Polity

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2] ‘Clean energy is the order of the day’. Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.

 India is pioneering a new model of economic development that could avoid the carbon-intensive approaches that many countries have pursued in the past – and provide a blueprint for other developing economies.

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2] ‘Clean energy is the order of the day’. Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics. Read More »

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2]How will I2u2(India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics?

I2u2 is also known as the “Western QUAD” which was finalised following the Abraham accords.  The aim is to expand economic and political cooperation in the Middle East and Asia.

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2]How will I2u2(India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics? Read More »

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2]The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based systems for Children’s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse.

RTE 2009 guarantees providing free elementary education for every child from the age of six to fourteen years; and ensuring compulsory admission, attendance and completion of elementary education.

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2]The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based systems for Children’s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse. Read More »

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2]Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community organisation participation in the development process? Justify your answer.

Donor agency means foreign government or organization/institution that provides support in social welfare activities or activities of social service or development

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2]Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community organisation participation in the development process? Justify your answer. Read More »

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2]Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of Inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss

India’s unemployment rate will be 6.50% in September 2022. Furthermore ,the prices of essential food items have increased by 50% in seven years. Hence deft management of Inflation and unemployment is crucial to protect the poor and the underprivileged.

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2]Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of Inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss Read More »

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2] Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.

Model Code of Conduct is a non-statutory framework issued by the Election Commission ensuring free and fair elections as implied under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2] Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct. Read More »

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2]“While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy”. Comment

Even as Indian federalism has a bias for the Union government, states have also sought to assert their interests and influence over the years, whether in times of one-party dominance or multi-party coalition politics. 

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2]“While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy”. Comment Read More »

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2] Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by the governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of the ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature.

According to Article 154, the executive power of the state shall be vested in the governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him.

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2] Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by the governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of the ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature. Read More »

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2] Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws.

The Representation of People Act (RPA) 1951 promises free and fair elections. RPA 1951 has evolved regarding the concept of corrupt practices which has enabled a voter to exercise his or her right freely and fearlessly. 

[Model Answer QP2022 GS2] Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws. Read More »