Category Archives: GS P5 (History, Polity, Governance…)

Q. “The state government’s initiative to establish digital libraries at the Gram Panchayat and ward level with a budget provision of ₹498 crore for FY 2024–25 reflects a significant push towards digital inclusivity and rural empowerment.” Critically analyze the implications of this initiative on rural education, digital literacy, and participatory governance. Also, discuss the challenges that may arise in the effective implementation of such digital infrastructure at the grassroots level.

Digital Library

The Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to establish digital libraries at the Gram Panchayat and ward level with a substantial allocation […]

Q. Despite various government initiatives, crimes against women continue to persist. Analyze the reasons behind this trend and suggest effective measures to address the issue.

Introduction Crimes against women remain a significant socio-legal challenge in India despite various legislative measures, policy interventions, and awareness campaigns. […]

Q.6. Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India’s development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment. [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

Public charitable trusts in India play a crucial role in addressing social and economic inequalities, thus promoting inclusive development. These […]

Q.5. Analyse the role of local bodies in providing good governance at local level and bring out the pros and cons merging the rural local bodies with the urban local bodies. [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

Role of Local Bodies in Providing Good Governance at the Local Level Local bodies, both rural and urban, play a […]

Q.4. “The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety.” Comment. [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

The statement that “the duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is not merely to ensure the legality of […]

Q.3. “The growth of cabinet system has practically resulted in the marginalization of the parliamentary supremacy.” Elucidate. [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

The statement that “the growth of the cabinet system has practically resulted in the marginalization of the parliamentary supremacy” highlights […]

Q.2. Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases? [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

adr

Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals are both alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms in India, designed to reduce the burden on […]

Q.1. Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to “one nation – one election” principle. [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

one nation one election

The need for electoral reforms in India has been widely acknowledged by various committees, experts, and stakeholders. These reforms aim […]

Q.3. To what extent, in your opinion, has the decentralization of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots? [UPSC 2022 GS P-2]

Decentralization of power in India, especially through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments (1992), has significantly reshaped the governance landscape […]