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.
Does The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment and protection of the intended sections in the society? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
Continuance of manual scavenging reflects a deeper problem that is a vicious mix of poor governance measures combined with a deep-seated societal vulnerability. Explaining the contributing factors behind manual scavenging, suggest ways to eliminate the menace.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Vulnerable SectionsSC, ST and OBC
Even after three decades of constitutional amendments, India is yet to decentralise power to local self-government institutions in the true sense. Discuss. Do you agree with the view that Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan will be able to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Local GovernmentWelfare Schemes
“Delivery of quality services cannot be ensured unless the accountability mechanism is strong and operative”. In this context, examine the lacunaes in existing citizen charter and the need for ‘Public Service Delivery Act’.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Citizen Charters and Grievance RedressTransparency and Accountability
Skill development is a crucial factor in reaping the demographic dividend. How does the National Education Policy, 2020 complement the efforts under the National Skill Development Mission?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
Critically analyse the impact of the Skill India Mission on enhancing employability and economic development.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Policy Design and ImplementationSocial Sector Services
India is one of the highest net exporter of ground water due to very high water intensity of our crops. What are the steps that have been taken by the govt for increasing the water efficiency in our agri sector? Also highlight the challenges in this process. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
"In India regulatory standard and compliance is not the problem rather effective enforcement and timeliness is." Critically Examine
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability
"Good governance lays the foundation for inclusive development, knitting together the fabric of a just and equitable society." Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation
Special Category Status acts as a lifeline for India's most vulnerable states, bridging unique challenges with the promise of equitable growth. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
FederalismCentre-State Relations
The extension Act 1996 is a paradigm shifting legislation concerning tribal empowerment and governance, but forest bureaucracy and its minimal interpretation of the law has dented its objective even after 25 years. Comment
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Local GovernmentSC, ST and OBC
To what extent, in your opinion, has the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana been successful in promoting skill development and employment in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Policy Design and ImplementationEducation
The focus of higher education in India has been on a select few Central or autonomous institutions where as the ones in states remain neglected. Commenting on the statement, highlight the significance of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) in this context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
Subsidies have morphed into a populist tool to achieve electoral objectives rather than developmental goals. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
'Door-step delivery of services aims to remedy the issues with traditional bureaucracy and create a leaner, incentive-driven local administration'. Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Though the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) aims to address the inequity in development in India, there are a number of issues which plague the scheme. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
'Despite the growing harmful impact of online spaces on adolescents, curbing these negative effects remains a significant challenge'. Discuss the factors responsible for this challenge and suggest measures to protect adolescents in the digital age.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
ChildrenSocial Sector Services
While participation of private sector in the higher education system of India is a necessity, it creates issues that need careful redressal. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
Examine the potential of public private partnerships to ramp up the health infrastructure in India, especially among States having the worst health infrastructure
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
Identifying the broad contours of the 'Transformation of Aspirational Districts' programme, explain how it adopts a novel strategy to address backwardness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Policy Design and ImplementationSocial Sector Services
Giving the rationale behind the formation of a separate Ministry of Cooperation, discuss the ways to deepen Co-operatives as a true people centric movement in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
ExecutivePolicy Design and Implementation
Both migration and reverse migration can be attributed to social and economic alienation faced by migrants. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationPoverty and Hunger
‘The rapid growth of the gig economy in India has created new employment opportunities but also exposed significant social security challenges for gig workers’. Discuss these challenges and suggest how the rationalization of labour laws can aid their formalization and integration into the social safety net.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Policy Design and ImplementationVulnerable Sections
Examine the challenges associated with urbanization in India and propose effective solutions to address these issues.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Policy Design and Implementation
How far do you think the convergence of welfare schemes would lead to their better implementation on the ground?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
How has globalization affected the roles and opportunities available to women in India? Discuss the challenges faced by women due to globalization.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Women and GenderPolicy Design and Implementation
Discuss the areas of agriculture sector that can be potentially benefitted due to growing AgriTech Startups and mention challenges that these startups might face in their functioning. (10M, 150W)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
Success of welfare schemes depends on whether they are built on principles of participation and work within structures of accountability. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability
The overhaul of India's criminal justice system is not only a long due reform, it is also imperative for decolonizing India's penal system. Elucidate in the light of recently proposed trinity of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Policy Design and Implementation
Enumerate the major challenges hindering the realisation of inclusive growth in India (10M, 150W)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationPoverty and Hunger