Today’s Mains answer-writing set gives you 10-mark GS questions to write in 150–200 words and 7–8 minutes each. Question 1 (GS Paper III) asks you to discuss why critical minerals matter for India’s energy security and industrial competitiveness, and to examine government steps to cut import dependence. Every question comes with a suggested answer structure: introduction, body points and a conclusion you can compare your answer against.