GS2 · Practice questions
Welfare Schemes
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What are the implications of the POCSO Act on the rights and welfare of children in India? Analyze the role of the POCSO Act in transforming India's legal framework for child protection.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
ChildrenWelfare Schemes
Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals requires consideration of regional context and local situations. In light of this statement examine the role of Panchayats as catalysts for grassroot development and advancing sustainable development.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Local GovernmentPolicy Design and Implementation
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
'Protection is one of the child rights, but is more than just a right.' What do you understand by the given statement? Discuss the steps taken by the government of India to ensure child protection. Also, highlight the barriers in the protection of child rights in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022
ChildrenVulnerable Sections
Identify the SDGs that are related to Health. Discuss the success of the government initiatives in achieving the same.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022
HealthWelfare Schemes
In order to pass the ultimate test of good governance, welfare state should be close to the people, responsive to their aspirations, and inclusive in its approach. Discuss with special reference to PM PVTG Development Mission.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
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
Hunger can be viewed as the most severe and critical manifestation of poverty. In this context, analyze the linkage between hunger and poverty. How has India fared in tackling the vicious cycle of hunger and poverty?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
Do you think that direct cash transfers deliver benefits more efficiently than in-kind transfers? Also, discuss the potential of e-RUPI in transforming delivery of welfare schemes.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022
E-GovernancePolicy Design and Implementation
Legislation like Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 remains mere legal documents without intense sensitization of public functionaries and the civil society. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Vulnerable SectionsWelfare Schemes
Mission Antyodaya has proved to be an important step towards alleviation of multi-dimensional poverty in India. Critically Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationPoverty and Hunger
Gender budgeting can be a useful tool to mainstream gender-responsiveness in developmental policy formulation and resource allocation. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
Discuss the hurdles in deepening the health insurance coverage for the 'missing middle' in a time bound & efficient manner. Also, highlight the government's role in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
How far do you think that the convergence of welfare schemes would lead to their better implementation on the ground?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
The recent global recognition of India's ASHAs (accredited social health activists) highlights their significant role in public health delivery. Discuss the challenges faced by ASHAs and suggest measures to address them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
HealthSocial Sector Services
Gender budgeting can be a useful tool to mainstream gender-responsiveness in the developmental policy formulation and resource allocation. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationWomen and Gender
Welfare initiatives embody civil rights, whereas freebies cultivate a patron-client syndrome. Examine in the context of governance in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, provides an effective mechanism for empowerment of the intended beneficiaries in the society. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
The utility of PMAY-G hinges on its design, which is a marked improvement over the previous rural housing schemes. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Welfare SchemesPolicy Design and Implementation
Though the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) aims to address the inequity in development in India, there are a number of issues which plague the scheme. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
How far do you think the convergence of welfare schemes would lead to their better implementation on the ground?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
Despite initiatives to curb child marriage, it continues to persist in India. Explaining the reasons behind this, analyse its impact. What further measures can be taken by the government to eliminate the practice of child marriage in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
The nutritional status of India has been a matter of long standing public threat. Discuss. Also, suggest measures to overcome the problem of nutritional crisis in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Poverty and HungerHealth