The recent judgement of the Supreme Court that brings the office of Chief Justice of India under the ambit of the Right to Information Act will give a fillip to people’s quest for transparency and accountability. Comment.

."Cooperative federalism is giving way to competitive federalism, while collaborative federalism remains an aspiration." Analyze this evolution with special reference to the changing nature of Centre-State relations.

Analyze the impact of the pandemic on India's federal structure and the challenges faced by the Centre and the states in tackling the crisis. Discuss the measures taken by the government to strengthen inter-governmental coordination during the pandemic.

Discuss the challenges in maintaining judicial independence while ensuring judicial accountability in India. To what extent do the existing mechanisms address this tension?

Do you agree that there is a need for the codification of parliamentary privileges due to its misuse and curtailment of individual fundamental rights?

Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India. (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Should Hindi be Lingua franca for India? Comment in the light of linguistic diversity and cultural significance of languages in India.