MPPSC MAINS 2017 Paper-II

Points to Remember: Definition and principles of Cooperative Federalism. Historical context of Indian federalism. Key problems hindering cooperative federalism in India (e.g., vertical and horizontal imbalances, fiscal federalism issues, political interference). Potential solutions and possibilities for strengthening cooperative federalism (e.g., improved inter-governmental coordination, financial devolution, constitutional amendments). Case studies illustrating both successes and failures of … Read more

Points to Remember: Structure of the state’s higher civil services training. Strengths and weaknesses of the current system. Suggestions for reform, focusing on practical improvements. Introduction: The training of higher civil servants is crucial for effective governance and public service delivery. The quality of training directly impacts the efficiency, integrity, and responsiveness of the bureaucracy. … Read more

Points to Remember: The Prime Minister’s powers and responsibilities. The relationship between the Prime Minister and other branches of government. The impact of the Prime Minister’s actions on the country. Potential challenges and limitations faced by the Prime Minister. Suggestions for improving the Prime Minister’s role. Introduction: The Prime Minister (PM) holds the highest executive … Read more

Points to Remember: Effectiveness of Urban Local Self-Government Institutions (ULSGIs) in service delivery. Financial autonomy and resource mobilization of ULSGIs. Capacity building and training of ULSGI personnel. Citizen participation and accountability mechanisms. Challenges faced by ULSGIs and potential solutions. Introduction: Urban Local Self-Government Institutions (ULSGIs), such as municipal corporations and municipalities, are crucial for effective … Read more

Points to Remember: Division of powers between the Union and States. Mechanisms for resolving inter-state disputes. Role of the judiciary in interpreting federal provisions. Evolution of Union-State relations over time. Challenges and reforms in Union-State relations. Introduction: India operates under a quasi-federal system, a blend of federal and unitary features. The Constitution meticulously divides legislative … Read more

Points to Remember: Constitutional position of the Chief Minister. Executive powers and functions. Legislative powers and functions. Relationship with the Governor and other state functionaries. Accountability and limitations. Introduction: The Chief Minister (CM) is the head of the state government in India’s federal system. Article 164 of the Indian Constitution outlines the CM’s role, emphasizing … Read more

Points to Remember: Price stability Full employment Economic growth Stable exchange rates Interest rate management Introduction: Monetary policy refers to actions undertaken by a central bank to manipulate the money supply and credit conditions to stimulate or restrain economic activity. Its primary goal is to maintain price stability, but it also plays a crucial role … Read more

Points to Remember: Print Media Broadcast Media Digital Media Out-of-Home Media Emerging Media Introduction: Media, in its broadest sense, refers to the collective means of mass communication. It encompasses various channels and platforms used to disseminate information, entertainment, and ideas to a wide audience. The evolution of media has been dramatic, from the earliest forms … Read more

Points to Remember: The importance of citizen participation in a democracy. Various methods of citizen participation (e.g., voting, protests, petitions). Benefits and challenges of citizen participation. The role of government in facilitating citizen participation. Examples of successful and unsuccessful citizen participation initiatives. Introduction: Citizen participation in decision-making is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. It … Read more

Points to Remember: SHGs as a microfinance tool SHGs for social empowerment Challenges faced by SHGs Government support for SHGs Sustainability and scalability of SHGs Introduction: Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are small, informal groups of people, typically women, who come together regularly to save money and provide loans to each other. They represent a significant microfinance … Read more