As per 2nd ARC, Citizen Charter is a public statement that defines the entitlements of citizens to a specific service,… Continue reading The Citizens’ charter has been a landmark initiative in ensuring citizen-centric administration. But it is yet to reach its full potential. Identify the factors hindering the realization of its promise and suggest measures to overcome them.

Secularism is a principle that advocates the separation of religion from politics and governance. It seeks toestablish a society where… Continue reading Discuss India as a secular state and compare with the secular principles of the US constitution.

The Supreme Court has defined Public Interest Litigation (PIL) as “a legal action initiated in a court of law for… Continue reading Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world’s most powerful judiciary?

“Indian Union is a unitary state with subsidiary federal features rather than a federal state with subsidiary unitary features.”  –… Continue reading What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism.

In K. S. Puttaswamy Judgment, the nine Judge Bench in this case unanimously reaffirmed the right to privacy as a… Continue reading Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the constitution. Explain. In this reference discuss the law relating to D.N.A. testing of child in the womb to establish its paternity.

The recent NEET-UG 2024 exam paper leak has put the question mark on integrity of examination system in India. The… Continue reading What are the aims and objectives of recently passed and enforced, The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024? Whether University / State Education Board examinations, too, are covered under the Act? 

“India and Central Asia are bound together by a shared history, culture, and mutual interest in peace and development.” –… Continue reading Critically analyse India’s evolving diplomatic, economic and strategic relations with the Central Asian Republics (CARS) highlighting their increasing significance in regional and global geopolitics. 

As the economic and geo-political center of gravity of the world has shifted towards the indo-Pacific, India has emerged as… Continue reading ‘The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China’s political and economic dominance.’ Explain this statements with examples.

As per OSCE, the Doctrine of Democratic Governance is a system of government where institutions function according to democratic processes… Continue reading The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss.

United Nations defines poverty as “a state in which an individual or group lacks the financial resources to meet their… Continue reading Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle?

A public charitable trust is a legal entity (established under the Indian Trusts Act of 1882) that serves the public… Continue reading Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India’s development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment.

The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments established the framework for Panchayati Raj and urban local bodies, promoting inclusive development and… Continue reading Analyse the role of local bodies in providing good governance at local level and bring out the pros and cons merging the rural local bodies with the urban local bodies.

CAG is a constitutional body under article 148 that ensures Executive accountability in India. It audit the receipts and expenditures… Continue reading “The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety.” Comment.

The cabinet system is a government in which the real executive power rests with a cabinet of ministers who are… Continue reading “The growth of cabinet system has practically resulted in the marginalisation of the parliamentary supremacy.” Elucidate.

Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals are Statutory instruments for alternative dispute resolution that aim to provide speedy and cost-effective resolution… Continue reading Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases?

One nation-one election principle, which seeks to synchronize Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, aims to decrease the frequency of… Continue reading Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to “one nation – one election” principle.

“India is, the cradle of the human race, birthplace of human speech, mother of history, the grandmother of legend, &… Continue reading Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India’s cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities(GS1 2024 Question)

Globalization describes the growing interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations, brought about by cross-border trade in goods and… Continue reading Globalization has increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with family?(GS1 2024 Question)

India’s constitutional vision of equity and social justice, embodied in preamble, Articles 15, 16, and 46, has led to extensive… Continue reading Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.(GS1 2024 Question)

Regional disparity refers to the unequal distribution of economic resources, development, and opportunities across different regions within a country. It… Continue reading What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?(GS1 2024 Question)