Category: Governance

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Day 17 – Q. 1. How effective is the Indian Parliament in holding the executive accountable within the framework of constitutional checks and balances? (150 words, 10 marks)
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)
Day 39 – Q 2. The basket of basic necessities of the poor has expanded in the last two decades. Do you agree? Do you think the current welfare schemes reflect this transformation? Critically examine. (10 Marks)
Day 39 – Q 1. How did Covid exacerbate the vulnerabilities of some sections of the society? Explain with the help of suitable examples. (10 Marks)
Day 38 – Q 2. What is the mandate of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)? What is its organisational composition? Discuss. (10 Marks)
Day 38 – Q 1. What role do agencies like SEBI and TRAI have in ensuring the welfare of citizens? Analyse. (10 Marks)
Day 37 – Q 2. What are the key changes in the design of government policies that have ensured better reach of benefits to the intended populace? Explain with the help of suitable examples. (10 Marks)
Day 37 – Q 1. What are the key challenges in regulating emerging technologies like cryptocurrencies, AI and drones? Analyse. (10 Marks)
Day 11 – Q 2. It is argued that having a large number of ministries good impedes governance. But it can also be argued that it brings in efficiency by decentralising decisions and accountability? What do you think? Share your views and arguments. (10 Marks)
Day 11 – Q 1. Do you see pressure groups as a genuine mechanism for ensuring broader and more participative democracy? Critically comment. (10 Marks)
Day 167 – Q 2. Do you think lateral entry into the civil services would ensure better governance? Critically examine. (10 Marks)
Day 167 – Q 1. Panchayati Raj system in India requires second-generation reforms to secure grassroots development through democratic grassroots governance. Comment. (10 Marks)
Day 86 – Q 5. What role do civil servants play in India’s electoral democracy? Illustrate. 
Day 86 – Q 4. What are citizen charters? Are they effective? Critically examine. 
Day 86 – Q 3. What are the current institutional measures for ensuring transparency in policy making? Discuss. 
Day 86 – Q 2. How does transparency strengthen local governance? Explain.

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