GS PAPER II YEAR 2023 Previous Year Questions (PYQs) | APSC Mains Examination
- Discuss how ‘Lakhpati Didi’scheme aligns with the broader mission of poverty alleviation and socio-economic empowennent of women.(Answer in 150 words) 10
- The social value of COVID-19 vaccine exceeds its market ” Critically analyze the statement. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- “India’s participation in global agreements on human rights reflects its commitment to promoting a just and equitable world ” Discuss this statement with reference to India’s involvement in international agreements and bodies. Evaluate India’s approach to human rights issues at the global level. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- “The Indian diaspora acts as a catalyst for economic growth and cultural exchange, but its potential remains largely untapped.” Explore the emerging trends and innovative approaches in leveraging the Indian diaspora for enhancing India’s economic competitiveness and global influence. (Answer in 150 words)10
- Discuss the significant differences between colonial civil service and the civil service of independent Analyze the role of civil service as agents of change in contemporary India. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- What is Bhutan’s plan for regional economic hub at Gelephu? What manner is Assam going to be benefitted by this hub? ( Answer in 150 words)
- Can State funding of elections bring in transparency in the poll process? How do the other democracies handle this issue? (Answer in 150 words 10
- Do you think fencing of India-Myanmar border is an effective step to check terrorist activities and drug trafficking? Justify your answer in the light of the Centre’s decision to fence the porous India-Myanmar (Answer in 150 words) 10
- “Constitutional bodies in India need to fulfil the role of watchdog of democracy while keeping themselves out of executive interference.” Discuss this statement while critically evaluating the Controller and Auditor General (CAG) of (Answer in 150words) 10
- “Bureaucracy is not an obstacle to democracy, but an inevitable complement to ” Evaluate this statement in the light of criticisms suggesting that bureaucracy fails to facilitate change. (Answer in 150 words)10
- “The recently passed ‘Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023’ seeks to balance the case of forest conservation with the requirement of strategic infrastructure ” Discuss the possible impact of such interventions in the States of North-East India. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- “The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to fundamentally transform the ways in which governance is done in ” Discuss the challenges to be faced in this regard. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Examine the impact of developed countries’ immigration policies on India’s skilled workforce and diaspora communities. Analyze how visa regulations and skilled immigration programmes in countries like the United States and Canada affect India’s brain drain and diaspora (Answer in 250 words) 15
- “In an era of shifting geo-political alliances, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, the influence of developed and developing countries’ policies on India’s strategic interest demands nuanced examination.” Analyze the multi faceted impact of evolving foreign policies and the political dynamics of major powers on India’s national security and regional stability. Provide recent examples and propose innovative diplomatic strategies to safeguard India’s interest amidst global (Answer in 250 words) 15
- “Good governance is considered a key to achieving sustainable development and human well-being.” Evaluate this assertion with reference to the initiatives undertaken by the government of India in realising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). (Answer in 250 words) 15
- What is Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)? Elucidate the opportunities of India under Quad (Answer in 250words) 15
- “Toparaphrase Mark Twain, if you don’t watch news, you will be uninformed, if you do, you will be ” In the context of this statement, assess the role of Indian media as the fourth pillar of democracy. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Describe the salient features of the Flag Code of India, (Answer in 250 words) 15
- “Right to dissent is the lifeline of ” Explain.
- What is ‘Mission Karmayogi’? Analyze its effectiveness in bringing civil service reforms through a capacity-building
