geopolitical developments. This set of 100 questions is divided into chapters in line with the UPSC syllabus to help aspirants systematically prepare for GS Paper II. These questions aim to improve … Read more
Introduction Internal security forms a crucial component of the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination under General Studies Paper III. It covers a wide range of issues including terrorism, cyber security, border management, organized crime, money laundering, insurgency, and the role of external and internal threats to India’s national security. Preparing for this segment requires not … Read more
For UPSC Coaching , Join FIRST IAS INSTITUTE (India’s Top IAS Coaching) I. Indian Constitution & Constitutional Framework II. Federalism & Centre-State Relations III. Parliament & Legislative Processes IV. Executive & Judiciary V. Rights, Freedoms & Social Justice VI. Governance & Public Policy VII. Political Theory & Comparative Politics VIII. International Relations & India’s Foreign … Read more
1. Introduction The Emergency Provisions in the Constitution of India (Part XVIII, Articles 352–360) empower the Union to meet exceptional situations that threaten the security, integrity, or financial stability of the nation. They allow for temporary suspension of certain democratic norms to restore normalcy. However, such powers are extraordinary in nature and must be exercised … Read more
1. Introduction Elections are the lifeblood of democracy. In India, they determine the composition of the Parliament, State Legislatures, and local bodies, enabling citizens to choose their representatives and hold them accountable.The Constitution of India lays down detailed provisions for the conduct of free and fair elections, entrusting the Election Commission of India (ECI) with … Read more
1. Introduction Federalism refers to a system of governance where power is divided between a central authority and constituent units (states/provinces), each operating within its own sphere of authority.The Constitution of India, though not using the term “federal,” establishes a system with both federal and unitary features. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar famously called it “a federal … Read more
