HPPSC HAS Mains 2016 Paper-2

Are Self-Help Groups (SHGs) More Effective Than Government Agencies in Alleviating Poverty? Introduction: The question of whether Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are more effective than government agencies in poverty reduction requires an analytical approach. While both play crucial roles, their effectiveness varies depending on context, implementation, and the specific needs of the poor. Government agencies, with … Read more Do you agree with the view that Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are more devoted to the task of reducing the sufferings of the poor than the government agencies?

The Role of Civil Society in Promoting People-Centric Governance Introduction: People-centric governance, prioritizing the needs and participation of citizens, is a cornerstone of effective and legitimate government. While governments hold formal power, civil society – encompassing non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community groups, faith-based organizations, media outlets, and social movements – plays a crucial, albeit often informal, … Read more Examine the role of Civil Society in promoting people-centric governance.

Mukhyamantri Bal Uddhar Yojana in Himachal Pradesh: Care, Protection, and Rehabilitation for Children Introduction: Himachal Pradesh’s Mukhyamantri Bal Uddhar Yojana (CMBUY) is a crucial initiative aimed at providing comprehensive care, protection, and rehabilitation to children in need. These children encompass a wide range, including orphans, abandoned children, those facing exploitation (child labour, trafficking), those affected … Read more What help is being provided in H.P. under the Mukhyamantri Bal Uddhar Yojana to the children who need care, protection, and rehabilitation?

The Main Activities of the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) in Himachal Pradesh Introduction: The National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA), a flagship program of the Government of India, aims to enhance the productivity and profitability of agriculture while ensuring environmental sustainability and resource conservation. Launched in 2010-11, NMSA operates across various states, adapting … Read more What are the main activities of National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) in H.P.?

Parliamentary Sovereignty: A Comparative Analysis with Focus on India Introduction: Parliamentary sovereignty is a fundamental principle of many constitutional systems, particularly those based on the Westminster model. It essentially means that the legislature (Parliament) is the supreme legal authority within its jurisdiction. It is not bound by any prior legislature or any other body, including … Read more What is parliamentary sovereignty? Do you think Indian Parliament is sovereign?

Introduction: The Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta Act of 1983 established the office of the Lokayukta in Himachal Pradesh, India, to investigate allegations of corruption and misconduct against public servants. The Act outlines specific eligibility criteria for the appointment of the Lokayukta, ensuring the selection of a person of impeccable integrity and high standing. Understanding these eligibility … Read more Under the H.P. Lokayukta Act of 1983, what are the eligibility conditions for the appointment of Lokayukta?

Mandatory Attendance of Village-Level Functionaries at Gram Sabha Meetings in Himachal Pradesh Introduction: The Gram Sabha, as enshrined in the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of India, is the cornerstone of local self-governance in rural India. It is a body consisting of all persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village comprised within the area … Read more For the village level functionaries of which Departments in H.P. it is mandatory to attend the meetings of the Gram Sabha in whose jurisdiction they are posted?

Introduction: The 2012 Himachal Pradesh (H.P.) Vidhan Sabha elections were a significant event in Indian state politics. These elections saw a contest primarily between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the two dominant national parties. Analyzing their performance in terms of votes polled and seats won provides insight into the … Read more What has been the performance of the Congress and the BJP in the 2012 H.P. Vidhan Sabha elections in terms of votes polled and seats won?

India-Israel Strategic Partnership: Main Highlights Introduction: India and Israel, despite a relatively late formalization of their relationship, have cultivated a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership over the past few decades. Driven by shared interests in security, technology, and economic development, the relationship has evolved from primarily defense cooperation to encompass a wide range of sectors. … Read more What are the main highlights of India-Israel strategic partnership?

The Doklam Standoff: Divergent Perspectives of India and China Introduction: The Doklam Plateau, a strategically significant tri-junction area where Bhutan, India, and China meet, became the focal point of a significant military standoff between India and China in 2017. This dispute, lasting over two months, highlighted the complex and often tense relationship between the two … Read more What is the stand of India and China over the Doklam issue?