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Governance › Civil Services

Governance › 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
Governance › Civil Services

2016

Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India. Comment.
Governance › Civil Services

2014

Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organisation been the cause of slow change in India? Critically examine.
Governance › Civil Society

Governance › Civil Society

2025

Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors rather than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify.
Governance › Civil Society

2023

Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India.
Governance › 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.
Governance › Civil Society

2016

In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically examine this statement.
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.

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