Page-7 of GS-II: Governance
What do you understand by the so called "Digital Sovereignty"? What is its importance towards security, governance and public welfare? Discuss keeping focus on current government efforts towards digital sovereignty.
Digital Sovereignty is an offshoot of the privacy debate and stands for respecting the privacy and sanctity of an individual by granting suitable autonomy over the extent of one’s digital representation in the society. The individual data thus collected by ..
Why it is argued that development model should be demand-driven? Discuss.
At the launch of Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, our Prime Minister had stated that Development Models need to be changed from being supply driven to demand driven. There are some reasons as to why a demand driven approach must be ..
The black money in politics works like a glue that holds the corruption edifice together. In this context, what measures would you suggest to cleanse the political finance in the country? Discuss.
The measures needed to cleanse political finance in India are as follows- First and foremost, the government must take the initiative to end cash donations to political parties. Secondly, the political parties as of now do not face any necessity ..
There is an increasing trend of reserving jobs for locals in the private sector by several states in India. Throw some lights on the arguments given by states and issues associated with such policies.
In the recent past, there have been series of steps by several state governments in reserving jobs for locals in the private sector. E.g. Andhra Pradesh has reserved 80% jobs for the locals, Haryana government has reserved 75% jobs for ..
"A strong Opposition is indispensable in a modern democracy." Discuss keeping in context, the current political environment in India.
India has parliamentary democracy with multiparty system. The party having majority in Lok Sabha forms government. The representatives of other parties form opposition and have a strong role to play in modern democracy. The opposition parties enable citizens who think ..
Highlighting the importance of Mission Karmayogi. Explain its role in the development of human resource and state’s capacity.
Mission Karmayogi is launched by ministry of personnel to upgrade Indian state and Bureaucratic apparatus, to meet the demands and challenges of the 21st century, by keeping with tradition and values of India. Holistic development with Mission Karmayogi: IGOT Karmayogi ..
Critically discuss the salient features of the draft Indian Arbitration Council Act, 2017.
India is set to become the next global hub for institutional arbitration as Indian Arbitration Council which is being set by the present government will act as a flagship institution for conducting the international and domestic arbitration. It will be ..
While the welfare initiatives are needed for empowerment of people, the freebies culture is detrimental and cultivates a patron-client syndrome. Examine in context of governance in India.
Governance in India is based upon welfare motive as guided by directive principles of the state policy. Welfare initiatives embody civil rights and empower people: Schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, mid-day meal are aimed to improve education along with ..