Page-2 of GS-II: Governance

While elaborating the legal framework towards preventing improper use, insult, or disrespect to the national insignia, critically evaluate the effectiveness of these laws.

The laws that govern the national insignia of India, including the national flag, national emblem, and national anthem, are as follows: Flag Code of India, 2002: The Flag Code of India is a set of rules and regulations that govern ..

The recent declaration of National Political Parties of getting Rs. 102 crore in 2015-16 in donations of more than Rs. 20,000 seems troublesome to many as there are allegations that parties are deliberately avoiding complete disclosure of income source. This fact also manifests the immediate need to amend the Representation of People Act 1951 to lower the Rs. 20,000 limit. Do You Agree with the above argument. List reasons of your support/dissent.

Section 29C of the Representation of People Act, 1951 mandates that political parties need to submit their contribution details in excess of Rs 20,000 received from any person or company to the Election Commission of India annually, in order to ..

Examine how direct benefit transfers have changed the public service delivery in India.

The direct benefit transfer scheme of India has been lauded as a “logistical marvel” by the international monetary fund, for its achievement to reach millions of people and specifically benefiting women, the elderly and farmers. What is DBT: It is ..

Why there is a need to pass public procurement laws in India?

There has been a valid concern raised by the Supreme Court of India against the write proceedings against the award of tenders. The Court stated that nearly every tender big or small stands challenged in routine. India has glaring inadequacies ..

Discuss the aims & objectives of NITI Aayog. To what extent, it is different from the erstwhile Planning Commission?

Aims and Objectives of Niti Ayog NITI Aayog is essentially an advisory body that seeks to provide critical directional and strategic inputs across spectrum of key elements of policy to the centre as well as states. Strong states make a ..

"Open and participatory budget making is imperative for good governance; yet by international standards India fares badly on this count."Discuss critically.

Model Answer: Union Budget affects almost every section of the economy ranging from poor to rich. Participatory budgeting is the process by which citizens deliberate and negotiate over the distribution of public resources. It creates opportunities for engaging, educating and ..

Elaborate the various stages of preparation of budget in India before it is presented in the parliament.

Model Answer: The Finance Minister urges different ministries and departments to prepare their estimates and send the reports within a given period of time. The task is performed by Deputy Commissioners with the help of other local officers and staff. ..

In the light of poor road safety conditions in India, discuss the measures taken by the government in this regard.

Recent World Bank report on traffic crash injuries claims that approximate 4.5 lakh people are involved in road accidents in India every year, with 1.5 Lakh losing their lives. Reasons: Violation of traffic regulations Over 27% accidents caused by driver ..