Aditi Varshney: GS2 answer copy

The questions

1. Q1What is the difference between e-governance and m-governance? Analyze the benefits of m-governance over e-governance in the Indian context.10 marks
2. Q2A healthy democracy rests on the twin pillars of a functioning civil society and a responsive government. Justify the statement in the context of India with suitable examples.10 marks
3. Q3The Citizen charter plays a prominent role in ensuring citizen centric governance but its implementation in recent times is riddled with complications. In this context, discuss the key problems in implementation of citizen charter in India.10 marks
4. Q4How far do you think that the convergence of welfare schemes would lead to their better implementation on the ground?10 marks
5. Q5Gender budgeting can be a useful tool to mainstream gender-responsiveness in developmental policy formulation and resource allocation. Discuss.10 marks
6. Q6Mission Antyodaya has proved to be an important step towards alleviation of multi-dimensional poverty in India. Critically Analyze.10 marks
7. Q7What is Learning Poverty? Analyze the impact of the CoViD-19 Pandemic on the learning poverty of children in India.10 marks
8. Q8Examine the significance of the SVAMITVA Scheme in achieving the objectives of socio-economically resilient rural India.10 marks
9. Q9Although India has more than six million Self-Help Groups (SHGs); the goal of women empowerment seems distant. In this context, discuss the major issues faced by the SHGs and the potential of digital technologies in overcoming them.10 marks
10. Q10Discuss 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
11. Q11Timely ventilation and redress of grievances ensure public trust in the government. In light of this statement, present an account of the various steps taken by the government of India for effective public grievance redressal.15 marks
12. Q12“Transparency and openness are the main pillars of good governance”. In this context, examine the functioning of Central Information Commission. Also, suggest remedial measures to augment their functioning.15 marks
13. Q13Do you think that the cooperative sector has suffered due to a lack of democratic spirit and skewed geographical penetration? Argue your case with suitable examples.15 marks
14. Q14Mission Karmayogi is a transformational approach for improving the capacity building of civil servants, strengthening public institutions and for effective delivery of services. Comment.15 marks
15. Q15What is GOVTECH 3.0? By highlighting its guiding principles, assess the benefits of adopting this approach in enhancing public service delivery in India.15 marks
16. Q16Privatization of educational Institutions in India has led to the commercialization of education. Do you agree? Justify your views.15 marks
17. Q17The 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
18. Q18Have the NGOs acted as 'drivers of change' in the Indian democracy? Illustrate with examples, the barriers that impact the efficient functioning of NGOs in India.15 marks
19. Q19PESA was enacted to deepen grass-root-level democracy in tribal areas. How far has the Act been successful in achieving the same? Critically evaluate.15 marks
20. Q20Women bear a disproportionate burden of the gaps in our health-care system. Do you think a constitutional right to health will help in bridging this gap? Also, suggest suitable alternatives.15 marks

The answers