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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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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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Polity › Local Self-Government

Polity › Local Self-Government

2022

To what extent, in your opinion, has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots ?
Polity › ParliamentxPresiding Officers

Polity › ParliamentxPresiding Officers

2022

Discuss the role of the Vice-President of India as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Polity › Party System

Polity › Party System

2022

While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy. Comment.
Polity › RPAxElection Dispute

Polity › RPAxElection Dispute

2022

Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws.
Polity › RPAxMCC

Polity › RPAxMCC

2022

Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.
Social Justice › Disabled

Social Justice › Disabled

2022

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment.
Social Justice › Education

Social Justice › Education

2022

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based system for children’s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse.
Social Justice › Poverty

Social Justice › Poverty

2022

Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss.
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Polity

2022

Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.
Polity

2022

Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute. Comment

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