Q: Which GS Paper does Polity & Governance fall under for UPSC?

Polity & Governance topics are covered under UPSC General Studies in the UPSC Prelims and Mains syllabus. Current affairs on Polity & Governance are regularly tested in UPSC examinations and require understanding of both policy dimensions and current developments.

Q: How is this current affair relevant for UPSC Mains answer writing?

For UPSC Mains, "Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports invites applications for Sports Awards" can be linked to General Studies questions on Polity & Governance. Focus on the causes, government response, challenges, and way forward. Use data points and connect it with relevant schemes and constitutional provisions for a high-scoring Mains answer.

MoYAS has announced online applications for the 2025 Sports Awards, detailing award categories, eligibility, and a deadline of 28 Oct 2025. Understanding these schemes aids UPSC aspirants in addressing governance, sports policy, and public‑private partnership questions in both prelims and mains.

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports invites applications for Sports Awards Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson; Arjuna Award is given for consistent outstanding performance of sportsperson; Arjuna Award (Lifetime) is given for life time contribution to sports development; Dronacharya Award is given to the coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events and Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar (RKPP) is given to the Corporate entity (Public/Private), Non-Governmental organizations (NGOs) who have played a visible role in the promotion and development of sports in the country. The copy of schemes may be seen on the Ministry’s website www.yas.nic.in. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India invites applications for Sports Awards every year. The notifications inviting applications for these sports awards for the year 2025 have been uploaded on the website www.yas.nic.in. Applications from the eligible sportspersons/ coaches/ entities are invited for the respective awards. The applications are being invited only in online mode through a dedicated Portal. The applicants eligible in accordance with the award guidelines need to self-apply, online at the Portal www.dbtyas-sports.gov.in only. In case any issue is faced in online application form, the applicant may contact the Department of Sports at email sportsawards-moyas[at]gov[dot]in, Tel. No. 011-233-87432 from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm on any working day or Toll Free No. 1800-202-5155, 1800-258-5155 (any working day between 8.00 am to 8.00 pm). The applications of the eligible sportspersons/ coaches/ entities for the awards must be submitted at the online portal www.dbtyas-sports.gov.in by 11:59 pm on 28th October, 2025 (i.e Tuesday). ***** Rini Choudhary (Release ID: 2172958)

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