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Government Policies and Development

20 questions

2023

  1. 2023 · GS2 · 15 marksDevelopment and welfare schemes for the vulnerable sections, by its nature, are discriminatory in approach. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.
  2. 2023 · GS2 · 15 marksSkill development programmes have succeeded in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement analyse the linkages between, education, skill and employment.

2022

  1. 2022 · GS2 · 15 marksDo you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer.
  2. 2022 · GS2 · 10 marksThe Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss.
  3. 2022 · GS2 · 10 marksReforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment.

2021

  1. 2021 · GS2 · 15 marksCan Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organisations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen. Discuss the challenges of this alternative model.
  2. 2021 · GS2 · 10 marks“Earn while you learn’ scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful.” Comment.
  3. 2021 · GS2 · 15 marks“Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and feminist movement has been patriarchal.” Apart from women education and women empowerment schemes, what interventions can help change this milieu?
  4. 2021 · GS2 · 10 marksCan the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.

2020

  1. 2020 · GS2 · 15 marks“Microfinance as an anti-poverty vaccine is aimed at asset creation and income security of the rural poor in India”. Evaluate the role of Self Help Groups in achieving twin objectives along with empowering women in rural India.

2019

  1. 2019 · GS2 · 10 marksImplementation 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

2017

  1. 2017 · GS2 · 15 marksThe 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.
  2. 2017 · GS2 · 15 marksPoverty Alleviation Programmes in India remain mere showpieces until and unless they are backed by political will. Discuss with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation programmes in India.

2015

  1. 2015 · GS2 · 12.5 marksHow can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to the protection of the Environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints.
  2. 2015 · GS2 · 12.5 marksThe Self Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Program (SBLP), which is India’s innovation, has proved to be one of the most effective poverty alleviation and women empowerment programmes. Elucidate.

2014

  1. 2014 · GS2 · 12.5 marksDo government’s schemes for up-lifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion in establishing businesses in urban economies?
  2. 2014 · GS2 · 12.5 marksThe penetration of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas in promoting participation in development programmes is facing socio-cultural hurdles. Examine.
  3. 2014 · GS2 · 12.5 marksTwo parallel run schemes of the Government, viz the Adhar card and NPR, one of voluntary and the other as compulsory, have led to debates at national levels and also litigations. On merits, discuss whether or not both schemes need to run concurrently. Analyse the potential of the schemes to achieve development benefits and equitable growth.

2013

  1. 2013 · GS2 · 10 marksThe concept of the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in the Madras Presidency in pre-independent India. The scheme has again been given impetus in most states in the last two decades. Critically examine its twin objectives, latest mandates, and success.
  2. 2013 · GS2 · 10 marksThe legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their patrons, the micro-finance outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for the sustained success of the concept. Discuss.