GS2 · Practice questions
Polity, governance, IR, social justice
199 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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PESA was enacted to deepen grass-root-level democracy in tribal areas. How far has the Act been successful in achieving the same? Critically evaluate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Local GovernmentSC, ST and OBC
“Transparency and openness are the main pillars of good governance”. In this context, examine the functioning of Central Information Commission. Also, suggest remedial measures to augment their functioning.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory and Regulatory Bodies
Have the NGOs acted as 'drivers of change' in the Indian democracy? Illustrate with examples, the barriers that impact the efficient functioning of NGOs in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyTransparency and Accountability
The recent Russia-Ukraine war has deepened the Sino-Russian engagement. Analyze its geopolitical implications for India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
Decriminalization of homosexuality by the SC in Navtej Singh Jauhar case remains a task half done, specially without the socio-political sensitisation about the issues faced by LGBTQIA+ community. Elaborate in light of ongoing debates on same sex marriage.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Vulnerable SectionsConstitution and Basic Structure
Do you think that the cooperative sector has suffered due to a lack of democratic spirit and skewed geographical penetration? Argue your case with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Policy Design and Implementation
Analyze the significance of the office of the speaker in improving the legislative quality of the Parliament.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Parliament
The Right to be Forgotten is an integral part of individual autonomy and forms a basic pillar of the right to privacy. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Fundamental RightsConstitution and Basic Structure
Mission Antyodaya has proved to be an important step towards alleviation of multi-dimensional poverty in India. Critically Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationPoverty and Hunger
Highlight the need for the creation of an independent umbrella authority for central investigation agencies. Do you think it will solve the concerns associated with the status of 'Caged Parrot' of CBI?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesJudiciary
The vital role envisaged for the office of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) necessitates its independence. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Constitutional BodiesTransparency and Accountability
Gender budgeting can be a useful tool to mainstream gender-responsiveness in developmental policy formulation and resource allocation. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
India's engagement with the Taliban may or may not achieve much, but non-engagement will definitely hurt India's interests. Examine the statement in light of steps taken by the government of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Although India has more than six million Self-Help Groups (SHGs); the goal of women empowerment seems distant. In this context, discuss the major issues faced by the SHGs and the potential of digital technologies in overcoming them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
Though Public Interest Litigation (PIL) were instruments for the common man to reach higher judiciary, with vested interests, it has turned into "Personal Interest Litigation". In this context, provide a critical account on the performance of PIL in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
JudiciaryTransparency and Accountability
Timely ventilation and redress of grievances ensure public trust in the government. In light of this statement, present an account of the various steps taken by the government of India for effective public grievance redressal.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Transparency and AccountabilityCitizen Charters and Grievance Redress
Defiance in the current regulatory system stem from deeper rooted problems in the regulatory structure. In this context, highlight the need of a principles based regulatory system in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesPolicy Design and Implementation
Ordinance making by the executive is violative of the Principle of Separation of Power. Do you agree that the constitutional and Judicial safeguards have been successful in preventing the misuse of such powers?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Separation of PowersExecutive
Mission Karmayogi is a transformational approach for improving the capacity building of civil servants, strengthening public institutions and for effective delivery of services. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Civil ServicesPolicy Design and Implementation
Provide a brief comparison of Constitutional scheme of South Africa with that of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Comparative Constitutions
The Citizen charter plays a prominent role in ensuring citizen centric governance but its implementation in recent times is riddled with complications. In this context, discuss the key problems in implementation of citizen charter in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Citizen Charters and Grievance RedressTransparency and Accountability
Discuss the hurdles in deepening the health insurance coverage for the 'missing middle' in a time bound & efficient manner. Also, highlight the government's role in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
The role of the State does not diminish when non-State actors get involved in service delivery, it just becomes different. Elaborate the statement in the context of partnership of State and non-State actors in the governance in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
What is Learning Poverty? Analyze the impact of the CoViD-19 Pandemic on the learning poverty of children in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
EducationPoverty and Hunger