Q.1) Discuss the role of the Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people. (10 marks) Q.2) “Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and people’s participation in the governance system are inter-dependent.” Discuss their relationship with each other in the context of India. (15 marks) Q.3) In the integrity […]
Q.1) There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on Non- Food essential items squeezing their food – budget. – Elucidate. (10 marks) Q.2) Hunger and Poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance
Q.1) Multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections or the society leads to problems or overlapping jurisdiction and duplication of functions. Is it better to merge all commissions into an umbrella Human Rights Commission? Argue your case. (15 marks) Q.2) Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment
Q.1) Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of policy process – Discuss. (15 marks) Q.2) Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSCJ) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the
Q.1) Examine the role of the donors in the developmental process of the society. (10 marks) Q.2) How the children’s charities are securing India’s future? Discuss. (15 marks) Q.3) The need for cooperation among various service sector has been an inherent component of development discourse. Partnership bridges the gap among the sectors. It also sets
Q.1) ‘The emergence of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the state from developmental activities. Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the SHGs. (15 marks) Q.2) Examine critically the recent changes in the
Q.1) “Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate ‘protection and prevention of degradation’ to the environment.” Comment with the relevant illustration. (15 marks) Q.2) Has the Indian governmental system responded adequately to the demands of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization started in 1991? What can the government do to be responsive
Q.1) Explain the salient features of the constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough ‘to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services’? (15 marks) Q.2) Will the new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in India resolve the issues that India
Q.1) The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the Prime Minister can manage as a team. How far the efficacy of a government then is inversely related to the size of the cabinet? Discuss. (10 marks) Q.2) Exercise of CAG’s powers in relation to the
Q.1) Discuss the role of Governor in the as a constitutional head of the state. (10 marks) Q.2) Discuss the responsibilities of the state as enshrined in the DPSP. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Examine its performance. (15 marks)