Why Are Protests Rising Worldwide? | UPSC Mains 2027 | GS Paper 2

Why are protests increasing across the world, from France and Portugal to Belgium, Poland and India? What are the major reasons behind growing public dissatisfaction, and what do these protests reveal about governance and democratic institutions? In this video, we analyse an important UPSC CSE Mains 2027 question for GS Paper 2, focusing on the underlying causes of protests and their implications for democratic governance. Key topics covered: Economic insecurity, inflation and the rising cost of living Unemployment, inequality and declining living standards Corruption and declining public trust in institutions Governance failures and lack of political representation Unpopular government policies and social tensions Social media and its role in mass mobilisation Implications of protests for democracy, governance and institutional stability UPSC Mains Practice Question: “Growing social and economic insecurities, declining trust in institutions, and the perception of political and economic injustice have emerged as significant drivers of mass protests across the world.” Analyse the underlying factors responsible for this trend and examine their implications for democratic governance. This video will help UPSC aspirants understand how to break down a Mains question, identify its different demands and develop a structured, analytical answer. The focus is not merely on collecting information but on developing the analytical thinking and answer-writing skills required for UPSC CSE Mains. Subscribe for more UPSC Mains practice questions, current affairs analysis, GS Paper 2 discussions and UPSC CSE 2027 preparation. #upsc2027 #upscanswerwriting #francenews