2021 · GS 2 · 10 marks
SHGs
Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.
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2021 · GS 2 · 15 marks
Groupings beyond South Asia
The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario.
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Executive Vs Legislature
To what extent, in your view, the Parliament is able to ensure accountability of the executive in India?
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Civil Society
Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen? Discuss the challenges of this alternative model.
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Constitutional Bodies
How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the States to improve their fiscal position?
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Parliamentary Committees
Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples.
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Constitutional Morality
‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions.
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E-governance
Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification.
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Bicameralism
Explain the constitutional provisions under which Legislative Councils are established. Review the working and current status of Legislative Councils with suitable illustrations.
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Women
“Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and feminist movement has been patriarchial.” Apart from women education and women empowerment schemes, what interventions can help change this milieu?
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Miscelleneous
“The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain.
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Health
“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse.(150 words)
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Pressure Groups
“Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies.
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Enforcement Agencies
The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting probe within a particular State is being questioned by various States. However, the power of the States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India.
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Groupings beyond South Asia
“If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years.
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Constitutional Comparison
Analyze the distinguishing features of the notion of Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India.
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Education
“Earn while you learn’ scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful.” Comment. (150 words)
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Groupings involving Immediate and Extended neighbours
Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. What importance does it hold for India?
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Statutory Bodies
Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.
Read question →2021 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Threat from External state and Non-state actors
Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security of India. Also discuss measures required to take to be taken to combat the threats.
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Landslide
Describe the various causes and effects of landslides. Mention the important components of the National Landslide Risk Management Strategy.
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Cyber security
Keeping in view India’s internal security, analyse the impact of cross-border cyber attacks. Also discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks.
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Air Pollution and Related Issues
Describe the key points of the revised Global Air-Quality Guidelines (AQGs) recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). How are these different from its last update in 2005? What changes in India’s National Clean Air Programme are required to achieve these revised standards?
Read question →2021 · GS 3 · 10 marks
GDP
Explain the difference between computing methodology of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015.
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