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General Studies-I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society

Globalisation & Indian Society — UPSC Questions

Effects of globalization on Indian society.

Previous year questions and Mains practice questions on this exact syllabus topic, collected from every GainingSun analysis mapped to it. Each question links back to the analysis it came from, so you can read the material behind the answer.

Mains practice questions (from 4 analyses)

Practice questions written for this topic, each tied to the current affairs that would answer it.

Discuss the challenges of balancing inclusion, fairness and safety in women’s sports in light of the International Olympic Committee’s 2026 policy on transgender athletes, and suggest a way forward for global sports bodies.
From IOC’s New Policy Bars Transgender Women from Women’s Olympic Events: Shifts Focus to Biological Sex and Reignites Global Debate on Fairness
Discuss the role of digital initiatives like UNESCO's Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects in combating illicit trafficking of cultural heritage and promoting repatriation, with reference to India's experiences in artifact recovery.
From UNESCO's Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects: Raising Awareness for Heritage Recovery and Global Repatriation
Discuss the evolution of Central European literature in addressing themes of apocalypse and resistance, with special reference to the contributions of 2025 Nobel laureate László Krasznahorkai.
From László Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature: Exploring the Hungarian Master of Apocalypse and His Visionary Works
Discuss the significance of deciphering the Harappan script in understanding the cultural and linguistic continuity of ancient Indian civilizations. How do recent studies and governmental initiatives contribute to this effort?
From Decoding Harappan Script: Culture Ministry Conference on Indus Valley Language Mysteries