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GS2-01.Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution
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GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure;
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GS2-03.Separation of Powers between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions
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GS2-04.Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein
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GS2-08.Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
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GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies
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GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation)
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GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
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GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger
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GS2-15.Transaparency and accountability (institutional and other measures); Citizens Charter, E-Governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential)
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GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy.
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Citizens Charter
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Citizens Charter
2013
Though Citizen’s charters have been formulated by many public service delivery organizations, there is no corresponding improvement in the level of citizens’ satisfaction and quality of services being provided. Analyze.
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Civil Services
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Civil Services
2024
The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss.
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Civil Services
2020
“Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context suggest reforms in Civil Service for strengthening democracy.
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Civil Services
2017
Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment
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Civil Services
2016
Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India. Comment.
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Civil Services
2014
Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organisation been the cause of slow change in India? Critically examine.
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Civil Society
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Civil Society
2025
Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors rather than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify.
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Civil Society
2023
Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India.
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Civil Society
2021
Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen? Discuss the challenges of this alternative model.
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Civil Society
2016
In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically examine this statement.
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