Statutory and Regulatory Bodies

18 UPSC Mains GS II questions on Statutory and Regulatory Bodies, 2013 to 2025, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Statutory and Regulatory Bodies toppers answered.

1. 2025 Q2Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system. Assess the impact of the recent tribunal reforms through rationalization of tribunals made in 2021.10 marks · 150 words
2. 2025 Q18The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has to address the challenges faced by children in the digital era. Examine the existing policies and suggest measures the Commission can initiate to tackle the issue.15 marks · 250 words
3. 2024 Q2Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases ?10 marks · 150 words
4. 2023 Q2Who are entitled to receive free legal aid ? Assess the role of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in rendering free legal aid in India.10 marks · 150 words
5. 2023 Q7Discuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing the abuse of dominant position by the Multi-National Corporations in India. Refer to the recent decisions.10 marks · 150 words
6. 2021 Q12Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.15 marks · 250 words
7. 2020 Q2“Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”. Discuss.10 marks · 150 words
8. 2019 Q2“The Central Administrative Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees, nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.” Explain.10 marks · 150 words
9. 2018 Q12How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India.15 marks · 250 words
10. 2018 Q16Multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections of the society leads to problems of overlapping jurisdiction and duplication of functions. Is it better to merge all commissions into an umbrella Human Rights Commission? Argue your case.15 marks · 250 words
11. 2017 Q15Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer.15 marks · 250 words
12. 2016 Q8What is a quasi-judicial body ? Explain with the help of concrete examples.12.5 marks · 200 words
13. 2015 Q14In the light of the Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate governance to ensure transparency, accountability.12.5 marks · 200 words
14. 2015 Q16“For achieving the desired objectives, it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory institutions remain independent and autonomous.” Discuss in the light of the experiences in recent past.12.5 marks · 200 words
15. 2014 Q8The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash strapped Indian Railways to demand subsidy for obligation to operate non-profitable routes and services. Taking into account the experience in the power sector, discuss if the proposed reform is expected to benefit the consumers, the Indian Railways or the private container operators.12.5 marks · 200 words
16. 2014 Q9National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that ensure the accountability of a government. In light of the above observation assess the role of NHRC as an effective complement to the judiciary and other institutions in promoting and protecting human rights standards.12.5 marks · 200 words
17. 2013 Q8The product diversification of financial institutions and insurance companies, resulting in overlapping of products and services strengthens the case for the merger of the two regulatory agencies, namely SEBI and IRDA. Justify.10 marks · 200 words
18. 2013 Q17‘A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs.’ Discuss.10 marks · 200 words

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