4. Moral policing of any kind is repugnant of the idea of democracy. Discuss. March 24, 2017 5 Uncategorized Related Posts : 3. Tools like citizen charters serve no purpose except bombastic claims by the government agencies with no legal backing to enforce them in word and spirit. Do you agree? Critically examine. Read More 5. Merger of two telecom giants is a signal of consolidation which must be put to scrutiny on the yardsticks of competition law. Discuss. 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 16 – Q. 4. Some States argue that increasing centralisation in legislative and administrative matters is weakening the federal spirit of the Constitution. Do you agree with this view? Substantiate your answer with recent examples and suggest measures to address these concerns. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 16 – Q. 3. The division of powers under the Seventh Schedule is increasingly seen as misaligned with contemporary governance needs. Critically examine the case for its reform and suggest measures to strengthen cooperative federalism. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 16 – Q. 2. India’s fiscal federalism is facing growing strain due to limited revenue autonomy of States and rising dependence on the Union. Analyse the challenges in this context and suggest measures to strengthen fiscal devolution. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 16 – Q. 1. Tensions between State Governments and Governors in states like Tamil Nadu and Punjab have raised concerns about Centre–State relations. How do such confrontations affect federalism, and what steps can be taken to address them? (150 words, 10 marks) Day 16 – Q. 5. Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) were constitutionally mandated to usher in grassroots democracy. However, their functioning often resembles “grass without roots”. Critically examine the challenges faced by PRIs and suggest measures to strengthen their autonomy and capacity. (250 words, 15 marks) DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS हिन्दी | UPSC प्रारंभिक एवं मुख्य परीक्षा – 23rd June 2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 23rd June – 2025 UPSC Quiz – 2025 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 23rd June 2025 IASbaba’s Think Learn Perform (TLP – Phase 1) 2025 – UPSC Mains Answer Questions [23rd June, 2025] – Day 15 Day 15 – Q. 5. The Basic Structure doctrine acts as both a limitation on parliamentary sovereignty and a guarantor of constitutional continuity. Critically examine the relevance of this doctrine in contemporary India with reference to recent constitutional amendments and judicial pronouncements. (250words, 15 marks)
