Social services Syllabus:
1. The role of NGOs, SHGs, Various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
2. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the centre and states and the performance of these schemes.
3. Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
4. Health
5. Education
6. Human resources
7. Poverty and Hunger
Previous questions
2013
Q.1. Identify the millenium development goals(MDGs) that are related to health. Discuss the success of the actions taken by the Government for achieving the same.
Q.2. The central government frequently complains on the poor performance of the state governments in eradicating suffering of the Vulnerable sections of the society. Restructuring of t he centrally sponsored schemes across the sectors for ameliorating the cause of vulnerable sections of population aims at providing flexibility to the states in better implementation. Critically evaluate.
Q.3. The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups and their patrons, the micro finance outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for the sustained success of the concept. Discuss.
2014
Q.1.The penetration of self help groups in rural areas in promoting participation in development programmes is facing socio-cultural hurdles. Examine.
Q.2. Do government schemes for uplifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion in establishing bussinesses in urban economies.
Q.3. An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation's glory; Victors are showered with cash incentives by various agencies, on their return. Discuss the merit of state sponsored talent hunt and its cultivation as against the rationale of a reward mechanism as encouragement.
Q.4. Should the premier institutes like IITs and IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allowed more academic independence in designing courses and also decide mode/criteria of selection of students. Discuss the light of the growing challenges.
2015
Q.1. Examine critically the recent changes in the rules governing foreign funding of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976.
Q.2. The Self help group bank linkage programme which is India's own innovation, has proved to be one of the most effective poverty alleviation and women empowerment programmes. Elucidate.
Q.3. How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to protection of the environment? Discuss throwing light on major constraints.
Q.4. The quality of higher education in India requires major improvements to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve the quality of higher and technical education in the country? Discuss.
Q.5. Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the private sector could help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives would you suggest?
Q.6. Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate reduction in poverty levels over time. Do you agree? Critically examine with reference to urban and rural poverty indicators.
1. The role of NGOs, SHGs, Various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
2. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the centre and states and the performance of these schemes.
3. Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
4. Health
5. Education
6. Human resources
7. Poverty and Hunger
Previous questions
2013
Q.1. Identify the millenium development goals(MDGs) that are related to health. Discuss the success of the actions taken by the Government for achieving the same.
Q.2. The central government frequently complains on the poor performance of the state governments in eradicating suffering of the Vulnerable sections of the society. Restructuring of t he centrally sponsored schemes across the sectors for ameliorating the cause of vulnerable sections of population aims at providing flexibility to the states in better implementation. Critically evaluate.
Q.3. The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups and their patrons, the micro finance outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for the sustained success of the concept. Discuss.
2014
Q.1.The penetration of self help groups in rural areas in promoting participation in development programmes is facing socio-cultural hurdles. Examine.
Q.2. Do government schemes for uplifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion in establishing bussinesses in urban economies.
Q.3. An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation's glory; Victors are showered with cash incentives by various agencies, on their return. Discuss the merit of state sponsored talent hunt and its cultivation as against the rationale of a reward mechanism as encouragement.
Q.4. Should the premier institutes like IITs and IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allowed more academic independence in designing courses and also decide mode/criteria of selection of students. Discuss the light of the growing challenges.
2015
Q.1. Examine critically the recent changes in the rules governing foreign funding of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976.
Q.2. The Self help group bank linkage programme which is India's own innovation, has proved to be one of the most effective poverty alleviation and women empowerment programmes. Elucidate.
Q.3. How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to protection of the environment? Discuss throwing light on major constraints.
Q.4. The quality of higher education in India requires major improvements to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve the quality of higher and technical education in the country? Discuss.
Q.5. Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the private sector could help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives would you suggest?
Q.6. Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate reduction in poverty levels over time. Do you agree? Critically examine with reference to urban and rural poverty indicators.