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- Examine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reforms period in India. To what extent has this been in consonance with achieving the objective of inclusive growth?
- Discuss the geopolitical and geostrategic importance of Maldives for India with a focus on global trade and/energy flows. Further also discuss how this relationship affects India’s maritime security and regional stability amidst international competition ?
- ‘Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security’. Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee (CIC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level
- E-governance is not just about the routine application of digital technology in service delivery processes. 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.
- In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system, the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketization of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public healthcare at the grassroots level
- The Citizens Charter has been a landmark initiative in ensuring citizen-centric administration. However, it is yet to reach its full potential. Identify the factors hindering the realization of its promise and suggest measures to overcome them.
- Discuss India as a secular state and compare it with the secular principles of the US Constitution
- Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world’s most powerful judiciary?
- What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism
- Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the constitution. Explain. In this reference discuss the law relating to D.N.A testing of child in the womb to establish its paternity
- The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss
- What are the aims and objects of recently passed and enforced, The Public (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act,2024 ? Whether University/ State Education Board Examinations, too, are covered under the act ?
- Critically analyse India’s evolving diplomatic, economic and strategic relations with the Central Asian Republic (CARs) highlighting their increasing significance in regional and global geopolitics
- ‘The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China’s political and economic dominance.” Explain this statement with examples
- Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle?
- Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India’s development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment
- Analyse the role of local bodies in providing good governance at the local level and discuss the pros and cons of merging rural local bodies with urban local bodies.
- “The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety” Comment
- USA Fed’s Rate Reduction Implications for Developing Economies
- “The growth of cabinet system has practically resulted in marginalization of the parliamentary supremacy”. Elucidate
- Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Do they entertain civil as well as criminal cases?
- Current Affairs 21st Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam
- Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to the “one nation – one election” principle.
- Editorial of the Day (20th Sep): For Liberty, By Law: Recent SC decision granting bail
- Daily Quiz 21 September 2024
- What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?
- What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?
- What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?
- The groundwater potential of the Gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?
- How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?
- How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?
- “Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture.” Comment
- In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?
- Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.
- Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women’s empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation?
- Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the constitution. Comment
- What is the concept of a ‘demographic winter’? Is the world moving towards such a situation?
- What is the phenomenon of ‘cloudbursts’? Explain
- Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India’s cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities
- Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries
- What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?
- What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results
- Tidal Energy in India, Diagram, Advantages and Disadvantages
- Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South.
- Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period
- Geothermal Energy in India, Definition, Diagram, Advantages, Disadvantages
- Should Children be barred from Social Media?
- Biomass Energy, Sources, Advantages, Disadvantages, Challenges
- Solar Energy in India, Definition, Uses, Advantages & Disadvantages
- Hydroelectricity in India, Definition, Advantages, Limitations
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