DPS Topics

In the West the environmental movement had arisen chiefly out of a desire to protect endangered animal species and natural habitats. In India, however, it arose out of the imperative of human survival. Comment.
May 22, 2021
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There is a growing trend of speakers acting against constitutional duty of being neutral. Discuss the role of speaker in the context of money bill.
May 22, 2021

    Hint: The focus of the question is the role of speaker and the context is money bill. So, the answer has to reflect that. Introduction (I): Introduce with the office of speaker and role it plays in the Constitutional framework. Body (B): 1) Throw light on the issues arising due to speakers increasingly […]

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“Re-promulgation of ordinances is a fraud on the Constitution and a subversion of democratic legislative processes”. Comment.
May 22, 2021

    Hint: Question is basically asked about the mis-use of ordinances and how repromulgation is a fraud as it subverts the legislation process. Introduction (I): Talks about ordinance power as found in the Constitution. Body (B): 1) Briefly mention why ordinance power is there in the first place i.e., its relevance.. 2) Discuss issues […]

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The performance of parliament cannot be measured against the narrow standard of number of sitting and number bills passed rather it has to measure against the quality of debates and discussions on the floor of the house. In this regard do you think Parliament has been reduced to second fiddle to the executive leadership?
May 22, 2021

    Hint: The question though long is yet very clear. It basically asks about the decline of Parliament and executive takeover of the Parliament, thereby violating doctrine of separation of power as well as making Check and balances ineffective. Introduction (I): Envisaged role of Parliament and nature of relationship between the executive and Parliament […]

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Hunger crisis in India has further worsened due to Covid-crisis. Examine What steps must be taken to address the problem with focus on vulnerable groups.
May 21, 2021
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Critically comment upon the poor health infrastructure in India.
May 21, 2021
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Citizens-led group or fact-finding missions act as a self-constituted, extra-constitutional, “parallel judicial system”, that did not have any authority in law and must not be relied up on in judicial form. Critically examine the statement in context of groups role in democracy.
May 21, 2021
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Gender gap in India is a multi-dimensional problem. Elaborate. Also throw light on major factors which acts as a roadblock and what should be done.
May 21, 2021
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What do you understand by contempt of court? Examine if democracy in India needs contempt of Court laws?
May 21, 2021

    Hint: The question is straightforward and has been in news too often most recently in Prashant Bhushan case. Here, you have to argue for and against its need in Indian democracy today. Introduction (I): Define contempt of court and explain it entails both civil and criminal punishment which is considered out of sync […]

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Do you think Supreme Court in last few years has drifted from rights-based Court to executive Court? Give your arguments.
May 21, 2021

    Hint: The question asks about the apparent shift in the SC’s role with it being pro-active towards politically sensitive cases and executive matter, rather than focussing on it more important rights-based role as envisaged in the Constitution. Introduction (I): Explain what is meant by right-based court and how the court is envisaged as […]

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