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UPSC IAS General Studies Paper II: 2019   Do you think that constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain. (10) 150 words “The Central Administration Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against

UPSC IAS General Studies Paper II: 2018   In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India? (10) 150 words Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of

UPSC IAS General Studies Paper II: 2017   “The local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.  (150 words) 10 mark Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference

UPSC IAS General Studies Paper II: 2014   Answer all the questions in NOT MORE than 200 words each. Content of the answer is more important than its length. All questions carry equal marks:  12.5×20=250 Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a

UPSC IAS General Studies Paper II: 2013   There are 25 questions. All questions are compulsory. Word limit in questions wherever specified, should be adhered to. Content of the answer is more important than its length. The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a result healthy constructive debates

UPSC IAS General Studies Paper III: 2019 There are TWENTY questions. Answers to questions no. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to questions no. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words. Q1. Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Also,

UPSC IAS General Studies Paper III: 2018   “Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”.Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. (150 Words, 10 Marks) Comment on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long term Capital Gains Tax (LCGT) and

UPSC IAS General Studies Paper III: 2017   Among several factors for India’s potential growth, the savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential? (150 words, 10 marks) Account for the failure of the manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports rather

UPSC IAS General Studies Paper III: 2014   Answer all the questions in NOT MORE than 200 words each. Content of the answer is more important than its length. All questions carry equal marks:  12.5×20=250 1. Normally countries shift from agriculture to industry and then later to services, but India shifted directly from agriculture to services. What

UPSC IAS General Studies Paper II: 2016   Answer all the questions in NOT MORE THAN 200 words each. Content is more important than its length. All questions carry 12.5 marks.  Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives