LIST OF IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR
GS PAPER – II
Q 1.Discuss multidimensional issues in poverty.
Q 2.What are the dynamics of poverty? Explain the factors enabling escape from poverty.
Q 3.Economic reform does not imply a minimized role for the government. What it means “is a redefinition of the role of the government”. Comment.
Q 4.Discuss the role of Judiciary and Election Commission in the new wave of “Millionairisation of Mass Politics”.
Q 5.“India’s Administration has become dysfunctional and governance has evaporated”. Do you think there is a room for optimism.
Q 6.Critically evaluate the efforts made to impact a “Rights Approach” in anti-poverty schemes to make “growth faster, sustainable and more inclusive”.
Q 7.“Hunger is both cause and effect of poverty”. Explain.
Q 8.Explain the pillars and imperatives of e-Governance.
Q 9.e-Governance has to be citizen-friendly. Suggest the administrative measure for the implementation of e-Governance.
Q 10.e-Governance should enable seamless access to information and seamless flow of information across the state and the central government in the federal set up. Identity the challenges involved in this.
Q 11.“NOTA-ble Impact”, Hello to NOTA, Bye to Convicted Law makers.
Q 12.Why will the Right to Reject be the game changers in Indian Politics?
Q 13.Give suggestions for redmoralising the Electoral System.
Q 14.Discuss the changing landscape of Foreign Aid and Development Cooperation Emerging Powers.
Q 15.Is there a need to revisit the 74th Constitutional Amendment for better Metropolitan Governance?
Q 16.The process of consensus building is lacking in our competitive political environment. Discuss its implications.
Q 17.“Finance Commission and Planning Commission should work together for better development”. Elucidate.
Q 18.Prime Minister recent visit to Russia has left a testament for his successors to nurture and strengthen friendship with Russia. Comment.
Q 19.Discuss challenging political and strategic problems such as the boundary dispute with China.
Q 20.Sustainable and Equitable Urban development is possible only when our cities adequately address the issue of housing the poor. Explain.
Write short notes on the following:
Q 1.Policy Evasion
Q 2.Errors of Exclusion
Q 3.Tendulkar Committee Recommendations.
Q 4.SMART Governance
Q 5.NIC & NICNET
Q 6.Bhoomi Project
Q 7.e-Seva
Q 8.MCA 21
Q 9.National Knowledge Commission
LIST OF IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR
GS PAPER – II
Q 1.What are the issues in the front of Regional Parties related to Center-State relations in the true spirit of Federalism?
Q 2.Evaluate the role of National Green Tribunal (NGT) in maintaining the balance between environmental conservation and sustainable economic growth.
Q 3.Do you think people in Democracy need a Right to Growth and Good Governance Act?
Q 4.Highlight the significance of 13th constitutional Amendment of Sri Lanka for Indian Government.
Q 5.Critically evaluate the role of Union as well as State Finance Commissions in devolution of finances to local levels.
Q 6.Trace the reasons for the conflict between Ministry of Environment and Forest and National Green Tribunal and its implications.
Q 7.The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) remains a mere subordinate authority with Powers delegated to it by the center. Suggest certain measures for the regulator to become stronger and autonomous.
Q 8.India has improved its ranking in Global Hunger Index, still continues to languish far behind other emerging economies. What should be done to pull Indian People out of hunger?
