GS2 · Polity & Governance

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

One Nation One Ration Card scheme is the panacea for India's migrant population. Critically examine.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

If there’s one fundamental truth about social media’s impact on democracy it’s that it amplifies human intent — both good and bad. Comment.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

Discuss the salient features of National Education policy 2020 and how can it bring holistic changes to the Indian education system?

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

There is a need to abolish the sedition law on the ground that it is used to curb freedom of expression and speech. Discuss.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

Do simultaneous elections compromise democracy and federalism? Analyze.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

Courts are sitting on a pendency bomb and it has never been more urgent to strengthen the Indian judiciary. Discuss.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

Establishing the National Tribunal Commission will definitely entail a radical restructuring of the present tribunal system. Discuss.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

While there are positive aspects about the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, there are, equally, glaring ambiguities and susceptibilities. Discuss.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

Ordinances though were meant to be temporary, but repromulgation sidesteps this limitation and makes them permanent. Discuss.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

“The dormancy of the Parliament makes democracy in India as good as dead. The deterioration in Parliament’s functioning needs to be stopped to make it fulfill its constitutional mandate”. Discuss.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

The growing use of technology in the election process has made cybersecurity a crucial issue. Analyse

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

Explain the term welfare state? Discuss to what extent Indian fulfills the criteria of being a welfare state?

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

Enabling lateral entry into the current system of administration is a positive step towards administrative reforms in India. Critically analyze.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

“When there is citizen participation in budgeting and closer engagement of citizens in the monitoring of civic works, there are better outcomes and fewer leakages.” In the light of the given statement discuss the utility of the Participatory Budgeting.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

Indian diaspora can provide the requisite strategic impulse to unlock India's potential as a global power. Discuss.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

Model Code of conduct has been a remarkable step in ensuring free and fair elections in India. However, the present digital era has posed challenges to it. Comment.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient education system in India. Critically examine the statement. (UPSC GS-2 Mains 2020).

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities. (UPSC GS-2 Mains 2020)

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India? Cite some recent examples to validate your answer. (UPSC GS-2 Mains 2020)

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

The strength sustenance of local institutions in India has shifted from their formative phase of ‘Functions, Functionaries and Funds’ to the contemporary stage of ‘Functionality’. Highlight the critical challenges faced by local institutions in terms of their functionality in recent times. (UPSC Mains 2020)

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

‘Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries’. Comment with examples.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

“Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context suggest reforms in the Civil Service for strengthening democracy.  (UPSC GS-2 Mains 2020).

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

“Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have a profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”. Discuss. (150 words) (UPSC GS-2 Mains 2020)

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

Autonomous bodies are very crucial to the government’s functioning. In the light of the statement critically discuss the role of Autonomous Bodies and their governance issues.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

The frequent promulgation of ordinances is an assault on the democractic structure of the Constitution. Critically analyse.