Category: DPP-GENERAL STUDIES (Target 450+)

Q .In absence of a well-educated and organized local level government system, ‘Panchayats’ and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions

Q .Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform civil code as provided for

Q .Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate reduction in poverty levels over time.

Q .Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the private sector could help

Q .The quality of higher education in India requires major improvements to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that

Q .How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to protection of the environment?

Q .The Self-Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP), which is India’s own innovation, has proved to be one of

Q .Two parallel run schemes of the Government viz. the Adhaar Card and NPR, one as voluntary and the other

Q .Should the premier institutes like IITs/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allowed more academic independence in designing courses

Q .An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation’s glory; victors are showered with cash incentives by various

Q .Do government’s schemes for up-lifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required social resources for them, lead to their

Q .The penetration of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas in promoting participation in development programmes is facing socio-cultural

Q .The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their patrons, the microfinance outfits, need systematic assessment and

Q .Pressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics. With regards to the above, assess the

Q .Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health. Discuss the success of the actions taken by