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All subjects 265Agriculture 0Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 0Economics 0Environment 0Ethics 0Geography 0Governance 63Indian Society 0Internal Security 0International Relations 57Modern History 0Polity 108Post Independence 0Science and Technology 0Social Justice 37World History 0

All GS papers 974 GS1 275 GS2 265 GS3 268 GS4 166

Syllabus topics in GS2

GS2-01.Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution 18 GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure; 16 GS2-03.Separation of Powers between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions 10 GS2-04.Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 8 GS2-05.Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries 9 GS2-06.Parliament and State Legislatures (structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges; issues therein) 13 GS2-08.Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 11 GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies 22 GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation) 9 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 14 GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 18 GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger 10 GS2-15.Transaparency and accountability (institutional and other measures); Citizens Charter, E-Governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential) 18 GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy. 5 GS2-17.India and its neighborhood- relations. 7 GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 19 GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 15

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International Relations › WTO

International Relations › WTO

2014

WTO is an important international institution where decisions taken affect countries in profound manner. What is the mandate of WTO and how binding are their decisions? Critically analyse India’s stand on the latest round of talks on Food security.
International Relations › WTO

2014

The aim of Information Technology Agreements (ITAs) is to lower all taxes and tariffs on information technology products by signatories to zero. What impact should such agreements have on India’s interests?
Polity › Alternate Dispute Resolution

Polity › Alternate Dispute Resolution

2024

Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases ?
Polity › Alternate Dispute Resolution

2023

Who are entitled to receive free legal aid? Assess the role of the National Legal Services Authority(NALSA) in rendering free legal aid in India.
Polity › Alternate Dispute Resolution

2015

What are the major changes brought in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 through the recent Ordinance promulgated by the President? How far will it improve India’s dispute resolution mechanism? Discuss.
Polity › Amendment

Polity › Amendment

2025

Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.
Polity › Amendment

2019

“Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is a limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power.” In the light of this statement explain whether Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution can destroy the Basic Structure of the Constitution by expanding its amending power?
Polity › Amendment

2017

Explain the salient features of the constitution(One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough ‘to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services’?
Polity › Attorney General

Polity › Attorney General

2025

The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel.” Discuss his responsibilities, rights and limitations in this regard.
Polity › Attorney General

2019

“The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India.” Discuss.

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