75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – Governance
Governance
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
Q1. Do you agree that National Commission of Women has faced problems in tackling the problems that women face in society? Give reasons for your answer. (10M)
Key Demand of the question:
To evaluate the challenges faced by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in addressing women’s issues and provide reasons for these challenges.
Directive:
Give reasons for your answer – Support your view with appropriate reasons and examples.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the National Commission for Women (NCW) and its mandate.
Body:
First part: Challenges Faced by NCW
Highlight Manipur crisis in example (a tribal woman’s dignity was violated by parading her naked in the public) as example
Limited Powers and Jurisdiction
Resource Constraints
Bureaucratic Hurdles
Political Interference
Awareness and Accessibility
Second part: Highlight some positives
Role played in Domestic violence bill
Abolition of triple talaq
Setting up of Mahila Lok adults
Rehabilitation of acid attack victims
Conclusion:
Suggest the need for empowering the NCW with more authority, resources, and autonomy to effectively address the issues women face in society.
Topic: E-governance: Applications, Models, potential
Q2. “Data has become a critical resource for the economy and is the key for advancing decision making, governance and service delivery by government and private sector”. Analyse in the context of National Data Governance Framework Policy, 2022. (15M)
Key Demand of the question:
To analyse how data is crucial for the economy and governance, and how the National Data Governance Framework Policy, 2022, addresses these aspects.
Directive:
Analyse – Examine in detail by breaking down the topic into its components and discussing their interrelations.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Define the importance of data in the contemporary economy and governance. Briefly introduce the National Data Governance Framework Policy, 2022.
Body:
First part: Significance of Data
Explain how data drives innovation, creates new business models, and enhances productivity.
The role of data in making informed decisions in both government and private sectors.
Data improves transparency, accountability, and efficiency in governance.
Personalised and efficient service delivery.
Second part: National Data Governance Framework Policy, 2022
Outline the primary objectives of the policy,
Main provisions, including data standardisation, data sharing etc.
Third part: Challenges and Recommendations
Identify potential challenges in implementing the policy, such as data privacy concerns, technical infrastructure, and inter-departmental coordination.
Suggest measures to overcome these challenges, including robust data privacy laws, investment in technology, and effective governance mechanisms.
Conclusion:
Summarise the critical role of data in the economy and governance.
ETHICS
What does this quote mean to you?
“Character may almost be called the most effective means of persuasion.” – Aristotle [10M]
Key Demand of question:
To explain how the character acts as a means of persuasion and provide its dimensions.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Start with the definition of persuasion.
Body:
- First explain how a character can be called as persuasion.
- Next, mention a few limitations to persuasion and character.
- Then give some way ahead to inculcate the best character and values.
Conclusion:
Conclude by highlighting its significance in public administration.
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