Civil Services Prep

Discuss India as a secular state and compare it with the secular principles of the US constitution.

Model answer

  1. E-governance is not just about the routine application of digital technology in service delivery process. 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. 15 marks
  2. In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system, the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketisation of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public healthcare at the grassroots level 15 marks
  3. Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security. Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council's Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level. 15 marks
  4. What changes has the union government recently introduced in the domain of center- state relations ? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the center and the states and for strengthening federalism. 15 marks
  5. What are the aims and objectives of recently passed and enforced, The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024? Whether University/State Education Board examinations, too, are covered under the Act? 15 marks
  6. 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 a child in the womb to establish its paternity. 15 marks