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General Studies II

Q.) Despite their successes, Self Help Group’s continue to fall short of realising their potential and efficiency. Discuss the main causes behind this and suggest a strategy to make the SHG movement successful in India. (15mark) (250 words)

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Since they started in the 1980s and 90s, SHGs have made a big difference in making sure everyone has access to financial resources in India. There are more than 85.77 million Self Help Groups in India, according to NABARD. These groups help more than 10 million people in rural areas. There was a big help … Read more

Q.) The practice of manual scavenging continues in India despite the ongoing welfare schemes and policies. Examine the reasons behind it and suggest solutions for the same. (15 mark) (250 words)

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The removal of human waste from public streets and dry latrines, as well as cleaning septic tanks, gutters, and sewers, is classified as manual scavenging. This practice is driven by caste, class and income divides. Despite strict legal measures, manual scavenging continues unchecked in India. Welfare Schemes and Policies to eradicate manual scavenging  The Prohibition … Read more

Q.) “Education is just one area that has highlighted the digital divide between India’s rural and urban areas during the Covid-19 pandemic. The trend is evident everywhere.” Comment. Also, examine the various reasons behind this wide digital divide. (10mark) (150 words)

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The digital divide between India’s rural and urban areas is evident everywhere — telemedicine, banking, e-commerce, e-governance, all of which became accessible only via the internet. Services such as online classrooms, financial transactions and e-governance require access to the internet as well as the ability to operate internet-enabled devices like phones, tablets and computers. However, … Read more

Q.) Explain why the latest amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 (FCRA) are causing concern in India’s development sector. (10mark) (150 words)

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The Government recently passed the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 (FCRA) on the grounds that foreign-aided NGOs actively stall development projects and negatively influence economic progress. Concerns for the development sector in India:  The Amendment Act stops a lot of people who are good for the community from doing things that help the public … Read more

Q.) “Social audit plays a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness of social sector programs.” Comment. (10mark) (150 words)

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A social audit is a combined audit of a scheme and policies by the government and the public, particularly by those who are impacted by or beneficiaries of the scheme and policies. Critical role of social audit: Accurate identification of requirements.   Prioritisation of developmental activities as per requirements.   Proper utilisation of funds.   Benefit to targeted … Read more

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Q. “India has committed to eliminating malnutrition by 2022. However, due to a variety of factors, this plan appears to be unrealistic.” Comment. (10mark) (150 words) Q. Poverty is the biggest challenge for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with this humongous problem. Suggest measures for … Read more