Polity, governance, IR, social justice

Critically examine the various welfare measures undertaken for senior citizens in India. Analyse the need for a comprehensive policy to effectively address the challenges faced by the elderly in the country.

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Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections

Assess the relevance of lateral entry in civil services in making the governance structure more effective, efficient & people oriented.

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Civil Services

Instead of performing a transformative role, traditional bureaucracy has contributed to perpetuation of old order. Comment.

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Civil ServicesTransparency and Accountability

Success of welfare schemes depends on whether they are built on principles of participation and work within structures of accountability. Discuss.

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Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability

Analyse the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in India despite legislative and constitutional safeguards. Suggest reforms to bridge the gap between legislative intent and societal reality to ensure their full inclusion in society.

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Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections

Discuss the crucial role played by the National Commission of Women in shaping the discourse on gender-sensitive laws in India. To what extent the elevation of the National Commission of Women to a constitutional body would reinforce its authority?

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Statutory and Regulatory BodiesWomen and Gender

Analyse the reasons for degeneration of parliamentary functioning in recent time. Also, suggest measure to make the parliament more productive.

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Parliament

China views India as "Asian Rival" with innate ability to counter its hegemonic goals in Asia. Despite these difficulties in India-China relations, there are also convergences. Discuss.

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Regional GroupingsBilateral Relations

Why is it important to ensure separation of powers between various organs of the State? Also, explain Indian model of separation of power with relevant provisions in the constitution.

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Separation of PowersJudiciary

India's engagement with Africa is no longer limited to development cooperation, but increasingly shaped by strategic and economic considerations. Discuss

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Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy

Why was parliamentary form of government adopted for independent India? Do you agree with the opinion that Indian government is increasingly transitioning towards presidential form? Justify.

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Constitution and Basic StructureParliament

Discuss the status of death penalty in the country. Can a governor pardon a death penalty? What are various limitations of pardoning power of governor?

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ExecutiveJudiciary

Analyze the doctrine of essentiality in the context of religious freedom in India. 2. Is the sedition law a threat to civil liberties? Critically examine.

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Constitution and Basic StructureFundamental Rights

The recent visit of PM Modi to France has reinforced the deep ties that the two nations share.

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Bilateral Relations