GS2 · Practice questions
Polity, governance, IR, social justice
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“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
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
Giving a brief comparative analysis of Fifth and Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, examine major issues that render provisions of both the schedules inefficient and less effective. Do you think that Sixth Schedule must now be replaced with Panchayati Raj Institutions? Justify
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
SC, ST and OBCLocal Government
In the Global Hunger Index, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the socio-economic & Politico-Cultural factors that have caused the man-made starvation in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
The recent amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 strike a balance between enforcement overzealousness and the need for stringent action against corrupt public servants. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesCorruption and Probity
While the power to punish for the contempt of court is a much needed tool to protect the administration of justice from being maligned, it is time that it be relooked into. Critically analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
JudiciaryConstitution and Basic Structure
“It is impossible to run a 21st-century economy with a 20th-century bureaucracy using 19th-century rules”. In light of the above statement examine civil services reforms gaining significance lately.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Civil ServicesTransparency and Accountability
Press freedom and good governance are not mutually exclusive. They support each other while promoting a country's economic and human development. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Transparency and Accountability
While other geopolitical issues are important, India must give South Asia its fullest attention. Do you agree? Discuss in light of the problems and prospects of Neighbourhood First Policy of India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Neighbourhood
The focus of higher education in India has been on a select few Central or autonomous institutions where as the ones in states remain neglected. Commenting on the statement, highlight the significance of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) in this context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
“Most of the institutional architecture of Indian federalism focuses on relations between the Union and the states and there is far less space to settle inter-state frictions”. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
FederalismCentre-State Relations
“Though Supreme Court’s use of its vast powers under the Article 142 has done tremendous good to many deprived sections, however, it is time to institute checks and balances”. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Separation of PowersJudiciary
Where there is a right, there is a remedy. In this context, discuss the nature and significance of writs in India with adequate examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Fundamental RightsJudiciary
Lobbying in India exists in a perennially grey legal and policy arena. In this context, discuss the need to formally recognize and regulate lobbying in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Pressure Groups and AssociationsTransparency and Accountability
Highlighting the constitutional role of the Finance Commission (FC), discuss the issues which are being debated w.r.t. terms of reference (ToR) of the 15th Finance Commission.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Constitutional BodiesCentre-State Relations
Identifying the broad contours of the 'Transformation of Aspirational Districts' programme, explain how it adopts a novel strategy to address backwardness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Policy Design and ImplementationSocial Sector Services
In the context of India taking greater responsibility in management of the global commons, there has been a shift in India's climate change negotiation stance. In this context, analyze the evolution of India's climate policy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Global Commons and TreatiesGlobal Institutions
What is the importance of an independent judiciary in a democracy? Highlight the safeguards in our political-constitutional setup to ensure the independence of judiciary.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
JudiciarySeparation of Powers
Evaluate the problems and prospects of Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Corruption and ProbityStatutory and Regulatory Bodies
SHGs have succeeded in delivering financial inclusion, but for them to evolve as viable business enterprise requires a different approach. Analyse in the context of the twin goals of rural growth and promotion of women's entrepreneurship.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
The recent decision of the government to open up positions at the senior levels in bureaucracy through lateral entry is an important but only small step in the direction of much needed reforms in the higher civil services. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Civil Services
How can NGOs have an impact, on women capacities and their empowerment? Discuss with suitable examples. Also, in brief, explain some of the major roadblocks confronted by NGOs in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
What are the various modes of Alternate Dispute Redressal (ADR) mechanisms available in India? Identifying the problems being faced by them, provide suggestions needed to increase their effectiveness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Separation of PowersJudiciary
What is Strategic Autonomy? Critically examine the elements of such a policy in India's contemporary foreign policy in the context of recent developments.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs