GS2 · Practice questions
Policy Design and Implementation
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Reforming the education infrastructure through digital interventions is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
EducationE-Governance
The power of pressure groups lies not in their size or elaborate organization, but in their ability to mobilize public opinion and create lasting change. With help of relevant examples, discuss how informal pressure groups shape public policy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Pressure Groups and AssociationsPolicy Design and Implementation
The profound impact of the data revolution and widespread smartphone usage has necessitated the use of digital tools in welfare programmes. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
E-GovernanceWelfare Schemes
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
Social Audit involves citizen's participation in governance along with increasing accountability of the government towards citizens. Substantiate the statement with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation
While on the one hand food subsidies are a major drain on government resources, on the other hand they ensure accessibility and affordability of food to millions of people. Do you think there is a need to balance both the interests? If yes, suggest some measures that can be taken in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
The Gati Shakti mission has the potential to not only address the issue of infrastructure bottlenecks but also streamline the governance processes in the country. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
Discuss the issues plaguing public policy formulation in India. Also suggest measures to strengthen the policy formulation process.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
Good governance requires institutional reforms in governance and dynamic policy shifts. Enumerate the reforms undertaken by government in this direction.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and AccountabilityE-Governance
Explain the objectives of new IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021. Also analyse the concerns associated with non-compliance of the said Rules.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability
Discuss the major reasons for slow growth of MSME sector in India. What steps can be taken in order to help the sector grow and realise its true potential? (10m)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
Explain with suitable example what do you understand by Devpt Financial Institutions? What are the prime objectives of DFIs in India. (10m)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
Despite the presence of a large working age population along with huge demand of products, improving situation of banks and greater infrastructure availability, the manufacturing sector in India has not been able to improve its share in GDP. Explain (15 M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
Giving an account of the issues faced by workers in the informal sector, discuss whether the recently launched e-Shram portal can help in addressing them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationE-Governance
Despite its enormous potential, social audit has been non-effective in reducing malpractices and detecting irregularities. Examine the reasons behind it. Suggest suitable measures to make it more effective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation
Do you think that the period of high growth in Indian economy has mostly coincided with increasing inequality? Also, highlight some of the measures that can be taken to break this nexus of growth and inequality. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Poverty and HungerPolicy Design and Implementation
Discuss the major causes for the growing drug menace in India. How can the amendt in the existng NDPS Act can help address these issues effectively?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationVulnerable Sections
Fiscal consolidation should not be linked with a fixed target rather it shld follow for flexibility as per the circumstances. Comment. (10M, 150W)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
With the increase in adoption of digital technology and emerging startup atmosphere in India, there is a trend of growing gig economy. In this context, explain the pros and cons of gig economy and suggest ways to improve it. (10 M, 150 W)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
The success of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) hinges on the budgetary allocation and proper planning and execution of the critical aspects of the policy as envisaged. Examine
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
The agenda for next generation of digital governance is moving away from present departmental approach to a more personalized and proactive form of governance." Analyse the above statement in the light of adoption of data driven robust digital governance ecosystem.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Discuss the situation of millet production in India. Also throw light on challenges that this sector is facing along with the measures taken by government to improve it. (15m) India has an important role to play in security and sustainable development of the Indo-Pacific. In this context, appraise the role of BIMSTEC as an institution to facilitate greater role to India in the region. (15m)
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationRegional Groupings
India is one of the highest net exporter of ground water due to very high water intensity of our crops. What are the steps that have been taken by the govt for increasing the water efficiency in our agri sector? Also highlight the challenges in this process. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
"In India regulatory standard and compliance is not the problem rather effective enforcement and timeliness is." Critically Examine
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability