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• Q.1) Indian experience shows that promises made in the citizen charter have become more pious declarations with no mechanism to enforce them. In this context, enumerate the challenges in implementation of a successful citizen charter. Also, suggest measures to make it effective.
• Q.2) Though RTI was meant to strengthen participatory democracy in India, various factors have hindered its utilization to full potential. In this context, examine the issues pertaining to the implementation of the RTI Act.
• Q.3) What do you mean by civil society organisations? Evaluate the role of civil society in tackling challenges posed by Covid-19 pandemic.
• Q.4) Recent Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) amendment is a blunt instrument that has led to considerable shrink in working space for NGOs and civil society. Discuss.
• Q.5) The biggest weakness of the civil service today is its inability to function with integrity and political neutrality. Critically examine
• Q.6) Self-Help Groups can play a key role in ensuring women’s empowerment and socio-economic development in the rural India. Explain with examples. What steps have been taken by the government for the promotion of SHGs in India?
• Q.7) People, process, technology, and resources are key pillars of good governance and participatory democracy. Elaborate.
• Q.8) “The rapid expansion of mobile network, proliferation of smart phones and data revolution have made m-governance an integral part of government welfare programmes.” Discuss.
• Q.9) The institutions that have been given the responsibility of ensuring transparency and accountability in governance are also responsible for bureaucratic inertia. Do you agree with this view? Justify.
• Q.10) Bureaucracy is not only important for delivery of public services but it also has a very significant role in preserving India’s constitutional order. Comment.