UP PCS Mains-2025

Q. Discuss how fisheries and aquaculture sector in India play a significant role in the Indian economy.

Q. Advancing crop diversification towards oilseeds, pulses, and horticulture requires tackling several critical issues. Discuss.

Q. “It is an attitude, not aptitude, which determines one’s altitude”. What do you understand by this statement? (12 marks, 200 words)

Q. Evaluate how personal ethics and the professional ethics of an individual might conflict while making decisions in a governmental setup. Illustrate with examples. (8 marks, 125 words)

Q. Examine the significance of food processing in reducing post-harvest losses and ensuring food security in India. (Answer in 125 words) 8

Q. Define fiscal deficit, revenue deficit, and primary deficit. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act in reducing fiscal imbalances in India. (Answer in 125 words) 8

GS-II (FLT)

GS-I (FLT)

Essay

Q. How have India-Vietnam bilateral relations evolved over the years, and what are the key components and recent developments that define this partnership today? (Answer in 125 words)

Q. Discuss the significance of India’s leadership in the Global South. How does its historical context influence its current position and initiatives? (Answer in 200 words)

Q. “The refugee problem in India is a humanitarian issue but also a matter of national security.” Discuss. (Answer in 200 words)

Q. Urbanization in India has led to several socio-economic challenges. Discuss the problems and suggest remedial measures. (Answer in 200 words)

Q. Discuss the role of ocean currents in regulating global climate. What is the significance of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) on monsoon patterns in India? (Answer in 200 words)

Q. What are the key differences between tropical and temperate cyclones? (Answer in 125 words)