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All subjects 20Agriculture 0Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 0Economics 0Environment 0Ethics 0Geography 0Governance 4Indian Society 0Internal Security 0International Relations 4Modern History 0Polity 9Post 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 1 GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure; 1 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. 1 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) 2 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 0 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. 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. 1

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Polity › Constitutional Comparison

Polity › Constitutional Comparison

2019

What can France learn from the Indian Constitution’s approach to secularism?
Polity › Local Self-Government

Polity › Local Self-Government

2019

“The reservation of seats for women in the institutions of local self- government has had a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian Political Process.” Comment.
Polity › Pressure Groups

Polity › Pressure Groups

2019

What are the methods used by the Farmers organizations to influence the policy- makers in India and how effective are these methods?
Polity › Role of MPs

Polity › Role of MPs

2019

Individual Parliamentarian’s role as the national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss.
Polity › RPAxElection Dispute

Polity › RPAxElection Dispute

2019

On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of People Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification.
Polity › Separation of Powers

Polity › Separation of Powers

2019

Do you think that constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain.
Social Justice › Efficacy of Welfare and Development Schemes

Social Justice › Efficacy of Welfare and Development Schemes

2019

Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of policy process – Discuss.
Social Justice › Human Resources

Social Justice › Human Resources

2019

Despite Consistent experience of High growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive.
Social Justice › Hunger

Social Justice › Hunger

2019

There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on Non- Food essential items squeezing their food – budget.- Elucidate.
Other questions

Polity

2019

From the resolution of contentious issues regarding distribution of legislative powers by the courts, ‘Principle of Federal Supremacy’ and ‘Harmonious Construction’ have emerged. Explain.

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