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2015 · GS 2 · 12.5 marks
Resorting to ordinances has always raised concern on violation of the spirit of separation of powers doctrine. While noting the rationales justifying the power to promulgate ordinances, analyze whether the decisions of the Supreme Court on the issue have further facilitated resorting to this power. Should the power to promulgate ordinances be repealed?
Read question →2015 · GS 2 · 12.5 marks
In the light of the Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate governance to ensure transparency, accountability.
Read question →2015 · GS 2 · 12.5 marks
What are the major changes brought in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 through the recent Ordinance promulgated by the President? How far will it improve India’s dispute resolution mechanism? Discuss.
Read question →2015 · GS 2 · 12.5 marks
Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate reduction in poverty levels over time. Do you agree? Critically examine with reference to urban and rural poverty indicators.
Read question →2015 · GS 2 · 12.5 marks
Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UN Security Council.
Read question →2015 · GS 2 · 12.5 marks
Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Read question →2015 · GS 2 · 12.5 marks
How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to protection of the environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints.
Read question →2015 · GS 2 · 12.5 marks
For achieving the desired objectives, it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory institutions remain independent and autonomous. Discuss in the light of the experiences in recent past.
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
The frequency of earthquakes appears to have increased in the Indian subcontinent. However, India’s preparedness for mitigating their impact has significant gaps. Discuss various aspects.
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Discuss the advantage and security implications of cloud hosting of servers vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses.
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Success of ‘Make in India’ programme depends on the success of ‘Skill India’ programme and radical labour reforms. Discuss with logical arguments.
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Human rights activists constantly highlight the view that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) is a draconian act leading to cases of human rights abuses by the security forces. What sections of AFSPA are opposed by the activists? Critically evaluate the requirement with reference to the view held by the Apex Court.
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Craze for gold in Indians have led to a surge in import of gold in recent years and put pressure on balance of payments and external value of rupee. In view of this, examine the merits of Gold Monetization Scheme.
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
In view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has made agriculture non-viable for a majority of farmers, should contract farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and income in rural areas. Discuss suggesting suitable measures to promote this sectors in India
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) which has a database containing formatted information on more than 2 million medicinal formulations is proving a powerful weapon in the country’s fight against erroneous patents. Discuss the pros and cons making this database publicly available under open-source licensing
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Religious indoctrination via digital media has resulted in Indian youth joining the ISIS. What is ISIS and its mission? How can ISIS be dangerous for the internal security of our country?
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
To what factors can the recent dramatic fall in equipment costs and tariff of solar energy be attributed? What implications does the trend have for the thermal power producers and the related industry?
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
In what way could replacement of price subsidy with Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India? Discuss.
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
The nature of economic growth in India in described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favour of your answer.
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
There is a clear acknowledement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a tool of industrial development, manufacturing and exports. Recognizing this potential, the whole instrumentality of SEZs requires augmentation. Discuss the issues plaguing the success of SEZs with respect to taxation, governing laws and administration.
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
The Namami Gange and National mission for clean Ganga (NMCG) programmes and causes of mixed results from the previous schemes. What quantum leaps can help preserve the river Ganga better than incremental inputs?
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
The persisting drives of the government for development of large industries in backward areas have resulted in isolating the tribal population and the farmers who face multiple displacements with Malkangiri and naxalbari foci, discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the left wing extremism (LWE) doctrine affected citizens back into the mainstream of social and economic growth.
Read question →2015 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
What are the impediments in marketing and supply chain management in developing the food processing industry in India? Can e-commerce help in overcoming these bottlenecks?
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