Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations. 20 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.
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“Micro-Finance as an anti-poverty vaccine, is aimed at asset creation and income security of the rural poor in India”. Evaluate the role of the Self Help Groups in achieving the twin objectives along with empowering women in rural India.
Theme: T69 SHGs & microfinance
GS22020GS2-GOV-04-M2020-S01
In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss.
Theme: T53 Ageing population & elderly care
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National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient education system in India. Critically examine the statement.
Theme: T111 Education policy: NEP, RTE, higher education, exams
GS22020GS2-GOV-06-M2020-S01
“The incidence and intensity of poverty are more important in determining poverty based on income alone”. In this context analyse the latest United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Index Report.
Theme: T74 Poverty: measurement, causes & alleviation
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“The emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government”. Discuss.
Theme: T106 E-governance & the digital divide
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“Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have a profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”. Discuss.
Theme: T104 Transparency, accountability & anti-corruption: RTI, whistleblowers, Lokpal, corporate governance
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“Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context suggest reforms in the Civil Service for strengthening democracy.
Theme: T108 Civil services in a democracy: ethos, neutrality, reforms
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What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Theme: T117 Great-power politics: US–China rivalry, NATO, China+1, Indo-US vs Indo-Russian defence
GS22020GS2-IR-04-M2020-S01
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times Discuss.
Theme: T116 Indo-Pacific, Quad, AUKUS & sea lanes: straits, South China Sea, trade shift
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‘Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries’. Comment with examples.
Theme: T122 Indian diaspora: from indentured labour to strategic asset
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Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Theme: T110 Pandemics & global health: COVID-19, WHO, vaccines
GS22020GS2-POL-04-M2020-S01
How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India? Cite some recent examples to validate your answer.
Theme: T87 Centre–State relations: cooperative, competitive & confrontational federalism
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Indian Constitution exhibits centralising tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897; The Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts.
Theme: T87 Centre–State relations: cooperative, competitive & confrontational federalism
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The strength and sustenance of local institutions in India has shifted from their formative phase of ‘Functions, Functionaries and Funds’ to the contemporary stage of ‘Functionality’. Highlight the critical challenges faced by local institutions in terms of their functionality in recent times.
Theme: T92 Local self-government: 73rd/74th Amendments, functions, funds & functionaries
GS22020GS2-POL-07-M2020-S01
Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities.
Theme: T83 Judicial activism, PIL, judicial legislation & separation of powers
GS22020GS2-POL-09-M2020-S01
The judicial systems in India and the UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.
Theme: T97 Comparative constitutions: UK, USA, France
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‘Once a Speaker, Always a Speaker’! Do you think this practice should be adopted to impart objectivity to the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha? What could be its implications for the robust functioning of parliamentary business in India?
Theme: T95 Presiding officers & anti-defection
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Rajya Sabha has been transformed from a ‘useless stepney tyre’ to the most useful supporting organ in past few decades. Highlight the factors as well as the areas in which this transformation could be visible.
Theme: T93 Parliament: role of MPs, executive accountability, Rajya Sabha, privileges
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“There is a need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act”. Comment.
Theme: T98 Elections & electoral reforms: RPA, ECI, MCC, ONOE, EVMs
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Which steps are required for constitutionalization of a Commission? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the National Commission for Women would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons.
Theme: T68 Women in politics, law & institutions: reservation, judiciary, NCW, gender justice