Mains Specials

Constitution, Polity & Governance

1 Constitutional Provisions

2 Centre-State Relations

3 Administrative Relations

4 Financial Relations

5 Judiciary

6 Governance

7 Constitutional Bodies

8 Non- Constitutional Bodies

9 Government Schemes

General Studies Mains Questions And Answers

1 It is projected that 20% of Indian Population would be above 60 years of age by 2050. Assess the preparedness of India by listing down the issues faced by elderly in India and measures taken by government to address them.

2 What is Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction? Enlist the measures taken by India which are in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

3 Citizen’s charter is an important instrument for ensuring accountability, transparency and grievance redressal. Evaluate the performance of citizen charter’s in India, also highlight the issues plaguing it and suggest measures to counter them.

4 Liaquat-Nehru Pact was in news off late due to controversy related to recent amendments in citizenship act. Highlight the provisions of the pact and the environmental context which led to its formation.

5 The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts have infused life in the working of rural and urban local government institutions. Discuss critically.

6 What is the proposed Green credit scheme of the Government? Critically evaluate the significance of the scheme.

7 Sand Mining has become one of the grave environmental challenges in India. Elucidate.

8 China recently held military exercises in the South China Sea (SCS) ahead of third anniversary of the PCA ruling in favour of Philippines reinforcing its claims in the world’s most critical trade route via sea. What is the strategic Importance of South China Sea and explain various issues involved with it.

9 Recently, the Union Environment Ministry had issued a draft notification that seeks to regulate membrane-based water filtration systems in areas where the source of water meets drinking water norms of the Bureau of Indian Standards. This primarily affects reverse osmosis (RO)-based water filtration systems and the rules effectively prohibit homes from installing domestic RO systems. Brief in short, what is Reverse Osmosis? What is the problem with Reverse Osmosis? Explain.

10 Recently, the Parliament has made passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019, which had been framed for the welfare of transgender persons. What are the salient features of the Bill? What are the concerns raised? Critically analyse.

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

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