GSII: Governance – Policies, e-Governance, Civil Services   Q1. “Self Help Groups are not just financial institutions but vehicles of social transformation.” Discuss with suitable examples. ( Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)   Q2. Digitization and automation are reshaping participatory governance in India. Examine ( Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)   Q3. ‘In the context of neo-liberal […]

Write two essays, choosing one topic from each of the following Sections A and B, in about 1000 -1200 words each : SECTION – A (Write any one essay from this section)   Mountains are silent teachers of strength and stillness. Artists reveal the truths that reason cannot explain. History remembers the rebels more than

Judicial independence is a constitutional promise, but the opaque nature of appointments casts a long shadow over it. Discuss ( Answer in 250 words  15 Marker)

Codification of parliamentary privileges may enhance transparency but reduce flexibility. Do you agree? ( Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

Q1: Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss (UPSC 2017 ) ( Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

GSII: Parliament, Judiciary, Executive, Constitutional Bodies   Q1: Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss (UPSC 2017 ) ( Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)   Q2: Codification of parliamentary privileges may

Regulatory bodies in India are meant to ensure independent oversight, but often struggle with autonomy and effectiveness. Comment.( Answer in 250 words  15 Marker)

Tribunals were envisaged to reduce the burden on regular courts, but their growing number has sparked concerns about parallel justice systems. Examine ( Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee ( UPSC 2018 ) ( Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

GSII: Parliament, Judiciary, Executive, Constitutional Bodies   Q1.  Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee ( UPSC 2018 ) ( Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)   Q2. Tribunals were envisaged to reduce the burden on regular courts, but their