GS2 · Practice questions
Polity, governance, IR, social justice
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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
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
"Parliament is for constructive policy making and not for political manoeuvres". Comment. Also, suggest reforms needed to make Parliament more productive, efficient and responsive.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Parliament
Citizens' participation in governance embodies a shift in the development paradigm from citizens as passive recipients to active participants in the development process. What are the different mechanisms for citizens' participation in the development process? Illustrate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and AccountabilityCitizen Charters and Grievance Redress
Discuss the constitutional provisions related to the Election Commission of India (ECI). What reforms are needed in the ECI?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitutional BodiesElections and Representation
China has been recently extending its influence over small countries in India's neighborhood. How does it do so? What steps India needs to take to counter China's influence and safeguard its interests in the region?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Why capacity building of civil servants is sine qua non for a functional democracy? Discuss how Mission Karmayogi aspires to fill the void in civil services reform architecture.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Civil Services
Substantiate with examples how the E-Governance promotes the idea of less government and more governance.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
. Write a short note on India Enterprise Architecture (IndEA) framework. Highlighting its main principles, examine how its full-fledged implementation can improve the existing governance landscape of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Examine the potential of public private partnerships to ramp up the health infrastructure in India, especially among States having the worst health infrastructure
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
Critically analyze the role of pressure groups in Indian political process? Do you think that in recent years, they have emerged as an important actor on Indian political landscape?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Pressure Groups and Associations
Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh are demanding 6th schedule status. Explain why there is a demand. In this context, discuss the benefits a state gets with the 6th schedule.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic StructureVulnerable Sections
Discuss the role of data in governance in India. Also, state the various challenges in this regard and suggest remedial measures.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Enumerate the key provisions for states in 6th Schedule and discuss the structural issues plaguing the effective functioning of autonomous districts.
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FederalismVulnerable Sections
Both migration and reverse migration can be attributed to social and economic alienation faced by migrants. Discuss.
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Policy Design and ImplementationPoverty and Hunger
Highlight the importance of State Finance Commission in strengthening fiscal federalism in India. Do you agree with the view that they have not been provided with the necessary environment to play their rightful role?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
FederalismLocal Government
Discuss the areas of agriculture sector that can be potentially benefitted due to growing AgriTech Startups and mention challenges that these startups might face in their functioning. (10M, 150W)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
India's Afghanistan policy must be based on a clear-eyed understanding of important strategic goals in the region amidst the current regional and global strategic environment. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Discuss the importance of women's representation in political decision making towards gender equality. Can reservation for women in Indian Parliament bring about behavioral change on women issues? Capture the divergent views
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Are there valid arguments for continuing with sedition law in 21st century democratic India? Discuss in light of the debate surrounding it.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic StructureFundamental Rights
Trace the evolution of India's Foreign Policy since independence. Do you see a paradigm shift in this evolution
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Enumerate the major challenges hindering the realisation of inclusive growth in India (10M, 150W)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationPoverty and Hunger
Despite the stringent provisions, the crime against women is on the rise. What are the major shortcomings of the present laws aimed at fighting crime against women in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Vulnerable SectionsWomen and Gender
Do you think whether the remnants of various colonial laws have undermined the true meaning of Freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 of Indian Constitution? Justify.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Fundamental RightsConstitution and Basic Structure