KPSC KAS Mains 2015 Paper 2

Points to Remember: Subscribe on YouTube ILO’s mandate and focus on decent work. Specific programs and initiatives in Asia. Measurement of success: impact on key labor indicators. Challenges and limitations faced by the ILO in Asia. Future directions and potential improvements. Introduction: The International Labour Organisation (ILO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, plays … Read more

Points to Remember: Formation and mandate of the Balwantrai Mehta Committee. Key recommendations regarding Panchayati Raj institutions. Impact and legacy of the committee’s recommendations. Criticisms and limitations of the committee’s report. Relevance of the committee’s work in contemporary India. Introduction: The Balwantrai Mehta Committee, officially known as the Study Team on Community Development and National … Read more

Points to Remember: Fishbone Diagram: A visual tool for brainstorming and identifying potential causes of a problem. Pareto Chart: A bar graph that ranks causes of problems from most to least significant, based on their frequency. Performance Appraisal: A systematic process of evaluating an employee’s performance against pre-defined criteria. Introduction: This response provides short notes … Read more

Points to Remember: Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) mandate and focus areas. Key recommendations across various sectors (e.g., public administration, citizen services, e-governance). Impact and implementation of the recommendations. Overall assessment of the ARC’s contribution to administrative reforms. Introduction: The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), constituted in 2005, played a crucial role in shaping India’s … Read more

Points to Remember: Historical Context: The emergence of New Public Administration (NPA) was a reaction to the limitations of traditional public administration. Key Influences: Think about the social, political, and economic forces that shaped NPA’s development. Core Principles: Identify the central tenets of NPA, such as citizen participation, equity, and social justice. Criticisms: Acknowledge the … Read more

Points to Remember: Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory Criticisms of the Theory Contributions to Understanding Workplace Motivation Balanced Evaluation Introduction: Frederick Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, also known as the Motivation-Hygiene Theory, is a significant contribution to the field of organizational behavior. Proposed in his 1959 book, The Motivation to Work, it posits that job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise … Read more

Points to Remember: 42nd Amendment (1976): Added the words “socialist,” “secular,” and “integrity” to the Preamble; made several changes to Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles; introduced the concept of a National Emergency. 44th Amendment (1978): Made several amendments to curb the excessive powers granted to the executive during the Emergency; restored some of the limitations … Read more

Points to Remember: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are non-justiciable guidelines for the government. Welfare mechanisms aim to improve the quality of life for citizens. Several DPSPs relate directly to social and economic welfare. Implementation varies in effectiveness across different schemes. Introduction: The Indian Constitution, under Part IV, outlines Directive Principles of State Policy … Read more

Points to Remember: The Home Department’s primary responsibility is maintaining law and order. It achieves this through various agencies and mechanisms. Challenges exist in effectively maintaining law and order. Collaboration with other departments is crucial. Continuous improvement and reform are necessary. Introduction: Subscribe on YouTube The maintenance of law and order is a fundamental function … Read more

Points to Remember: Extent of Parliament’s power over State subjects. Limitations on Parliament’s power. Constitutional provisions (Articles 249, 250, 252, 253, 356). Judicial pronouncements. Emergency powers. Concurrent List. Introduction: The Indian Constitution establishes a federal structure with a clear division of powers between the Union (Central) Government and the State Governments. While the States have … Read more