Women-related issues have always been relevant for the UPSC Personality Test. But in recent years, the nature of questions has changed. The Board is less likely to simply ask about women’s empowerment or important government schemes. Instead, a current incident can become the starting point for a much wider discussion on law, society, administration, rights and governance. This is why candidates need to look beyond the headline. Take the recent protests at Jantar Mantar. The controversy involved protests, police action, women protesters, online harassment and, later, a video in which a young girl apologised for remarks made during the protest.…
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A question that haunts every UPSC aspirant a week before Prelims — “How many questions should I attempt?” Should you play it safe or take calculated risks? The truth is, there’s no fixed number. But there is a logic — based on your accuracy, confidence, and preparation style. Let’s break it down. 1. Understand the Scoring Structure Before deciding how many questions to attempt, you need to understand the stakes: Correct answer: +2 marks Wrong answer: –0.66 marks (1/3rd negative marking) Unattempted: 0 marks This means for every 3 incorrect guesses, you lose as much as one correct answer. …