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Topic Women empowerment
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 15 years (2008–2023), peaking in 2008.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2008
- Recurs across 2 years (2008–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2008 → CBI 2023
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CBI2023
What is the name of the Indian community newspaper that is written, edited, produced, marketed and distributed by Indian women since early 2000s?
- A Kalantar
- B Usha Kirana
- C Uttara Mahila Patrika
- D Khabar Lahariya ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Miscellaneous GK
CSE2008
What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades?
- A Kishori Shakti Yojana
- B Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
- C Swayamsiddha
- D Swawlamban
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Social Issues & Welfare › Women & Child
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