GS2 · Practice questions
Polity, governance, IR, social justice
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Social media has ushered in greater transparency and accountability in governance. But accountability through social media is no alternative to institutional accountability. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and Accountability
Huge pendency is a very serious issue for Indian judiciary. In this context analyse the reasons and consequences while suggesting steps to overcome the pendency issue.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Judiciary
"The Right to Information Act is a path-breaking legislation which signals the march from darkness of secrecy to dawn of transparency. It lights up the mindset of public authorities, which is clouded by suspicion and secrecy." Elucidate. Examine the various structural, procedural and logistical issues with the Act.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and Accountability
Elucidate the significant difference between traditional and modern instruments of accountability. Discuss briefly the challenges associated with modern tools of accountability.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and AccountabilityE-Governance
The success of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) hinges on the budgetary allocation and proper planning and execution of the critical aspects of the policy as envisaged. Examine
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
Discuss the significance of audio or video recording of court proceedings towards enhancing transparency in judiciary.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
JudiciaryTransparency and Accountability
The agenda for next generation of digital governance is moving away from present departmental approach to a more personalized and proactive form of governance." Analyse the above statement in the light of adoption of data driven robust digital governance ecosystem.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Discuss the situation of millet production in India. Also throw light on challenges that this sector is facing along with the measures taken by government to improve it. (15m) India has an important role to play in security and sustainable development of the Indo-Pacific. In this context, appraise the role of BIMSTEC as an institution to facilitate greater role to India in the region. (15m)
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationRegional Groupings
List the parliamentary mechanisms available for the scrutiny of regulators. Also, discuss major steps through which parliamentary oversight of regulators can be strengthened.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesParliament
What is Vaccine diplomacy? Explain the significance of Vaccine Diplomacy for India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
For the first time in 25 years, WTO will be led by a woman. Discuss the current issues that WTO faced today. Also, comment upon the learnings for WTO from COVID-19 pandemic.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Global InstitutionsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
What are the grounds and process for the proclamation of the emergency? What are its consequences on the centre state relations?
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Constitution and Basic StructureFederalism
The potential for m-governance has been realised during the pandemic period in general and lockdown in particular. What are the significant challenges of m-governance initiatives in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Discuss the significance of the pre-legislative consultation policy in a diverse country like India. Also, analyse the pre-legislative policy of 2014 as an instrument to enhance participative democracy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
ParliamentTransparency and Accountability
1 Recently the word 'Laïcité' was in use. Explain what Laïcité is. Why was it in the news recently?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Comparative Constitutions
Effective devolution of finances is an important requirement for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to fulfill their objectives. Discuss while also elaborating on the reasons behind lack of financial resources for PRIs in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Local GovernmentFederalism
Woodrow Wilson, wrote in 1885: "It is not far from the truth to say that Congress in session is Congress on public exhibition, whilst Congress in its committee rooms is Congress at work." In this context discuss the role played by Department related standing committees (DRSC) in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Parliament
Give an account of the challenges that the multilateral rule-based trading system is facing. With special focus on WTO, discuss how these challenges can be addressed effectively.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Global InstitutionsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
India is one of the highest net exporter of ground water due to very high water intensity of our crops. What are the steps that have been taken by the govt for increasing the water efficiency in our agri sector? Also highlight the challenges in this process. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
"In India regulatory standard and compliance is not the problem rather effective enforcement and timeliness is." Critically Examine
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability
What do you understand by the concept of "Rule of law" under Indian constitution? How is it different from that in the UK constitution?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Comparative ConstitutionsConstitution and Basic Structure
What do you mean by "Doctrine of Essentiality" and "Doctrine of Principled Distance"? Explain how the Supreme Court has helped in guarding the value of secularism in India with suitable examples. Establishing the National Tribunal Commission could entail a radical restructuring of the present tribunals' system. Discuss the statement in the backdrop of the recent issues facing the functioning of Tribunals in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
JudiciarySeparation of Powers
"......There is dire necessity to fill the existing gap by protecting the honest officers while making the corrupt officers realize that they are not above law....." What are these "existing gaps" in the Indian context and how can these gaps be filled?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and AccountabilityCorruption and Probity
"The Right to Information has started its journey but is far from its destination". Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and Accountability