GS2 · Practice questions
Polity, governance, IR, social justice
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The citizen charter plays a prominent role in ensuring citizen centric governance but its implementation in recent times is riddled with complications. Discuss key problems in its implementation.
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Citizen Charters and Grievance RedressTransparency and Accountability
BIMSTEC lies at the crossroads between SAARC and ASEAN, drawing its energy from the natural convergence of countries around Bay of Bengal. Discuss
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Regional GroupingsBilateral Relations
Discuss the various concerns that have arisen for India after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Also, suggest the measures that India should take in the given context.
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NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
There seems to be no end to the debate surrounding the nature and extent of parliamentary privileges. In this regard, assess the need for their codification. Also, highlight the judicial pronouncement in the direction of bringing clarity to parliamentary privileges.
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ParliamentJudiciary
The doctrine of Separation of Powers is followed in US with a spirit, never followed in UK purely, and India has followed it with large exceptions. Comment.
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Comparative ConstitutionsSeparation of Powers
Women bear a disproportionate burden of the gaps in our healthcare system. Do you think a constitutional right to health will help in bridging the gap? Also suggest suitable alternatives.
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HealthWomen and Gender
State the significance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Also, discuss the need for a legally binding Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement.
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Global InstitutionsGlobal Commons and Treaties
What is Civil Registration System? Highlight its importance and discuss the measures taken by the government to bring about improvements in it.
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Transparency and AccountabilityE-Governance
The NGT Act gives much leeway to the tribunal to go beyond a mere adjudicatory role and act as a sui generis institution with the capacity to provide redressal for environmental exigencies. Discuss.
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Statutory and Regulatory BodiesJudiciary
A robust and fair electoral system in India is hinged upon few key reforms in the Representation of People's Act. Discuss in the context of contemporary issues.
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Elections and Representation
An independent umbrella body that brings the various central investigative agencies under one roof holds the key to shoring up their credibility. Discuss.
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Statutory and Regulatory BodiesCorruption and Probity
While the Civil Services Board can be a step forward in making the Indian bureaucracy more effective, it has its own issues which need to be addressed. Analyse.
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Civil Services
Discuss the need for codification of parliamentary privileges in India, in light of the uncertainty and ambiguity around them.
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ParliamentFundamental Rights
Timely ventilation and redress of grievances ensure public trust in the government. In light of this statement, give an account of the various steps taken by government of India for effective public grievance redressal.
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Transparency and AccountabilityCitizen Charters and Grievance Redress
Discuss the significance of the Doctrines of Pith and Substance and Colourable Legislation with respect to Centre-state relations in India.
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Centre-State RelationsFederalism
"Our Constitution would be both unitary as well as federal according to the requirements of time and circumstances." Discuss. Highlight the challenges faced by Indian federalism in the present times and circumstances.
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FederalismCentre-State Relations
Examine the significance of SVAMITVA scheme in achieving the objectives of socio-economically resilient rural India.
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Policy Design and ImplementationLocal Government
The recent global recognition of India's ASHAs (accredited social health activists) highlight their significant role in public health delivery. Discuss the challenges faced by ASHAs and suggest measures to address them.
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HealthSocial Sector Services
Discuss the reforms that must be undertaken to strengthen the World Trade Organisation in order to address the vulnerabilities in the present global trading system.
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Global InstitutionsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
The utility of PMAY-G hinges on its design, which is a marked improvement over the previous rural housing schemes. Discuss.
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Welfare SchemesPolicy Design and Implementation
It has been argued that some parts of Article 22 are not Fundamental Rights but 'Fundamental Dangers' to the citizens of India. Discuss in light of the debate on issues around the preventive detention laws in India.
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Fundamental Rights
Alternate Dispute Resolutions (ADR) mechanisms have the potential to change the judicial landscape, however, their outcomes are very limited in scope. Do you agree? Substantiate the answer.
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JudiciarySeparation of Powers
Highlighting the significance of cooperatives in India, discuss how the recently created Ministry of Cooperation will give an impetus to them.
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Policy Design and Implementation
Mission Karamyogi is a transformational approach for improving the capacity building of civil servants, strengthen public institutions and for effective delivery of services. Comment
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Civil Services