Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations. 20 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.
GS2202515 marks · 250 wordsGS2-GOV-01-M2025-Q17
"In contemporary development models, decision-making and problem-solving responsibilities are not located close to the source of information and execution defeating the objectives of development." Critically evaluate.
Theme: T102 Policy design, implementation & people's participation
GS2202510 marks · 150 wordsGS2-GOV-02-M2025-Q08
Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify.
Theme: T103 Civil society, NGOs, charitable trusts & donor agencies
GS2202510 marks · 150 wordsGS2-GOV-03-M2025-Q06
Women's social capital complements in advancing empowerment and gender equity. Explain.
Theme: T65 Gender concepts, patriarchy & women's social status
GS2202515 marks · 250 wordsGS2-GOV-06-M2025-Q16
Inequality in the ownership pattern of resources is one of the major causes of poverty. Discuss in the context of 'paradox of poverty'.
Theme: T74 Poverty: measurement, causes & alleviation
GS2202510 marks · 150 wordsGS2-GOV-07-M2025-Q07
E-governance projects have a built-in bias towards technology and back-end integration than user-centric designs. Examine.
Theme: T106 E-governance & the digital divide
GS2202510 marks · 150 wordsGS2-IR-03-M2025-Q09
India-Africa digital partnership is achieving mutual respect, co-development and long-term institutional partnerships. Elaborate.
Theme: T120 India & Africa: resources, digital partnership, influence
GS2202515 marks · 250 wordsGS2-IR-03-M2025-Q19
"Energy security constitutes the dominant kingpin of India's foreign policy, and is linked with India's overarching influence in Middle Eastern countries." How would you integrate energy security with India's foreign policy trajectories in the coming years?
Theme: T118 West Asia: energy security, Israel, Iran, I2U2
GS2202510 marks · 150 wordsGS2-IR-05-M2025-Q10
"With the waning of globalization, post-Cold War world is becoming a site of sovereign nationalism." Elucidate.
Theme: T123 WTO, trade wars & protectionism
GS2202515 marks · 250 wordsGS2-IR-06-M2025-Q20
The reform process in the United Nations remains unresolved, because of the delicate imbalance of East and West and entanglement of the USA vs. Russo-Chinese alliance." Examine and critically evaluate the East-West policy confrontations in this regard.
Theme: T124 UN reform, Bretton Woods & global governance
GS2202515 marks · 250 wordsGS2-POL-03-M2025-Q12
Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.
Theme: T82 Amending power & basic structure
GS2202510 marks · 150 wordsGS2-POL-04-M2025-Q04
Discuss the nature of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Briefly describe the powers and functions of the Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Theme: T89 Special provisions & asymmetric federalism: J&K, Delhi, Art 371A
GS2202515 marks · 250 wordsGS2-POL-05-M2025-Q14
Examine the evolving pattern of Centre-State financial relations in the context of planned development in India. How far have the recent reforms impacted the fiscal federalism in India?
Theme: T91 Fiscal federalism: Finance Commission, GST & state finances
GS2202515 marks · 250 wordsGS2-POL-07-M2025-Q11
"Constitutional morality is the fulcrum which acts as an essential check upon the high functionaries and citizens alike… ." In view of the above observation of the Supreme Court, explain the concept of constitutional morality and its application to ensure balance between judicial independence and judicial accountability in India.
Theme: T84 Constitutional morality
GS2202510 marks · 150 wordsGS2-POL-08-M2025-Q02
Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system. Assess the impact of the recent tribunal reforms through rationalization of tribunals made in 2021.
Theme: T86 Tribunals, Lok Adalats, arbitration & legal aid
GS2202510 marks · 150 wordsGS2-POL-09-M2025-Q03
Compare and contrast the President's power to pardon in India and in the USA. Are there any limits to it in both the countries? What are preemptive pardons?
Theme: T96 Executive: cabinet, ordinances & pardon
GS2202515 marks · 250 wordsGS2-POL-11-M2025-Q15
What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness, influencing policies and advocating for environmental protection in India.
Theme: T80 Environment, courts & civil society: Art 21, environmental PILs, green NGOs & pressure groups
GS2202515 marks · 250 wordsGS2-POL-12-M2025-Q13
Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.
Theme: T85 Judicial appointments & independence: collegium, NJAC
GS2202510 marks · 150 wordsGS2-POL-13-M2025-Q01
Discuss the 'corrupt practices' for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute undue influence and consequently a corrupt practice.
Theme: T98 Elections & electoral reforms: RPA, ECI, MCC, ONOE, EVMs
GS2202510 marks · 150 wordsGS2-POL-14-M2025-Q05
"The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel." Discuss his responsibilities, rights and limitations in this regard.
Theme: T99 CAG & Attorney General
GS2202515 marks · 250 wordsGS2-POL-15-M2025-Q18
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has to address the challenges faced by children in the digital era. Examine the existing policies and suggest measures the Commission can initiate to tackle the issue.
Theme: T73 Children's rights & child policy: NCPCR, National Child Policy