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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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
India and US have had an oscillating relationship in the past, to what extent has the relationship acquired depth in recent times? How should New Delhi navigate its relationship with the US after its sharp divergence with Washington on the issue of the Russia-Ukraine war?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
"Good governance lays the foundation for inclusive development, knitting together the fabric of a just and equitable society." Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation
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
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.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Fundamental RightsConstitution and Basic Structure
Iran stands as a gateway for India's Central & West Asia Policy. Elaborate. Also highlight the key challenges that confront closer India - Iran ties..
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
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
"......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
“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
"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
Special Category Status acts as a lifeline for India's most vulnerable states, bridging unique challenges with the promise of equitable growth. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
FederalismCentre-State Relations
The extension Act 1996 is a paradigm shifting legislation concerning tribal empowerment and governance, but forest bureaucracy and its minimal interpretation of the law has dented its objective even after 25 years. Comment
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Local GovernmentSC, ST and OBC
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
Discuss the centrality of ASEAN bloc in India's Act East policy and SAGAR initiative.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
The Presidents of India and USA differ not just the manner in which they are elected but also with respect to their powers. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Comparative ConstitutionsExecutive
Debate on the suitability of the idea of “one nation, one election” to Indian polity.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Elections and RepresentationParliament
The issue of judicial delays and backlogs has long been an issue plaguing the justice system in India. In the light of this, give an account of various alternate dispute redressal mechanisms available, and analyse their suitability and efficacy in reducing judicial delays and backlogs.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
JudiciarySeparation of Powers
Discuss the role of State Finance Commissions in ensuring fiscal autonomy for the local bodies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Local GovernmentFederalism
India's response to Ukraine crisis is an expression of strategic autonomy and not a reflection of strategic compulsions. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
The Election Commission and the Representation of People's Act form the institutional and legal cornerstone of free and fair elections in India. In this context, what amendments would you propose in the Representation of People's Act to ensure free and fair elections?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Elections and Representation
In view of allegations of politicization of probe agencies, discuss the need for an independent umbrella body to regulate various central investigating agencies in India. What other reform measures have been suggested in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesTransparency and Accountability
What are the challenges ailing the higher education institutions (HEIs) in India? Also, suggest ways to transform Indian institutions into global learning centres.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Education
The integration of data analytics has the potential to significantly enhance the effectiveness of e-Governance initiatives in India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability