Civil Services Prep

What are the aims and objectives of the McBride Commission of UNESCO? What is India’s position on these?

Model answer

  1. What is the quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples. 12.5 marks
  2. Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the ‘Preamble’. Are they defendable in the present circumstances? 12.5 marks
  3. Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What measures have been taken by the government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable? 12.5 marks
  4. 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 an audit of the Government’s policy implementation could amount to overstepping its own (CAG) jurisdiction. 12.5 marks
  5. Examine the main provisions of the National Child Policy and throw light on the status of its implementation. 12.5 marks
  6. Did the Government of India Act, of 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss. 12.5 marks