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 aims and objectives of the McBride Commission of the UNESCO? What is India’s position on these?
‘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’.
Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy.
“The local self-government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.
The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint session of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.
Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people.
Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.
How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as more powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years?