GS2 · Topic
Policy Design and Implementation
Government interventions and what goes wrong between intent and delivery.
277 UPSC Mains GS2 questions on Policy Design and Implementation that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Explain how India can effectively accelerate its progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Policy Design and ImplementationSocial Sector Services
Examine the significance of SVAMITVA scheme in achieving the objectives of socio-economically resilient rural India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationLocal Government
The recent global recognition of India's ASHAs (accredited social health activists) highlight their significant role in public health delivery. Discuss the challenges faced by ASHAs and suggest measures to address them.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
HealthSocial Sector Services
“National Health Protection Scheme is innovative and path-breaking in the history of public health in India, which may have a transformative impact if implemented in an effective and coordinated manner”. Critically analyse with suitable arguments.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
HealthWelfare Schemes
Recently, demand has been rising in a state regarding enactment of Social Accountability law. How can such a law lead to good governance and boost citizens participation in decision-making? There is a need for convergence of "nutrition-specific" and "nutrition-sensitive" interventions to effectively tackle child undernutrition in India. Examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation
The utility of PMAY-G hinges on its design, which is a marked improvement over the previous rural housing schemes. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Welfare SchemesPolicy Design and Implementation
Discuss the process and rationale behind the creation of new districts in a state. Does the creation of more districts lead to decentralized development and better governance? Argue.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
FederalismPolicy Design and Implementation
Highlighting the significance of cooperatives in India, discuss how the recently created Ministry of Cooperation will give an impetus to them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Policy Design and Implementation
It is often argued that the implementation of The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 has so far been tardy and ineffectual. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Vulnerable SectionsSC, ST and OBC
To realise the potential of its growing population, India's march towards development will undoubtedly be incomplete without skills and education. In this context, discuss the significance of the recently launched RISE and EQUIP schemes.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EducationSocial Sector Services
“Engaging the community in the implementation of projects/programmes is a useful way to generate higher levels of acceptance, trust and accountability, eventually resulting in the sustainability of the initiative”. Illustrate with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability
Civil services should focus more on the outcomes rather than on strict adherence to internal procedures. Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Civil ServicesPolicy Design and Implementation
For a successful Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Informal workers (Rag-pickers) in India's waste management must be recognized, supported, and formalized. Elaborate on the measures needed in this direction
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
Neo-Liberal reforms and globalization have deeply transformed institutions of welfare state and set the ground for a new type of civil services". In this context, examine challenges faced in service delivery and suggest reforms.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Civil ServicesPolicy Design and Implementation
Discuss the significance of the decennial census in India. In what way does the delay in conducting it hinder targeted interventions and addressing socio-economic disparities?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
Discuss the major causes for the growing drug menace in India. How can the amendt in the existng NDPS Act can help address these issues effectively?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationVulnerable Sections
Decentralisation of governance is pivotal for the achievement of SDGs. Comment.
Answered by 1 topper
Local GovernmentPolicy Design and Implementation
No development strategy can succeed unless it is complemented by the effective implementation of Panchayat Raj Institutions and Urban local bodies. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Local GovernmentFederalism
With 98% coverage in rural India, cooperatives are the mainstay of rural economy ensuring sustainable livelihoods and income for people. Discuss. Also, state the recent initiatives taken by the government to improve the functioning of cooperative societies and make them more effective.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Policy Design and ImplementationStatutory and Regulatory Bodies
Do you agree with the view that the deep-rooted problems in India's school education system cannot be solved by digital transformation alone?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
New Education Policy, 2020 attempts to overhaul entire education system in country from primary to graduation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
Explain why India faces a severe shortage of medical specialists both for its rural and urban health services. Do you think 'National Medical Commission Bill, 2017' could help plug critical gaps of the health sector of India? Give suitable arguments in support of your answer.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
What is the role of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in achieving development goals? Also, discuss the challenges in the partnership between CSOs and the government.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Despite reforms by the Central and state governments to overhaul the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), several challenges remain with regard to their efficient functioning. Elucidate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Local GovernmentFederalism
Fiscal consolidation should not be linked with a fixed target rather it shld follow for flexibility as per the circumstances. Comment. (10M, 150W)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
The Indian pension system has evolved from the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and, now to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). In this context, discuss the issues associated with the NPS and evaluate the significance of the Unified Pension Scheme.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) addresses the need for interoperability in health services through a unified health interface. Elaborate its significance in digitising healthcare ecosystem.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
HealthE-Governance
Critically assess the role of microfinance in satisfactorily addressing the interconnected challenges of poverty and unemployment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger
It is widely agreed that there is a governance deficit in India when compared with other countries at similar levels of development. In this context, discuss the key governance challenges and what can be done to address them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation
The strategy for combating poverty in India has incorporated two approaches that is "sustained rapid growth and anti-poverty programs". Elaborate. How such programs can be improved to maximize their impact on poverty reduction.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes