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All subjects 25Agriculture 0Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 0Economics 0Environment 0Ethics 0Geography 0Governance 6Indian Society 0Internal Security 0International Relations 8Modern History 0Polity 8Post Independence 0Science and Technology 0Social Justice 3World History 0

All GS papers 95 GS1 30 GS2 25 GS3 28 GS4 12

Syllabus topics in GS2

GS2-01.Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution 1 GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure; 3 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 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) 1 GS2-08.Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 0 GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies 3 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) 2 GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy. 0 GS2-17.India and its neighborhood- relations. 4 GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 1 GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 1

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International Relations › Geo-politics affecting India's Interest

International Relations › Geo-politics affecting India's Interest

2013

The proposed withdrawal of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the countries of the region. Examine in light of the fact that India is faced with a plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own strategic interests.
International Relations › GroupingsXNeighbourhood

International Relations › GroupingsXNeighbourhood

2013

What do you understand by ‘The String of Pearls’? How does it impact India? Briefly outline the steps taken by India to counter this.
International Relations › World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance

International Relations › World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance

2013

The World Bank and the IMF, collectively known as the Bretton Woods Institutions, are the two inter-governmental pillars supporting the structure of the world’s economic and financial order. Superficially, the World Bank and the IMF exhibit many common characteristics, yet their role, functions and mandate are distinctly different. Elucidate.
Polity › Finance Commission

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 › Judiciary vs Legislature

Polity › Judiciary vs Legislature

2013

The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution. Discuss critically.
Polity › Pressure Groups

Polity › Pressure Groups

2013

Pressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics. With regards to the above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure groups in India.
Polity › Role of MPs

Polity › Role of MPs

2013

The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a result healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not usually witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti-defection law, which was legislated but with a different intention?
Polity › Special Provision

Polity › Special Provision

2013

Recent directives from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are perceived by the `Nagas’ as a threat to override the exceptional status enjoyed by the State. Discuss in light of Article 371A of the Indian Constitution.
Social Justice › Efficacy of Welfare and Development Schemes

Social Justice › Efficacy of Welfare and Development Schemes

2013

The Central Government frequently complains on the poor performance of the State Governments in eradicating suffering of the vulnerable sections of the society. Restructuring of Centrally sponsored schemes across the sectors for ameliorating the cause of vulnerable sections of population aims at providing flexibility to the States in better implementation. Critically evaluate.
Social Justice › Health

Social Justice › Health

2013

Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health. Discuss the success of the actions taken by the Government for achieving the same.

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