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40 questions

2025

  1. 2025 · GS2 · 10 marksCivil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify.
  2. 2025 · GS2 · 15 marks“In contemporary development models, decision-making and problem-solving responsibilities are not located close to the source of information and execution defeating the objectives of development.” Critically evaluate.
  3. 2025 · GS2 · 10 markse-governance projects have a built-in bias towards technology and back-end integration than user-centric designs. Examine.

2024

  1. 2024 · GS2 · 15 marksWhat are the aims and objectives of recently passed and enforced, The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024? Whether University/State Education Board examinations, too, are covered under the Act?
  2. 2024 · GS2 · 15 marksThe citizen charter has been a landmark initiative in ensuring citizen-centric administration. But it is yet to reach its full potential. Identify the factors hindering the full realization of its promise and suggest measures to overcome them.
  3. 2024 · GS2 · 10 marksThe Doctrine of Democratic governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss.
  4. 2024 · GS2 · 15 marksE-governance is not just about the routine application of digital technology in service delivery process. It is as much about multifarious interactions for ensuring transparency and accountability. In this context, evaluate the role of the “Interactive Service Model” of e-governance.
  5. 2024 · GS2 · 10 marksPublic charitable trusts have the potential to make India’s development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment.

2023

  1. 2023 · GS2 · 10 marksThe crucial aspect of development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human resource development in India. Suggest measures to that can address this inadequacy.
  2. 2023 · GS2 · 15 markse-governance as a critical tool of governance, has ushered in effectiveness, transparency and accountability in governments. What inadequacies hamper the enhancement of these features.
  3. 2023 · GS2 · 15 marksDiscuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing the abuse of dominant position by the Multi-National Corporations in India. Refer to the recent decisions.

2022

  1. 2022 · GS2 · 10 marksThe Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment.

2021

  1. 2021 · GS2 · 15 marksHas digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, couple with lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification.
  2. 2021 · GS2 · 10 marks“Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies.

2020

  1. 2020 · GS2 · 10 marks“The emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government”. Discuss.
  2. 2020 · GS2 · 10 marks“Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context suggest reforms in the Civil Service for strengthening democracy
  3. 2020 · GS2 · 15 marksNational Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goals-4 (2030). It intended to restructure and re-orient the education system in India. Critically examine the statement.
  4. 2020 · GS2 · 10 marksIn order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss

2019

  1. 2019 · GS2 · 15 marksIn 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.
  2. 2019 · GS2 · 15 marksThe 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.

2018

  1. 2018 · GS2 · 15 marksThe Citizen’s Charter is an ideal instrument of organisational transparency and accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness of the Citizen’s Charters.
  2. 2018 · GS2 · 10 marksE-governance is not only about utilisation of the power of new technology, but also much about the critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information. Explain.
  3. 2018 · GS2 · 10 marks“Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate protection and prevention of degradation to the environment.” Comment with relevant illustrations.

2017

  1. 2017 · GS2 · 15 marksInitially, Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services? Comment

2016

  1. 2016 · GS2 · 12.5 marks“Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What measures have been taken by the government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable?
  2. 2016 · GS2 · 12.5 marks“Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and people’s participation in the governance system are interdependent”. Discuss their relationship in the context of India.
  3. 2016 · GS2 · 12.5 marks“In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal.” Critically examine this statement.
  4. 2016 · GS2 · 12.5 marksHas 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 to this important change?
  5. 2016 · GS2 · 12.5 marksIn the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the legal, political, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India.
  6. 2016 · GS2 · 12.5 marksProfessor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary education and primary health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance?
  7. 2016 · GS2 · 12.5 marks“Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India.” Comment.

2015

  1. 2015 · GS2 · 12.5 marksIn the light of the Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate governance to ensure transparency and accountability.
  2. 2015 · GS2 · 12.5 marksThe Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest?
  3. 2015 · GS2 · 12.5 marksThe quality of higher education in India requires major improvement to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve the quality of technical and higher education in the country? Discuss.
  4. 2015 · GS2 · 12.5 marksThough there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate a reduction in poverty over time. Do you agree? Critically examine with reference to urban and rural poverty indicators.

2014

  1. 2014 · GS2 · 12.5 marksHas the Cadre based Civil Services Organization been the cause of slow growth in India? Critically examine.
  2. 2014 · GS2 · 12.5 marksThough 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like a trade publication and general entertainment channel, the government is mulling over the proposal for increased FDI in news media for quite some time. What difference would an increase in FDI make? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.

2013

  1. 2013 · GS2 · 10 marksMany State Governments further bifurcate geographical administrative areas like Districts and Talukas for better governance. In light of the above, can it also be justified that a larger number of smaller States would bring in effective governance at the State level? Discuss.
  2. 2013 · GS2 · 10 marksPressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics. With regards to the above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure groups in India.
  3. 2013 · GS2 · 10 marksThough Citizen’s charters have been formulated by many public service delivery organizations, there is no corresponding improvement in the level of citizens’ satisfaction and quality of services being provided. Analyse.