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• Yashaswi Raj VardhanGS2AIR 11 · CSE 2025 · 7 answersQ1.
• Yashaswi Raj VardhanGS2AIR 11 · CSE 2025 · 5 answersNITI Aayog has replaced the Planning Commission as an institutional reform in the federal polity of India. Discuss. 2. "Contempt of court" provisions in India are often criticized for curbing free speech. Compare the Indian and American approaches to contempt of court.
• Kush MotwaniGS2AIR 11 · CSE 2023 · 19 answersThere is a need to resolve the ambiguity in the disqualification provisions under section 8 of RPA 1951. Discuss. How has anti-defection law impacted relationship between pol parties and individual legislators? In light of recent incidents, also discuss unintended consequences it has on functioning of democracy in India.
• Kush MotwaniGS2AIR 11 · CSE 2023 · 20 answers"Interstate border disputes, if not promptly and impartially settled, can transform into persistent issues that impede development and generate friction." Highlighting the constitutional and legal framework to resolve interstate disputes, explain why Independent India has failed to resolve inter-state border disputes.
• Ashi SharmaGS2AIR 12 · CSE 2024 · 20 answersFederal governance is characterised by institutionalised arrangements for solving problems generated by pluralism based on consultation and mutual consent. How have Zonal Councils evolved from merely advisory bodies to proactive platforms for action?
• Abhinav SiwachGS2AIR 12 · CSE 2022 · 16 answersDo you agree with the view that time has come to revisit the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution? Discuss with suitable arguments.
• AnanyaGS2AIR 13 · CSE 2025 · 20 answersDo you agree with the view that time has come to revisit the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution? Discuss with suitable arguments.
• Surabhi YadavGS2AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 1 answerAnswer the following questions based on the provided images.
• Surabhi YadavGS2AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 1 answerThe question is not explicitly stated, but based on the content of the answer, the UPSC mains question asks about: 1) the role of the Supreme Court of India in interpreting international laws; 2) the convergence and divergence of Indian and US constitutional jurisprudence; 3) the impact of 44th Constitutional Amendment and challenges in legal enforcement of Fundamental Duties; 4) the administrative role and judicial tussle of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT); 5) various facets of equality under the Indian Constitution; 6) the evolution of pressure groups towards political parties; 7) the advantages and challenges of establishing foreign higher educational institutions in India; 8) private sector contribution to achieving 'Right to Health'; 9) the impact of global cooperation on poverty and hunger; 10) the need for change in the World Trade Organization (WTO); 11) the dilemma of dual governance in Delhi and its impact on cooperative federalism; 12) issues of independence versus insulation of the judiciary and alternatives to the collegium system; 13) impediments in the functioning of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) and reforms; 14) the controversy regarding the Governor's power to reserve bills; 15) the paradox and relevance of the 9th Schedule; 16) the role of the Central Information Commission (CIC) as a guardian of democracy and limitations of its status; 17) the significance of the POCSO Act and changes required for effective implementation; 18) the role of technology in modernizing governance; 19) the transformation of India-US relations; 20) the evolution and challenges of India-ASEAN relations.
• Surabhi YadavGS2AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 17 answersThere is a need to resolve the ambiguity in disqualification provisions under Section 8 of RPA 1951. Discuss. Q1) How has the implementation of POSH Act resulted in limited success, what factors have hindered its outreach to women in unorg Sector? Propose strategy to ensure comprehensive protection for women.
• Surabhi YadavGS2AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 20 answers"Extraordinary powers must be exercised with extraordinary care." Discuss in the context of Article 142 of the Indian Constitution.
• Surabhi YadavGS2AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 20 answersWhat do you understand by 'constitutionalism'? Highlight various ways in which the Indian Constitution underscores this principle.
• Surabhi YadavGS2AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 1 answerAnswer the following in detail.
• Simrandeep KaurGS2AIR 15 · CSE 2025 · 20 answersHow does the Supreme Court's recent decision on Aligarh Muslim University's minority status affect the interpretation of Article 30 of the Indian Constitution?
• Banna VenkateshGS2AIR 15 · CSE 2024 · 20 answersHow will you explain that the Government of India Act 1935 was seminal in giving shape to the Indian constitution?
• Monika SrivastavaGS2AIR 16 · CSE 2025 · 14 answersAlternate Dispute Redressal (ADR) mechanism is essential for a robust justice system. Discuss. Q2. State Finance Commissions are critical for the fiscal health of local self-government institutions. Explain their role and the issues faced by them.
• Monika SrivastavaGS2AIR 16 · CSE 2025 · 20 answersHow does the Supreme Court's recent decision on Aligarh Muslim University's minority status affect the interpretation of Article 30 of the Indian Constitution?
• Madhav AgarwalGS2AIR 16 · CSE 2024 · 19 answersThere is a need to resolve the ambiguity in the disqualification provisions under section 8 of the Representation of People Act 1951. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks.
• Madhav AgarwalGS2AIR 16 · CSE 2024 · 20 answersBasic structure doctrine has prevented the Parliament, a creature of the constitution, from becoming the master of the constitution. Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws.
• Sanskriti TrivedyGS2AIR 17 · CSE 2024 · 20 answersExpression of dissent is central to the functioning of the Parliament. In light of this, discuss the role of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in India's parliamentary system.
• Siddharth ShuklaGS2AIR 18 · CSE 2022 · 20 answersAn independent umbrella body that brings the various central investigative agencies under one roof holds the key to shoring up their credibility. Discuss.
• Siddharth ShuklaGS2AIR 18 · CSE 2022 · 20 answersIt has been argued that some parts of Article 22 are not Fundamental Rights but 'Fundamental Dangers' to the citizens of India. Discuss in light of the debate on issues around the preventive detention laws in India.
• Nisar Dishant AmrutlalGS2AIR 19 · CSE 2025 · 20 answersThe rule of law and judicial review are interdependent, as one cannot truly exist without the other. In this context can judicial review be considered the most important aspect among those that constitute the basic structure of the Constitution?
• Diksha JoshiGS2AIR 19 · CSE 2021 · 20 answersWhat do you understand by the concept of "Rule of law" under Indian constitution? How is it different from that in the UK constitution?