Topics for Today’s questions:

GS-1        Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

GS-2        Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies; Governance

GS-3        Disaster Management

GS-4        Case Studies

Question 1)

 

Q.1 Reservation for locals in private sector has again brought the debate around regionalism into focus. In this context, examine whether regionalism is a threat to national integration. (10 Marks)

 

Question 2)

Q 2. The National Sports Federation’s usual governance practices do not place either the sport or the athlete in front and centre; that space is reserved for official egos. What do you think on this? Explain the term sport governance and mention some changes needed in it. (10 Marks)

Question 3)

Q.3 Climate change is driving more intense and widespread forest fires by fuelling more extreme heat and deepening drought. Why forest fires are cause of concern? Discuss our preparedness level for the same. (10 Marks)

Question 4)  

Q.4 Recently, the government has proposed a bill to increase the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years. It has been argued that it will help women improve their nutritional status, lower maternal mortality rate and improve the overall health status of women. However, some critics have stated that the proposed law would be counterproductive to women’s cause and the desired objectives will not be met. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) What effect will an increase in the age of marriage have on women in India? (b) Can legislation be used as an effective tool for social change? (c) Discuss other agents that can be used for social change in this context. (20 Marks)

 

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