Answer Writing Workshop 1

Four short lessons on the method. Free to read before you enrol.

1. Reading1.The Command Word Decides Your MarksPreview5 min read
2. Reading2.Introduction, Body, Conclusion — What Each Is ForPreview6 min read
3. Reading3.150 Words in 7 Minutes, 250 in 11Preview6 min read
4. Reading4.Write the Skeleton Before the ProsePreview6 min read

2 questions from the 2026 paper, each with a graded drill.

1. Drill5.What do you mean by Digital Rupee? In this context, explain the working and progress of India's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).Preview10 marks · 150 words
2. Drill6.Examine the view that financial inclusion is an integral part of social and economic inclusion in a country like India. Also throw light on the usefulness of the R.B.I.'s Financial Inclusion Index.10 marks · 150 wordsLocked

5 questions from the 2026 paper, each with a graded drill.

1. Drill7.Describe the various Technology Missions initiated in Indian agriculture and examine their role in food security.10 marks · 150 wordsLocked
2. Drill8.Explain the factors responsible for inefficiency of agri-produce marketing. How e-commerce helps to reduce inefficiency of agri-produce marketing? Explain.10 marks · 150 wordsLocked
3. Drill9.Explain by giving two examples, how biotechnology has helped the Indian farmers in processing their perishable crops.10 marks · 150 wordsLocked
4. Drill10.How has Indian agriculture been transformed from food scarcity to food surplus level? Explain the various government policies implemented for diversification of Indian agriculture.15 marks · 250 wordsLocked
5. Drill11.Discuss the different types of subsidies and supports provided by the Government of India to the agricultural sector. Examine the related issues pertaining to the Agreement on Agriculture of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).15 marks · 250 wordsLocked

3 questions from the 2026 paper, each with a graded drill.

1. Drill12.Distinguish between a Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) and a thermal nuclear reactor. In the context of first indigenously developed prototype FBR at Kalpakkam, explain the term 'criticality'. What are its implications for clean energy future of our country?10 marks · 150 wordsLocked
2. Drill13.Explain the key challenges for India's energy security. What measures do you suggest for ensuring energy security along with economic growth and sustainability?15 marks · 250 wordsLocked
3. Drill14.What is agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Explain its working. Describe its applications with suitable examples. Discuss the advantages, risks and challenges associated with agentic AI systems.15 marks · 250 wordsLocked

2 questions from the 2026 paper, each with a graded drill.

1. Drill15.Discuss how the contradiction between 'rapid infrastructure development' and 'disaster-risk reduction' in ecologically-sensitive areas of India can be managed, with suitable examples.10 marks · 150 wordsLocked
2. Drill16.What are the challenges to solid waste management in India? Discuss the governmental policy framework on solid waste management. Discuss the success/failure cases of Delhi and Indore cities highlighting the salient features of their solid waste management initiatives.15 marks · 250 wordsLocked

3 questions from the 2026 paper, each with a graded drill.

1. Drill17.Explain how fake news and disinformation pose threat to Internal Security and Public Order in Indian context. In this regard, discuss salient features of amendments in respect of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.10 marks · 150 wordsLocked
2. Drill18.Ladakh is strategically located between China and Pakistan. As a measure to win hearts and minds of locals, discuss the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) by the Central Government and civic actions by the Army. Also discuss demand of promulgation of provision of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution for Ladakh.10 marks · 150 wordsLocked
3. Drill19.Discuss counterfeit currency and money laundering as major sources of terror funding in India. State the actions being taken at the international level to check these menaces. Highlight the role of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and methods of compliance by its member states in preventing terror funding.15 marks · 250 wordsLocked