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.
Discuss the objective, goals and significance of India's National Geospatial policy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Policy Design and Implementation
A critical appraisal of the outcomes of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act underlines the need for second generation reforms to strengthen decentralisation of Urban Local Governance in India. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Local GovernmentFederalism
Identify and discuss the challenges hindering effective implementation of gender-sensitive policies and schemes in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
How far do you think that the convergence of welfare schemes would lead to their better implementation on the ground?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
Assess the performance of MGNREGA in generation of sustainable employment and creation of durable assets in rural India. Can this model be replicated in urban areas as well?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Welfare SchemesPolicy Design and Implementation
The various developmental initiatives by the government have fallen short of achieving their intended objectives. Is it a design issue or an implementation bottleneck? Suggest measures to improve the effectiveness of developmental schemes.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability
What roles do community-based interventions play in enhancing access to preventive and promotive services in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
HealthSocial Sector Services
A middle point between socialism and capitalism, cooperatives bring the best of the both worlds. Assess the utility of the cooperative model in effecting rural prosperity.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
The implementation of a scheme with such scale and benefit as Ayushman Bharat is likely to face many obstacles. Critically discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
Examine the influence of international donors and charities on India's development sector. How can India ensure that foreign aid aligns with national priorities and maintains accountability?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
The critical reason for poor public health indicators in India goes beyond recognition of right to health as fundamental right. Do you think that a statutory framework alone can ameliorate situation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
HealthSocial Sector Services
Sustainable alliance between Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and the State is critical for social change and development. Highlighting hurdles in this developmental alliance, suggest remedial measures for a more productive partnership.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Harnessing public sector data is vital for informed decision making, accelerating socio-economic transformation and democratizing innovation in the country. In this context, highlight the various bottlenecks in public data sharing and suggest strategies for unlocking true value of data.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Highlighting the factors responsible for the growth of EdTech sector in India in recent times, discuss its benefits. Also, state the concerns associated with it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
Social Audit involves citizen's participation in governance along with increasing accountability of the government towards citizens. Substantiate the statement with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation
Gender budgeting can be a useful tool to mainstream gender-responsiveness in the developmental policy formulation and resource allocation. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationWomen and Gender
Multistakeholder partnership are the key and localised implementation efforts be to leveraging collective expertise & networks. How can effective partnership accelerate achievements of SDGs in India?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Leveraging real-time data in policymaking has become indispensable for achieving good governance. In this context, analyse the role of e-governance in enhancing the effectiveness of developmental policies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
E-GovernancePolicy Design and Implementation
While on the one hand food subsidies are a major drain on government resources, on the other hand they ensure accessibility and affordability of food to millions of people. Do you think there is a need to balance both the interests? If yes, suggest some measures that can be taken in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
Despite constitutional backing, urban planning and governance have given limited dividends on the ground. Enumerating the reasons for the same, suggest measures to ameliorate the situation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Local GovernmentPolicy Design and Implementation
How did India fare on the Millennium Development Goals related to health? In this regard, identify the relevant Sustainable Development Goals and evaluate India's capacity to meet them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
Welfare initiatives embody civil rights, whereas freebies cultivate a patron-client syndrome. Examine in the context of governance in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
Evaluate the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana in expanding financial inclusion and transforming access to formal banking for the previously unbanked population.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
The Gati Shakti mission has the potential to not only address the issue of infrastructure bottlenecks but also streamline the governance processes in the country. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
The key to effective decentralisation is, 'political decentralisation should follow finance & functional decentralisation'. Discuss in context of local gov.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Local GovernmentFederalism
Discuss the issues plaguing public policy formulation in India. Also suggest measures to strengthen the policy formulation process.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
Discuss the factors that have led to a significant increase in internal migration in the country over the past two decades. What are the challenges faced by migrant workers in India? Suggest measures that are needed to address these challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Policy Design and ImplementationVulnerable Sections
Examine the scope of partnership between the State and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) towards improving public service delivery to benefit the common citizen.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Illiteracy, poverty and unemployment provides an inter-related syndrome which demands a whole of government approach for its effective eradication. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Policy Design and ImplementationPoverty and Hunger
The profound impact of data revolution & widespread smartphone usage has necessitated the use of digital tools in welfare programmes. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
E-GovernanceWelfare Schemes