International Relations
15 Marks
GS 2
UPSC Mains 2019
20 questions · 250 marks · Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations
International Relations
15 Marks
Q2. The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised Nations has disappeared on account of its newfound role in the emerging global order. Elaborate.
Government policies and interventions
15 Marks
Q3. The Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to the absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of the policy process.
Governance
15 Marks
Q4. The need for cooperation among various service sectors has been an inherent component of development discourse. Partnership bridges the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion a culture of ‘Collaboration’ and ‘team spirit’. In the light of statements above examine India’s Development process.
Governance
15 Marks
Q5. In the context of the neo-liberal paradigm of development planning, multi-level planning is expected to make operations cost-effective and remove many implementation blockages.’-Discuss.
Indian Polity
15 Marks
Q6. Individual Parliamentarian’s role as the national the lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome.
Indian Polity
15 Marks
Q7. The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India. Discuss
Indian Polity
15 Marks
Q8. The reservation of seats for women in the institutions of local self-government have had a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian Political Process.
Indian Polity
15 Marks
Q9. Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is limited and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power.” In light of this statement explain whether Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution can destroy the Basic Structure of the Constitution by expanding its amending power.
Indian Polity
15 Marks
Q10. On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of People Act, 1951? Also, mention the remedies available to such a person against his disqualification.
International Relations
10 Marks
Q11. Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in light of the US withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’.
International Relations
10 Marks
Q12. The time has come for India and Japan to build a strong contemporary relationship, one involving global and strategic partnership that will have great significance for Asia and the world as a whole.’ Comment.
Governance
10 Marks
Q13. Implementation of information and Communication Technology (ICT) based Projects / Programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors, and suggest measures for their effective implementation
Indian Polity
10 Marks
Q14. 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.
Indian Polity
10 Marks
Q15. Despite Consistent experience of High growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive.
Indian Polity
10 Marks
Q16. What can France learn from the Indian Constitution’s approach to secularism?
Indian Polity
10 Marks
Q17. From the resolution of contentious issues regarding the distribution of legislative powers by the courts, the ‘Principle of Federal Supremacy’ and ‘Harmonious Construction’ has emerged.
Indian Polity
10 Marks
Q18. What are the methods used by the Farmer's organizations to influence the policy-makers in India and how effective are these methods?
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Indian Polity
10 Marks
Q19. The Central Administration Tribunal which was established for the redressal of grievances and complaints by or against the central government employees, nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.
Indian Polity
10 Marks