Polity, governance, IR, social justice

Indian Union is a unitary state with subsidiary federal features rather than a federal state with subsidiary unitary features. Discuss various aspects of Indian federal scheme that showcases its unitary bias.

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021

FederalismCentre-State Relations

Explain the objectives of new IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021. Also analyse the concerns associated with non-compliance of the said Rules.

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Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability

CAG is the keystone of financial accountability of the executive, Explain. Also mention the issues that limit CAG from effective functioning.

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Constitutional BodiesTransparency and Accountability

Discuss the major reasons for slow growth of MSME sector in India. What steps can be taken in order to help the sector grow and realise its true potential? (10m)

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Policy Design and Implementation

Balancing and harmonising Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles will help reap social order and empower people. Explain

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Directive Principles and DutiesFundamental Rights

The electoral bond scheme is part of what appears to be a growing trend away from transparency and accountability in electoral funding. Critically analyse.

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Elections and RepresentationTransparency and Accountability

India-Russia relations lack diversity and strength in changing global geopolitics. Analyse.

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Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers

The Ashgabat agreement could be the beginning of constructive regional economic cooperation between Central and South Asia and could help bring stability to disturbed areas in the region. Critically examine.

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Regional GroupingsTrade and Economic Diplomacy

Judicial activism is a necessary tool to guard against "legislative adventurism and executive excesses". Critically discuss in the context of the doctrine of separation of powers as provided in the Constitution of India.

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Separation of PowersJudiciary

Explain with suitable example what do you understand by Devpt Financial Institutions? What are the prime objectives of DFIs in India. (10m)

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Policy Design and Implementation

Highlight India's ambitions towards Arctic Ocean along with explaining India's Arctic Policy.

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Global Commons and TreatiesBilateral Relations

What is the rationale behind having a mandatory 'cooling-off' period for retired civil servants? In light of numerous instances of violation of this provision, do you think there is a need to have a relook at Civil Services Conduct Rules?

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Civil ServicesCorruption and Probity

"Look west is as important as Look East." In light of this statement, analyze the growing relevance of West Asia as India's strategic partner.

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Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy

What do you understand by 'The doctrine of separation of powers'? Do you think this doctrine is absolutely rigid as per our constitution? Justify.

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Separation of PowersJudiciary

Despite India having immense soft power potential, it alone will not be sufficient to achieve India's foreign policy objectives. Examine

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Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs

Democratization of primary healthcare is indispensable for fulfilling the objectives of equitable and comprehensive care in India. Discuss.

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HealthSocial Sector Services

Do you think that caste census is vital for taking necessary steps to achieve social equity and hence realising social justice? Critically examine

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Vulnerable SectionsSC, ST and OBC

What are the significant provisions of the Government of National Capital territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act 2021? Also explain how Delhi as a Union Territory is different from the normal state of India constitutionally?

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Constitution and Basic StructureFederalism

The new grouping of the US, Israel, India and UAE, also termed the QUAD in West Asia, give a further push to India's West Asia diplomacy. Discuss

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Bilateral RelationsRegional Groupings

Despite the presence of a large working age population along with huge demand of products, improving situation of banks and greater infrastructure availability, the manufacturing sector in India has not been able to improve its share in GDP. Explain (15 M)

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Policy Design and Implementation

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.

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Policy Design and ImplementationE-Governance

Despite its enormous potential, social audit has been non-effective in reducing malpractices and detecting irregularities. Examine the reasons behind it. Suggest suitable measures to make it more effective.

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Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation

Discuss with examples the role of the media in establishing accountability of the government to the people.

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Transparency and Accountability

Do you think that the period of high growth in Indian economy has mostly coincided with increasing inequality? Also, highlight some of the measures that can be taken to break this nexus of growth and inequality. (15M)

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Poverty and HungerPolicy Design and Implementation