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Rajya Sabha has been transformed from a ‘useless stepney tyre’ to the most useful supporting organ in the past few decades. Highlight the factors as well as the areas in which this transformation could be visible. (250 Words, 15 Marks)

Over the past few decades, the Rajya Sabha, often dismissed as a 'useless stepney tyre' in the wheel of Indian parliamentary democracy,

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The strength and sustenance of Local institutions in India have shifted from their formative phase of ‘Functions, Functionaries and Funds’ to the contemporary stage of ‘Functionality’. Highlight the critical challenges faced by local institutions in terms of their functionality in recent times. (250 Words, 15 Marks)

The evolution of local institutions in India has witnessed a transformative journey from their foundational triad of 'Functions, Functionaries, and Funds' to the current emphasis on 'Functionality.'

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Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of a large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities. (250 Words, 15 Marks)

Judicial legislation, wherein courts assume a legislative role by actively formulating and implementing laws, stands in direct contradiction to the foundational principle of the separation of powers enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

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The Indian constitution exhibits centralizing tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897; The Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts. (250 Words, 15 Marks)

The Indian constitution, while founded on the principles of federalism, also reflects centralizing tendencies aimed at preserving the unity and integrity of the nation.

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“Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries”. Comment with examples. (150 Words, 10 Marks)

The Indian diaspora has emerged as a pivotal force shaping the political and economic landscapes of both America and European countries.

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Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the COVID-19 Pandemic. (150 Words, 10 Marks)

The World Health Organization (WHO) played a pivotal yet controversial role in addressing global health security during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“The emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government”. Discuss (150 Words, 10 Marks)

The advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, often referred to as the Digital Revolution, has ushered in a transformative era marked by unprecedented technological advancements.

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“Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context, suggest reforms in the Civil Service for Strengthening Democracy. (150 Words, 10 Marks)

Institutional quality, characterized by the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of public institutions, plays a pivotal role in shaping a nation's economic performance.

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In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed in the fields of geriatric and maternal healthcare. Discuss (150 Words, 10 Marks)

the formulation and implementation of robust health care policies are imperative, particularly in the realms of geriatric and maternal health care.

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‘Once a Speaker, Always a Speaker’! Do you think this practice should be adopted to impart objectivity to the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha? What could be its implication for the robust functioning of parliamentary business in India? (150 Words, 10 Marks)

The notion of "Once a Speaker, Always a Speaker" reflects an intriguing proposition in the context of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament.

Edukemy Team January 31, 2023