The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which was established in 2001 stands today as an important forum for regional
UPSC – Mains Solved Paper GS 2
The Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the West. Describe its Economic and Political benefits for India. (10M, 150 words)
The India diaspora plays a crucial role in facilitating communication and acts as a strategic instrument for promoting India’s foreign policy
e-Governance, as a critical tool of governance, has ushered in effectiveness, transparency and accountability in governments. What inadequacies hamper the enhancement of these features? (10M, 150 words)
e-Governance is an essential tool of governance which aims to bring significant transformation in the administration landscape
Discuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing the abuse of dominant position by the Multinational Corporations in India. Refer to the recent decisions. (10M, 150 words)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) a Statutory body of government of India established in 2009 under ‘The Competition Act 2002’.
Discuss the role of Presiding Officers of state legislatures in maintaining order and impartiality in conducting Legislative work and in facilitating best democratic practices.(10M,150 Words)
The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly and Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Legislative Council empowered
Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to Parliamentary sovereignty. (10M, 150 words)
Parliamentary sovereignty means that the supreme law making authority in the country is the parliament which can make or unmake laws
The crucial aspect of the development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human Resource Development in India. Suggest measures that can address this inadequacy. (10M, 150 words)
Human resource development plays a pivotal role in the development process which is a multi-faceted journey that any country takes to achieve
Who is entitled to receive Free Legal aid? Assess the role of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in rendering free legal aid in India. (10M, 150 words)
The constitution of India mandates in articles 14,39A,22(1) mandates Free Legal aid for the poor and vulnerable sections of the society.
“Constitutionally guaranteed Judicial Independence is a prerequisite of democracy.” Comment. (10M, 150 words)
Judicial Independence is a fundamental pillar of democracy. It is based on the principle of ‘separation of power’
“The states in India seem reluctant to empower Urban Local Bodies both functionally as well as financially.” Comment. (10M, 150 words)
Therefore to materialise his vision, 74th amendment act,1992 mandated the states for creating and empowering Urban Local Bodies (ULB).