UPSC Governance and Social Justice PYQs 2013 | Vaidra

1Mediummains10 marks

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation

The basis of providing urban amenities in rural areas (PURA) is rooted in establishing connectivity. Comment.

2Mediummains10 marks

Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance - applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizen charters, transparency and accountability and institutional and other measures

Many State Governments further bifurcate geographical administrative areas like Districts and Talukas for better governance. In light of the above, can it also be justified that more number of smaller States would bring in effective governance at State level? Discuss.

3Mediummains10 marks

Electronic cash transfer system for the welfare schemes is an ambitious project to minimize corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms. Comment.

4Mediummains10 marks

'A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs.' Discuss.

5Mediummains10 marks

Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity; Development processes and the development industry - the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders

The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their patrons, the micro-finance outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for the sustained success of the concept. Discuss.

6Mediummains10 marks

Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections; Social empowerment

The concept of Mid Day Meal (MDM) scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency in pre-independent India. The scheme has again been given impetus in most states in the last two decades. Critically examine its twin objectives, latest mandates and success.

7Mediummains10 marks

Though Citizens' charters have been formulated by many public service delivery organizations, there is no corresponding improvement in the level of citizens' satisfaction and quality of services being provided. Analyse.

8Mediummains10 marks

Pressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics. With regards to the above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure groups in India.

9Mediummains10 marks

Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources

Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health. Discuss the success of the actions taken by the Government for achieving the same.

10Mediummains10 marks

The Central Government frequently complains on the poor performance of the State Governments in eradicating suffering of the vulnerable sections of the society. Restructuring of Centrally sponsored schemes across the sectors for ameliorating the cause of vulnerable sections of population aims at providing flexibility to the States in better implementation. Critically evaluate.

Governance and Social Justice UPSC PYQ 2013