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Day 46 – Q. 3. Do you think the autonomy of the Central Information Commission has been diluted in recent years, thereby weakening its role as a transparency watchdog? Substantiate your answer with reference to legislative and executive concerns. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 46 – Q. 2. “Civil services in India must evolve from a system of status and seniority to one of performance and public accountability.” Critically examine the need for civil services reforms in this context and suggest a roadmap for systemic transformation. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 46 – Q. 1.  “The success of e-governance in India hinges more on inclusion than on innovation.” Discuss with reference to the digital divide and the challenges of last-mile delivery. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 45 -Q. 4. “India’s demographic dividend risks becoming a demographic burden unless skill development is aligned with emerging economic opportunities.” Discuss the efficacy of Skill India Mission. (250 words, 15 marks)
Day 45 – Q. 3. “The NITI Aayog’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) offers a more holistic assessment of poverty than income-based measures.” In this context, critically evaluate India’s recent progress in poverty reduction. (150 marks, 10 marks)
Day 45 – Q. 2. How far do you agree that focusing solely on food availability as a cause of hunger diverts attention from failures in human development policy? Illustrate with examples from India’s recent experience. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 45 – Q. 1. NEP 2020 aims to transform school education through quality and inclusivity. Critically examine its key provisions, implications, and implementation challenges. Suggest measures for effective implementation. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 45 – Q. 5. “Ayushman Bharat aims to move India towards universal health coverage, yet challenges remain in its implementation.” Critically examine the strengths and limitations of the scheme. (250 words, 15 marks)
Day 44 – Q. 5. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) plays a crucial role in safeguarding child rights in India. Critically assess its mandate, functioning, and limitations in ensuring justice and welfare for children. (250 words, 15 marks)
Day 44 – Q. 4. MGNREGA has supported vulnerable rural communities, but it still struggles with issues like poor implementation, lack of funds, and low transparency. Critically assess its performance and suggest how it can be improved. (250 words, 15 marks)
Day 44 – Q. 3. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 44 – Q. 2. “Development and welfare schemes for the vulnerable, by their nature, are discriminatory in approach.” Do you agree? Give reasons. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 44 – Q. 1. Who are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)? Highlight their key features and challenges. Discuss the steps taken by the government for their development and suggest a way forward. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 43 – Q. 5. “Development today is no longer the sole domain of the government. Critically examine the role of donors, charities, community-based organizations and institutional stakeholders in shaping India’s development agenda.” (250 words, 15 marks)
Day 43 – Q. 4. Self-Help Groups (SHGs) play a critical role in rural development and women’s empowerment in India, yet their full potential remains unrealized. Discuss the key structural and socio-cultural barriers that limit their effectiveness, and suggest measures to enhance their impact. (250 words, 15 marks)
Day 43 – Q. 3. Participatory local planning is vital to realizing the vision of grassroots democracy in India. Discuss its significance and examine the key challenges in institutionalizing bottom-up planning at the Panchayat and municipal levels. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 43 – Q. 2.  “Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), as part of the third sector, play an important role in India’s development landscape. Discuss the challenges they face in contributing effectively to the development process and  suggest solutions” (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 43 – Q. 1. “Many government schemes fail not because of poor intent but due to weak planning and execution. How can better design and implementation improve development outcomes?” (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 42 – Write any one Essay, in about 1000-1200 words : 125×1= Total 125 marks.
Day 41 – Q. 1. River interlinking projects in India promise water security but pose ecological and social risks. Examine the key challenges in implementing such projects and suggest a balanced approach. (150 words, 10 marks)

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