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UPSC CSE Mains 2026 · GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words

Separatist movements have been one of the major factors contributing to militancy and instability in Jammu & Kashmir (J & K). Bring out actions taken by the Government to bring J & K into national mainstream. Discuss pre and post abrogation status of Articles 370 and 35A. Also bring out positive impacts of abrogation of both articles in mainstreaming the state.

Theme

T89 Special provisions & asymmetric federalism: J&K, Delhi, Art 371A

What UPSC asks in this theme

A cross-paper polity–security theme: J&K before and after Art 370 abrogation, J&K Assembly under the 2019 Act, Delhi LG conflicts, Art 371A for Nagaland, and winning hearts and minds in J&K.

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T163 Terrorism & external state/non-state actors

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