AIR 37 · CSE 2022 · GS2 · 52 pages

Chaitanya Awasthi: GS2 answer copy

20 answers by Chaitanya Awasthi, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

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

Question 1 · 10 marks · 195 words written

What is the difference between e-governance and m-governance? Analyze the benefits of m-governance over e-governance in the Indian context.

Opening · a definition

e-Governance refers to the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and associated methodologies for improved governance and service delivery to citizens.

m-Governance refers to providing services to citizens using ICT mechanisms which are accessible via mobile or wireless without depending upon the traditional infrastructure. It is not a substitute, rather complementary to e-Governance.

Both serve certain common benefits like (1) Cost reduction (2) Improved Service Delivery (3) Organisation (4) Transparency etc. but in Indian context, m-Governance has an edge over its counterpart in the following ways:

Body · points and prose

(1) Greater Accessibility → Simple, easier to use with mobile phones. "Anytime, anywhere" (2) Greater Penetration → Last mile connectivity with lesser supportive infrastructure needed. (3) Lower Cost → compared to e-Services, thereby benefitting both users as well as government. (4) Improved Service Delivery → m-Pariwahan, Urja Mitra, UMANG app, m-KISAN, IRCTC providing a wide boquet of services. (5) Financial Inclusion → m-Banking, Aadhar enabled payment system (AEPS) etc. (6) Social Inclusion → Common Service Centres, e-RUPI, Direct Benefit Transfer etc. ensure ease of living for rural population. (7) Participative Democracy → my Gov, m-Grievance Rediessal Mechanisms etc.

Close · a summary

Thus, m-Governance can revolutionize the aspirations and objectives of e-Governance.