UPPSC MAINS 2020 Paper-2

Points to Remember: Uttar Pradesh’s economic landscape before and after the pandemic. Government initiatives to attract MNCs. Challenges faced in attracting MNCs to UP. Impact of labor migration on UP’s economy. Successes and failures of UP’s efforts. Future strategies for attracting investment and mitigating labor migration. Introduction: Uttar Pradesh (UP), India’s most populous state, faced … Read more Examine the efforts of Uttar Pradesh in attracting multi-national companies so as to boost the economy of the state in the wake of labour migration during the Pandemic.

Points to Remember: India’s Diaspora policy aims to engage and leverage the potential of its vast diaspora for national development. The policy focuses on strengthening connections, promoting investment, and facilitating knowledge transfer. Challenges faced by the diaspora include issues of identity, discrimination, integration, and maintaining connections with India. Introduction: India boasts one of the largest … Read more What is India’s Diaspora policy? What are the challenges before Indian Diaspora at present?

Points to Remember: Key objectives of the 2+2 dialogue. Areas of cooperation and potential friction. Significance for regional stability and global order. Long-term implications for the bilateral relationship. Introduction: The India-US “2+2 ministerial dialogue” is a high-level strategic forum involving the foreign and defense ministers of both countries. Established in 2018, it aims to strengthen … Read more Comment on India-America “2+2 ministerial dialogue”

Points to Remember: Article 32: Right to Constitutional Remedies Significance of Article 32 Supreme Court’s role in upholding Article 32 Limitations and challenges to Article 32 Introduction: Article 32 of the Indian Constitution is a cornerstone of the fundamental rights guaranteed to its citizens. Often described as the “heart and soul” of the Constitution, it … Read more ‘Article 32 is the soul of the Indian Constitution.’ Explain it in brief.

Points to Remember: NGOs’ diverse roles in rural UP development. Challenges faced by NGOs in UP. Success stories and impact assessment. Government-NGO collaboration and its effectiveness. Sustainability and future prospects. Introduction: Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, faces significant challenges in rural development, including poverty, illiteracy, lack of healthcare, and inadequate infrastructure. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) … Read more Examine the role of Non-Governmental Organisations (N.G.Os.) for the rural development in Uttar Pradesh.

Points to Remember: ICT’s impact on policy formulation, implementation, and monitoring. ICT’s role in citizen engagement and service delivery. Challenges and risks associated with ICT adoption in governance. The need for digital literacy and infrastructure development. Ethical considerations and data privacy concerns. Introduction: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has fundamentally reshaped governance globally. From streamlining … Read more Evaluate the role of Information and Communications Technology in the context of government policies.

Points to Remember: Evolution of HRM in India Legal framework governing HRM Challenges faced by HRM in India Best practices and future trends Introduction: Human Resource Management (HRM) in India has undergone a significant transformation in recent decades, evolving from a primarily administrative function to a strategic partner in organizational success. While initially focused on … Read more Analyse various aspects relating to Management of Human Resources in India.

Points to Remember: Definition and scope of Judicial Activism. Historical context of Judicial Activism in India. Positive and negative impacts on the Executive-Judiciary relationship. Case studies illustrating Judicial Activism’s influence. Constitutional implications and safeguards. Suggestions for a balanced approach. Introduction: Judicial activism refers to the judiciary’s willingness to go beyond its traditional role of interpreting … Read more Explain the concept of Judicial Activism and evaluate its impact on the relationship of Executive and Judiciary in India.

Points to Remember: Constitutional limitations on Presidential powers. Checks and balances within the Indian political system. Role of the judiciary and Parliament. Democratic ethos and public opinion. Introduction: The assertion that the President of India cannot become a dictator is a fundamental tenet of India’s democratic framework. Unlike many other republics, India’s presidential system is … Read more “The President of India cannot become a dictator.” Explain.

Points to Remember: The Inter-State Council (ISC) and its mandate. Cooperative federalism in India. ISC’s successes and failures in promoting cooperative federalism. Challenges faced by the ISC. Recommendations for improving the ISC’s effectiveness. Introduction: India’s federal structure, enshrined in its Constitution, necessitates a mechanism for resolving inter-state disputes and fostering cooperation. The Inter-State Council (ISC), … Read more Critically analyse the role of the Inter-State Council in promoting Co-operative Federalism in India.