Think, Learn & Perform (TLP) – UPSC GS Mains [Day 53] October 21, 2015 0 Think and Learn-2015, TLP Mains 2015, UPSC, UPSC Mains- Think and Learn-2015 Archives Must Refer– Comprehensive Mains Strategy Weekly Plans Day 53- Executive and Judiciary 1. In the Westminster tradition, the Speaker sits at the heart of the Parliament, as mediator between government and opposition and as the sole authority in the parliament. Explain. 2. Over the years, ordinances have turned what were supposed to be exceptional powers into procedural device to outmanoeuvre Parliament. Justify with suitable examples. 3. Principle of Judicial Review has been used in the past by the Presidents to avert the imposition of President’s rule. How? 4. The cost of more fragmented Lok Sabha has been the increased time in passing of government bills and an increase in the number of Private Member’s Bills. Do you agree? What effect does it have on the functioning of the Parliament? 5. In a recent judgment, Supreme Court reiterated that Right to Privacy cannot be compromised for the excuse of delivery of public goods. Do you support such argument? IAS UPSC Mains Questions 2015, TLP Mains IASbaba, UPSC Mains 2015 Related Posts : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs – 21st October, 2015 Read More Protected: 1. In the Westminster tradition, the Speaker sits at the heart of the Parliament, as mediator between government and opposition and as the sole authority in the parliament. Explain. Read More TLPILP 2026Gurukul AdvancedTLP ConnectMains Exclusive ProgrammeSankalp – 2025लक्ष्य – 2026Gurukul FoundationSubscribe For Email Updates Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address Subscribe Recent Posts Day 29 – Q. 5. In recent times, the rise of digital surveillance and data misuse poses serious ethical challenges. How should public institutions balance national security, privacy rights, and transparency in this context? (150 words, 10 marks) Day 29 – Q. 4. Administrative discretion is necessary for effective governance, but it can also lead to ethical lapses. Discuss the ethical concerns associated with excessive discretion in public administration with suitable examples. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 29 – Q. 3. Discuss the relevance of Rabindranath Tagore’s philosophical and ethical vision in addressing the moral and cultural challenges of contemporary society. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 29 – Q. 2. “The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates. What do you understand by this quote? Discuss its relevance in the context of self-awareness and ethical conduct in public life. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 29 – Q. 1. “It is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong.” – Jeremy Bentham. What do you understand by the above quote? Bring out its significance in the context of public policy making. (150 words, 10 marks) IASbaba’s Think Learn Perform (TLP – Phase 1) 2025 – UPSC Mains Answer Questions [6th July, 2025] – Day 28 Day 28 – Write any one of the following essays in 1000-1200 words. (125 marks) DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS हिन्दी | UPSC प्रारंभिक एवं मुख्य परीक्षा – 4th July 2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 5th July – 2025 UPSC Quiz – 2025 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 5th July 2025
