Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations. 20 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.
GS22018GS2-GOV-01-M2018-S01
“Policy Contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate ‘protection and prevention of degradation’ to environment.” Comment with relevant illustrations.
Theme: T80 Environment, courts & civil society: Art 21, environmental PILs, green NGOs & pressure groups
GS22018GS2-GOV-04-M2018-S01
Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain.
Theme: T109 Public health system & universal health coverage
GS22018GS2-GOV-06-M2018-S01
How far do you agree with the view that the focus on lack of availability of food as the main cause of hunger takes the attention away from ineffective human development policies in India?
Theme: T75 Hunger, malnutrition & food security law: NFSA, Mid-Day Meal, millets
GS22018GS2-GOV-07-M2018-S01
E-governance is not only about utilization of the power of new technology, but also much about critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information. Explain.
Theme: T106 E-governance & the digital divide
GS22018GS2-GOV-07-M2018-S02
The Citizens’ Charter is an ideal instrument of organizational transparency and accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness of the Citizens’ Charter.
Theme: T105 Citizens' Charter & citizen-centric administration
GS22018GS2-IR-03-M2018-S01
“India’s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back.” Discuss.
Theme: T118 West Asia: energy security, Israel, Iran, I2U2
GS22018GS2-IR-03-M2018-S02
A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone of interest to India. Discuss the implications, in this context, of India’s joining the Ashgabat Agreement, 2018.
Theme: T119 Central Asia: connectivity & strategic presence
GS22018GS2-IR-03-M2018-S03
In what ways would the ongoing U.S-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to this situation?
Theme: T118 West Asia: energy security, Israel, Iran, I2U2
GS22018GS2-IR-06-M2018-S01
What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of ‘Trade War’, especially keeping in mind the interest of India?
Theme: T123 WTO, trade wars & protectionism
GS22018GS2-POL-04-M2018-S01
Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remain in force?
Theme: T88 Governor, President's Rule & emergency provisions
GS22018GS2-POL-04-M2018-S02
Whether the Supreme Court Judgment (July 2018) can settle the political tussle between the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi? Examine.
Theme: T89 Special provisions & asymmetric federalism: J&K, Delhi, Art 371A
GS22018GS2-POL-05-M2018-S01
How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you know about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss.
Theme: T91 Fiscal federalism: Finance Commission, GST & state finances
GS22018GS2-POL-06-M2018-S01
Assess the importance of the Panchayat system in India as a part of local government. Apart from government grants, what sources the Panchayats can look out for financing development projects?
Theme: T92 Local self-government: 73rd/74th Amendments, functions, funds & functionaries
GS22018GS2-POL-08-M2018-S01
How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India?
Theme: T86 Tribunals, Lok Adalats, arbitration & legal aid
GS22018GS2-POL-09-M2018-S01
India and USA are the two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based.
Theme: T97 Comparative constitutions: UK, USA, France
GS22018GS2-POL-10-M2018-S01
Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee.
Theme: T94 Parliamentary committees & financial accountability: PAC, Estimates, DRSCs
GS22018GS2-POL-13-M2018-S01
In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India?
Theme: T98 Elections & electoral reforms: RPA, ECI, MCC, ONOE, EVMs
GS22018GS2-POL-14-M2018-S01
Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine.
Theme: T72 Commissions for social justice & human rights: NCSC, NCST, NCBC, NHRC
GS22018GS2-POL-14-M2018-S02
“The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play.” Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
Theme: T99 CAG & Attorney General
GS22018GS2-POL-15-M2018-S01
Multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections of the society leads to problems of overlapping jurisdiction & duplication of functions. Is it better to merge all commissions into an umbrella human rights commission? Argue your case.
Theme: T72 Commissions for social justice & human rights: NCSC, NCST, NCBC, NHRC