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All subjects 265Agriculture 0Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 0Economics 0Environment 0Ethics 0Geography 0Governance 63Indian Society 0Internal Security 0International Relations 57Modern History 0Polity 108Post Independence 0Science and Technology 0Social Justice 37World History 0

Microthemes in Governance

Citizens Charter 3 Civil Services 5 Civil Society 6 Comptroller and Auditor General CAG 2 Domestic Bodies/Agencies 1 Donor Agencies 2 e-Governance 8 Govt. Programs 3 Sectoral Regulatory Bodies 3 SHGs 6 Structural reforms and Actions 6 Transparency and Accountability 7 Tribunal 3

All GS papers 63GS1 0GS2 63GS3 0GS4 0

Syllabus topics in GS2

GS2-01.Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution 0 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 0 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) 0 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 16 GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation) 9 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 14 GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 0 GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger 0 GS2-15.Transaparency and accountability (institutional and other measures); Citizens Charter, E-Governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential) 18 GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy. 5 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. 0 GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 0

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Governance › Civil Society

Governance › Civil Society

2015

How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to protection of the environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints.
Governance › Civil Society

2015

Examine critically the recent changes in the rules governing foreign funding of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976.
Governance › Comptroller and Auditor General CAG

Governance › Comptroller and Auditor General CAG

2018

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play. Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
Governance › Comptroller and Auditor General CAG

2016

Exercise of CAG’s powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the States is derived from Article 149 of the Indian Constitution. Discuss whether audit of the Government’s Policy implementation could amount to overstepping its own (CAG) jurisdiction.
Governance › Domestic Bodies/Agencies

Governance › Domestic Bodies/Agencies

2021

The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting probe within a particular State is being questioned by various States. However, the power of the States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India.
Governance › Donor Agencies

Governance › Donor Agencies

2024

Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India’s development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment.
Governance › Donor Agencies

2022

Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process ? Justify your answer.
Governance › e-Governance

Governance › e-Governance

2025

E-governance projects have a built-in bias towards technology and back-end integration than user-centric designs. Examine.
Governance › e-Governance

2024

e-governance is not just about the routine application of digital technology in service delivery process. It is as much about multifarious interactions for ensuring transparency and accountability. In this context evaluate the role of the ‘Interactive Service Model’ of e-governance.
Governance › e-Governance

2023

e-governance, as a critical tool of governance, has ushered in effectiveness, transparency and accountability in governments. What inadequacies hamper the enhancement of these features?

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