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INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS 2022
Mains Practice questions- 12.01.2023
1. NCW directed all states to ensure strict enforcement of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 in educational institutions. In view of the above, critically discuss Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013.
2. Discuss the advantage and security implications of cloud hosting of servers vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses. (UPSC 2015).
1. NCW directed all states to ensure strict enforcement of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 in educational institutions. In view of the above, critically discuss Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013.
2. Discuss the advantage and security implications of cloud hosting of servers vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses. (UPSC 2015).
Mains questions on 'Basic structure' of constitution
1. “Parliament’s power to amend the constitution is limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power”. In light of this statement, explain whether parliament under article 368 of the constitution can destroy the basic structure of the constitution by expanding its amending power? (UPSC 2019)
2. The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on the arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution. Discuss critically. (UPSC 2013)
(Context:Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sparked a debate on the separation of powers between the executive and the judiciary and criticised the Supreme Court for using the doctrine of basic structure to strike down the constitutional amendment that introduced the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act.)
1. “Parliament’s power to amend the constitution is limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power”. In light of this statement, explain whether parliament under article 368 of the constitution can destroy the basic structure of the constitution by expanding its amending power? (UPSC 2019)
2. The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on the arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution. Discuss critically. (UPSC 2013)
(Context:Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sparked a debate on the separation of powers between the executive and the judiciary and criticised the Supreme Court for using the doctrine of basic structure to strike down the constitutional amendment that introduced the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act.)
3. "A majority of preterm and stillbirths can be prevented by scaling up known and proven interventions and improving the quality of health services." Critically discuss.
(Context: Two global reports on child mortality (Levels and Trends in Child Mortality) and stillbirths (Never Forgotten) were released by United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation-UN IGME)
(Context: Two global reports on child mortality (Levels and Trends in Child Mortality) and stillbirths (Never Forgotten) were released by United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation-UN IGME)
Mini Test-1
Topic: Indian Constitution and it's salient features- Functions and duties of the Indian Union and State Governments.
1. Explain the ideals contained in the Preamble of the Indian constitution.
2. Critically examine the extent to which Directive principles of state policy have been implemented.
3. Critically examine the discretionary powers of a State Governor.
Topic: Indian Constitution and it's salient features- Functions and duties of the Indian Union and State Governments.
1. Explain the ideals contained in the Preamble of the Indian constitution.
2. Critically examine the extent to which Directive principles of state policy have been implemented.
3. Critically examine the discretionary powers of a State Governor.
Mini Test 2
Topic: Issues and challenges pertaining to the Federal structure- Role of Governor in states- Distribution of powers between Union and states (Union list, State and concurrent lists)- issues and challenges.
1. The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings.
2. Discuss briefly the distribution of legislative powers between Centre and states.
3. Critically discuss how the provisions of Article 200 became source of confrontation between State Governments and Governors.
Topic: Issues and challenges pertaining to the Federal structure- Role of Governor in states- Distribution of powers between Union and states (Union list, State and concurrent lists)- issues and challenges.
1. The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings.
2. Discuss briefly the distribution of legislative powers between Centre and states.
3. Critically discuss how the provisions of Article 200 became source of confrontation between State Governments and Governors.
Mini Test 3
Topic: Rural and Urban local Governance under 73rd and 74th amendments- constitutional authorities and their role.
1. The 73rd amendment is a significant landmark in the evolution of grassroot democratic institutions in the country with the potential of transforming the representative democracy into a participatory one. Examine.
2. ' The comptroller and auditor general (CAG) has a vital role to play'. Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
3. Explain the principle of Subsidiarity, it importance and discuss how 73rd amendment act tries to achieve it.
Topic: Rural and Urban local Governance under 73rd and 74th amendments- constitutional authorities and their role.
1. The 73rd amendment is a significant landmark in the evolution of grassroot democratic institutions in the country with the potential of transforming the representative democracy into a participatory one. Examine.
2. ' The comptroller and auditor general (CAG) has a vital role to play'. Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
3. Explain the principle of Subsidiarity, it importance and discuss how 73rd amendment act tries to achieve it.
Mini Test 4
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures- Structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers and privileges and issues arising out of these.
1. The Indian Constitution has provision for holding Joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.
2. Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of government to the people.
3. Individual Parliamentarian’s role as national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss.
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures- Structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers and privileges and issues arising out of these.
1. The Indian Constitution has provision for holding Joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.
2. Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of government to the people.
3. Individual Parliamentarian’s role as national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss.
Mini Test 5
Topic: Judiciary in India- Structure and functions of important provisions relating to emergency and constitutional amendments, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation.
1. Starting from inventing the ‘Basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In the light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy.
2. Under what circumstances can the ‘Financial Emergency’ be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force?
3. Describe the procedure for the amendment of the constitution. What are the criticisms levelled against it?
Topic: Judiciary in India- Structure and functions of important provisions relating to emergency and constitutional amendments, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation.
1. Starting from inventing the ‘Basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In the light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy.
2. Under what circumstances can the ‘Financial Emergency’ be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force?
3. Describe the procedure for the amendment of the constitution. What are the criticisms levelled against it?