Q1) Enumerating the challenges faced by the elderlies in India, discuss ways for mainstreaming the paradigm for geriatric care. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS The UN World Population Ageing Report notes that India’s ageing population is projected to increase to nearly 20% by 2050 from about 8% now. The welfare role of government requires it to…
Q1) The distinct characteristics of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the government create a unique symbiosis in improving the governance and developmental process in the country. Discuss. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS CSOs can be defined to include all non-market and non-state organizations outside of the family in which people organize themselves to pursue shared…
Q1) The role of the civil service is not limited to the mere welfare of the people but extends to the realm of upholding the spirit of the constitution. Elaborate. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Role of civil service in ensuring welfare of the people (service delivery) can be seen from the following: Policy Formulation: The…
Q1) Despite constitutional backing, urban planning and governance have given limited dividends on the ground. Enumerating the reasons for the same, suggest measures to ameliorate the situation. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Urban governance can broadly be defined as providing the basic socio-economic services in the urban area. Urban planning is recognized as a vital tool…
Q1) Examine the role of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in protecting and promoting the rights of women in India. (150 Words/10 Marks)
Q1) Highlight the shortcomings in the Representation of People’s Act. Also, recommend corrective measures to make it more effective. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS The Representation of People’s Act (RPA) is a legislation to provide a structural framework for election to Parliament and various state legislatures. It contains various provisions, such as: qualifications and disqualifications for…
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…