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UPSC Mains 2026 · Daily Answer Writing
UPSC Daily Answer Writing 2026 — Download Mains Questions
158 free General Studies answer-writing questions (GS1–GS4) plus 8 Essay topics, from the UnlockIAS Daily Answer Writing 2026 programme. Follow the 8-week schedule, attempt each question online, get one free AWE Bot AI evaluation (one per aspirant), and post your answer for peer review so other aspirants can read and comment. Download printable booklets too, or go deeper with the Sherlocking Mains Comprehensive Module.
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Polity, Governance & Social Justice
PDF28 questions · GS Paper 2
International Relations & Internal Security
PDF17 questions · GS2 + GS3
Economy, Agriculture & Fiscal Governance
PDF20 questions · GS Paper 3
Science & Technology
PDF4 questions · GS Paper 3
Geography, Environment & Disaster Management
PDF22 questions · GS1 + GS3
History (Modern, Freedom Struggle, World)
PDF10 questions · GS Paper 1
Art & Culture
PDF4 questions · GS Paper 1
Indian Society
PDF15 questions · GS Paper 1
Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
PDF38 questions · GS Paper 4
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How do I download the UPSC daily answer-writing questions?
Pick a subject below and click its Download button to get a printable PDF booklet of every question in that subject, with ruled answer space. Or use "Download all questions" to get the complete GS1–GS4 set in one PDF.
Are these UPSC Mains answer-writing questions free?
Yes. Every question is free to read and download. Only the model solutions, the Sherlocking approach and AWE Bot AI evaluation are part of the paid Sherlocking Mains Comprehensive Module.
Do you provide model answers and evaluation?
The questions here are free to attempt. The model solutions and AWE Bot AI answer-evaluation, mentored by Neil Sir, are provided in the Sherlocking Mains Comprehensive Module.
Are these official UPSC previous-year questions?
No. These are original UnlockIAS practice questions written for the Daily Answer Writing 2026 programme and modelled on the UPSC Mains pattern. They are not official UPSC past papers.
Questions from the UnlockIAS Daily Answer Writing 2026 programme — original practice questions modelled on the UPSC Mains pattern, not official UPSC past papers. Last updated: June 2026.