International Relations15 Marks
Q1.What is the significance of Indo-US deals over Indo-Russian defense deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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UPSC Mains 2020
20 questions · 250 marks · Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations
International Relations15 Marks
Q2.Quadrilateral Security Dialogue is transforming itself into a trade block from the military alliance, in present times. Discuss
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Governance15 Marks
Q3.National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goals-4 (2030). It intended to restructure and re-orient the education system in India. Critically examine the statement.
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Development processes, NGOs, SHGs and stakeholders15 Marks
Q4.Microfinance as an anti-poverty vaccine is aimed at asset creation and income security of the rural poor in India”. Evaluate the role of Self Help Groups in achieving twin objectives along with empowering women in rural India.
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Social Sector — Health, Education, Human Resources15 Marks
Q5.Incidence and intensity of poverty are most important in determining poverty based on income alone. In this context analyze the latest United Nations Multi Poverty Index report.
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Indian Polity15 Marks
Q6.Which steps are required for constitutionalisation of a commission? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the national commission for women would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons.
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Indian Polity15 Marks
Q7.Rajyasabha has been transformed from a ‘useless Stepney tire’ to the most useful supportive organ in the past few decades. Highlight the factors as well as areas in which this transformation could be visible.
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Indian Polity15 Marks
Q8.The strength and sustenance of local institutions in India has shifted from their formative phase of ‘functions, functionaries and funds’ to the contemporary stage of’ functionality’. Highlight the critical challenges faced by local institutions in terms of their functionality in recent times.
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Indian Polity15 Marks
Q9.Judicial legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of a large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities.
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Indian Polity15 Marks
Q10.The Indian Constitution exhibits centralizing tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897; The Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts.
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International Relations10 Marks
Q11.The Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries”. Comment with examples.
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International Relations10 Marks
Q12.Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Governance10 Marks
Q13.The emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government”. Discuss.
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Governance10 Marks
Q14.Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context suggest reforms in the Civil Service for strengthening democracy
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Governance10 Marks
Q15.In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss
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Indian Polity10 Marks
Q16.Once a speaker, Always a speaker’! Do you think the practice should be adopted to impart objectivity to the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha? What could be its implications for the robust functioning of parliamentary business in India.
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Indian Polity10 Marks
Q17.The judicial systems in India and the UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.
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Indian Polity10 Marks
Q18.How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India? Cite some recent examples to validate your answer.
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Indian Polity10 Marks
Q19.Recent amendments to the Right toInformation Act will have a profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”. Discuss.
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Indian Polity10 Marks
Q20.There is a need for simplification of Procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act”.Comment
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