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All subjects 20Agriculture 0Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 0Economics 0Environment 0Ethics 0Geography 0Governance 3Indian Society 0Internal Security 0International Relations 4Modern History 0Polity 10Post 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 2 GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure; 0 GS2-03.Separation of Powers between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions 1 GS2-04.Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 1 GS2-05.Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries 1 GS2-06.Parliament and State Legislatures (structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges; issues therein) 1 GS2-08.Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 3 GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies 1 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. 1 GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger 1 GS2-15.Transaparency and accountability (institutional and other measures); Citizens Charter, E-Governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential) 1 GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy. 0 GS2-17.India and its neighborhood- relations. 1 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. 0

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Governance › Donor Agencies

Governance › Donor Agencies

2022

Do 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.
Governance › Govt. Programs

Governance › Govt. Programs

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The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss.
Governance › Transparency and Accountability

Governance › Transparency and Accountability

2022

Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment.
International Relations › BilateralXNeighbourhood

International Relations › BilateralXNeighbourhood

2022

India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka the light of the preceding statement.
International Relations › Energy Security

International Relations › Energy Security

2022

Clean energy is the order of the day. Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.
International Relations › GroupingsXNeighbourhood

International Relations › GroupingsXNeighbourhood

2022

Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation?
International Relations › GroupingsXRegional

International Relations › GroupingsXRegional

2022

How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics ?
Polity › Case Laws

Polity › Case Laws

2022

The most significant achievement of modern law in India in the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court. Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws.
Polity › Constitutional Comparison

Polity › Constitutional Comparison

2022

Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected.
Polity › Governor

Polity › Governor

2022

Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature.

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