Work through Mains PYQs (2013–2025) mapped to the GS Paper II and IV syllabus.

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Oswaal Books · UPSC Mains · GS Paper II & IV
GS Paper II & IV Bundle
Governance Simplified and Ethics Simplified together — PYQ-based guides with case studies and answer writing for UPSC Mains 2026.
Prepare with Purpose
Apply 2nd ARC and NITI Aayog frameworks and ready-to-use ethics frameworks in your answers.
Use contemporary case studies from Indian administration to strengthen responses.
Use diagrams and models for faster recall of governance and ethics concepts.
Explore the Set
PYQ-based governance guide with 2nd ARC and NITI Aayog frameworks, diagrams, models, policy case studies and model answers for answer writing.
Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude with clear definitions, ready-to-use frameworks, thinkers linked to administrative contexts and case studies for Mains.
Why This Set
What's Inside
- ✓Two-book bundle: Governance Simplified (GS Paper II) and Ethics Simplified (GS Paper IV) together.
- ✓PYQ-based coverage: Mains previous years’ questions (2013–2025) aligned to the UPSC syllabus.
- ✓Frameworks for answers: 2nd ARC and NITI Aayog frameworks plus structured ethics frameworks.
- ✓Case studies: Contemporary examples from Indian administration to enrich answers.
- ✓Visual learning: Diagrams and models for faster recall.
- ✓Answer writing support: Model answers and value additions for exam-oriented responses.
Book Specifications
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| Exam | UPSC CSE Mains |
|---|---|
| Papers | GS Paper II (Governance); GS Paper IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) |
| Format | Bundle of 2 books |
| Intended exam year | 2026 |
| Question base | PYQ-based (2013–2025) |
| Includes | Case studies; diagrams & models; model answers |
| Author | Shubhra Ranjan |
| Publisher | Oswaal Books |