75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – Governance
Governance
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
Q1. Enumerate the grounds for disqualification under the Representation of the People Act 1951. Also, state the significance of these provisions and need for amendments. (15M)
Key Demand of the question:
To outline the specific grounds for disqualification under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and discuss the significance and necessity for amendments in these provisions.
Directive:
Enumerate – Provide a list of the grounds for disqualification.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and its purpose in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.
Body:
First part: Grounds for Disqualification
Conviction for Certain Offences
Unsound Mind
Undischarged Insolvent
Office of Profit
Corrupt Practices
Ceased to be Indian Citizen
Second part: Importance of These Provisions
Maintaining Integrity
Preventing Conflict of Interest
Safeguarding Democratic Values
Third part: Need for Amendments
Addressing Loopholes
Updating the Act
Stricter Enforcement
Inclusion of Additional Grounds
Conclusion:
Emphasise the need for timely amendments to address emerging challenges.
Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
Q2. The 17th Lok Sabha functioned without a Deputy Speaker. In this context, what are the roles and responsibilities of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha? (10M)
Key Demand of the question:
To explain the roles and responsibilities of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Directive:
Explain – Provide a detailed account of the roles and responsibilities.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, including the constitutional mandate for the position under Article 93.
Body:
First part: Role
Presiding Over Sessions in the absence of Speaker. Provide Constitutional provisions.
Representative Role: Represents the Lok Sabha in national and international forums in the absence of the Speaker.
Second part: Responsibilities
Ensures smooth functioning and decorum in the house.
Decision-Making Authority
Administrative Duties
Casting Vote
Committees Involvement
Representative Role
Conclusion:
Emphasise the importance of appointing a Deputy Speaker for the efficient functioning of the Lok Sabha.
ETHICS
Q3. Analyze how social influence can be harnessed to promote positive social change in India. Provide examples of successful initiatives where social influence has played a crucial role. [10M, 150words]
Key Demand of question:
Analyse how social influence promotes social change.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Start with the definition of social influence.
Body:
- First explain how social influence leads to positive social change.
- Next, mention a few limitations that social influence has.
- Then give a few government initiatives that have been successful in social influence.
Conclusion: Conclude by highlighting its significance in public administration.
Q4. Your state is currently facing two significant labor-related controversies: a job reservation proposal for locals and a proposal to increase daily working hours in the IT and ITES sectors. Recently, the state government considered a Bill requiring 75% reservation for local candidates in non-management jobs and 50% reservation in management jobs within the private sector. However, after significant uproar, the Bill was halted. Meanwhile, there is a proposal to increase the maximum daily working hours from 10 to 14, including overtime, in the IT and ITES sectors. This proposal has raised concerns among employees and industry stakeholders about the potential impact on work-life balance and employee welfare. As the Chief Secretary of State, you are faced with addressing the potential ethical and practical implications of these proposals. The Employees Union has expressed concerns over the increased working hours, highlighting the negative impact on employees. There is also uncertainty regarding whether the weekly working hour limit of 48 hours will be revised. The government is committed to legalizing both laws before the end of the year. But you being the rational, compassionate, and pro-people bureaucrat disagree with the laws personally.
- Identify the stakeholders in the case and what are the ethical dilemma involved.
- As Chief Secretary of State, how would you try to persuade the government to change its stance?
- “Persuasion skills exert a far greater influence over others’ behaviors than formal power structures do”. Do you agree with this view? Justify your stance. [20M]
Key Demand of the Question: Identify the stakeholders and dilemmas in the case study. Also to suggest your approach towards persuading the government.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with the nuances of the case study.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered
- First identify the stakeholders and ethical dilemmas in the case study.
- Being chief secretary mention your approach to persuade the government.
- In opinion questions have to represent both agreeing and disagreeing stances. At last, conclude with a balanced view.
Conclusion: You can use a quote or you can summarise your views to conclude.
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