Miscellaneous

UPSC IAS General Studies Paper III: 2013 Answer all the questions in NOT MORE than the word limit specified for each in the parenthesis. Content of the answer is more important than its length: 1. With a consideration towards the strategy of inclusive growth, the new Companies Bill ,2013 has indirectly made CSR a mandatory

UPSC IAS General Studies Paper II: 2020 “There is a need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act.” Comment. (150 words, 10 marks) “Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information

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