MPPSC MAINS 2024 Paper-II

Points to Remember: The District Collector’s role in Madhya Pradesh (MP) is multifaceted, encompassing administration, development, and law & order. Efficiency enhancements require technological integration, improved training, and greater accountability. Suggestions should focus on streamlining processes, empowering subordinates, and fostering citizen participation. Introduction: The District Collector (DC), also known as the District Magistrate (DM) in … Read more

Points to Remember: Key functions of Janpad Panchayats as defined in the Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj Avam Gram Swaraj Adhiniyam, 1993. Major challenges faced by the Panchayat Raj system in Madhya Pradesh. Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj Avam Gram Swaraj Adhiniyam, 1993, established a three-tier Panchayati Raj system in the state, comprising Gram Panchayats … Read more

Points to Remember: Gandhian philosophy’s core tenets: Ahimsa (non-violence), Swaraj (self-rule), Satyagraha (truth force), Swadeshi (self-reliance), trusteeship, and simple living. Sustainable development’s key pillars: environmental protection, social equity, and economic viability. Modern challenges to sustainable development: climate change, resource depletion, inequality, globalization. Applicability of Gandhian principles to contemporary issues. Introduction: The concept of sustainable development, … Read more

Points to Remember: The role and powers of a Chief Minister. The constitutional position of a Chief Minister. Limitations on the Chief Minister’s power. The Chief Minister’s relationship with the Governor, legislature, and bureaucracy. Introduction: In India’s federal system, the Chief Minister (CM) holds the highest executive office within a state. While the Governor is … Read more

Points to Remember: Functions: NCW’s role in protecting women’s rights, empowering women, and addressing gender inequality. Limitations: Resource constraints, implementation challenges, and legal loopholes affecting its effectiveness. Introduction: The National Commission for Women (NCW) in India is a statutory body constituted under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. Its primary mandate is to safeguard … Read more

Points to Remember: Functions of the Public Service Commission (PSC): Recruitment, appointment, promotion, transfer, and disciplinary control of civil servants. Ensuring meritocracy and impartiality in the civil service. Prohibitions on PSC Members: Restrictions on post-retirement employment, business dealings, and political activities to maintain integrity and independence. Introduction: The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a crucial … Read more

Points to Remember: Free and fair elections Rule of law Independent judiciary Protection of human rights Active citizen participation Pluralism and tolerance Transparency and accountability Strong civil society Economic development and equality Introduction: Democracy, derived from the Greek words “demos” (people) and “kratos” (power), signifies rule by the people. It’s a system of government where … Read more

Points to Remember: Fundamental Rights (FRs) and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are both enshrined in the Indian Constitution. FRs are justiciable, meaning courts can enforce them. DPSPs are non-justiciable, meaning courts cannot directly enforce them. Despite this difference, they are interconnected and complementary, aiming for a just and equitable society. The relationship between … Read more

Points to Remember: Vertical imbalance of power in resource allocation. Disagreements over tax sharing and devolution. Disputes regarding borrowing powers and fiscal autonomy. Conflicts arising from Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). Issues related to grants-in-aid and their utilization. Introduction: Centre-State financial relations in India are governed by a complex interplay of constitutional provisions, legislative enactments, and … Read more

Points to Remember: Key electoral reforms in India over the last three decades. Focus on institutional changes, not just procedural ones. Consider both successes and shortcomings of these reforms. Introduction: India’s electoral process, the world’s largest democratic exercise, has undergone significant institutional reforms in the last three decades (1993-2023). These reforms aimed to enhance transparency, … Read more