GS2 · Practice questions
Policy Design and Implementation
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Public-Private Partnership model, if harnessed properly, has the potential to bridge the gaps in India's healthcare system. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
'Lack of a binding framework for pre-legislative consultations in India limits citizen engagement in the lawmaking.' Propose measures to strengthen the role of public consultation in the legislative process.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
ParliamentTransparency and Accountability
Despite being lauded for its patient centric approach, the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, remains sluggish and mired with various issues. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
Despite the government encouraging open source instead of proprietary technology for government applications, the true potential of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and digital platforms remains unrealized. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Do you agree with the view that adopting a framework for lobbying will strengthen participative governance and ease of doing business in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Pressure Groups and AssociationsTransparency and Accountability
The recently released Devolution Index reveals wide variation in the performance of States in empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions. While explaining the reasons behind this variation, discuss the role of capacity-building initiatives in enabling PRIs to fulfil their constitutional mandate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Local GovernmentFederalism
"India's poverty lies in the eyes of the beholder." In light of this statement, examine the need for a credible and periodically updated poverty estimation framework in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Poverty and HungerPolicy Design and Implementation
How far do you think a caste census is a necessary step toward realising the goals of social justice and equitable development, despite the administrative challenges it poses?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Vulnerable SectionsWelfare Schemes
While rankings aim to benchmark the performance of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), concerns remain about whether current ranking frameworks reflect the broader goals of education. Suggest measures to make the ranking system more objective, inclusive, and aligned with educational and societal outcomes.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
“The quality of governance is critically linked to the extent and nature of citizen participation in democratic processes.” Discuss using examples in the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation
"The complexity of modern governance demands adaptive and dynamic administrative reforms." Evaluate the role of administrative reforms in improving efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness in Indian governance.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Transparency and AccountabilityCivil Services
Despite consistent economic growth and social sector spending, India continues to perform poorly in global human development rankings. Examine the structural issues that inhibit equitable and inclusive human development.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Social Sector ServicesPoverty and Hunger
"Universal basic services and targeted welfare are fiscally sound, but competitive populism may hinder productive investment." In this context, highlight the constitutional and legal perspectives on welfare provisioning and discuss the impacts of the rising freebie culture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Directive Principles and DutiesPolicy Design and Implementation
The market disruption caused by digital revolution warrants renewed focus and perspective to ensure fair competition in the digital economy. In this light, discuss the need to revamp the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesPolicy Design and Implementation
Do you agree with the view that time has come to formulate an Urban Employment Guarantee scheme at the national level?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Policy Design and ImplementationPoverty and Hunger
Although the New Education Policy brings with itself a commendable vision, its success will depend on its ability to effectively integrate with the government's other policy initiatives. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
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
Besides legislation, the full realisation of the 'right to health for all' in India demands plugging of social, financial, and infrastructural gaps. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
HealthSocial Sector Services
Cooperative societies are integral to India's socio-economic development. Examine the governance and autonomy challenges faced by Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCSs) and discuss how the recent Multi State Cooperative Societies (Amendment Act, 2023) seeks to address these issues.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesPolicy Design and Implementation
"Low alignment between educational outcomes and market needs can widen social and economic inequalities." Examine this statement in the context of India's skills ecosystem.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
EducationPoverty and Hunger
"To make skilling meaningful, programs like PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) must ensure not just participation but employability-linked outcomes." Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Policy Design and ImplementationEducation
State the reasons behind the poor performance of cooperatives in India. Also, discuss the reforms undertaken by the government to overcome the shortcomings.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesNGOs, SHGs and Civil Society
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