Civil Services Prep

Discuss the political developments in Maldives in the last two years. Should they be of any cause of concern to India?

Model answer

  1. Pressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics. With regards to the above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure groups in India. 10 marks
  2. The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their patrons, the micro-finance outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for the sustained success of the concept. Discuss. 10 marks
  3. ‘A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs’. Discuss. 10 marks
  4. The Central Government frequently complains about the poor performance of the State Governments in eradicating the suffering of the vulnerable sections of the society. Restructuring of Centrally sponsored schemes across the sectors for ameliorating the cause of vulnerable sections of the population aims at providing flexibility to the States in better implementation. Critically evaluate. 10 marks
  5. What is meant by the Gujral doctrine? Does it have any relevance today? Discuss. 10 marks
  6. 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. 10 marks