8 questions from the UPSC 2018 examination.
8 questions
Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve 'Health for All' in India. Explain. <!--qid:MAINS_2018_GS-II_Q7-->
E-governance is not only about utilization of the power of new technology, but also much about critical importance of the 'use value' of information. Explain. <!--qid:MAINS_2018_GS-II_Q8-->
'Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.' Explain by giving reasons. <!--qid:MAINS_2018_GS-II_Q9-->
Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success. <!--qid:MAINS_2018_GS-II_Q17-->
Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine. <!--qid:MAINS_2018_GS-II_Q2-->
"Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate 'protection and prevention of degradation' to environment." Comment with relevant illustrations. <!--qid:MAINS_2018_GS-II_Q6-->
Multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections of the society leads to problems of overlapping jurisdiction and duplication of functions. Is it better to merge all commissions into an umbrella Human Rights Commission? Argue your case. <!--qid:MAINS_2018_GS-II_Q16-->
The Citizens' Charter is an ideal instrument of organizational transparency and accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness of the Citizens' Charter. <!--qid:MAINS_2018_GS-II_Q18-->