CGPSC MAINS 2013 Paper-3

Points to Remember: Development administration focuses on the implementation of development policies and programs. It emphasizes effective and efficient management of resources. It involves collaboration between government, civil society, and the private sector. It aims to improve the lives of people, particularly in developing countries. Challenges include corruption, lack of capacity, and political instability. Introduction: … Read more

Points to Remember: Stages of policy formulation: Agenda-setting, policy formulation, policy adoption, policy implementation, policy evaluation. Key actors: Government, interest groups, think tanks, citizens. Influence of various factors: Political climate, public opinion, resources, bureaucratic processes. Importance of evidence-based policy making. Introduction: Policy formulation is the crucial process by which governments and other organizations translate societal … Read more

Points to Remember: CAG’s role as an independent institution. CAG’s audit functions (financial, compliance, performance). CAG’s reporting and accountability mechanisms. CAG’s role in parliamentary oversight. CAG’s limitations and challenges. Introduction: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is a constitutional body established under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution. It is the supreme audit … Read more

Points to Remember: The President’s role as a constitutional head. The President’s powers and limitations. The President’s relationship with the executive and legislature. The President’s role in upholding constitutional values. Introduction: The President of India is the head of state, a position enshrined in the Constitution of India. While not possessing executive power in the … Read more

Points to Remember: Context: The Forest Satyagraha of 1930 was a significant event in the Indian independence movement, specifically within the Chhattisgarh region. Participants: Primarily tribal communities resisting exploitative forest policies. Issues: Focus on the denial of forest rights, unsustainable logging practices, and the imposition of colonial forest laws. Outcome: While not immediately successful in … Read more

Points to Remember: Founder of the Wahhabism movement. Key beliefs and practices of Wahhabism. Historical context of the movement’s emergence. Reasons behind the movement’s initiation. Impact and spread of Wahhabism. Introduction: The WahhabÄ« movement, a significant branch of Sunni Islam, originated in the Arabian Peninsula in the 18th century. It’s characterized by its strict adherence … Read more

Points to Remember: Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership Rowlatt Act Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Khilafat Movement Swaraj aspiration Introduction: The Non-Cooperation Movement, launched in 1920 by Mahatma Gandhi, was a pivotal moment in India’s struggle for independence from British rule. It marked a significant shift in the Indian National Congress’s strategy, moving from a primarily constitutional approach to … Read more

Points to Remember: The rise of the East India Company’s power in Oudh. The Company’s manipulation of Oudh’s political system. The annexation of Oudh by the British. The consequences of the Company’s actions in Oudh. Introduction: The relationship between Oudh (Awadh) and the East India Company was a complex and ultimately exploitative one, characterized by … Read more

Points to Remember: Mauryan Empire’s centralized economic system Role of the state in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing Tax collection and revenue management State monopolies and trade regulations Impact on economic development and social structure Introduction: The Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE), under the reign of Chandragupta Maurya and his successors, witnessed the development of a highly … Read more

Points to Remember: Bimbaji Bhonsle’s administrative policies in Chhattisgarh. Focus on key administrative features, strengths, and weaknesses. Consideration of the historical context. Assessment of the impact of his rule. Introduction: Bimbaji Bhonsle’s reign in Chhattisgarh, though relatively brief compared to other rulers, left a mark on the region’s administration. Understanding his policies requires navigating limited … Read more