The UPSC General Studies Paper 2 (GS2) focuses on governance, constitution, polity, social justice, and international relations. This paper tests… Continue reading UPSC 2024 GS2 Model Answers

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi said “India and the Maldives are not just neighbors; we are natural partners. Our destinies… Continue reading Discuss the geopolitical and geostrategic importance of Maldives for India with a focus on global trade and energy flows. Further also discuss how this relationship affects India’s maritime security and regional stability amidst international competition?

Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the… Continue reading “Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security.’ Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level.

The World Bank defines e-governance as the use by government agencies of information technologies (such as Wide Area Networks, the… Continue reading e-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.

Healthcare is a fundamental right crucial for individual dignity and welfare. Article 47 of the Indian Constitution highlights the State’s… Continue reading In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketisation of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public healthcare at the grassroots level.

As per 2nd ARC, Citizen Charter is a public statement that defines the entitlements of citizens to a specific service,… Continue reading The Citizens’ 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 realization of its promise and suggest measures to overcome them.

The Supreme Court has defined Public Interest Litigation (PIL) as “a legal action initiated in a court of law for… Continue reading Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world’s most powerful judiciary?

“Indian Union is a unitary state with subsidiary federal features rather than a federal state with subsidiary unitary features.”  –… Continue reading What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism.

In K. S. Puttaswamy Judgment, the nine Judge Bench in this case unanimously reaffirmed the right to privacy as a… Continue reading Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the constitution. Explain. In this reference discuss the law relating to D.N.A. testing of child in the womb to establish its paternity.

The recent NEET-UG 2024 exam paper leak has put the question mark on integrity of examination system in India. The… Continue reading What 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? 

“India and Central Asia are bound together by a shared history, culture, and mutual interest in peace and development.” –… Continue reading Critically analyse India’s evolving diplomatic, economic and strategic relations with the Central Asian Republics (CARS) highlighting their increasing significance in regional and global geopolitics. 

As the economic and geo-political center of gravity of the world has shifted towards the indo-Pacific, India has emerged as… Continue reading ‘The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China’s political and economic dominance.’ Explain this statements with examples.

As per OSCE, the Doctrine of Democratic Governance is a system of government where institutions function according to democratic processes… Continue reading The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss.

United Nations defines poverty as “a state in which an individual or group lacks the financial resources to meet their… Continue reading Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle?

A public charitable trust is a legal entity (established under the Indian Trusts Act of 1882) that serves the public… Continue reading Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India’s development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment.

The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments established the framework for Panchayati Raj and urban local bodies, promoting inclusive development and… Continue reading Analyse the role of local bodies in providing good governance at local level and bring out the pros and cons merging the rural local bodies with the urban local bodies.

CAG is a constitutional body under article 148 that ensures Executive accountability in India. It audit the receipts and expenditures… Continue reading “The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety.” Comment.

The cabinet system is a government in which the real executive power rests with a cabinet of ministers who are… Continue reading “The growth of cabinet system has practically resulted in the marginalisation of the parliamentary supremacy.” Elucidate.