UPSC Themes

UPSC CSE Mains 2026 · GS2 · 10 marks · 150 words

Right to privacy relating to self-identity is very dear to every human being and well protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. In this context, examine the effect of the amendment in 2026, to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019

Theme

T78 Fundamental Rights: privacy, Art 21, movement, transgender rights

What UPSC asks in this theme

Questions focus on the right to privacy (Puttaswamy), privacy and DNA testing, transgender rights, and limits on freedom of movement.

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Writing the answer

These notes are for the whole theme, built from all 4 of its PYQs. UPSC does not publish model answers.

More PYQs from this theme

  1. GS2202415 marks

    Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the constitution. Explain. In this reference discuss the law relating to D.N.A. testing of child in the womb to establish its paternity.

  2. GS2202210 marks

    Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute. Comment

  3. GS22017

    Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy.

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