AIR 69 · CSE 2024 · GS2 · 51 pages

Kumud Mishra: GS2 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1The FIPIC initiative represents a significant endeavour aimed at enhancing India's involvement in the Pacific region. comment.10 marks
  2. Q2An active, diverse civil society often plays a valuable role in helping advance democracy. It can discipline the state ensure that citizens' interests are taken seriously and foster greater civic and political participation. Discuss.10 marks
  3. Q3The Right to Information Act is one of the significant instruments that has reinforced the centrality of citizens in India. Critically examine.10 marks
  4. Q4Discuss the challenges and opportunities for India in its engagement with the African Continent and suggest ways to improve, enhance the partnership.10 marks
  5. Q5Analyse the role of India in promoting regional connectivity and economic integration in south Asia.10 marks
  6. Q6Cooperative federalism reflects an ideology of stable relationship between centre and state interaction. Despite this, there are certain issues and challenges pertaining to it. Discuss.10 marks
  7. Q7Analyse the nature of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as an independent body.10 marks
  8. Q8What are the challenges in the implementation of e-Governance in India? what measures need to be taken to overcome it?10 marks
  9. Q9Discuss ways to empower NGOs in India to carry out development activities for safeguarding the environment. Also, throw light on the primary obstacles that may impede progress.10 marks
  10. Q10Discuss the emerging avenues of International relations and assess the preparedness of India in these area of expertise.10 marks
  11. Q11The quality of higher education in India requires major improvements to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve the quality of higher and technical education in the country? Discuss.15 marks
  12. Q12Comment on the constitutional validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act 2019 which aims to bring the economically weaker section to the mainstream of development, in the light of recent Supreme Court judgements15 marks
  13. Q13The proposed multi-state cooperative societies (Amendment) Bill 2022 seeks to revamp the operation of cooperative societies in India. Discuss the key provisions of the Bill, emphasizing the importance of this amendment.15 marks
  14. Q14A governor should discharge his duty in accordance with the spirit of the constitution and no just act as an agent of the Centre. Discuss the issues associated with the post of governor in this regard and suggest remedies for it.15 marks
  15. Q15Throw light on the role of Parliamentary committees and give a contemporary evaluation of their functioning so far.15 marks
  16. Q16What are the grounds for disqualification for a people's representative under RPA 1951? Is it time to reconsider the Act?15 marks
  17. Q17G-20 presidency under India is an embodiment of inclusivity, ambitiousness and decisiveness. Discuss15 marks
  18. Q18Discuss the role of Bureaucracy in the conduct of free and fair elections under the guidance of the Election commission of India15 marks
  19. Q19Examine the need for prison reforms in India. Discuss the significance of Model Prison Act 2023 in this regard.15 marks
  20. Q20High prevalence of stunting, wasting, and anaemia continue to pose public health risks for children and women in India. Discuss how India should strengthen its existing social sector scheme like Integrated child Development services (ICDS) to tackle these issues.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 156 words written

The FIPIC initiative represents a significant endeavour aimed at enhancing India's involvement in the Pacific region. comment.

Opening · a date or context

Recently the 3rd India - FIPIC Summit was held in Papua New Guinea reflecting India's active engagement in the region.

Body · points

FIPIC Initiative and involvement in the Pacific Region

  1. Forum for India and Pacific Island countries (FIPIC) is in tune with India's vision of "Act East Policy".

  2. India is cooperating with the Oceania countries as a part of its India's Indo Pacific ocean Initiative (IPOI).

  3. The cooperation has enhanced in recent times ranging from defence, security to strategic cooperation. Ex. Brahmos deal with Philippines.

  4. India is helping in the capacity building of the countries against "Chinese expansionism" in South China Sea. Ex. India provided INS Kirpan to Vietnam.

  5. India is also a part of Quad and IPEF which reflects its strategic engagement.

  6. Further India needs to actively engage with the ASEAN countries in the region.

Close · a summary

Thus, the Indo-Pacific has emerged as the "geopolitical centre of gravity", with active involvement of India.