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05-January-2024
‘The emergence of Self Help Groups(SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the state from developmental activities’. Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the SHGs.(UPSC IAS Mains 2017 General Studies Paper – 2)
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04-January-2024
Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer. (UPSC IAS Mains 2017 General Studies Paper – 2)
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03-January-2024
To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful?. (UPSC IAS Mains 2017 General Studies Paper – 2)
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02-January-2024
The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding a joint session of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof. (UPSC IAS Mains 2017 General Studies Paper – 2)
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01-January-2024
Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy. (UPSC IAS Mains 2017 General Studies Paper – 2)
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31-December-2023
Explain the salient features of the constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough ‘to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services’? (UPSC IAS Mains 2017 General Studies Paper – 2)
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30-December-2023
What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it. (UPSC IAS Mains 2017 General Studies Paper – 2)
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29-December-2023
‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’. In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbour.(UPSC IAS Mains 2017 General Studies Paper – 2)
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28-December-2023
Hunger and Poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement. (UPSC IAS Mains 2017 General Studies Paper – 2)
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