GS-2 · Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.
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The World Bank and the IMF, collectively known as the Bretton Woods Institutions, are the two inter-governmental pillars supporting the structure of the world’s economic and financial order. Superficially, the World Bank and the IMF exhibit many common characteristics, yet their role, functions and mandate are distinctly different. Elucidate.
Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it.
‘Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of US’ withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’.
Did the Government of India Act, 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss.
Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the preamble. Are they defendable in the present circumstances?
To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note “Temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir”, temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity.
Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you think that this will give rise to a new trend in the functioning of the Indian federal politics? Whether the Supreme Court Judgement (July 2018) can settle the governance of Delhi?
What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution?
The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes.” Discuss.