2019 · GS 2 · 10 marks
Pressure Groups
What are the methods used by the Farmers organizations to influence the policymakers in India and how effective are these methods?
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2019 · GS 2 · 15 marks
Union Executive
“The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India.” Discuss.
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Separation of Powers
Do you think that constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain.
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Constitutional Comparison
What can France learn from the Indian Constitution’s approach to secularism?
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Structural reforms and Actions
The need for cooperation among various service sector has been an inherent component of development discourse. Partnership bridges bring the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion a culture of ‘Collaboration’ and ‘team spirit’. In the light of statements above examine India’s Development process.
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United Nations and its Agencies
‘Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of US’ withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’.
Read question →2019 · GS 2 · 10 marks
Hunger
There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on Non- Food essential items squeezing their food – budget.- Elucidate.
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Fiscal Policy
The public expenditure management is a challenge to the government of India in the context of budget-making during the post-liberalization period. Clarify it.
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Bio-Technology
How can biotechnology improve the living standards of farmers?
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 10 marks
Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
Vulnerability is an essential element for defining disaster impacts and its threat to people. How and in what ways can vulnerability to disasters be characterized? Discuss different types of vulnerability with reference to disasters.
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Intellectual Property Rights
How is the government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from patenting by pharmaceutical companies?
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Inclusive Growth X Sustainable Development
It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement.
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 10 marks
GST
Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017.
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 10 marks
Integrated Farming System
How far is the Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production?
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Disaster Preparedness and Resilience
Disaster preparedness is the first step in any disaster management process. Explain how hazard zonation mapping will help in disaster mitigation in the case of landslides.
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 10 marks
Water Conservation
Elaborate on the impact of the National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas.
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 10 marks
Space Technology
What is India’s plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our space programme?
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Border Area Management
Cross-border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges facing the policing of the border in North-East India. Examine the various challenges currently emanating across the India-Myanmar border. Also, discuss the steps to counter the challenges.
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 10 marks
Organized Crime and Terrorism
The banning of ‘Jamaat-e – islaami’ in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency affected areas. Discuss measures to neutralize the influence of OGWs.
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GDP
Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments.
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Sustainable Development
Define the concept of carrying capacity of an ecosystem as relevant to an environment. Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for sustainable development of a region.
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Achievements of Indians in S&T
How was India benefited from the contributions of Sir M.Visvesvaraya and Dr. M. S. Swaminathan in the fields of water engineering and agricultural science respectively?
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Food Processing Sector
Elaborate on the policy taken by the government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector.
Read question →2019 · GS 3 · 15 marks
PDS
What are the reformative steps taken by the government to make food grain distribution system more effective?
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