UGI USER, Author at Universal Group Of Institutions

27Jul 2023

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Q. Discuss the border issue between India and Nepal in view of the observation that it is both a testimony to the special relationship and a source of recurring frictions.

Approach: Briefly mention the context of the current border dispute between India and Nepal. Highlight how the border between both countries testifies to special relations between both Also mention how border issues are a source of conflict between the countries. Conclude accordingly. Answer: India and Nepal share a long and open border extending more than …

27Jul 2023

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Q. While India has shown improvement in a number of socio-economic indicators over the years, considerable work still needs to be done to improve India’s performance in the Global Hunger Index. Discuss.

Approach: Give a brief introduction about India’s improvements in various socio-economic indicators. Discuss briefly the Global Hunger Index (GHI) report, 2019 with regard to India. Highlight the additional efforts that need to be taken to improve India’s ranking. Conclude on the basis of the above points. Answer: NITI Aayog’s index on sustainable development goals (SDGs) …

27Jul 2023

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Q. Social audit not only increases accountability and transparency but also facilitates good governance. Discuss. Also, highlight the impediments faced in institutionalizing social audits in India.

Approach: Briefly discuss the concept of social audit. Explain how it not only increases accountability and transparency but also leads to good Discuss the impediments faced in institutionalizing social audits in India and suggest a way forward. Answer: Social Audit (SA) is an accountability tool that measures, evaluates, identifies gaps in service delivery and elicits …

27Jul 2023

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Q.The Public Distribution System in India has shown laudable improvements, however in the context of migrant workers and those still left out, it needs multiple adjustments. Discuss.

Approach: Give a brief introduction about the improvements in PDS in India in recent times. Discuss the problems of migrants and people who are excluded otherwise are facing in the current PDS system. Highlight the modifications that are needed to be done in the PDS system to address these Provide a brief conclusion. Answer: PDS …

27Jul 2023

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Q. Explain the idea behind the introduction of citizen’s charters in India. Also, discuss the problems faced in their implementation.

Approach: Provide a brief background on the evolution of the concept of citizen charter in India. Explain the idea/rationale behind the adoption of the concept. Highlight the problems faced in its implementation. Conclude with a way forward. Answer: The concept of citizen charter evolved in the UK with the aim of making service delivery more …

27Jul 2023

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Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model Current Context.

GS Paper 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. GS Paper 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Recognizing the need to switch from the ‘take-make-dispose’ to ‘reduce-reuse-recycle’ model, India has prioritized ‘Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy’ as one of the three core themes for …

27Jul 2023

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Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023

GS Paper – 2, Government Policies & Intervention Current Context: Last week, the Rajasthan state Assembly passed “The Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill”. Those who supported this Bill have called it “revolutionary” and “historic” while its opponents have accused the government of “misleading” people and “fooling” them on the eve of Assembly elections. Further, since this …

26Jul 2023

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Q. What are the various issues pertaining to functioning and performance of state legislatures in India? In this context, suggest some measures to make state assemblies more transparent and effective.

Approach: Briefly explain the function of the state legislature in India’s federal set up. Mention some key issues associated with their functioning and performance. Suggest some measures to make state assemblies more transparent and effective. Conclude accordingly. Answer: In India’s federal structure, the state legislatures perform the key function of framing laws related to the …

26Jul 2023

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Q. Is anti-defection law a restriction on the freedom of choice of legislators? Examine and also highlight the role played by the Speaker in this regard.

Approach: Introduce the Tenth Schedule and provision for anti-defection in the Indian Constitution. Mention the arguments in favor of restriction of freedom of choice and controversies around the Speaker’s role. Mention the Kihoto Hollohan judgment, which negates the freedom of choice argument. Suggest alternatives and conclude appropriately. Answer: The Tenth Schedule, or Anti-Defection Law, was …

26Jul 2023

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Q. For the justice delivery system to work for the ordinary citizen, it is imperative that the issues affecting the functioning of the lower courts in India be urgently addressed. Discuss.

Approach: Briefly explain the position of lower court in India’s judicial system and explain its functioning with the help of some data. Discuss the issues plaguing the functioning of the lower courts in India. Suggest some measures to improve their functioning Conclude positively Answer: India has a single integrated judicial system with the Supreme Court …

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