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The UPSC Civil Services Personality Test is not a mere Q&A session; it is a deep exploration of your awareness, analytical skills, ethical grounding, and balanced judgment. One of the common dilemmas faced by aspirants is how to prioritize current affairs:
Should I focus only on important national issues, or should I also prepare international topics?
Let’s address this strategically.
The UPSC board assesses your personality—not your memory. However, your awareness of current events, both national and international, helps them judge:
Your intellectual curiosity
Your balanced worldview
Your decision-making in a globalized context
So, both national and international issues are relevant, but how deeply and selectively you prepare matters.
National issues often dominate because:
They are directly linked to governance, administration, and policy.
They reflect your understanding of Indian society, economy, polity, and developmental challenges.
Examples frequently asked:
How should India address youth unemployment?
What are your views on the Uniform Civil Code debate?
How can India improve federal-state relations?
Strategy: Focus on key themes—Health, Education, Economy, Environment, and Social Justice. Know relevant schemes, reforms, challenges, and your opinion.
In an interconnected world, an IAS or IFS officer cannot function in isolation from global developments.
Questions often asked:
What is your take on India’s stance in the Russia-Ukraine war?
How does India balance ties with the US and China?
Do you think India should join NATO-like alliances?
These questions test:
Your global awareness
India’s foreign policy understanding
Ability to analyze geopolitical complexities with nuance
Strategy:
Focus on India’s immediate neighborhood (e.g., Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Pakistan)
Understand major international groupings (e.g., QUAD, BRICS, G20)
Track India’s recent diplomatic initiatives
80% Focus: National issues—since most interview boards are India-centric in their queries.
20% Focus: Key international events—especially where India has a stake or where there are strategic, economic, or ethical dimensions.
How to Prepare Smartly
|
Area |
Source Suggestions |
|---|---|
|
National Affairs |
PIB, PRS India, The Hindu/Indian Express Editorials |
|
International Affairs |
MEA website, ORF, IDSA briefs, Rajya Sabha TV shows |
|
Balanced Insights |
Yojana, Kurukshetra, Vision/Forum current notes |
Don’t ignore international topics, but don’t let them overshadow your preparation for national issues. The goal is not to impress the board with facts but to reflect a well-read, balanced, and administrative mind that sees India’s role in both national and global spheres.
