GS2 · Topic
Social Sector Services
Delivery and management of human development services.
79 UPSC Mains GS2 questions on Social Sector Services that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
How can community-based interventions enhance access to preventive and promotive healthcare services in the country?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
HealthSocial Sector Services
'Workplace automation is transforming industries by enhancing efficiency and productivity'. In this context, critically evaluate the social opportunities and risks associated with workplace automation in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Policy Design and ImplementationSocial Sector Services
What is Learning Poverty? Analyse the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the learning poverty of children in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EducationSocial Sector Services
According to a 2023 report by WHO and Unicef, women and girls, in India, are primarily responsible for collecting water from distant sources, impacting their opportunities and hindering economic growth. How does the undervaluation of such unpaid work affect the economic participation and empowerment of women in India? Suggest measures to ensure that women's contributions are recognized and supported. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Women and GenderWelfare Schemes
Urban planning is the foundation for an integrated development of cities, citizens, and the environment. In this context, highlight the present issue in urban planning and suggest measures for the augmentation of Urban planning capacity in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Policy Design and ImplementationLocal Government
Narrow understanding of disability has marginalised people suffering from mental disorders. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
HealthVulnerable Sections
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
In the Global Hunger Index, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the socio-economic & Politico-Cultural factors that have caused the man-made starvation in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
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
'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
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
‘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
Mental health is a less seen yet principally impactful driver of individual and national development. Discuss. What is the Government's positive policy momentum in this regard?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
HealthSocial Sector Services
Bring out the role of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers in delivering health services in rural India. Also, suggest the measures that can be taken to overcome the challenges faced by them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
HealthSocial Sector Services
Discuss the challenges that keep India multi-dimensionally poor with special reference to NITI Ayog's National Multidimensional Poverty Index Report.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
The pattern of economic growth in India has widened the gap between haves and have-nots, and calls for enhanced role of state in protection and promotion of social security. Critically examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Poverty and HungerSocial Sector Services
How can NGOs have an impact, on women capacities and their empowerment? Discuss with suitable examples. Also, in brief, explain some of the major roadblocks confronted by NGOs in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
In the context of demographic changes highlighted by the NFHS-5, do you think population control legislations will be a step in the right direction?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationSocial Sector Services