The General Studies paper in the UPSC Mains Examination is structured into multiple papers, each covering different aspects. Typically, there are four papers designated as GS-I, GS-II, GS-III, and GS-IV. GS-I covers Indian Heritage, World History, and Geography. GS-II focuses on Governance, Polity, and International Relations. GS-III deals with Economics, Technology, and security issues. Finally, GS-IV addresses Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude. Each paper typically has a mix of theoretical and analytical questions, assessing a candidate’s understanding and application of knowledge.