Indian polity

Q. Critically examine the prevalent paradigm of economic theory and its impact on social organizations, particularly families. Discuss the need for a paradigm shift towards valuing caregiving and creating genuine “social” enterprises.

Q Discuss the challenges of achieving just representation in Parliament. Examine the impact of electoral systems on fostering inclusive and equitable political representation. (GS 2)

Q Examine the impact of electoral bonds on the transparency of political funding in India. Critically analyze the pros and cons of electoral bonds as a means of financing political parties. (GS 2)

Examine the challenges of regulating Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms in India. Assess the balance between freedom of expression and the need for content regulation in the digital era. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Analyse the distinguishing features of the notion of the Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India.

Q. In the light of increasing Inter-state water disputes in India. Discuss the factors behind it and also suggest pragmatic measures to resolve it.

Q. Analyse the distinguishing features of the notion of the Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India.

Q. In the light of increasing Inter-state water disputes in India. Discuss the factors behind it and also suggest pragmatic measures to resolve it.

Secularism

President’s rule

Cooperative v/s Competitive Federalism

Sovereignty

First-Past-The-Post Electoral System

Q. While the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 places limitations on election funding, there is rampant misuse of money power in election campaigns. In this context, discuss the reforms required in election funding in India.

Q. Bringing out the recent amendments introduced in the Election Laws Amendment Act, 2021,discuss the various concerns associated with the linking of Aadhaar with electoral roll data.

Q. While the Election Commission of India (ECI) has the power to register political parties, it cannot de-register parties. Discuss the need to confer the power of de-registering political parties to the ECI.

Q. Do you think the exercise of delegated legislation by the executive goes against the principle of separation of powers? Discuss in the context of India.

Q4. Even after three decades of constitutional amendments, India is yet to decentralise power to local self-government institutions in the true sense. Discuss. Do you agree with the view that Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan will be able to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?

Q. Technology has the potential to bring drastic changes in the field of law and transform the court system. In this context, discuss the need for digitization of Indian judiciary and challenges faced in this regard.

Q. The Seventh Schedule is a relic from the colonial past inherited from the Government of India Act, 1935 which needs to be revisited for improving Centre-state relations. Discuss.