GS2 · Practice questions
NGOs, SHGs and Civil Society
30 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are emerging as vehicles of socio-economic transformation in rural India. Examine the role of government in scaling their reach and effectiveness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWelfare Schemes
How is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) emerging as a business-led solution for addressing development challenges in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Policy Design and ImplementationNGOs, SHGs and Civil Society
How do partnerships between Civil Society Organizations and Government Entities contribute to India's development goals?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
How do corporate donors aid NGOs in facilitating holistic development in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Discuss the role of microfinance institutions (MFI) in rural financial empowerment in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Discuss the significance of the cooperative model of development in addressing the issues of rural growth.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Policy Design and ImplementationNGOs, SHGs and Civil Society
Discuss the unique challenges and opportunities Self Help Groups (SHGs) encounter in urban areas compared to rural ones, and how can microfinance be adapted to tackle urban poverty.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger
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
Civil society organizations, play a pivotal role in fostering "collective private action for the public good". What challenges do they face in local resource mobilization (LRM) and corporate funding through corporate social responsibility (CSR)? Also, suggest measures.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyTransparency and Accountability
To what extent, in your opinion, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in India have enabled women led development at the grassroot level?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
Analyze the potential challenges and benefits involved in leveraging SHGs as platforms for skill development, entrepreneurship, and income generation among marginalized communities to effectively counter poverty.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger
Discuss ways to empower NGOs in India to carry out development activities for safeguarding the environment. Also, throw light on the primary obstacles that may impede progress.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Self Help Groups (SHGs) are the panacea for the socio-economic development of the country. Discuss the steps taken by the government to promote these groups.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWelfare Schemes
Examine the influence of international donors and charities on India's development sector. How can India ensure that foreign aid aligns with national priorities and maintains accountability?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) can play a crucial role in alleviating rural poverty by providing women with access to microfinance, enabling them to start small businesses and improve their livelihoods. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger
The 106th Amendment Act 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' provides representation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative assemblies. Q4. The current govt. interim budget provided 'GYAN' priorities, where N represents Naari or Women. In this context, women's empowerment through govt. schemes with special focus on Self Help Groups is the govt's priority.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
Elaborate on the challenges that limit co-operatives from realizing their potential. Suggest measures to unlock the potential of co-operatives for rural development.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
In recent years, the shift towards New Public Governance has led to both cooperation and conflict between the state and civil society organisations in India. Analyse. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have the potential to act as a powerful tool to break the vicious cycle of poverty in India. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger
Explain the rationale behind the creation of a Social Stock Exchange in India. Do you think this move would boost social impact investing in the country?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) can play a crucial role in alleviating rural poverty by providing women with access to microfinance, enabling them to start small businesses and improve their livelihoods.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger
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
What is the role of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in achieving development goals? Also, discuss the challenges in the partnership between CSOs and the government.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Critically assess the role of microfinance in satisfactorily addressing the interconnected challenges of poverty and unemployment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger