20 questions
General Studies Paper II
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020
- There is a need for simplification of Procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act”.Comment
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- The emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government”. Discuss.
- Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- 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.
- Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context suggest reforms in the Civil Service for strengthening democracy
- Recent amendments to the Right toInformation Act will have a profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”. Discuss.
- The Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries”. Comment with examples.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Quadrilateral Security Dialogue is transforming itself into a trade block from the military alliance, in present times. Discuss
- 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.
- What is the significance of Indo-US deals over Indo-Russian defense deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.