Q1) The tenets of independent judiciary, life-breath of constitutional democracy, stand perpetually undermined by the executive encroachment into the judicial domain. Discuss. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Judiciary is the vital pillar of democracy which has a crucial mandate of interpreting the constitution, the fundamental law of the country. The need for independent judiciary has been…
Q1) The realization of a successful Asian century is premised upon stable India-China relations. Comment. (150 Words/10 Marks)
Q1) Societal apathy towards mental health issues has resulted in the marginalization of individuals dealing with mental disorders. Elaborate and suggest measures to bring mental health concerns from the periphery into the mainstream. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Welfare schemes are an effective tool in the hands of the government to further its constitutional and popular…
Q1) What are the reasons behind the limited success of the co-operative movement? How can co-operatives be made more effective in fostering rural development? (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically…
Q1) Critically assess the role of microfinance in satisfactorily addressing the interconnected challenges of poverty and unemployment. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Microfinance refers to small loans and other financial services designed, specifically for poor and low-income households who face difficulties in accessing formal finance. RBI has defined microfinance as any collateral-free loan provided to a…
1. “Empowering women is the key to control population growth”. Discuss (150 words/10m) ANS “The empowerment of women is the most effective tool for development,” as said by Kofi Annan. One of the main issues facing our contemporary civilization is population growth. Indiscriminate population increase has both short-term and long-term effects. There are several ways…
Q1) Leveraging real-time data in policymaking has become indispensable for achieving good governance. In this context, analyse the role of e-governance in enhancing the effectiveness of developmental policies. (150 Words/10 Marks)
Q1) Strengthening the National Commission of Scheduled Tribes (NCST) through various complementary mechanisms can go a long way towards mainstreaming the welfare of the tribals. Explain. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a constitutional body created by 89th CAA, 2003 to effectively protect the interests of Scheduled tribes. NCST has…
Q1) How will you explain that the Government of India Act 1935 was seminal in giving shape to the Indian constitution? (150 words/10 Marks) ANS The Constitution of India inherits many of the provisions from the Government of India (GOI) Act 1935 as well as borrows many provisions from the Constitution of major countries like…
Q1) How do unplanned urbanization and unabated rural-urban migration contribute to the multiple woes faced by Indian metropolises? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Urbanization refers to the population transfer from rural to urban regions on a relatively permanent basis. The lack of proper planning for urbanization and large influx of migrants creates challenges for metropolitan cities….