AIR 6 · CSE 2024 · GS2 · 53 pages

Komal Punia: GS2 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1Discuss the role of the Department Related Standing Committee (DRSC) system in improving parliamentary effectiveness.10 marks
  2. Q2Presence of multiple parastatals erodes the autonomy of Urban Local Bodies. Discuss.10 marks
  3. Q3The provisions under Article 360 remain a dead letter even during the worst economic crisis. Analyse.10 marks
  4. Q4'Unique blend of flexibility and rigidity distinguish Indian constitution from that of the US constitution.' Discuss.10 marks
  5. Q5Discuss the role of microfinance institutions (MFI) in rural financial empowerment in India.10 marks
  6. Q6Do you agree that the Aspirational District Programme has emerged as a template for good governance? Substantiate.10 marks
  7. Q7Rising informality in employment raises the concern for social security. Discuss the statement with reference to platform workers.10 marks
  8. Q8Demographic transition demands renewed focus on healthcare intervention patterns. Discuss the statement in the light of geriatric health in India.10 marks
  9. Q9'Funding remains a major limitation for the effective functioning of multilateral organisations.' Discuss the statement with reference to the functioning of UNESCO.10 marks
  10. Q10How will the BBIN grouping promote regional integration in South Asia? Discuss.10 marks
  11. Q11'Financial resources of the centre are elastic and substantial while that of the states are inelastic and inadequate.' Examine.15 marks
  12. Q12"Supremacy of the constitution requires all ordinary laws to conform to the constitutional law." Discuss the statement with reference to judicial review in India.15 marks
  13. Q13'The delimitation process creates a wedge between representative democracy and federalism.' Examine. Also suggest measures to address the concerns of federal units.15 marks
  14. Q14Examine the impact of recent changes to the election commissioners' appointment process on autonomy and independence of the election commission.15 marks
  15. Q15'Without performance targets, the civil service degenerates into a closed priesthood with no accountability.' Discuss the statement with reference to the Mission Karmayogi.15 marks
  16. Q16'The Forest Rights Act, 2006 was a historic effort in doing justice to the tribal community.' Evaluate the status of its implementation and suggest measures for improvement.15 marks
  17. Q17What do you understand by India Stack? Discuss its role in good governance and improving ease of living.15 marks
  18. Q18'You can change our friends but not neighbors.' In the light of the statement, examine the relevance of Gujral doctrine in India's Foreign Policy.15 marks
  19. Q19Examine the objectives of the Indian Ocean Rim Association. What importance does it hold for India's strategic interest?15 marks
  20. Q20What are the strategic challenges to the global economy in active decoupling from China? How will it benefit India's economic growth prospects?15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 131 words written

Discuss the role of the Department Related Standing Committee (DRSC) system in improving parliamentary effectiveness.

Opening

Department Related Standing Committee (DRSC) are parliamentary committees acts as checks & balance and improve parliamentary effectiveness.

Role of DRSCs in improving effectiveness:

Body · points

  1. Examine demand of grants of various ministries ↳ Budgetary accountability is ensured.
  2. provide expertise and effective discussions.
  3. promote inclusiveness ↳ of members from both Rajya Sabha (10) and Lok Sabha (21).
  4. perform functions not performed by other committees.
  5. ensures accountability of executive as its members are not ministers.
  6. Seek public opinions ensuring participatory process.

However, there are certain

challenges ↳ (1) Non-transparent appointments ↳ (2) Ineffectiveness in functionings ↳ (3) lack of inclusiveness in membership.

Way forward ↳ need to make recommendations binding on substantive matters ↳ Need of transparency in appointment

DRSC are cardinal in ensuring budgetary accountability & parliamentary effectiveness.

Close · a summary

None written.