Public Administration UPSC PYQ 2016

(a) "Fred Riggs continuously changed his theory in order to create the perfect model." Comment.

(b) "The idea of development stands like a ruin in the intellectual landscape" and "it is time to dismantle this mental structure". (Wolfgang Sachs) In the light of the statement, critically examine the anti-development thesis.

(c) "Information Technology brings efficiency and transparency to Public Administration." Examine the statement with suitable examples.

(a) What factors have led to the expansion of the role of the Ministry of Home Affairs? How can it coordinate its affairs more effectively with the Ministry of Defence?

(b) "Introduction of G.S.T. (Goods and Services Tax) no doubt has economic benefits, but tends to compromise the States' inherent right to impose taxes." In this context, comment on the changing nature of Union-State financial relations.

(c) "Planning in India has failed to meet the challenges of economic development and social change." Discuss the statement in the context of the emergence of NITI Aayog.

(a) "The goals of good governance will remain utopian if local government, responsible for providing all basic services directly to the citizens, are not empowered as mandated by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts." Critically evaluate the status of empowerment of the local bodies.

(b) Explain how the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) provides a framework and direction to the government agencies for all phases of disaster management cycle.

(c) What merits do you foresee in the proposed merger of the Railway Budget with the General Budget?