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.
Mission Karmayogi is a transformational approach for improving the capacity building of civil servants, strengthening public institutions and for effective delivery of services. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Civil ServicesPolicy Design and Implementation
'Emerging environmental concerns and evolving ecosystem perspectives demand a reimagined approach to rural water governance.' Discuss the key interventions needed to recalibrate rural water policies with special emphasis on the role of communities.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Policy Design and ImplementationLocal Government
Discuss the role of targeted welfare schemes for nomadic communities in achieving inclusive development. What are the implementation bottlenecks and how can they be resolved?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
Discuss the hurdles in deepening the health insurance coverage for the 'missing middle' in a time bound & efficient manner. Also, highlight the government's role in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
The role of the State does not diminish when non-State actors get involved in service delivery, it just becomes different. Elaborate the statement in the context of partnership of State and non-State actors in the governance in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Despite significant advancements, women remain underrepresented in STEM fields. What are the barriers to women's participation in STEM, and what policy interventions can address these challenges to promote gender equity?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Women and GenderEducation
Privatization of educational Institutions in India has led to the commercialization of education. Do you agree? Justify your views.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
Hunger is both a cause and a consequence of poverty, and addressing it requires a multidimensional approach. Analyze the effectiveness of a multidimensional approach with examples from key government initiatives.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
"The fight against poverty is at the core of the Sustainable Development Goals". In this context, highlight the interlinkages between poverty alleviation and various SDGs. Also, assess the effectiveness of the measures taken by the government for achieving the same.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
The achievement of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 can happen only if we consider local context and situations. In light of this statement, examine the critical role as well as capabilities of PRIs in meeting the SDGs.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Local GovernmentPolicy Design and Implementation
"Data is the raw material of Artificial Intelligence." In this context, discuss the need for transparent and accountable data governance frameworks in India. What steps has the government taken in this regard?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Transparency and AccountabilityE-Governance
Despite the implementation of numerous policies and schemes aimed at combating hunger and malnutrition in the country, their effectiveness remains limited. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Poverty and HungerPolicy Design and Implementation
Ayushman Bharat is a revolutionary intervention but falls short of recognizing the right to health as a universal basic right. In this perspective, discuss the need for and impediments in ensuring the right to health for all in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
HealthSocial Sector Services
Discuss ways to empower NGOs in India to carry out development activities for safeguarding the environment. Also, throw light on the primary obstacles that may impede progress.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Women bear a disproportionate burden of the gaps in our health-care system. Do you think a constitutional right to health will help in bridging this gap? Also, suggest suitable alternatives.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
HealthWomen and Gender
The Union Government has recently announced that caste enumeration will be part of the upcoming census. Examine the opportunities and challenges associated with conducting a nationwide 'caste census'. Also, propose a framework for its seamless and effective conduct.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
SC, ST and OBCVulnerable Sections
Examine the significance of the SVAMITVA Scheme in achieving the objectives of socio-economically resilient rural India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationLocal Government
What are the factors which have been responsible for slow pace of growth of coverage under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). Enumerate the recent steps taken by the government in order to increase this pace to achieve universal coverage swiftly.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020
HealthWelfare Schemes
Highlight the ways in which digital divide perpetuates and manifests itself in India. Discuss the importance of steps taken by the government to bridge this divide.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020
E-GovernancePolicy Design and Implementation
Welfare policies in India have undergone a paradigm shift in recent decades, yet they retain certain elements of continuity. Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
What are the objectives of National Health Mission? Why, in your opinion, non-communicable diseases have acquired salience in recent times? What are its implications for health policy in the country?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
Critically evaluate the Smart Cities Mission in achieving sustainable urban development and enhancing quality of life in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers
Policy Design and ImplementationSocial Sector Services
Despite progress in healthcare infrastructure and policy reforms, India continues to face critical challenges in the primary healthcare sector. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
What is GOVTECH 3.0? By highlighting its guiding principles, assess the benefits of adopting this approach in enhancing public service delivery in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
E-GovernancePolicy Design and Implementation
With the current system of health financing in India being largely out-of-pocket payments, examine the need for reforms in healthcare finance. Also discuss the issues associated with reinforcing insurance as the long-term strategy for health financing in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
Self Help Groups (SHGs) are the panacea for the socio-economic development of the country. Discuss the steps taken by the government to promote these groups.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWelfare Schemes
The role of the State does not diminish when non-State actors gets involved in service delivery, it just becomes different. Elaborate the statement in the context of partnership of State and non-State actors in the governance in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Explain the significance of the recently launched National Nutritional Strategy in the light of sliding ranking of India along the Global Hunger Index. Also, discuss with examples, the role that local self governments can play in promoting, monitoring and sustaining nutrition initiatives.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020
Poverty and HungerPolicy Design and Implementation
Over the years, there has been a growing realisation that undue interference from the State, lack of autonomy and widespread politicisation has severely impaired the functioning of Cooperative sector and there is a need to introduce urgent reforms in the Cooperative sector. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020
Policy Design and ImplementationStatutory and Regulatory Bodies
AI-driven education can play a transformative role in achieving the goals of New Education Policy 2020. Discuss the opportunities and challenges in integrating Artificial Intelligence into India's education system. What safeguards are needed to ensure its safe deployment?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation