GS2 · Practice questions
Polity, governance, IR, social justice
1,564 questions, with how toppers answered each. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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India's "Balancing act" in the ongoing Ukraine crisis is borne out of mature strategic thinking rather than mere necessities. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
“Parliament should be a space for Policy and not for Politics”. Comment. Also, suggest reforms needed to make Parliament more productive, efficient and responsive.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Parliament
Discuss how American sanctions on its adversaries affect India. Taking the example of CAATSA, analyse how India can shield its strategic interests in face of such sanctions.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Identifying the various issues plaguing the voluntary sector in India, discuss the need for a national accreditation agency to overcome them. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyTransparency and Accountability
Even after three decades of constitutional amendments, India is yet to decentralise power to local self-government institutions in the true sense. Discuss. Do you agree with the view that Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan will be able to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Local GovernmentWelfare Schemes
The role of opposition parties is critical in determining the level of parliamentary accountability. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
ParliamentTransparency and Accountability
The Indian Constitution has been successful in providing a framework for liberal democracy to flourish in India. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Constitution and Basic StructureFundamental Rights
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
“Delivery of quality services cannot be ensured unless the accountability mechanism is strong and operative”. In this context, examine the lacunaes in existing citizen charter and the need for ‘Public Service Delivery Act’.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Citizen Charters and Grievance RedressTransparency and Accountability
How is the increase in caste consciousness in the present times impacting the collective nature of Indian society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Constitution and Basic StructureElections and Representation
Political democracy cannot last without economic and social democracy. What provisions in the Constitution facilitate the establishment of economic and social democracy in India? How far have they been achieved?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Constitution and Basic StructureDirective Principles and Duties
The real problems of the civil services are not with the recruitment but with what happens after the officer joins the system. However, recently proposed cadre and service allocation policy for civil servants will affect the recruitment process as well. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Civil Services
Skill development is a crucial factor in reaping the demographic dividend. How does the National Education Policy, 2020 complement the efforts under the National Skill Development Mission?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
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?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic StructureFederalism
Discuss the importance of a culture of life-long learning among Indian civil servants. How has Mission Karmyogi contributed to this objective? Illustrate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Civil Services
A healthy democracy rests on the twin pillar of a functioning civil society and a responsive government. Justify the statement in the context of India with suitable examples.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyTransparency and Accountability
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.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Global InstitutionsRegional Groupings
“In a constitutional scheme wedded to the concept of ‘Rule of Law,’ it is very difficult to accommodate a concept like preventive detention within its fold”. In light of the above statement examine the relevance of preventive detention with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Fundamental RightsConstitution and Basic Structure
Critically assess the role played by the National Human Rights Commission as a watchdog of human rights violations in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Statutory and Regulatory Bodies
Road to development in the 21st century goes through the Indian Ocean but the deteriorating relations of India with Maldives have serious implications to deliberate upon. Discuss. Also, suggest how India's intervention strategy in this light could be modified.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
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
Narrow understanding of disability has marginalised people suffering from mental disorders. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
HealthVulnerable Sections