GS2 · Practice questions
Health
28 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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How effective have the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan been in addressing substance abuse in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Welfare SchemesPolicy Design and Implementation
India faces a paradox of food surplus and nutritional deficit. Analyse the structural reasons behind this paradox and suggest reform strategies.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
The persistent health equity challenges in India pose a critical barrier in achieving Universal Health Coverage. In this context discuss the role of the public and private sectors in ensuring adequate health access and outcomes across rural and urban areas.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
HealthSocial Sector Services
How effective has India been in enhancing immunization coverage over the years? What challenges continue to affect immunization efforts in the country?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2024
HealthSocial Sector Services
When it comes to sexual and reproductive health of women in India, rights-based discourse has largely been bypassed not just by the societal norms but also by the legal norms. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2024
Vulnerable SectionsWomen and Gender
Absence of a robust social infrastructure in the country may become one of the most significant challenges in achieving a developed status by 2047. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Social Sector ServicesHealth
Demographic transition demands renewed focus on healthcare intervention patterns. Discuss the statement in the light of geriatric health in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
HealthVulnerable Sections
In the context of India, despite the presence of constitutional provisions, legal precedents and international commitments that establish a robust foundation for a right to health, why has there been a lack of explicit legal recognition of this right?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
HealthConstitution and Basic Structure
Safely managed drinking water services, as desired by Jal Jeevan Mission, are designated to give multifarious benefits cutting across generations. Discuss. Also, elaborate upon the challenges in ensuring the mission's success.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
To what extent collaboration between the state and civil society organizations (CSOs) help in addressing poverty and malnutrition in the country?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger
The critical reason for poor public health indicators in India goes beyond recognition of right to health as fundamental right. Do you think that a statutory framework alone can ameliorate the situation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
High prevalence of stunting, wasting, and anaemia continue to pose public health risks for children and women in India. Discuss how India should strengthen its existing social sector scheme like Integrated child Development services (ICDS) to tackle these issues.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
HealthSocial Sector Services
What roles do community-based interventions play in enhancing access to preventive and promotive services in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
HealthSocial Sector Services
How would you explain the persistence of high malnutrition rates with declining poverty rates in India? (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Poverty and HungerHealth
How does addiction to social media have an impact on the mental health of teenagers?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
HealthChildren
Addressing drug abuse in India demands a multi-faceted approach that tackles the root causes of this menace. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Social Sector ServicesHealth
India is the fifth largest economy in the world and yet, remains on the lower rungs of Human Development report (134). This paradox is a result of gaps existing in India's growth story.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Social Sector ServicesHealth
Jal Jeevan Mission has the potential to transform rural public health by providing safe and sustainable drinking water to every household. Discuss the major implementation challenges faced by the mission and suggest measures to enhance its reach and effectiveness.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Policy Design and ImplementationSocial Sector Services
To address the limitations of the public health system, how can the private sector contribute effectively to bridging the gap to ensure equitable and accessible healthcare for all? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
HealthSocial Sector Services
The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) has the potential to bring a new revolution in India's health sector in multiple ways. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
HealthE-Governance
How would you explain the persistence of high malnutrition rates with declining poverty rates in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Poverty and HungerHealth
Despite commendable efforts, there are several obstacles that hinder the successful delivery of healthcare services to the tribal population of India. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
HealthVulnerable Sections
What roles do community-based interventions play in enhancing access to preventive and promotive healthcare services in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
HealthSocial Sector Services
"Digitization of healthcare must be complemented by a simultaneous thrust to modernize physical health infrastructure." Why and how can the health sector be effectively digitalised?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
HealthE-Governance