Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations. 20 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.
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‘To ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs, the identification of beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with the anticipated outcomes’. Examine the statement in the context of the WASH scheme.
Theme: T102 Policy design, implementation & people's participation
GS22017GS2-GOV-02-M2017-S01
‘The emergence of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the state from developmental activities’. Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the SHGs.
Theme: T69 SHGs & microfinance
GS22017GS2-GOV-03-M2017-S01
Is the National Commission for Women able to strategise and tackle the problems that women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer.
Theme: T68 Women in politics, law & institutions: reservation, judiciary, NCW, gender justice
GS22017GS2-GOV-03-M2017-S02
Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss.
Theme: T71 Disability & inclusion: RPwD Act 2016
GS22017GS2-GOV-06-M2017-S01
“Poverty Alleviation programs in India remain mere showpieces until and unless they are backed up by political will.” Discuss with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation program in India.
Theme: T74 Poverty: measurement, causes & alleviation
GS22017GS2-GOV-06-M2017-S02
Hunger and Poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement.
Theme: T74 Poverty: measurement, causes & alleviation
GS22017GS2-GOV-08-M2017-S01
Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment.
Theme: T108 Civil services in a democracy: ethos, neutrality, reforms
GS22017GS2-IR-01-M2017-S01
‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’. In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbour.
Theme: T114 China: BRI, CPEC, String of Pearls & economic leverage
GS22017GS2-IR-03-M2017-S01
The question of India’s Energy Security Constitutes the most important part of India’s economic progress. Analyse India’s energy policy cooperation with West Asian countries.
Theme: T118 West Asia: energy security, Israel, Iran, I2U2
GS22017GS2-IR-05-M2017-S01
Indian Diaspora has an important role to play in South East Asian countries economy and society. Appraise the role of Indian Diaspora in South-East Asia in this context.
Theme: T122 Indian diaspora: from indentured labour to strategic asset
GS22017GS2-IR-06-M2017-S01
What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it.
Theme: T124 UN reform, Bretton Woods & global governance
GS22017GS2-POL-02-M2017-S01
Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy.
Theme: T78 Fundamental Rights: privacy, Art 21, movement, transgender rights
GS22017GS2-POL-05-M2017-S01
Explain the salient features of the constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough ‘to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services’?
Theme: T91 Fiscal federalism: Finance Commission, GST & state finances
GS22017GS2-POL-06-M2017-S01
“The local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.
Theme: T92 Local self-government: 73rd/74th Amendments, functions, funds & functionaries
GS22017GS2-POL-10-M2017-S01
Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people.
Theme: T94 Parliamentary committees & financial accountability: PAC, Estimates, DRSCs
GS22017GS2-POL-10-M2017-S02
The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding a joint session of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.
Theme: T93 Parliament: role of MPs, executive accountability, Rajya Sabha, privileges
GS22017GS2-POL-11-M2017-S01
How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful as formal pressure groups in recent years?
Theme: T101 Pressure groups & interest representation
GS22017GS2-POL-12-M2017-S01
Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.
Theme: T85 Judicial appointments & independence: collegium, NJAC
GS22017GS2-POL-13-M2017-S01
‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss.
Theme: T98 Elections & electoral reforms: RPA, ECI, MCC, ONOE, EVMs
GS22017GS2-POL-13-M2017-S02
To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful?
Theme: T98 Elections & electoral reforms: RPA, ECI, MCC, ONOE, EVMs