GS2 · Practice questions
Transparency and Accountability
58 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) allows for innovative and convenient public services, help overcome inclusion or accessibility barriers, and increase transparency and accountability with real-time data. Discuss with examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
With suitable examples, discuss how environmental pressure groups enhance public participation and responsiveness with regard to environmental policies in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Pressure Groups and AssociationsPolicy Design and Implementation
"Civil services in India were envisioned as instruments of neutrality and efficiency, yet they are increasingly perceived as rigid and politicised." Examine the issues responsible for this perception and suggest corrective measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Civil ServicesCorruption and Probity
As per the recently released report of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), there is an urgent need to limit the size of the government in India. Do you agree?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
ExecutivePolicy Design and Implementation
Outcome-based finance models such as social impact bonds have the potential to truly catalyse change and deliver socio-economic impact at scale. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Policy Design and ImplementationNGOs, SHGs and Civil Society
The role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) is significant in furthering healthy competitiveness aimed at inspiring stakeholders to innovate and augment effectiveness. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesTransparency and Accountability
An up to date and functional Civil Registration System (CRS) is essential to the socio-economic planning in India. Discuss in the light of the recent move of the Central government in revamping the CRS system in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation
"The collegium system has become a victim of its own success, with the concentration of power in the hands of a few, leading to questions about its legitimacy." Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
JudiciarySeparation of Powers
"Weak institutional independence of Information Commissions has diluted the effectiveness of the Right to Information (RTI) regime." Discuss in the light of autonomy and independence of the Information Commissions.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesTransparency and Accountability
"The increasing regulatory oversight on civil society organisations risks shrinking democratic space." Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyTransparency and Accountability
In post-liberalized India, independent regulators were established to ensure fair competition and transparency. To what extent have independent regulators been effective in their mandates and discuss the impact of government influence on their autonomy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesTransparency and Accountability
Despite their intended purpose, Citizen's Charters in India have fallen short in transforming administration into a citizen-centric service system. Do you agree? Justify your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Citizen Charters and Grievance RedressTransparency and Accountability
Examine how Community-based financial institutions promote responsive governance and address structural inequalities, especially for marginalized women.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
"Data is the raw material of Artificial Intelligence." In this context, discuss the need for transparent and accountable data governance frameworks in India. What steps has the government taken in this regard?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Transparency and AccountabilityE-Governance
Explain how Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, while aiming to safeguard privacy, risks weakening the transparency framework established by the Right to Information Act, 2005.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Transparency and Accountability
Discuss the role of the Departmentally Related Standing Committees in strengthening parliamentary democracy in India.
12.5 marks · 200 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
ParliamentTransparency and Accountability
What steps are required for the constitutionalization of a Commission? Do you think granting constitutional status to the Central Information Commission (CIC) would strengthen the RTI regime in India? Give reasons.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Constitutional BodiesTransparency and Accountability
How can e-governance initiatives be leveraged to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions and enhance citizen participation in local governance in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Local GovernmentE-Governance
Technology has the potential to bring drastic changes in the field of law and transform the court system. In this context, discuss the need for digitization of Indian judiciary and challenges faced in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
JudiciaryE-Governance
"The success of good governance lies in citizen-centric administration." Examine the significance of the Sevottam model in this context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Transparency and AccountabilityCitizen Charters and Grievance Redress
Illiteracy and poverty are hindrances in the formation of healthy public opinion on public policies. Discuss with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Poverty and HungerTransparency and Accountability
Electoral bonds are double edged swords providing anonymity to donors while raising concerns about transparency in political funding. To what extent EB further legitimised opacity in funding?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Elections and RepresentationTransparency and Accountability
With the recent rise in digital platforms during election campaigns, discuss the challenges posed by existing electoral laws in curbing hate speech and suggest necessary legislative reforms.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Elections and RepresentationTransparency and Accountability
The Central Information Commission plays a key role in empowering people through information. In this context, discuss the issues faced by it and suggest measures that are required to strengthen the institution.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory and Regulatory Bodies