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The UPSC Civil Services Examination assigns particular significance to GS Paper 2, which distinguishes it from other papers. This primary paper focuses on various vital domains, including Polity, Constitution, Governance, Social justice, and International Relations.

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The UPSC Civil Services Examination assigns particular significance to GS Paper 2, which distinguishes it from other papers. This primary paper focuses on various vital domains, including Polity, Constitution, Governance, Social justice, and International Relations.

Candidates now have access to the UPSC Mains GS Paper 2 for the year 2023, which was conducted by UPSC on September 16, 2023, during the morning session, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This GS paper 2 is worth a total of 250 marks. For your convenience, you can find the PDF link to UPSC Mains GS Paper 2 2023 below.

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Q No.	Question	Subjects	Marks
1.	“Constitutionally guaranteed judicial independence is a prerequisite of democracy.” Comment. “संवैधानिक रूप से न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता की गारंटी लोकतंत्र की एक पूर्व शर्त है ।” टिप्पणी कीजिए ।	Polity	10
2.	Who are entitled to receive free legal aid? Assess the role of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in rendering free legal aid in India. निःशुल्क कानूनी सहायता प्राप्त करने के हकदार कौन हैं ? निःशुल्क कानूनी सहायता के प्रतिपादन में राष्ट्रीय विधि सेवा प्राधिकरण (एन.ए.एल.एस.ए.) की भूमिका का आकलन कीजिए ।	Polity	10
3.	“The states in India seem reluctant to empower urban local bodies both functionally as well as financially.” Comment. “भारत के राज्य शहरी स्थानीय निकायों को कार्यात्मक एवं वित्तीय दोनों ही रूप से सशक्त बनाने के प्रति अनिच्छुक प्रतीत होते हैं।” टिप्पणी कीजिए ।	Polity	10
4.	Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to Parliamentary sovereignty. संसदीय संप्रभुता के प्रति ब्रिटिश एवं भारतीय दृष्टिकोणों की तुलना करें और अंतर बताएं ।	Polity	10
5.	Discuss the role of Presiding Officers of state legislatures in maintaining order and impartiality in conducting legislative work and in facilitating best democratic practices. विधायी कार्यों के संचालन में व्यवस्था एवं निष्पक्षता बनाए रखने में और सर्वोत्तम लोकतांत्रिक- परम्पराओं को सुगम बनाने में राज्य विधायिकाओं के पीठासीन अधिकारियों की भूमिका की विवेचना कीजिए ।	Polity	10
6.	The crucial aspect of the development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human Resource Development in India. Suggest measures that can address this inadequacy. मानव संसाधन विकास पर पर्याप्त ध्यान नहीं दिया जाना भारत की विकास प्रक्रिया का एक कठोर पक्ष रहा है। ऐसे उपाय सुझाइए जो इस अपर्याप्तता को दूर कर सके ।	Governance	10
7.	Discuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing the abuse of dominant position by the Multi-National Corporations in India. Refer to the recent decisions. भारत में बहुराष्ट्रीय निगमों के द्वारा प्रभावशाली स्थिति के दुरुपयोग को रोकने में भारत के प्रतिस्पर्धा आयोग की भूमिका पर चर्चा कीजिए। हाल के निर्णयों का संदर्भ लें ।	Polity	10
8.	E-governance, as a critical tool of governance, has ushered in effectiveness, transparency and accountability in governments. What inadequacies hamper the enhancement of these features? अभिशासन के एक महत्वपूर्ण उपकरण के रूप में ई-शासन ने सरकारों में प्रभावशीलता, पारदर्शिता और जवाबदेयता का आगाज कर दिया है। कौन-सी अपर्याप्तताएं इन विशेषताओं की अभिवृद्धि में बाधा बनती हैं ?	Governance	10
9.	‘Virus of Conflict is affecting the functioning of the SCO’. In the light of the above statement, point out the role of India in mitigating the problems. ‘संघर्ष का विषाणु एस.सी.ओ. के कामकाज को प्रभावित कर रहा है’ उपरोक्त कथन के आलोक में समस्याओं को कम करने में भारत की भूमिका बताइये ।	IR	10
10.	The Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the West. Describe its economic and political benefits for India. भारतीय प्रवासियों ने पश्चिम में नई ऊंचाइयों को छुआ है । भारत के लिये इसके आर्थिक और राजनीतिक लाभों का वर्णन करें ।	IR	10
11.	The Constitution of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is a constitution made for a progressive society.” Illustrate with special reference to the expanding horizons of the right to life and personal liberty. “भारत का संविधान अत्यधिक गतिशीलता की क्षमताओं के साथ एक जीवंत यंत्र है । यह प्रगतिशील समाज के लिये बनाया गया एक संविधान है।” जीने के अधिकार तथा व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रता के अधिकार में हो रहे निरंतर विस्तार के विशेष संदर्भ में उदाहरण सहित व्याख्या कीजिए ।	Polity	15
12.	Explain the constitutional perspectives of Gender Justice with the help of relevant Constitutional Provisions and case laws. प्रासंगिक संवैधानिक प्रावधानों और निर्णय विधियों की मदद से लैंगिक न्याय के संवैधानिक परिप्रेक्ष्य की व्याख्या कीजिए ।	Social Justice	15
13.	Account for the legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency of using Article 356 by the Union Governments since mid-1990s. संघीय सरकारों द्वारा 1990 के दशक के मध्य से अनुच्छेद 356 के उपयोग की कम आवृत्ति के लिये जिम्मेदार विधिक एवं राजनीतिक कारकों का विवरण प्रस्तुत कीजिए ।	Polity	15
14.	Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India. भारत में राज्य विधायिकाओं में महिलाओं की प्रभावी एवं सार्थक भागीदारी और प्रतिनिधित्व के लिये नागरिक समाज समूहों के योगदान पर विचार कीजिए ।	Social justice	15
15.	Explain the significance of the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act. To what extent does it reflect the accommodative spirit of federalism? 101 वें संविधान संशोधन अधिनियम का महत्व समझाइए । यह किस हद तक संघवाद के समावेशी भावना को दर्शाता है?	Polity	15
16.	Explain the structure of the Parliamentary Committee system. How far have the financial committees helped in the institutionalisation of Indian Parliament? संसदीय समिति प्रणाली की संरचना को समझाइए । भारतीय संसद के संस्थानीकरण में वित्तीय समितियों ने कहां तक मदद की ?	Polity	15
17.	“Development and welfare schemes for the vulnerable, by its nature, are discriminatory in approach.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. “वंचितों के विकास और कल्याण की योजनाएं अपनी प्रकृति से ही दृष्टिकोण में भेदभाव करने वाली होती हैं।” क्या आप सहमत हैं ? अपने उत्तर के पक्ष में कारण दीजिए ।	Social Justice	15
18.	Skill development programmes have succeeded in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement analyse the linkages between education, skill and employment. विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में मानव संसाधनों की आपूर्ति में वृद्धि करने में कौशल विकास कार्यक्रमों ने सफलता अर्जित की है । इस कथन के सन्दर्भ में शिक्षा, कौशल और रोजगार के मध्य संयोजन का विश्लेषण कीजिए ।	Governance	15
19.	‘The expansion and strengthening of NATO and a stronger US-Europe strategic partnership works well for India. What is your opinion about this statement? Give reasons and examples to support your answer. ‘नाटो का विस्तार एवं सुदृढीकरण, और एक मजबूत अमेरिका-यूरोप रणनीतिक साझेदारी भारत के लिये अच्छा काम करती है।’ इस कथन के बारे मे आपकी क्या राय है ? अपने उत्तर के समर्थन में कारण और उदाहरण दीजिये ।	IR	15
20.	‘Sea is an important Component of the Cosmos”. Discuss in the light of the above statement the role of the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) in protecting the environment and enhancing maritime safety and security. ‘समुद्र ब्रह्मांड का एक महत्वपूर्ण घटक है’ उपरोक्त कथन के आलोक में पर्यावरण रक्षण और समुद्री संरक्षा एवं सुरक्षा को बढ़ाने में आई.एम.ओ. (अंतर्राष्ट्रीय समुद्री संगठन) की भूमिका पर चर्चा करें ।	IR	15

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Section-Wise Analysis

Constitutional Provisions and Amendments: Questions related to the Constitution of India were prominent. Candidates were expected to have a deep understanding of recent amendments, landmark judgments, and their implications for governance.
Governance and Public Policy: Governance remained a central theme in GS Paper 2. Questions on issues like administrative reforms, e-governance, and ethical considerations in governance were posed. This underscores the importance of keeping up with contemporary issues.
Social Justice and Welfare Schemes: The GS paper 2 featured questions related to social justice, affirmative action policies, and government schemes aimed at marginalized sections of society. Candidates needed to demonstrate knowledge of these programs and their effectiveness.
International Relations: The international relations section continued to be relevant, with questions on India’s foreign policy, international organizations, and global issues. The ability to connect domestic policies with global events was crucial.

Marks Wise Data Analysis:

Topic	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Polity	115	115	115	115	125	120
Governance	35	20	45	50	25	20
Social Justice	50	65	40	50	50	60
International Relations	50	50	50	35	50	50

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International Relations

Current Affairs: Stay updated with current events, especially those related to governance, policy changes, and international relations. Reading newspapers, magazines, and reliable online sources is essential.
In-depth Study: Focus on in-depth study of the Constitution of India, government reports, and major policy initiatives. Understanding the nuances is key.
Practice: Regularly practice answering questions within the prescribed word limits. Time management during the examination is crucial.
Analytical Thinking: Develop the ability to analyze situations, policies, and governance issues critically. This will help in providing well-rounded answers.