GS2 · Practice questions
Polity, governance, IR, social justice
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Bring out the role of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers in delivering health services in rural India. Also, suggest the measures that can be taken to overcome the challenges faced by them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
HealthSocial Sector Services
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 nutritional status of India has been a matter of long standing public threat. Discuss. Also, suggest measures to overcome the problem of nutritional crisis in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Poverty and HungerHealth
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?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesWomen and Gender
“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary pre-condition for sustainable development.” Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
HealthWelfare Schemes
Discuss the challenges that keep India multi-dimensionally poor with special reference to NITI Ayog's National Multidimensional Poverty Index Report.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
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
"The Speaker plays a vital role in upholding the integrity of parliamentary proceedings, but increasing politicization has raised questions about the impartiality of the office." Critically examine the role, powers and challenges faced by the Speaker in the Indian parliamentary system.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
ParliamentSeparation of Powers
Has India leveraged its soft power to enhance its global stature and influence? Analyze.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsGlobal Institutions
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
Whoever controls the oceans, runs the world. In this context, discuss the shift in India's maritime strategy from SAGAR to MAHASAGAR.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Security and Strategic AffairsRegional Groupings
India's engagement with the Taliban may or may not achieve but non-engagement will definitely hurt India's interests. Examine the statement in light of steps taken by the government of India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Examine the evolution of fiscal federalism in India with reference to the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
FederalismCentre-State Relations
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
Exigency of liberty of the individual should always follow the interests of the State. Discuss the statement with reference to Indian Constitutional provisions.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Fundamental RightsConstitution and Basic Structure
The pattern of economic growth in India has widened the gap between haves and have-nots, and calls for enhanced role of state in protection and promotion of social security. Critically examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Poverty and HungerSocial Sector 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
BRICS and QUAD are crucial for advancing Indian interests in a multipolar world while maintaining its strategic autonomy.
Answered by 1 topper
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
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
Discuss the steps taken by the government in empowering Self Help Groups as a development partner in poverty alleviation. Also highlight the challenges in the working of SHGs.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger
"The anti- defection law not only sanctions party tyranny in the name of party discipline, but also curbs the legislator's right to dissent". Critically examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Parliament
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
Despite awarding constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes, there still remain issues with regard to inclusion/exclusion of communities in the OBC list. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Constitutional BodiesSC, ST and OBC
Discuss the emerging avenues of international relations and assess the preparedness of India in these areas of expertise.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsGlobal Commons and Treaties