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All subjects 20Agriculture 0Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 0Economics 0Environment 0Ethics 0Geography 0Governance 7Indian Society 0Internal Security 0International Relations 4Modern History 0Polity 6Post Independence 0Science and Technology 0Social Justice 3World History 0

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Syllabus topics in GS2

GS2-01.Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution 3 GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure; 2 GS2-03.Separation of Powers between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions 0 GS2-04.Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 0 GS2-05.Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries 0 GS2-06.Parliament and State Legislatures (structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges; issues therein) 0 GS2-08.Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 1 GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies 2 GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation) 1 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 1 GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 2 GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger 0 GS2-15.Transaparency and accountability (institutional and other measures); Citizens Charter, E-Governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential) 2 GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy. 1 GS2-17.India and its neighborhood- relations. 0 GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 2 GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 2

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Governance › Civil Services

Governance › Civil Services

2016

Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India. Comment.
Governance › Civil Society

Governance › Civil Society

2016

In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically examine this statement.
Governance › Comptroller and Auditor General CAG

Governance › Comptroller and Auditor General CAG

2016

Exercise of CAG’s powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the States is derived from Article 149 of the Indian Constitution. Discuss whether audit of the Government’s Policy implementation could amount to overstepping its own (CAG) jurisdiction.
Governance › Structural reforms and Actions

Governance › Structural reforms and Actions

2016

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 to this important change?
Governance › Transparency and Accountability

Governance › Transparency and Accountability

2016

In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the legal, political, economic, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India.
Governance › Transparency and Accountability

2016

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 context of India.
Governance › Tribunal

Governance › Tribunal

2016

What is a quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.
International Relations › GroupingsXNeighbourhood

International Relations › GroupingsXNeighbourhood

2016

Increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in India and growing interference in the internal affairs of several member-states by Pakistan are not conducive for the future of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation). Explain with suitable examples.
International Relations › GroupingsXNeighbourhood

2016

Evaluate the economic and strategic dimensions of India’s Look East Policy in the context of the post-Cold War international scenario.
International Relations › United Nations,Agencies,Adjacent Bodies

International Relations › United Nations,Agencies,Adjacent Bodies

2016

What are the aims and objectives of the McBride Commission of the UNESCO? What is India’s position on these?

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