UPSC_CS MAINS 2022 Paper II – Page 2

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 emergence as a sub-regional grouping. Comparison of BIMSTEC and SAARC structures, memberships, and objectives. India’s strategic interests in BIMSTEC. Analysis of BIMSTEC’s effectiveness in achieving Indian foreign policy goals. Introduction: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) … 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 diversification. Increased regional influence and multilateral engagement. Potential challenges and limitations. Importance of balancing relationships. Introduction: The emerging 12U2 grouping, comprising India, Israel, the UAE, and the USA, represents a significant shift in India’s global political landscape. While not a formal alliance, this informal … 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 ties with Sri Lanka. India’s multifaceted assistance during the Sri Lankan crisis. Challenges and limitations faced by India in its intervention. The geopolitical implications of India’s role. Future prospects of India-Sri Lanka relations. Introduction: India and Sri Lanka share a long-standing relationship rooted in geography, culture, and history. Often described … Read more

Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.

Points to Remember: The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was initially a statutory body, then became a constitutional body. This transformation significantly impacts its powers, functions, and overall effectiveness. The discussion should analyze the implications of this change across various aspects of the NCBC’s role. Both positive and negative aspects of the constitutional status … Read more

Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the ModelCode of Conduct.

Points to Remember: Evolution of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in India. ECI’s role in enforcing the MCC. Challenges faced by the ECI in implementing the MCC. Suggestions for improving the effectiveness of the MCC. Constitutional basis of ECI’s powers. Introduction: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body responsible for conducting … Read more

Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws.

Points to Remember: Procedures for resolving election disputes under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Grounds for declaring an election void. Remedies available to aggrieved parties. Relevant case laws. Introduction: The Representation of the People Act, 1951, governs the conduct of elections in India. Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the Election Commission … Read more

âThe most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court.â Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws.

Points to Remember: Constitutionalization of environmental issues in India. Role of the Supreme Court in environmental jurisprudence. Landmark cases and their impact. Limitations and challenges. Future directions. Introduction: The statement “The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court” posits that the judiciary, particularly the … Read more

Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature.

Points to Remember: Legislative Powers of the Governor: The Governor’s legislative powers are primarily related to ordinance-making. These powers are limited and subject to constitutional checks and balances. Ordinance Promulgation: The Governor can promulgate ordinances when the legislature is not in session. However, this power is not unlimited. Repromulgation of Ordinances: The legality of repeatedly … Read more

Discuss the role of the ViceâPresidents of India as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Points to Remember: The Vice-President’s role as Rajya Sabha Chairman. Powers and functions as Chairman. Limitations and challenges. Comparison with the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Suggestions for improvement. Introduction: The Vice-President of India holds a unique constitutional position, serving as both the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the first citizen … Read more