7 questions from the UPSC 2021 examination.
7 questions
Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen? Discuss the challenges of this alternative model. <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GSII_Q18-->
Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples. <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GS-II_Q27-->
"Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and feminist movement has been patriarchal." Apart from women education and women empowerment schemes, what interventions can help change this milieu? <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GSII_Q17-->
"Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development." Analyze. <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GSII_Q6-->
Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification. <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GS-II_Q35-->
" 'Earn while you learn' scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful." Comment. <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GSII_Q7-->
"Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India." Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies. <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GSII_Q5-->