Syllabus: Local bodies Source: TH Context: India’s municipalities, which contribute nearly two-thirds of the national GDP, control less than 1% of total tax revenue. A recent analysis highlights how over-centralisation of taxes post-GST has crippled city finances. About Urban Fiscal Architecture in India: Structural Flaw in Urban Fiscal Architecture: Revenue–Responsibility Mismatch: Cities generate 66% of …
Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies Q2. Urban India is expanding without form and functioning without flow. Analyse this statement in the context of spatial disorder and declining quality of urban infrastructure. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: India’s unplanned urban expansion and how spatial disorder and poor infrastructure quality …
Syllabus: Governance Source: TH Context: A recent policy insight by Janaagraha stressed that while women now make up nearly 46% of elected representatives in local governments, urban bureaucracies—especially planners, engineers, and police—remain male-dominated, undermining inclusive governance. About Gender Equity in Urban Bureaucracy: Definition: Gender equity in bureaucracy refers to equal representation, opportunity, and influence for …
Topic: Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Q3. The 74th Amendment sought to institutionalise urban decentralisation. Critically analyse why this objective remains only partially fulfilled. Examine recent trends in state-level interventions. Suggest pathways for effective urban federalism. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Recent trends …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Context: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India highlighted critical gaps in the functioning of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across 18 states, 31 years after the 74th Constitutional Amendment was introduced to empower these self-governing institutions. Data on Urban Local Bodies (Source: CAG Report, 2024) Resource-Expenditure Gap: ULBs face a 42% gap between their …
