The recent Ordinance promulgated by the President has ushered in significant amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, of 1966, aiming to modernize and enhance India’s dispute resolution mechanism.
UPSC – Mains Solved Paper GS 2
Resorting to Ordinances has always raised concern on violation of the spirit of separation of powers doctrine. While noting the rationales justifying the power to promulgate Ordinances, analyze whether the decisions of the Supreme Court on the issue have further facilitated to resorting to this power. Should the power to promulgate the Ordinances be repealed? (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)
The separation of powers doctrine, integral to the democratic fabric, seeks to ensure that the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government operate independently to prevent any abuse of authority.
Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human rights violations. Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, Executive and judiciary to set the things right in this regard. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)
Khap Panchayats, traditional village councils prevalent in certain regions of India, have increasingly garnered attention for their controversial role as extra-constitutional authorities.
In the absence of a well-educated and organized local-level government system, ‘Panchayats’ and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments of governance. Critically discuss. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)
In the absence of a well-educated and organized local-level government system, the institutions of ‘Panchayats’ and ‘Samitis’ in many regions have predominantly functioned as political entities rather than serving as effective instruments of governance.
The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)
In contemporary discourse, the concept of cooperative federalism has emerged as a focal point, garnering increased attention and emphasis in recent years.
Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)
The question of implementing a uniform civil code in India, as envisaged by the Directive Principles of State Policy, is a complex and contentious issue that has garnered significant attention and debate.
What are the aims and objectives of the McBride Commission of UNESCO? What is India’s position on these? (15 marks, 250 words)
The McBride Commission, officially known as the International Commission for the Study of Communication Problems, was established by UNESCO in 1977 to address the challenges and opportunities posed by the rapidly evolving field of communication.
“Increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in India and growing interference in the internal affairs of member-states by Pakistan are not conducive for the future of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation).” Explain with suitable examples. (15 marks, 250 words)
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was envisioned as a platform for fostering regional cooperation and economic integration among its member states.
Evaluate the economic and strategic dimensions of India’s Look East Policy in the context of the post-Cold War international scenario. (15 marks, 250 words)
India’s Look East Policy, conceived in the wake of the post-Cold War international scenario, represents a pivotal aspect of the country’s diplomatic and economic engagement strategy.
The broader aims and objectives of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization. But the Doha round of negotiations seems doomed due to differences between the developed and the developing countries.” Discuss in the Indian perspective. (15 marks, 250 words)
The World Trade Organization (WTO) stands as a pivotal institution in the realm of global commerce, with overarching objectives centered on the management and promotion of international trade within the context of an increasingly interconnected world marked by globalization.