E-governance transcends mere technological integration; it is a paradigm shift that underscores the profound significance of information’s ‘use value.’
Previous Year Questions
Lists previous years’ questions/question papers or trend analysis of the UPSC CSE Exam
Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieving ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain. (10 marks, 150 words)
In India, achieving ‘Health for All’ necessitates a targeted focus on local community-level healthcare interventions. The diverse and vast population, coupled with varied socioeconomic conditions, underscores the importance of tailoring healthcare initiatives to meet specific community needs
“Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate protection and prevention of degradation to the environment.” Comment with relevant illustrations. (10 marks, 150 words)
the environment becomes a casualty in the struggle for policy supremacy, necessitating a reevaluation and integration of diverse interests to achieve a more effective shield against environmental degradation.
“The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play.” Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise. (10 marks, 150 words)
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) occupies a pivotal position in ensuring transparency, accountability, and fiscal prudence within a nation’s governance framework.
Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for Parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee. (10 marks, 150 words)
Committees play a pivotal role in the functioning of parliamentary bodies, serving as specialized forums for in-depth examination and deliberation on diverse issues.
Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force? (10 marks, 150 words)
The proclamation of a Financial Emergency in India, as stipulated in Article 360 of the Constitution, is a formidable step that empowers the President to tackle a severe financial crisis that threatens the stability of the country.
Whether the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine. (10 marks, 150 words)
The question of whether the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) possesses the authority to compel the adherence to constitutional reservations for Scheduled Castes within religious minority institutions is a nuanced and contentious issue.
In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India? (10 marks, 150 words)
In the wake of the recent controversies surrounding the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India, the Election Commission of India (ECI) finds itself confronted with a myriad of challenges to safeguard the credibility and trustworthiness of the country’s electoral process.
UPSC NCERT Notes – Indian Polity – Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies
Constitutional bodies possess a unique status as they are established and endowed with functions and powers directly by the Constitution itself.
‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.’ Argue by giving suitable illustrations. (15 marks, 150 words)
Communalism, the divisive force that fosters animosity among different religious or ethnic communities, often finds its roots in either power struggles or relative deprivation.