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Syllabus topics in GS2
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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GS2-05.Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries
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GS2-06.Parliament and State Legislatures (structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges; issues 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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GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
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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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GS2-17.India and its neighborhood- relations.
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GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
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GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
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Polity
2014
Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, but it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Centre, a feature that militates against the concept of strong federalism. Discuss.
Governance
2013
‘A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs’. Discuss.
Polity
2013
Constitutional mechanisms to resolve the inter-state water disputes have failed to address and solve the problems. Is the failure due to structural or process inadequacy or both? Discuss.
Polity
2013
Many State Governments further bifurcate geographical administrative areas like Districts and Talukas for better governance. In light of the above, can it also be justified that more number of smaller States would bring in effective governance at State level? Discuss.
Polity
2013
Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the Constitution.
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