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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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Polity › Executive Vs Legislature

Polity › Executive Vs Legislature

2015

Resorting to ordinances has always raised concern on violation of the spirit of separation of powers doctrine. While noting the rationales justifying the power to promulgate ordinances, analyze whether the decisions of the Supreme Court on the issue have further facilitated resorting to this power. Should the power to promulgate ordinances be repealed?
Polity › Finance Commission

Polity › Finance Commission

2021

How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the States to improve their fiscal position?
Polity › Finance Commission

2018

How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss.
Polity › Finance Commission

2013

Discuss the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission which have been a departure from the previous commissions for strengthening the local government finances.
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.
Polity › GovernorXUnion Territory

Polity › GovernorXUnion Territory

2018

Whether the Supreme Court Judgement (July 2018) can settle the political tussle between the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi? Examine.
Polity › GovernorXUnion Territory

2016

Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you think that this will give rise to a new trend in the functioning of the Indian federal politics?
Polity › Informal Associations

Polity › Informal Associations

2015

Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human rights violations. Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, executive and the judiciary to set the things right in this regard.
Polity › Judiciary

Polity › Judiciary

2024

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?
Polity › Judiciary

2021

Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness.

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