70^th BPSC Mains

Day 23: "The Governor is expected to act as a constitutional authority and not merely as an agent of the Union Government." In this context, examine the issues associated with the functioning of the office of the Governor and suggest measures to ensure its impartiality and accountability. (38 Marks)

Day 23: “The practice of legislators from changing political parties during their term continues unabated in Indian legislatures despite the Tenth Schedule having been inserted into the Constitution.” In light of the above statement, critically analyze the Anti-defection of law and suggest measures to curb it. (38 Marks)

Day 22: E-governance is not only about utilization of the power of new technology, but also much about the critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information. Discuss. (38 Marks)

Day 22: The constitutional role of our Parliament is to deliberate and enact laws. However, there has been a steady deterioration in the functioning of Parliament. Examine. (38 Marks)

Day 21: Analyze the concept of good governance and assess how e-governance can enhance governance at the grassroots level. (38 Marks)

Day 21: Examine the role of Parliamentary Committees in India and critically assess their effectiveness in the contemporary legislative framework. (38 Marks)

Day 20: Critically analyze the significance of the Preamble in shaping the philosophy of the Indian Constitution. Also, examine its constitutional status and justiciability. (38 Marks)

Day 20: Examine the roles, responsibilities, and discretionary powers of the President of India. How do these powers impact the functioning of parliamentary democracy? (38 Marks)

Day 19: Cooperative federalism reflects an ideology of a stable relationship between Centre and State interaction. Despite this, there are certain issues and challenges pertaining to it. Discuss. (38 marks)

Day 19: The Constitution of India is a living document rather than a closed and static rulebook. Discuss. (38 Marks)