“Institutional dissent is the judiciary’s most potent safeguard against democratic backsliding”. Critically examine this statement. Analyse how dissent shapes constitutional morality. Evaluate its role in preserving public confidence.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries Q3. “Institutional dissent is the judiciary’s most potent safeguard against democratic backsliding”. Critically examine this statement. Analyse how dissent shapes constitutional morality. Evaluate its role in preserving public confidence. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Amid recent debates on …

Democratic backsliding in India’s neighbourhood erodes normative influence and enables adversarial networks to expand. Discuss with reference to Bangladesh. Suggest India’s strategic course corrections.

Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations Q4. Democratic backsliding in India’s neighbourhood erodes normative influence and enables adversarial networks to expand. Discuss with reference to Bangladesh. Suggest India’s strategic course corrections. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question To assess the impact of democratic erosion in neighbouring states on India’s regional influence …