GS2 · Topic
Welfare Schemes
Schemes for vulnerable sections and how they actually perform.
151 UPSC Mains GS2 questions on Welfare Schemes that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Welfare role of the government does not end at nourishing the demographic dividend, but extends to preserving the interests of the elderlies. Examine the constraints faced by the elderlies? Also, recommend suitable measures for developing a comprehensive framework for geriatric care in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
Throw light on the achievements of Poshan Abhiyan in ensuring nutritional security in India. Also, highlight the salient aspects of recently restructured Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0, in order to fight nutritional crisis in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
“Feminism” has evolved as a movement with agenda, organization and means to protest. Comment. How far do you think “Draft National Policy for Women, 2016” will strengthen the cause of women empowerment in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
Assess the performance of MGNREGA in generation of sustainable employment and creation of durable assets in rural India. Do you agree with the view that there is need to replicate this model in urban areas in form of an Urban Employment Guarantee scheme?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Welfare SchemesPolicy Design and Implementation
Examine the role of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in protecting and promoting the rights of women in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
Giving an account of the issues faced by workers in the informal sector, discuss whether the recently launched e-Shram portal can help in addressing them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationE-Governance
India produces enough food for its people, but not all people get enough food to eat. Discussing this paradox, highlight some of the major interventions taken in the past few years in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
Objectives of a welfare government remain incomplete without a progressive ecosystem for children's development. Discuss with special emphasis to recently passed Juvenile Justice Amendment Act, 2021.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Welfare SchemesChildren
How has implementation of POSH Act resulted in limited success in raising awareness about sexual harassment, and what factors have hindered its outreach to unorganized sector? Propose strategies to bridge this gap, and ensure comprehensive protection to women in unorg sector.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
Well-executed government initiatives often fail if operations and maintenance are not integral to the programme design. In the context of the Swacch Bharat Mission in India, discuss how collective action and community ownership can ensure its long-term sustainability.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
Discuss the reasons behind juvenile involvement in criminal activities in India. Suggest comprehensive juvenile justice policy to address these challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
ChildrenWelfare Schemes
The recent pandemic has increased the vulnerability to human trafficking and disrupted the government's anti-traffic efforts. Comment
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
MGNREGA, the lynchpin of rural poverty alleviation, has become victim of fiscal apathy. Critically examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Welfare SchemesPoverty and Hunger
How far do you agree with the view that India has nearly eradicated extreme poverty?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
“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
How would you explain the persistence of high malnutrition rates with declining poverty rates in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Poverty and HungerHealth
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
Explore the linkages between gender inequality and poverty in India. Discuss how empowering women can contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable development.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
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
Capture of social welfare benefits can be obviated only when political systems are transparent and there is a free flow of information. Do you agree? Give reasons using suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Transparency and AccountabilityWelfare Schemes
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 significance of the POCSO Act in ensuring the safety and protection of children against sexual offences. What changes would you suggest to the present Act to enhance its effective implementation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
ChildrenWelfare Schemes
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
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
The problem of hunger in India does not lie in food production but various other underlying issues. Discuss in the wake of decline in India's ranking in the Global Hunger Index, 2021.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
"MGNREGA, lynchpin of rural poverty alleviation, has become victim of fiscal apathy". Critically analyze in light of recent developments. The budget for MGNREGA was cut in Budget 2023-24 by ~ 15%, in light of revival of economy and employment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Policy Design and ImplementationPoverty and Hunger
How do Centrally Sponsored Schemes differ from Central Sector Schemes? Highlighting the concerns raised by some states regarding Centrally Sponsored Schemes, suggest remedial measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
FederalismCentre-State Relations
The approach to welfare is wholesome and whole-of-society, with increasing private sector participation through Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR). Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
What are the different rights recognized under the Forest Rights Act, 2006? Highlight the gaps in the implementation of community forest rights and community forest resource rights granted under the Forest Rights Act. Also, suggest measures to address the current scenario.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
Discuss the significance of 'Special Category Status' and its role in bridging regional imbalances. Also examine how the values of Justice are manifested in current government policies.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Centre-State RelationsWelfare Schemes