Governance

Q. Indian policy making apparatus suffers from poor policy formulation and its ineffective implementation. What are the possible reasons for such a scenario? Suggest a framework of measures that can be taken to address this issue.

Q. Discuss the need to set up a separate authority to manage government-owned surplus land assets.

Where as some argue that leaks constitute an affront to democracy, others are of the opinion that leaks are a part of democracy. Examine the merits of both the arguments in the context of information attributed to leaks from government offices and whistleblowers.

Civil Service Values

What do you understand about Probity in Governance? Examine whether the recent amendments to Prevention of Corruption Act and the proposed ones in Whistleblower Protection Act undermine it.

Do you agree with the view that there should be simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies in India? Discuss with suitable arguments.

Discuss how effective corporate governance can ensure the equitable treatment of all stakeholders

It is not only the destruction of law and order that is perpetrated by mob violence but also the malignation of society’s history and civics. Comment.

FCRA has been used to silence and force NGOs into submission before the state power, thereby throttling the collective articulation of citizen’s interest. Critically Analyze.

The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them?

How does a citizen’s charter ensure transparency and accountability in the administration? How far has it been able to make administration citizen centric?

What are civil society organizations (CSOs)? Discuss their role as developmental partners of the government and highlight the concerns associated with their functioning.

What is meant by the term ‘constitutional morality’ ? How does one uphold constitutional morality?

Indian prisons portray the plight of human rights and are in dire need of serious reform. Discuss.

There have been concerns related to foreign funding to NGOs in India. In this context, examine the current framework regulating the same.

Discuss the changes that have taken place in the role of the state, and in particular the bureaucracy, in the post-liberalization era in India.

What is the law on acid attacks in India?

Why local bodies are financially starved

Union Minister for Jal Shakti Chairs the 10th Empowered Task Force Meeting of National Mission For Clean Ganga

Ban on Single Use Plastics