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10 Feb 2026's MCQs

14 questions · one per article

  • 11 linked PYQs · Can you solve them?
    Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    India Western Trade Pacts and Global Market Integration

    Why It Matters

    Economic diplomacy and bilateral trade relations are core to GS Paper 2 (International Relations) and GS Paper 3 (Economy). Understanding India's pivot towards comprehensive trade and technology agreements with Western powers is crucial for answering questions on global supply chain resilience, export-led growth, and the shifting geostrategic architecture in a multi-polar world.

  • 6 revision-ready facts
    Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    Bangladesh 2026 Elections and Gen Z Role in Post Hasina Politics

    Why It Matters

    Bangladesh is India's most critical eastern neighbor. A change in regime, especially with the surging influence of Jamaat-e-Islami, poses direct challenges to India's internal security and the 'Neighborhood First' policy, making it vital for GS-2 (IR) and GS-3 (Border Security).

  • Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    Goa Ecological Crisis Demands Special Constitutional Safeguards

    Why It Matters

    It highlights the intersection of constitutional law and environmental protection. For UPSC aspirants, it provides a contemporary case study on how constitutional tools like Article 371 can be conceptually expanded beyond cultural/administrative preservation to address regional ecological and demographic crises.

  • Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    Lok Sabha Speaker No Confidence Motion and Parliamentary Rules

    Why It Matters

    This incident highlights crucial aspects of parliamentary democracy, specifically the procedural mechanisms for the removal of the Speaker (Article 94), the conventions surrounding the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, and the broader debate on the impartiality of the Speaker and the functioning of the House amidst disruptions.

  • 9 linked PYQs · Can you solve them?
    Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha over parliamentary rules dispute

    Why It Matters

    Highlights critical procedural aspects of the Indian Parliament, including the rules governing the Motion of Thanks, the convention against discussing one House's proceedings in the other, the suspension of MPs, and the role of Presiding Officers in managing House disruptions.

  • 5 revision-ready facts
    Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    Post START Nuclear Arms Control Collapse Threatens Global Stability

    Why It Matters

    The collapse of major arms control treaties drastically alters the global strategic landscape. Aspirants must understand the implications of this shift for international stability, the resulting nuclear multipolarity, and how India should adapt its foreign policy to shape new global norms.

  • Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    PMO Bars Parliament Questions on PM CARES and Defence Funds

    Why It Matters

    This issue highlights the practical functioning of Parliamentary devices like the Question Hour and the ongoing debates over the definition of 'public authority' and transparency regarding funds associated with the highest executive offices. It is a direct test of the principle of executive accountability to the legislature, a cornerstone of India's parliamentary democracy.

  • Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    Malaysian Prime Minister visit strengthens India Act East policy

    Why It Matters

    It highlights the evolution and practical implementation of India's Act East Policy, moving beyond cultural ties to high-tech economic integration and maritime security with a key ASEAN partner. Understanding this is crucial for Mains GS2 questions on regional geopolitics and bilateral relations.

  • 6 linked PYQs · Can you solve them?
    Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    India US trade talks need balance clarity and reciprocity

    Why It Matters

    India-US bilateral relations are a cornerstone of India's foreign policy. Understanding the nuances of their trade negotiations, especially the push for reciprocity and market access amid global protectionist trends, is highly relevant for GS-2 (International Relations) and GS-3 (Economy) in the UPSC examination.

  • 5 revision-ready facts
    Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    WhatsApp Meta Privacy Policy and CCI Penalty Legal Dispute

    Why It Matters

    This case intersects the fundamental Right to Privacy (Article 21) with digital market regulation. It highlights the evolving challenges of data sovereignty, consumer protection in the digital era, and the role of statutory bodies like the CCI in curbing the abuse of dominant market positions by multinational tech corporations.

  • Polity and GovernanceGS2

    Thirupparankundram Dargah Namaz Restriction and Religious Rights

    Why It Matters

    Demonstrates how Indian constitutional jurisprudence resolves conflicts between religious rights (Articles 25 & 26) and property rights or public order. It highlights the practical application of the 'essential religious practice' doctrine and the delicate balancing required in historically shared religious spaces where practices might obstruct another community's access.

  • Science and TechnologyGS3

    Calcutta High Court refuses to quash cryptocurrency fraud probe

    Why It Matters

    This case is significant for UPSC aspirants as it bridges GS3 (Cyber Security and Money Laundering via emerging technologies) and GS2 (Judicial powers). It highlights the practical difficulties in tackling cryptocurrency frauds and the judiciary's stance on allowing thorough investigations in sophisticated economic offenses.

  • 9 linked PYQs · Can you solve them?
    Polity and GovernanceGS2

    Centre Proposes Inquiry into Unallotted JNNURM Flats in Delhi

    Why It Matters

    Illustrates the critical gaps between the creation of social infrastructure and its actual delivery to beneficiaries, heavily impacted by political friction and federal governance complexities in regions like Delhi.

  • 6 revision-ready facts
    Polity and GovernanceGS2

    HP OBC Commission Relocation and Judicial Review Limitations

    Why It Matters

    The judgment is highly relevant for UPSC GS Paper 2 as a concrete case law defining the boundaries of judicial review over executive policy decisions. It illustrates the practical application of the separation of powers doctrine, restricting the judiciary from impinging upon administrative choices governing statutory bodies like the OBC Commissions.