GS2 · Practice questions
Policy Design and Implementation
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The implementation of a scheme with such scale and benefit as Ayushman Bharat is likely to face many obstacles. Critically discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
How did India fare on the Millennium Development Goals related to health? In this regard, identify the relevant Sustainable Development Goals and evaluate India's capacity to meet them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
Technology helps in reducing discretion and thus brings in objectivity, but there are obstacles in use of modern technology in governance, which needs to be overcome. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
“National Health Protection Scheme is innovative and path-breaking in the history of public health in India, which may have a transformative impact if implemented in an effective and coordinated manner”. Critically analyse with suitable arguments.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
HealthWelfare Schemes
“Engaging the community in the implementation of projects/programmes is a useful way to generate higher levels of acceptance, trust and accountability, eventually resulting in the sustainability of the initiative”. Illustrate with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability
Explain why India faces a severe shortage of medical specialists both for its rural and urban health services. Do you think 'National Medical Commission Bill, 2017' could help plug critical gaps of the health sector of India? Give suitable arguments in support of your answer.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
The strategy for combating poverty in India has incorporated two approaches that is "sustained rapid growth and anti-poverty programs". Elaborate. How such programs can be improved to maximize their impact on poverty reduction.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
While there is much to applaud in the RTE Act, problems in its implementation and outcomes are deep-seated and numerous. Comment. Also, analyse the need of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Second Amendment) Bill 2017.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
Does The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment and protection of the intended sections in the society? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
“Delivery of quality services cannot be ensured unless the accountability mechanism is strong and operative”. In this context, examine the lacunaes in existing citizen charter and the need for ‘Public Service Delivery Act’.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Citizen Charters and Grievance RedressTransparency and Accountability
The focus of higher education in India has been on a select few Central or autonomous institutions where as the ones in states remain neglected. Commenting on the statement, highlight the significance of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) in this context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
Identifying the broad contours of the 'Transformation of Aspirational Districts' programme, explain how it adopts a novel strategy to address backwardness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Policy Design and ImplementationSocial Sector Services