UPSC Governance and Social Justice PYQs 2024 | Vaidra

1Mediummains10 marks

Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance - applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential

“The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety.” Comment.

2Mediummains15 marks

Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance - applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential

The Citizens' Charter has been a landmark initiative in ensuring citizen-centric administration. But it is yet to reach its full potential. Identify the factors hindering the realisation of its promise and suggest measures to overcome them.

3Mediummains10 marks

Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance - applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential

Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India's development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment.

4Mediummains10 marks

Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance - applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential

“The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China's supply chain and as a strategy to counter China's political and economic dominance.” Explain this statement with examples.

5Mediummains15 marks

Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance - applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential

Discuss the geopolitical and geostrategic importance of Maldives for India with a focus on global trade and energy flows. Further, also discuss how this relationship affects India's maritime security and regional stability amidst international competition.

6Mediummains15 marks

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

In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketisation of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public healthcare at the grassroots level.

7Mediummains10 marks

Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance - applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential

Critically analyse India's evolving diplomatic, economic and strategic relations with the Central Asian Republics (CARs) highlighting their increasing significance in regional and global geopolitics.

8Mediummains10 marks

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

Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle?

9Mediummains15 marks

Role of civil services in a democracy

e-governance is not just about the routine application of digital technology in service delivery process. It is as much about multifarious interactions for ensuring transparency and accountability. In this context evaluate the role of the ‘Interactive Service Model’ of e-governance.

Governance and Social Justice UPSC PYQ 2024