On the same day—Saturday, 23 August 2025—in the 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM slot, aspirants faced GS‑II. This paper delved into Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations

Key Themes & Coverage

Domains typically covered under GS‑II include:

• Polity & Governance – Institutional mechanisms, legislative and executive roles.
   

• Constitution – Fundamental rights, duties, amendments, federalism.
   

• Social Justice – Welfare schemes, rights of marginalized groups, inclusion policies.
   

• International Relations – India’s global stance, diplomatic dynamics, foreign policy trends
   

Academic Weight & Implications

• GS-II tests aspirants’ understanding of current admin policies and constitutional provisions.
   

• With GS-I just completed, this session challenges both conceptual clarity and retention under exam fatigue.
   

• It’s critical to balance coverage—do not overly focus on one sub-domain while neglecting others.

Following are the questions from the paper:- Click Here to Download UPSC MAINS 2025 GENERAL STUDIES 02