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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 …

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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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Q. The right to recall is a much-needed step to deepen democracy in India. Critically discuss.

Approach: Introduce the answer by explaining what the Right to Recall is. Discuss whether the right to recall would deepen democracy in India. Also discuss how it might undermine democracy in India. Conclude your answer based on the above points. Answer: Recall is the name given to an instrument by which a specified number of …

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Q. The focus of policy and governance has hitherto primarily been on output rather than the outcome. Not only does the Aspirational District Program mark a change in the policy focus but also chooses a collaborative form of governance over a top-down approach. Analyze.

Approach: Briefly discuss how the focus of policy has hitherto primarily been on output rather than the outcome and state the drawbacks of earlier policies. Discuss how the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) marks a change in policy focus and state its features. Conclude on the basis of the Civil Service Answer: Policy makers have continually …

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Q. Throw light on the issue of subcategorization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India. What are the possible challenges in its implementation at the central level?

Approach: Explain the idea of subcategorization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Discuss the need for subcategorization of OBCs. Analyze the possible challenges in such an implementation at the central level. Conclude with a way forward. Answer: Other Backward Class (OBC) is a collective term used by the government to classify castes which are educationally or …

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Q. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act 2020 places more discretionary powers in the hands of bureaucracy and increases NGOs’ compliance burden. Analyze.

Approach: Introduce by highlighting the need for the Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Act 2020. Highlight the provisions of FCRA Amendment, 2020 and explain how it places more discretionary powers in the hands of bureaucracy and increases the NGO’s compliance burden. Conclude accordingly. Answer: Between 2010-2019, the inflow of foreign contribution in India has doubled and …

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