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.
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UPSC Mains Question Paper
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.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
The ‘Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members’ as envisaged in Article 105 of the Constitution leave room for a large number of uncodified and unenumerated privileges to continue. Assess the reasons for the absence of legal codification of the ‘parliamentary privileges. How can this problem be addressed? (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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Article 105 of the Constitution grants extensive powers, privileges, and immunities to the Parliament and its members, yet these remain largely uncodified and unenumerated.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Centre, a feature that militates against the concept of strong federalism. Discuss. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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The Indian Constitution, with its roots deeply embedded in federal principles, undeniably stands as a testament to the country’s diverse and complex socio-political landscape.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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Judicial activism has served as a potent tool in this endeavor, empowering the judiciary to intervene in matters where constitutional values are at stake.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1
How does India see its place in the economic space of rising natural resource-rich Africa? (10 marks, 150 words)
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India’s perspective on its position within the burgeoning economic landscape of resource-rich Africa is multifaceted and strategic.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1
Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans that can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world. (10 marks, 150 words)
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The oceans harbor a plethora of untapped resources that hold promise in addressing the global resource crisis. From renewable energy sources like offshore wind and tidal power to valuable minerals and seafood, the potential of oceanic resources is vast.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1
Account for the change in the spatial pattern of the Iron and Steel industry in the world. (10 marks, 150 words)
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The spatial pattern of the iron and steel industry has undergone significant transformation over the years, shaped by various economic, technological, and geopolitical factors.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1
Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region despite fertile soil and good availability of water? (10 marks, 150 words)
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The Green Revolution, a significant agricultural transformation, propelled India towards self-sufficiency in food production during the 1960s and 1970s.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1
Whereas the British planters had developed tea gardens all along the Shivaliks and Lesser Himalayas from Assam to Himachal Pradesh, in effect they did not succeed beyond the Darjeeling area. Explain. (10 marks, 150 words)
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The British planters embarked on a significant endeavor to establish tea gardens spanning the Shivaliks and Lesser Himalayas, stretching from Assam to Himachal Pradesh.