CGPSC MAINS 2022 Paper-7

Throw light on the important features of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Discuss also the special efforts of the present Chhattisgarh Government in the protection and promotion of the Act.

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Points to Remember: Key features of the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act). Chhattisgarh government’s initiatives to protect and promote the RTI Act. Challenges in implementation and suggestions for improvement. Introduction: The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) is a landmark legislation in India, empowering citizens to access information held by public authorities. … Read more

Write in detail about issues related to girl child education and throw light on efforts being taken by the Central Government with reference to the same. Also, discuss the efforts of the Chhattisgarh Government in this regard.

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Points to Remember: Low enrollment and high dropout rates of girls in education. Socio-cultural barriers hindering girl child education. Government schemes and initiatives to promote girl child education at the central and state levels. Challenges in implementation and achieving desired outcomes. Need for a multi-pronged approach involving government, communities, and individuals. Introduction: Girl child education … Read more

What is the ‘Institute of Eminence’ declared by the Government of India? How is it different from other institutes or universities? Discuss also its effects on the quality of higher education in India.

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Keywords: Institute of Eminence (IoE), higher education, India, quality, universities, differences. Required Approach: Primarily factual and analytical, with some opinion-based elements in the discussion of effects on higher education quality. Points to Remember: IoE scheme’s goals: enhance global competitiveness, research output, and overall quality of higher education. Selection criteria: academic excellence, research impact, global collaborations. … Read more

Discuss in detail the important features of ‘Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan’ (RUSA) run by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

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Points to Remember: RUSA’s goals: Enhancing quality, access, and equity in higher education. Funding mechanism: Central-State partnership. Key features: Infrastructure development, faculty improvement, academic reforms. Focus areas: Improving teaching-learning processes, research, and governance. Challenges: Implementation gaps, resource constraints, varying state capacities. Introduction: The Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), launched by the Ministry of Education, Government … Read more

Compare the ‘International Monetary Fund’ and ‘World Bank’.

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Points to Remember: Key differences in mandates and functions. Overlapping areas of operation and potential for synergy. Criticisms and controversies surrounding both institutions. Importance of both institutions in the global financial architecture. Introduction: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are two prominent international financial institutions (IFIs) established after World War II under … Read more

State the priorities of India as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.

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Keywords: India, Non-permanent member, Security Council, Priorities Required Approach: Factual and Analytical Points to Remember: India’s historical role in the UN. India’s foreign policy objectives. Key challenges facing the UN Security Council. India’s contributions to UN peacekeeping. Areas where India can exert influence. Introduction: India, a founding member of the United Nations, has served multiple … Read more

Describe the constitution, appointment of Chairperson, other members, functions, and powers of the National Human Rights Commission.

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Points to Remember: Constitutionally mandated body. Composition: Chairperson, Members, and a Secretary. Investigative and recommendatory powers. Focus on human rights violations. Limited enforcement powers. Introduction: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It’s a crucial institution designed to safeguard and promote … Read more

Give the details of the upcoming sports event years and host countries from 2023 to 2028.

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Points to Remember: Major upcoming multi-sport and single-sport events. Host countries for each event. Years of the events (2023-2028). Introduction: The global sporting calendar is packed with exciting events, attracting millions of viewers and participants worldwide. From the Olympics to niche sporting competitions, these events showcase athletic excellence, cultural exchange, and national pride. This response … Read more

Throw light on the role of India in the United Nations ‘E-Governance Index’.

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Points to Remember: India’s participation and ranking in the UN E-Government Development Index (EGDI). Factors contributing to India’s performance. Areas where India excels and areas needing improvement. Comparison with other nations, particularly regional peers. Policy recommendations for enhancing India’s e-governance capabilities. Introduction: The United Nations E-Government Development Index (EGDI) is a composite index that measures … Read more

Discuss improving the quality of higher education through the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

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Points to Remember: NAAC’s role in quality assurance Accreditation process and its impact Challenges faced by NAAC Suggestions for improvement Holistic development and sustainability in higher education Introduction: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), established in 1994, is an autonomous, non-profit organization that assesses and accredits higher education institutions (HEIs) in India. Its primary … Read more