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GS-II: Mechanisms Laws for Protection of Vulnerable Sections

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                                                                                                                    This is a dynamic E-Book comprising the below UPSC Mains Model Questions as well as their answers written by GKToday team. The PDF E-Book can be instantly downloaded after payment. No Hadcopy is provided.
                                                                                                                  1. What is Special Category status? What assistance do states with Special Category States get?
                                                                                                                  2. While India has a robust legal and policy framework to protect child rights, issues persist in effective enforcement and outcomes. Analyze the key challenges in translating the constitutional safeguards and legislative measures into tangible protection for children in the country.
                                                                                                                  3. "The problems of North East have been a complex combination of conflict in nationalism, bargaining for autonomy, tribal matters, issues of illegal immigration and various socioeconomic problems."Explain.
                                                                                                                  4. Critically examine the drivers of various conflicts and insurgency in north east region in India.
                                                                                                                  5. "Feasibility factor in north east allows the insurgents to use violent means for political ends."Explain.
                                                                                                                  6. What are various insurgent groups active in Nagaland? Which of them are currently in peace talks with Government? Discuss the progress made so far towards restoration of peace in Nagaland.
                                                                                                                  7. Describe the circumstances in which Nagas signed the Shillong Accord. Why Shillong Accord could not bring peace in Nagaland? Discuss.
                                                                                                                  8. Critically examine the internal and external reasons that brought the spirit of nationalism among the Nagas. To what extent, this spirit was responsible for making Nagaland an epicentre of insurgency in North East? Examine.
                                                                                                                  9. "So far, the peace in Nagaland remains elusive."Discuss in the light of recently signed framework agreement.
                                                                                                                  10. What are the various factors that led to growth in the resentment in Manipuri people? List various insurgent groups active in Manipur.
                                                                                                                  11. "Constitution of India gives the Nagas a complete self-determination for themselves, as much or as little administrative isolation from the rest of India."Discuss in the light of relevant provisions.
                                                                                                                  12. On what grounds, ULFA insists on its demand for Swadhin Asom? Discuss current status of peace process in Assam.
                                                                                                                  13. To what extent the sixth schedule has been successful in pacifying the demands of people of North East states. Examine Critically.
                                                                                                                  14. "Indian Constitution does not guarantee a separate homeland on ground of racial ethnicity but Bodoland seems to be an exception to this."Do you agree with this view? Discuss.
                                                                                                                  15. What are “minority institutions”? How are they different from other institutions? Discuss in the light of constitutional provisions.
                                                                                                                  16. How internet and digital inclusion can help to transform the life of tribals in India? Discuss along with giving policy suggestions in this direction.
                                                                                                                  17. Critically discuss the policy and legislative mechanisms in India to prevent child abuse? Why these mechanisms fail to act as the deterrent?|
                                                                                                                  18. In recent times, several states in India have adopted the practice of creating separate schools and colleges for children of marginalised communities such as Dalits and Tribals. Does it bypass the mandate of inclusive education that must be open and accessible to children from all backgrounds, castes and religions? Discuss critically.
                                                                                                                  19. What are the provisions of proposed women reservation bill? What are the hitches in its passage? Discuss.
                                                                                                                  20. Despite that "living will" seems to be a corollary to passive euthanasia, why there is opposition to living will? Critically examine.
                                                                                                                  21. How the inconsistency between Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code with other statutes covering children created anomalies? To what extent, the recent SC verdict does away this anomaly? Discuss.
                                                                                                                  22. What are the two major legal initiatives by the state since independence addressing discrimination against Scheduled tribes (STs).
                                                                                                                  23. The quota demands are certainly result of the politics of patronage and there is a need to shift political discourse to empowerment of people." Critically discuss.
                                                                                                                  24. "Witnesses are the eyes and ears of the justice system and failure of the state to protect the state fails to uphold the national motto – Satyamev Jayate."Critically examine the feasibility and issues towards a separate witness protection law in India.
                                                                                                                  25. What provisions have been made in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 to create an inclusive work environment? Keep your answer limited to provisions regarding private sector in the law.
                                                                                                                  26. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 is too protective of juvenile offenders? Comment citing specific provisions.
                                                                                                                  27. What is the status of conjugal rights for prisoners in India? Why these rights are important?
                                                                                                                  28. Differentiate between "Passive Euthanasia"and "Living Will". Throw light on the ethical concerns involved in legalising these concepts in India.
                                                                                                                  29. Most of the states and UTs in India have their own anti-begging law. Are such anti-begging laws a comprehensive solution to begging menace? Discuss while suggesting alternative solutions.
                                                                                                                  30. Why the Citizenship Amendment Bill has created lot of unrest in Assam?
                                                                                                                  31. Why India needs to address the issue of overcrowding in prisons?
                                                                                                                  32. To what extent, the recent Supreme Court Judgement upon Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act tries to remove gender inequality perpetuated by this law? Examine.
                                                                                                                  33. Examine the relevance of key new criteria for identification of rural Urban poor as per Bibek Debroy Committee for implementation of the Socio Economic Survey. {This question had a mistake in original test paper, the word rural is to be replaced by urban.}
                                                                                                                  34. Discuss how the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) provisions promote the transparency, accountability and protection of home buyer interests.
                                                                                                                  35. Examine the issue of reservations for the Maratha community in the light of observations made by the Bombay High Court.
                                                                                                                  36. The policy must deal not only with caste-based discrimination but identity itself. Comment.
                                                                                                                  37. What are your views about the recent figures released by the UNICEF on the prevalence of the malice of child marriage?
                                                                                                                  38. What steps can be taken by the Indian Government for the elimination of Child Labour?
                                                                                                                  39. How do you see the recent passage of Maratha Quota in Maharashtra by the Bombay High Court? Will this have a countrywide implication. Examine.
                                                                                                                  40. Do you think colors can have any effect on our daily moods?
                                                                                                                  41. Why government is collecting data on SC, ST employee in Private Firms?
                                                                                                                  42. Why the Supreme Court has withdrawn its earlier order which diluted the provisions of the SC/ST Act?
                                                                                                                  43. Dalits continue to be marginalised sections of the society inspite of numerous measures for their upliftment. Discuss the constructive measures required to address the concerns of the community.
                                                                                                                  44. Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of policy process – Discuss.
                                                                                                                  45. Time and again demands have been made for a law to combat lynching. Discuss why the law alone will not be a panacea.
                                                                                                                  46. Capital Punishment & Rape
                                                                                                                  47. Explain how the e-Shram portal can help to address the issues faced by workers in the informal sector in India.
                                                                                                                  48. Although, the state has the right incentive and intentions to deliver public services efficiently, its capacity to do so is questionable. Critically discuss in the context of India.
                                                                                                                  49. In the context of primary healthcare in India, the only way to fulfill the objectives of equitable and comprehensive care is to democratize it. Discuss.
                                                                                                                  50. Discuss the threat posed by Covid-19 on the safety and wellbeing of children all over the world. What steps have been taken by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights in this regard?
                                                                                                                  51. Women in India do not enjoy their full reproductive rights. Highlight the interventions adopted to remove these barriers.
                                                                                                                  52. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has played an important role in tackling the issues faced by scheduled castes in India, but there is a need to strengthen it for the betterment of Scheduled Castes. Elaborate.
                                                                                                                  53. The NALSA judgement of Supreme Court provided the right for self-determination of gender; however, its spirit got diluted with the passage of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019. Analyze.
                                                                                                                  54. Among informal sectors, domestic servants are a unique group in India. They are ubiquitous but remains invisible. Highlight the challenges faced by them and factors responsible for these challenges, also suggest remedial measures.
                                                                                                                  55. Discuss the importance for providing social security to gig workers. Highlight the challenges that exist in this regard.
                                                                                                                  56. The social evil of debt bondage or bonded labour in still in continuance even after 75 years of independence. Examine the reasons behind it and discuss steps to be taken for its redress.
                                                                                                                  57. Comment on the situation of the informal sector in India. What are the challenges faced by them? Enumerate the government's initiatives to benefit this sector.
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