UKPSC 2012 Paper III

Points to Remember: Constitutional Provisions: Articles 17, 15, and 16 of the Indian Constitution. Legal Framework: The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, and subsequent amendments. Government Efforts: Reservation policies, awareness campaigns, and legal action. Challenges: Deep-rooted social stigma, economic disparities, and lack of implementation. Way Forward: Strengthening enforcement, promoting education, and fostering social change. … Read more Discuss Constitutional provisions against untouchability. What efforts have been made to eradicate untouchability in India?

Points to Remember: Introduction of the Desk Officer System in Central Government Departments. Objectives and rationale behind the system. Implementation challenges and successes. Impact on efficiency and transparency. Future improvements and recommendations. Introduction: The Desk Officer System (DOS) is a mechanism implemented in various Central Government Departments of India to streamline communication and improve coordination … Read more Write a note on the introduction of the Desk Officer System in the Departments of the Central Government.

Points to Remember: Definition of Black Money Sources of Black Money Effects of Black Money Government Measures to Recover Black Money Introduction: Black money, also known as unaccounted money or shadow economy, refers to income or assets that are not declared to the tax authorities. This undeclared income evades taxation, leading to a significant loss … Read more What is Black Money? What are its sources and effects? Mention the measures taken by the Government to recover black money.

Points to Remember: Historical ties with Britain Economic benefits of Commonwealth membership Diplomatic influence and soft power Shared values and cultural connections Strategic considerations Introduction: India’s decision to remain in the Commonwealth of Nations after gaining independence in 1947 was a complex one, shaped by a confluence of historical, political, and economic factors. While the … Read more What are the main factors that influenced India’s decision to remain in the Commonwealth? Explain.

Points to Remember: UNESCO’s primary objective: Promoting peace through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication. UNESCO’s role: Setting standards, fostering collaboration, providing expertise, and advocating for policies that advance its objectives. Limitations: UNESCO’s effectiveness depends on member states’ commitment and global political realities. Introduction: The statement “UNESCO is a new way in establishing … Read more “UNESCO is a new way in establishing world peace.”—In the perspective of this statement describe the objectives and role of UNESCO.

Points to Remember: Recent amendments and policy changes related to MGNREGA. Technological advancements in MGNREGA implementation. Focus on improved wage payments and transparency. Efforts to enhance the quality and type of works undertaken. Initiatives to address challenges like delayed payments and corruption. Introduction: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), enacted in 2005, … Read more Discuss the details about recent initiatives taken for further improvement of the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

Points to Remember: Van Panchayats are village-level institutions in Uttarakhand focused on forest management and conservation. Their composition involves local communities, ensuring participatory governance. Management involves joint forest management (JFM) principles, balancing community needs with conservation. Successes and challenges exist in their implementation. Introduction: Van Panchayats (literally, “forest councils”) are community-based institutions established in Uttarakhand, … Read more What are Van Panchayats? Describe the composition and management of Van Panchayats in Uttarakhand.

Points to Remember: Goal of NRHM: Improve rural healthcare infrastructure and access. Key Interventions: Focus on human resources, infrastructure, and service delivery. Program Components: Multiple interconnected initiatives targeting various health issues. Challenges: Implementation hurdles and resource constraints. Impact: Measurable improvements but ongoing need for refinement. Introduction: The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), launched in 2005, … Read more Explain the major programmes undertaken under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).

Points to Remember: Digital India’s goals: improved governance, citizen services, digital literacy, and infrastructure. Challenges: digital divide, cybersecurity threats, data privacy concerns. Successes and failures of specific initiatives. Long-term impact on economic growth, social inclusion, and national security. Introduction: Digital India, launched in 2015, is a flagship program of the Indian government aimed at transforming … Read more Digital India has the potential to be one of the most transformative programs in recent times. Discuss.

Points to Remember: Historical mistrust and animosity. Territorial disputes (Kashmir). Cross-border terrorism. Religious extremism. Intervention of external powers. Lack of people-to-people contact. Introduction: Indo-Pak relations have been characterized by a complex interplay of cooperation and conflict since the partition of British India in 1947. While periods of détente have occurred, the relationship remains largely strained, … Read more Highlight the main current obstacles between Indo-Pak relations.