Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations. 20 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.
GS2202210 marks · 150 wordsGS2-GOV-01-M2022-Q06
The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss.
Theme: T135 Infrastructure & investment models: PPP, Gati Shakti, concession agreements
GS2202215 marks · 250 wordsGS2-GOV-02-M2022-Q17
Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer.
Theme: T103 Civil society, NGOs, charitable trusts & donor agencies
GS2202210 marks · 150 wordsGS2-GOV-03-M2022-Q07
The rights of persons with disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of Government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment.
Theme: T71 Disability & inclusion: RPwD Act 2016
GS2202215 marks · 250 wordsGS2-GOV-05-M2022-Q18
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting an incentive-based system for children’s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse.
Theme: T111 Education policy: NEP, RTE, higher education, exams
GS2202215 marks · 250 wordsGS2-GOV-06-M2022-Q16
Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of society. Discuss.
Theme: T133 Inflation, monetary policy & the poor
GS2202210 marks · 150 wordsGS2-GOV-07-M2022-Q08
Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has limitations too. Comment.
Theme: T107 DBT, Aadhaar & digital welfare delivery
GS2202210 marks · 150 wordsGS2-IR-02-M2022-Q09
‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka’. Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in light of the preceding statement.
Theme: T115 Neighbourhood: Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Project Mausam
GS2202210 marks · 150 wordsGS2-IR-04-M2022-Q10
Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian Foreign Policy objectives realised by forming this new organisation?
Theme: T121 Regional & multilateral groupings: SCO, BRICS, NDB/AIIB, BIMSTEC, SAARC
GS2202215 marks · 250 wordsGS2-IR-04-M2022-Q19
How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics?
Theme: T118 West Asia: energy security, Israel, Iran, I2U2
GS2202215 marks · 250 wordsGS2-IR-06-M2022-Q20
‘Clean energy is the order of the day’. Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.
Theme: T125 Global climate regime & India's commitments: Kyoto, Paris, COP26, ISA, CCUS
GS2202210 marks · 150 wordsGS2-POL-02-M2022-Q02
Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute. Comment
Theme: T78 Fundamental Rights: privacy, Art 21, movement, transgender rights
GS2202215 marks · 250 wordsGS2-POL-04-M2022-Q13
“While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of state autonomy.” Comment.
Theme: T90 Party system: national vs regional parties
GS2202210 marks · 150 wordsGS2-POL-06-M2022-Q03
To what extent in your opinion has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots?
Theme: T92 Local self-government: 73rd/74th Amendments, functions, funds & functionaries
GS2202210 marks · 150 wordsGS2-POL-07-M2022-Q01
The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court. Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws.
Theme: T80 Environment, courts & civil society: Art 21, environmental PILs, green NGOs & pressure groups
GS2202215 marks · 250 wordsGS2-POL-09-M2022-Q14
Critically examine the procedures through which the presidents of India and France are elected.
Theme: T97 Comparative constitutions: UK, USA, France
GS2202210 marks · 150 wordsGS2-POL-10-M2022-Q04
Discuss the role of the Vice President of India as the chairman of Rajya Sabha.
Theme: T93 Parliament: role of MPs, executive accountability, Rajya Sabha, privileges
GS2202215 marks · 250 wordsGS2-POL-11-M2022-Q12
Discuss the essential conditions for the exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of re- promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature.
Theme: T88 Governor, President's Rule & emergency provisions
GS2202215 marks · 250 wordsGS2-POL-13-M2022-Q11
Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or a State Legislature under the Representation of People Act 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws
Theme: T98 Elections & electoral reforms: RPA, ECI, MCC, ONOE, EVMs
GS2202215 marks · 250 wordsGS2-POL-13-M2022-Q15
Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.
Theme: T98 Elections & electoral reforms: RPA, ECI, MCC, ONOE, EVMs
GS2202210 marks · 150 wordsGS2-POL-14-M2022-Q05
Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.
Theme: T72 Commissions for social justice & human rights: NCSC, NCST, NCBC, NHRC