Friday, November 22, 2013

Polity Topics For GS Mains

1)      What contentious issues are involved in the formation of Telangana?
2)      Should the political parties be brought under the purview of the Right to Information Act?
3)      Examine the view that the announcement of prime ministerial candidates by political parties before the Lok Sabha elections effectively turns India into a presidential democracy.
4)      What are the implications of the ‘None of the above option’ in elections?
5)      Examine the problem of ‘policy paralysis’.
6)      Give an account of the various measures taken by the government to improve the safety of women.
7)      What are the implications of ‘Judicial activism’?
8)      What measures do you suggest to reduce the misuse of ordinances?
9)      Explain speaker’s power in disposing of letters of resignation.
10)  What measures do you suggest to de-criminalize politics?  
11)  Examine the prospects for peace in Nagaland.
12)  Write a note on the reforms in the Civil Services Examination.
13)  Discuss the concept of extra-territoriality in the light of the Italian marines case.
14)  Discuss the recent controversies surrounding Indian Premier League.
15)  What is your view on the debate regarding opinion polls.
16)  Examine the issue of autonomy for the CBI.
17)  Examine the procedure for the creation of  new states and union territories in India.
18)  Distinguish between a state and a union territory in India.
19)  Critically examine the problem of Left Wing Extremism in India, Suggest effective solutions.
20)  What is Inner Line Permit system?
21)  What contentious issues are involved in the Mullaperiyar Dam controversy?
22)  Examine the new water policy and the proposed water framework law.
23)  Discuss the anti-corruption movement launched by the civil society.
24)  Examine the role of Sardar Vallabhai Patel in modern India.
25)  Analyse the role of Governor vis-à-vis the President in India’s political system.
26)  Discuss the relative robustness of India’s parliamentary system and America’s presidential system.
27)  How does the new Companies Bill improve corporate governance in India?
28)  Examine the sailent features of the Lok Pal Bill.
29)  Examine the current debate on the issue of ‘Unique Identification’ in India.

30)  Critically examine the relevance of death penalty in the light of recent developments.

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