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I mean the not default DNS
What is this default DNS you are speaking of? I am curious about how you imagine DNS operating. I suppose you mean that people should switch DNS servers from those hosted by their local ISPs?
Yes, the default is the one from the ISP and thats the one governments interfering with.
Just tampering with DNS requests to block web sites is just the tip of the iceberg.
Intercepting DNS requests on port 53 at the ISP level is trivial, so you need to take a few more steps like using DNS over TLS or HTTPS. While still not foolproof, it's better than raw-dogging all of your DNS queries.
Using a trusted VPN or Tor is also an option, but that is a pain IMHO.