Q. In the present development scenario, the local self-governing institutions in rural India spearhead a crucial role in the implementation of development programmes but fail to deliver. Discuss with respect to the major issues related to poor devolution of financial powers to local governments in the country.

Q. The federalism in India is not a matter of administrative convenience, but one of principle. In the light of the above statement critically evaluate the vision of transforming India through cooperative, competitive Federalism.

Q. The recent judgment of Bombay High Court which upheld the reservation for Marathas will have detrimental impact on the governance architecture. Analyse.

Q. It has been observed that Judges are recusing themselves from hearing the cases on flimsy grounds, but the post that judges occupy gives them zero immunity from recusal, irrespective of the price they have to pay in their personal & professional life. Comment.

Q. Supreme Court had made it mandatory for the states to select the Director General of Police (DGP) with the consent of UPSC. Do you think that this is an attack on Federalism?

Q. The recent appointment of Shri Sanjiv Khanna and Dinesh Maheshwari to Supreme Court has created controversy regarding the Judicial Appointment through Collegium System. Do you think Collegium System needs an urgent relook?