UPSC Mains 2026 · GS I · Q20 · 15 marks · 250 words

Evaluate the impact of globalization on Indian youths with reference to social, political, economic and cultural spheres.

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सामाजिक, राजनैतिक, आर्थिक एवं सांस्कृतिक क्षेत्रों के संदर्भ में भारतीय युवाओं पर वैश्वीकरण के प्रभाव का मूल्यांकन कीजिए।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Critically examine the effects of globalization on the youth in India.”

Abhishek SharmaCSE 2024 · 52 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

"Globalization refers to intensification of socio-economic relations in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events happening thousands of miles away" - Anthony Giddens

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Effect of globalization on youth in India

Diagram
- Positive effects - Strengths - Better access to education (e.g. Foreign universities) - Better access to healthcare, new ideas - access to funding & capital for startups - Opportunities - ideas like liberty, freedom, independence - Ability to impact the world -> through social media - availability of choices in terms of food, education, dress, entertainment
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- Negative effects - Weaknesses - Westoxication -> erosion of traditional cultural & moral values. - e.g. Respecting elders - Tolerance. - Threats - Radicalization and Religious dogmatism -> information & grey zone warfare against India. - Brain drain -> youth going out and settling abroad. - Macdonaldisation -> poor food choices and health concerns. - Poor lifestyle choices under garb of independence e.g. Drinking, smoking etc.

Close · a quotation

"Globalisation isn't a monolithic force, it is a set of consequences / some good, some bad and some unintended"

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, General Studies Paper I, Q20. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.