The foreign policy initiatives of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao were marked by a strategic reorientation and a proactive approach to India’s external relations
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Post-Independence - General Studies
Panchayati Raj Act – UPSC Post-Independence Notes
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The Panchayati Raj Act, a pivotal legislation in the realm of local governance in India, stands as a beacon of grassroots democracy and decentralization.
Post-Independence - General Studies
Economic Reforms – Narasimha Rao Years – UPSC Post-Independence Notes
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During the tenure of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao in the early 1990s, India underwent a profound transformation through a series of groundbreaking economic reforms.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
The penetration of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas in promoting participation in development programmes is facing socio-cultural hurdles. Examine. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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The proliferation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas has been hailed as a promising avenue for fostering grassroots participation in development initiatives.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that ensure the accountability of a government. In light of the above observations, assess the role of NHRC as an effective complement to the judiciary and other institutions in promoting and protecting human rights standards. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India serves as a pivotal institution tasked with safeguarding human rights across the nation.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash strapped Indian Railways to demand subsidy for the obligation to operate non-profitable routes and services. Taking into account the experience in the power sector, discuss if the proposed reform is expected to benefit the consumers, the Indian Railways, or the private container operators. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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The proposal to establish a Rail Tariff Authority to oversee fare regulation brings forth significant implications for the financially burdened Indian Railways.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like a trade publication and general entertainment channel, the government is mulling over the proposal for increased FDI in news media for quite some time. What difference would an increase in FDI make? Critically evaluate the pros and cons. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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The ongoing deliberation regarding the augmentation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in news media has sparked significant discourse within governmental circles and the media industry alike.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the Prime Minister can manage as a team. How far is the efficacy of a government then inversely related to the size of the cabinet? Discuss. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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As British statesman Tony Benn aptly remarked, “The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the Prime Minister can manage as a team.”
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
Instances of the President’s delay in commuting death sentences has come under public debate as denial of justice. Should there be a time specified for the President to accept/reject such petitions? Analyze. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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Instances of the President’s delay in commuting death sentences have sparked fervent public debate, with many arguing that such delays amount to a denial of justice.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
What do you understand by the concept “freedom of speech and expression”? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do the films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other forms of expression? Discuss. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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The concept of “freedom of speech and expression” embodies the fundamental right of individuals to articulate their thoughts, opinions, and ideas without fear of censorship or restraint by the government or other authorities.