Polity, governance, IR, social justice

There is a need to resolve the ambiguity in the disqualification provisions under section 8 of RPA 1951. Discuss. How has anti-defection law impacted relationship between pol parties and individual legislators? In light of recent incidents, also discuss unintended consequences it has on functioning of democracy in India.

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Elections and RepresentationParliament

Though lifeblood of a representative democracy, political parties are beset with challenges of their own, limiting their larger role in democratisation of the society.

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Pressure Groups and AssociationsElections and Representation

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that improve the voice of the tribals. Discuss.

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Constitutional BodiesSC, ST and OBC

Discuss the role of the judiciary in electoral reforms citing suitable cases. How far do you agree that judiciary induced reforms violate the principle of separation of power?

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JudiciarySeparation of Powers

Decriminalisation of homosexuality by SC in Navtej Singh Jauhar case remains task half done, specially without socio-political sensitisation about issues faced by LGBTQIA+. Elaborate in light of ongoing debates on same-sex marriage.

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Fundamental RightsConstitution and Basic Structure

Instability in its neighbourhood combined with displacement & humanitarian crisis don't auger well for India's interest in the region. Elucidate.

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NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs

Well-executed government initiatives often fail if operations and maintenance are not integral to the programme design. In the context of Swachh Bharat Mission in India, discuss how collective action and community ownership can ensure its long-term sustainability.

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Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability

To what extent, in your opinion, Self Help Groups (SHGs) in India have enabled women led development at grassroot level?

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NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender

Despite the elaborate constitutional provisions delineating the distribution of powers between the Centre and States in India, Centre-State disputes remain a recurring feature of Indian democracy. Analyze the factors contributing to these disputes, and discuss the mechanisms available to resolve them effectively.

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Centre-State RelationsFederalism

The legislative dysfunction can be seen by PRS legislative data whereby only 37% conduct of question hour and increased adjournment motion impacted quality of deliberation. Evolving role of Judicial activism

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Separation of PowersJudiciary

India's "Balancing act" in the ongoing Ukraine crisis is borne out of mature strategic thinking rather than mere necessities. Explain.

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Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs

Presidency of G20 is but a reflection of India's quest for a more just & polycentric world order, where the voice of global South is mainstreamed not muzzled. Elucidate.

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Global InstitutionsRegional Groupings

Narrow understanding of disability has marginalised people suffering from mental disorders. Elucidate.

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HealthVulnerable Sections

In the backdrop of changing geography of Arctic Ocean, the global order provides opportunity of shifting focus to untapped resources at Arctic region.

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Global Commons and TreatiesTrade and Economic Diplomacy

Democracy thrives on disagreements; critical and dissenting voices make a society vibrant. In your opinion, do limitations on hate speech infringe right to freedom of speech and expression? Discuss how hate speech impacts the society and ways to restrain it.

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Fundamental RightsConstitution and Basic Structure

India's response to Ukraine crisis is an expression of strategic autonomy and not a reflection of strategic compulsions. Examine.

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Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs

Compare the position of the Speaker in Indian and British parliamentary system? Also, discuss various controversies related to functioning of Office of Speaker in Indian context and suggest corresponding reforms.

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ParliamentComparative Constitutions

The basic structure doctrine is a judicial innovation. Discuss its significance in the Indian Constitutional context.

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Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary

Subsidies have morphed into a populist tool to achieve electoral objectives rather than developmental goals. Examine.

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Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes

'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.

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ChildrenSocial Sector Services

Article 280 accounts for creation of Finance Commission as means to ensure fiscal federalism and more transparency in fund devolution

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Constitutional BodiesFederalism

The Indian government has made significant strides in promoting good governance at the local level, especially through Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). However, the performance of these institutions is a complex tapestry of successes and criticisms that warrant thorough examination. Discuss.

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Local Government

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has emerged as the US-led framework for economic cooperation between the participating countries as an alternative to the RCEP. Examine the statement and identify the challenges and way forward for IPEF. Further, discuss the potential of BRICS to lead towards reformed multilateralism and the roadblocks it faces.

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Regional GroupingsGlobal Institutions

‘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.

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Policy Design and ImplementationVulnerable Sections