AIR 442 · CSE 2023 · GS2 · 51 pages

Priyanshu Agrawal: GS2 answer copy

6 answers by Priyanshu Agrawal, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q5The recent demand of Ladakh for 6th Schedule status, highlights on its eminence in governance system.
  2. Q9With emerging new vectors in International relations with multi-polarity, opened the new channels for geo-political engagement for India with Western States.
  3. Q10In the backdrop of changing geography of Arctic Ocean, the global order provides opportunity of shifting focus to untapped resources at Arctic region.
  4. Q11Article 280 accounts for creation of Finance Commission as means to ensure fiscal federalism and more transparency in fund devolution
  5. Q12Recently, PRS Legislative Research highlighted that over 19% of MPs faced suspension in the 17th Lok Sabha, the maximum in history on ethical grounds. Discuss the differences and the complementary role between the Ethics Committee and the Privileges Committee.
  6. Q13The legislative dysfunction can be seen by PRS legislative data whereby only 37% conduct of question hour and increased adjournment motion impacted quality of deliberation. Evolving role of Judicial activism

The answers

Question 5 · 616 words written

The recent demand of Ladakh for 6th Schedule status, highlights on its eminence in governance system.

Opening · no separate opening

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Body · points

More than legal provision

  1. Based on Elwin's idea of autonomous governance by degree of independence like right to collect taxes

  2. Promote grassroot governance through District autonomous Councils with high degree of flexibility

  3. Self-governance By forming bodies based on internal membership of local communities

IV) Balancing Act By allowing for continuance of local practices in governance task.

Benefits of VIth Schedule

  1. T.K. Oommen stated it prevents assimilist approach unlike Vth Schedule on Hinduized governance.
  2. It promotes cultural continuity Eg:- Sufficient fund for conducting traditional festivals and rituals
  3. Creating local leadership Case Study by Sharmila Chanu in resolving conflict across Mizoram with reduced extreminism Iv) Sense of responsibility Through internal audit mechanism and decentralized monitoring by reporting to Governor of region Thus, Law Commission stated need to expand from Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura to other region for development

6- Anthony Giddens called Civil Society Organization as "Independent Umpires", which can act as bridge to promote socio-political development

Role of partnership in development i) Helps to provide feedback Eg:- Pratham NGO for highlight lapses in Sarwa Siksha Abhiyan

ii) Facilitate service delivery Eg:- TRIFED help Ministry of Tribal affairs for aids to tribal group

iii) Highlight on areas of concern Eg:- Naz Foundation on shaping Transgender Act for upliftment

iv) Aid fulfill international commitment Eg:- Greenpeace Foundation to raise

awareness with CPCB to avoid use of single use plastics

v) Reaching marginal section Eg:- Kailash Satyarthi foundation to rehabilitate children from child labour

VI) Held executive accountable Eg:- FICCI in budget scrutiny and comprehensive fiscal consolidation

VII) Promote grassroot governance Eg:- Self help groups like MAVIM help Panchayat in service to rural areas

VIII) Provide dissent and voice for change Eg:- India Against Corruption to shape Lokpal Act in India

Thus need lies to promote effective partnership to achieve goal of minimum government, maximum governance.

7- Sardar Patel called Indian Civil services as "Steel framework of governance" to ensure continuity and doctrine of public trust

Importance of lifelong learning

  1. Overcoming Weberian iron cage of rationality like Janta Darbar for public centric approach

  2. Promote out of box solution Eg:- IAS Armstrong Pame to use crowdfunding in road making

  3. Promote specialized approach Eg:- IAS O.P. Chaudhary Choo Loo Aasman for naxalites governance

1v) Ensure adequate micro-accountability Eg:- Ashoka Khemka overcoming

corruption and ensure judicious utilization of public funds

v) Provide holistic governance Eg:- IAS Prashant Nair, Operation Sulamani for food security

Role of Mission Karmayogi

  1. Shift from rules based to role based governance like overground work in disaster management
  2. Improving efficiency by I-GOT for e-governance like use of CPGRAMS
  3. Promote micro-development like use of integrity pacts in service 1v) Ensure citizen centric approach like feedback based on CPGRAMS Hence ensuring capability development for good governance.

8- The current NITI Aayog Multidimension Poverty Index account 11% Indians as poor, while Tendulkar poverty line approach states 5% poor based on economic criteria

Need to re-define poverty line

  1. The current Tendulkar line is much below to level of incomes suggested globally by World Bank
  2. Case Study:- During Covid-19 Within year 10% people fall below poverty line, highlighting on high spread near poverty line limits
  3. Rangarajan Committee recomended comprehensive coverage to changing lifestyle and material needs

1v) The static poverty line fails to account multi-dimensional approach to ensure substantial improvement

Challenges associated

  1. The shifting poverty line will need comprehensive changes across policy development. eg:- PDS distribution
  2. Current system accounts broader principle over calorie-specific approach like former system
  3. Increased subsidy burden so prevent meaningful investment

Close · a way forward

1v) Not a comprehensive solution to resolve inter-generational poverty

Thus need lies to account Amartya Sen capability approach to ensure inclusive solution.