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Questions
- Analyse the advantages and limitations of the generalist structure of the Indian Civil Services in contemporary governance.2026 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Generalist Civil Services
- A good leader is one who follows the followers.2026 · Essay · Governance · Leadership, Listening and Democratic Legitimacy
- “Transparency and accountability in governance are not about controlling corruption but about creating the trust of stakeholders in the policy process by following the Rule of Law and Participatory Governance.” Comment.2026 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Transparency, Accountability and Trust
- E-governance projects have a built-in bias towards technology and back-end integration than user-centric designs. Examine.2025 · Mains GS2 · Governance · E-Governance
- Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify.2025 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Civil Society Organizations
- The ethos of civil service in India stand for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness – Elucidate.2025 · Mains GS1 · Governance · Civil Service Ethos
- In contemporary development models, decision-making and problem-solving responsibilities are not located close to the source of information and execution defeating the objectives of development. Critically evaluate.2025 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Decentralized Development
- Discuss why democratic governance requires a positive public perception of civil servants’ integrity and commitment.2024 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Civil Service Integrity
- Describe the context and salient features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.2024 · Mains GS3 · Governance · Digital Personal Data Protection
- What kind of government-NGO-private sector collaboration is most productive for socio-economic development?2024 · Mains GS1 · Governance · Development Partnerships
- What are the aims of the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and are university/board exams covered?2024 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Public Examinations Act 2024
- Evaluate the Interactive Service Model of e-governance for transparency and accountability.2024 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Interactive E-Governance
- Comment on the reluctance of Indian states to empower urban local bodies functionally and financially.2023 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Urban Local Bodies
- Discuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing abuse of dominance by multinational corporations.2023 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Competition Commission
- E-governance has improved effectiveness, transparency and accountability. What inadequacies still limit these gains?2023 · Mains GS2 · Governance · E-Governance
- Discuss the contribution of civil society groups to effective and meaningful participation of women in state legislatures.2023 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Women in Legislatures
- The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss.2022 · Mains GS2 · Governance · PM Gati Shakti and Infrastructure Coordination
- Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has limitations too. Comment.2022 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Direct Benefit Transfer
- Do you agree that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer.2022 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Donor Agencies and Community Participation
- Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of Information and Communication Technology accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification.2021 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Digital Divide and Development
- 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.2021 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Civil Society and NGO Service Delivery
- Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance. In this context, suggest reforms in Civil Service for strengthening democracy.2020 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Civil Services Reform
- The emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government. Discuss.2020 · Mains GS2 · Governance · E-Governance
- Do you think the Constitution of India does not accept the principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of checks and balance? Explain.2019 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Separation of Powers
- Biased media is a real threat to Indian democracy2019 · Essay · Governance · Biased Media Is A
- Implementation of Information and Communication Technology based projects/programs usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors and suggest measures for their effective implementation.2019 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Implementation Of Information And
- In the context of the neo-liberal paradigm of developmental planning, multi-level planning is expected to make operations cost-effective and remove many implementation blockages. Discuss.2019 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Planning
- The need for cooperation among various service sectors has been an inherent component of development discourse. Partnership bridges the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion a culture of collaboration and team spirit. In the light of the statements above, examine India's development process.2019 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Development Partnership
- Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.2018 · Mains GS1 · Governance · Aspirational Districts
- With reference to Quality Council of India, consider: 1. QCI was set up jointly by Government of India and Indian industry. 2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on recommendations of industry to Government. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Governance · Quality Council of India
- What is a quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.2016 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Quasi-judicial Bodies
- In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically examine this statement.2016 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Non-state Actors
- Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and people’s participation in the governance system are inter-dependent. Discuss their relationship in the context of India.2016 · Mains GS2 · Governance · People’s Participation
- In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the legal, political, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India.2016 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Public Morality
- Has the Indian governmental system responded adequately to the demands of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization started in 1991? What can the government do to be responsive to this important change?2016 · Mains GS2 · Governance · LPG Reforms and Government
- Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India. Comment.2016 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Bureaucracy and Development
- With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011? 1. List of ingredients including additives 2. Nutrition information 3. Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about possible allergic reactions 4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Governance · Food Labelling Regulations
- What is/are the purpose/purposes of District Mineral Foundations in India? 1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts 2. Protecting the interests of persons affected by mining operations 3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Governance · Mining Governance
- Regarding DigiLocker, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme. 2. It allows access to e-documents irrespective of physical location. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Governance · Digital India
- Character of an institution is reflected in its leader.2015 · Essay · Governance · Leadership and Institutions
- In the absence of well-educated and organised local level government system, Panchayats and Samitis have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instrument of governance. Critically discuss.2015 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Local Governance
- What are the major changes brought in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 through the recent ordinance promulgated by the President? How far will it improve India’s dispute resolution mechanism? Discuss.2015 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Arbitration and Conciliation
- Dreams which should not let India sleep.2015 · Essay · Governance · Nation Building
- Examine critically the recent changes in the rules governing foreign funding of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976.2015 · Mains GS2 · Governance · FCRA and NGOs
- 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.2015 · Mains GS2 · Governance · NGOs and Environment
- In the light of Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate governance to ensure transparency and accountability.2015 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Corporate Governance
- If amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, there may be no one left to protect. Critically evaluate.2015 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Whistleblower Protection
- For achieving the desired objectives, it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory institutions remain independent and autonomous. Discuss in the light of experiences in recent past.2015 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Regulatory Institutions
- With greater power comes greater responsibility.2014 · Essay · Governance · Power and Responsibility
- Was it the policy paralysis or the paralysis of implementation which slowed the growth of our country?2014 · Essay · Governance · Policy Paralysis
- Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like a trade publication and general entertainment channel, the Government is mulling over the proposal for increased FDI in news media. What difference would an increase in FDI make? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.2014 · Mains GS2 · Governance · FDI in News Media
- The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash-strapped Indian Railways to demand subsidy for obligation to operate non-profitable routes and services. Taking into account the experience in the power sector, discuss if the proposed reform is expected to benefit consumers, Indian Railways or private container operators.2014 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Rail Tariff Authority
- Should premier institutes like IITs and IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, have more academic independence in designing courses, and decide mode or criteria of selection of students? Discuss in light of growing challenges.2014 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Higher Education Autonomy
- Has the cadre-based Civil Services organization been the cause of slow change in India? Critically examine.2014 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Civil Services Cadre System
- Two parallel run schemes of the Government, Aadhaar and NPR, one voluntary and the other compulsory, have led to debates and litigation. On merits, discuss whether both schemes need to run concurrently. Analyse their potential to achieve development benefits and equitable growth.2014 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Aadhaar and NPR
- GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Along with GDH (Gross Domestic Happiness) Would Be The Right Indices For Judging The Well-being Of A Country2013 · Essay · Governance · Well-being Indices
- 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.2013 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Smaller States
- The product diversification of financial institutions and insurance companies, resulting in overlapping of products and services strengthens the case for the merger of the two regulatory agencies, namely SEBI and IRDA. Justify.2013 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Regulatory Merger
- Pressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics. With regards to the above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure groups in India.2013 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Pressure Groups
- The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups and their patrons, the micro-finance outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for the sustained success of the concept. Discuss.2013 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Self Help Groups
- Electronic cash transfer system for the welfare schemes is an ambitious project to minimize corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms. Comment.2013 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Cash Transfer
- The basis of providing urban amenities in rural areas is rooted in establishing connectivity. Comment.2013 · Mains GS2 · Governance · PURA
- 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. Analyse.2013 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Citizen’s Charters
- A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs. Discuss.2013 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Lokpal