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Shakti Dubey: GS2 answer copy

21 answers by Shakti Dubey, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1Alternate dispute redressal in India provides a streamlined and efficient approach to resolve conflicts outside the traditional court system. Comment.10 marks
  2. Q2Discuss the role of State Finance Commissions in ensuring fiscal autonomy for the local bodies.10 marks
  3. Q3Special Category Status acts as a lifeline for India's most vulnerable states, bridging unique challenges with the promise of equitable growth. Comment.10 marks
  4. Q4To what extent, in your opinion, does the value of justice in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution manifest in current policies of the government?10 marks
  5. Q5The accreditation process ensures that higher educational institutions consistently meet and maintain educational quality standards. Discuss.10 marks
  6. Q6Discuss the role of training and continuous learning for civil servants in navigating modern administrative challenges.10 marks
  7. Q7Explain how India can effectively accelerate its progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.10 marks
  8. Q8Despite all the progress, LGBTQIA+ citizens still face challenges to their rights and dignity. Discuss with special reference to the measures taken in India in this regard.10 marks
  9. Q9A China-Taiwan conflict can severely jeopardize India's security and economic interests, making it a situation India cannot afford to overlook. Discuss.10 marks
  10. Q10The importance of Central Asia for India is not merely cultural and historical. In the light of this statement, describe the strategic importance of Central Asia for India.10 marks
  11. Q11How far do you agree with the view that the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system has polarized Indian politics? Assess the need of bringing Proportional Representation System in India's Lok Sabha elections.15 marks
  12. Q12How does the principle of "bail as the rule, jail as the exception" uphold the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution? Refer to the recent judgements.15 marks
  13. Q13Do you agree that coalition politics in contemporary India are the result of political expediency more than an ideological synergy? Substantiate.15 marks
  14. Q14The amendment to the Citizenship Act reshapes the path to Indian citizenship, intensifying the debate over secularism in India. Comment.15 marks
  15. Q15Explain how the Supreme Court's recent judgement on SC/ST sub-categorization affects the fairness of reservation benefits.15 marks
  16. Q16How far do you agree with the view that India has nearly eradicated extreme poverty?15 marks
  17. Q17Addressing drug abuse in India demands a multi-faceted approach that tackles the root causes of this menace. Analyse.15 marks
  18. Q17(a)(a)
  19. Q17(b)Role of emerging technologies in healthcare.
  20. Q19Soft power is "a means to success in world politics" for those that know how to leverage it. Describe the significance of soft power for India to achieve its foreign policy goals.15 marks
  21. Q20Amid Bangladesh's internal crisis, India and Bangladesh face a critical test in redefining their enduring partnership. Examine.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 168 words written

Alternate dispute redressal in India provides a streamlined and efficient approach to resolve conflicts outside the traditional court system. Comment.

Opening · a figure

Currently in India there are >5.2 cr Pending cases with >77% as undertrials. This delay in Justice leads to violation of Right to Dignified life.

Body · points

Alternate Dispute resolution:

ADR provides for an alternative to the traditional court system in India-

Benefits:- (1) out of court settlements (2) helps in faster resolution (3) More informal setup, therefore provides for ease of understanding for litigants (4) cost effective (5) protects litigants from hassel of court (6) This method decreases the burden on already burdened courts.

However there are challenges associated with ADR as well:- (1) At time it results into 'no' outcome, re-routing it to courts ultimately (2) No binding onus on litigants to follow the decision (3) leads to forced justice (4) creates an alternative exploitative route as - some of them charge exorbitant fees (5) May lead to lack of consensus

Close · a way forward

Thus ADR though helps in speedy delivery of justice there is a need for regulation of ADR mechanisms in order to avoid the cost and time overrun.