UPSC_CS MAINS 2022 Paper II

Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organization like the SAARC? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation?

Points to Remember: BIMSTEC’s formation and objectives. Comparison of BIMSTEC and SAARC: Similarities and differences in membership, focus, and effectiveness. India’s foreign policy goals and how BIMSTEC contributes to their achievement. Introduction: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) are both … Read more

Clean energy is the order of the day.â Describe briefly Indiaâs changing policy towards climate change in various international for in the context of geopolitics.

Points to Remember: India’s commitment to climate action. Evolution of India’s climate policies in international forums. Geopolitical factors influencing India’s stance. Balancing development with environmental concerns. International collaborations and partnerships. Introduction: The phrase “clean energy is the order of the day” reflects the global urgency to mitigate climate change. India, a rapidly developing nation with … Read more

How will 12U2 (India, Israel, UAE, and USA) grouping transform Indiaâs position in global politics?

Points to Remember: India’s enhanced strategic autonomy. Strengthened economic ties and technological collaborations. Potential for regional stability and counter-terrorism cooperation. Challenges related to balancing relationships with other key players. The impact on India’s non-aligned foreign policy stance. Introduction: The emerging 12U2 grouping, comprising India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United States (USA), … Read more

India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.â Discuss Indiaâs role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in the light of the preceding statement.

Points to Remember: India’s historical relationship with Sri Lanka. India’s assistance during the recent Sri Lankan economic crisis. The geopolitical implications of India’s involvement. Potential challenges and limitations of India’s role. The future of India-Sri Lanka relations. Introduction: India and Sri Lanka share a long-standing relationship rooted in geographical proximity, cultural exchange, and historical ties. … Read more

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based system for childrenâs education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse.

Points to Remember: The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009. Incentive-based systems in education. Awareness about the importance of schooling. Act’s inadequacies. Analysis of the Act’s effectiveness. Introduction: The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) is a landmark legislation in India, guaranteeing free and … Read more

Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss.

Points to Remember: Welfare schemes’ limitations in addressing poverty without macroeconomic stability. Inflation’s disproportionate impact on the poor. Unemployment’s devastating consequences for the vulnerable. The interconnectedness of inflation, unemployment, and poverty reduction. Policy recommendations for managing inflation and unemployment. Introduction: India’s commitment to uplifting its poor and underprivileged is evident in its extensive network of … Read more

Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment.

Points to Remember: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme aims to improve government service delivery by directly transferring benefits to beneficiaries’ bank accounts. DBT has advantages like reduced leakages, increased transparency, and financial inclusion. DBT faces challenges related to digital literacy, infrastructure gaps, and exclusion of vulnerable populations. Successful DBT implementation requires addressing these limitations through … Read more

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitization of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment.

Keywords: Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, sensitization, government functionaries, citizens, legal document, disability. Required Approach: Analytical (with elements of factual reporting). Points to Remember: The RPWD Act, 2016, and its provisions. Challenges in implementation: lack of sensitization and awareness. Role of government functionaries and citizens in effective implementation. Suggestions for improved sensitization and … Read more

Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer.

Points to Remember: The relationship between donor agency dependence and community participation in development. Potential negative impacts of donor dependence on local ownership and sustainability. The importance of community participation for effective and equitable development. Strategies to balance donor funding with community-led initiatives. Introduction: The question of whether increasing dependence on donor agencies for development … Read more

The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss.

Points to Remember: Gati Shakti Yojana’s aim: Enhanced infrastructure connectivity. Need for public-private partnership (PPP): Efficient project execution. Challenges: Land acquisition, regulatory hurdles, financial constraints. Success factors: Transparency, effective communication, risk-sharing mechanisms. Introduction: The Gati Shakti Yojana, launched by the Indian government, aims to enhance multimodal connectivity across the country. It envisions a unified logistics … Read more