UPPSC MAINS 2021 Paper-2

Points to Remember: Inadequate tax base Low tax compliance Dependence on indirect taxes Inefficient tax administration Lack of transparency and accountability Limited use of technology Revenue leakages Fiscal deficit Introduction: Uttar Pradesh (UP), India’s most populous state, faces significant challenges in generating sufficient revenue to meet its developmental needs. While the state’s economy is growing, … Read more What are the major challenges before the revenue system of Uttar Pradesh?

Points to Remember: The neutrality and impartiality of civil servants. The role of civil services in policy formulation and implementation. Accountability and transparency in civil service functioning. Challenges faced by the Indian Civil Services (ICS). Reforms needed for strengthening the Indian Civil Services. Introduction: Civil services are the permanent executive branch of a government, responsible … Read more Discuss the role of Civil Services in a democratic set-up with special reference to India.

Points to Remember: Role of political parties in a democracy. Indian political system’s multi-party nature and its consequences. Positive and negative impacts of political parties in India. Electoral reforms and their impact on party systems. The need for internal party democracy and accountability. Introduction: Political parties are indispensable components of any functioning democracy. They act … Read more Critically examine the impact and role of Political parties in the Indian Political System.

Points to Remember: Parliamentary Committees are crucial for detailed scrutiny of legislation and government policies. They enhance the accountability and transparency of the executive branch. Different types of committees cater to diverse needs, from legislative review to financial oversight. Effectiveness depends on factors like committee composition, resources, and political will. Introduction: The Indian Parliament, a … Read more Describe the role played by Parliamentary Committees in the functioning of Indian Parliament.

Points to Remember: Focus on the main theme of the 2021 G20 Rome Summit. Analyze the summit’s outcomes and their significance. Discuss both successes and shortcomings. Offer policy recommendations for future G20 summits. Introduction: The 2021 G20 Rome Summit, held on October 30-31, occurred amidst a global landscape significantly shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. The … Read more Comment ont the main theme of the G-20 Summit helf in 2021 (Rome).

Points to Remember: The interconnectedness of hunger, poverty, and electoral outcomes in India. The role of government schemes and their impact on voter behavior. The influence of caste, religion, and regional disparities on voting patterns related to poverty and hunger. The strategies employed by political parties to address (or exploit) these issues during elections. The … Read more How the issues related to hunger and poverty in India are impinging upon electoral politics?

Points to Remember: The Preamble’s role in establishing the foundational principles of the Indian Constitution. The connection between the Preamble’s objectives and the promotion of human dignity. Key features of the Constitution as enshrined in the Preamble. Challenges in achieving the Preamble’s goals and potential solutions. Introduction: The Preamble to the Constitution of India serves … Read more The Preamble of the Constitution affirms the basic features of the Constitution and the promotion of human dignity-Elucidate.

Points to Remember: Constitutional provisions regarding financial relations. Sources of state revenue. Mechanisms for central assistance. Issues and challenges in the system. Recommendations for improvement. Introduction: India operates a federal system where the Centre and States share governmental responsibilities. A crucial aspect of this federal structure is the financial relationship between them, governed primarily by … Read more Describe the financial relations between the Centre and States in India.

Points to Remember: NGOs’ diverse roles in policy formulation: advocacy, research, implementation, monitoring. Influence varies based on NGO characteristics (size, resources, reputation). Challenges faced by NGOs: funding, access to decision-makers, political neutrality. Importance of collaboration between NGOs, government, and other stakeholders. Need for a transparent and participatory policy-making process. Introduction: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a … Read more Discuss the role of Non-Government Organizations in the process of Policy formulation.

Points to Remember: Definition and purpose of Citizen Charters in India. Reasons for ineffectiveness of Citizen Charters. Strategies for improving effectiveness and meaningfulness. Role of technology, accountability, and citizen participation. Constitutional and legal framework related to citizen rights and service delivery. Introduction: Citizen Charters are documents that outline the standards of service that citizens can … Read more ‘Citizen charter in India could not become effective. There is a need to make it effective and meaningul’– Evaluate.