KPSC KAS Mains 2018 Paper 2

Points to Remember: Responsive administration prioritizes citizen needs. Good governance requires responsiveness and accountability. Key components include accessibility, transparency, and efficiency. Introduction: Good governance hinges on effective administration. “Responsive administration,” meaning an administration that actively addresses citizen concerns and adapts to their needs, is widely considered crucial for achieving this. A non-responsive administration, conversely, breeds … Read more

Points to Remember: Key differences lie in scope, focus, and function. Administration is broader, setting the overall direction, while management focuses on execution within specific departments. Introduction: Administration and management are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct yet interconnected functions within an organization. While both are crucial for organizational success, their roles and responsibilities … Read more

Points to Remember: Central agencies’ roles in maintaining law and order include intelligence gathering, coordinating state police, and handling specialized crimes. Their effectiveness is crucial for national security and public safety, but concerns about overreach exist. Introduction: Maintaining law and order is a shared responsibility Subscribe on YouTube Join Our Telegram Channel between central and … Read more

Points to Remember: Decentralization, performance management, market orientation, efficiency, competition. Introduction: New Public Management (NPM) emerged in the 1980s as a response to perceived inefficiencies in traditional public administration. It shifted away from bureaucratic models towards a more market-oriented approach, emphasizing efficiency and accountability. This paradigm shift was influenced by neoliberal economic theories promoting privatization … Read more

Points to Remember: The UN General Assembly’s powers, limitations, and role in global governance. Introduction: The UN General Assembly (UNGA), often called the “world parliament,” is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN. Unlike a true parliament, however, it lacks the power to enforce its decisions. Body: Powers and Functions: The UNGA … Read more

Points to Remember: India’s dominant role in SAARC; challenges in achieving SAARC objectives; need for regional cooperation. Introduction: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985, aims to promote economic and social development, peace, and security in South Asia. India, being the largest and most powerful member state, plays a crucial role … Read more

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Points to Remember: The Preamble is the introductory part of the Indian Constitution. It outlines the fundamental goals and objectives of the Indian state. It is not legally enforceable but serves as a guiding principle. Introduction: The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is a concise statement that encapsulates the essence of the Constitution’s philosophy and … Read more

Points to Remember: Fundamental Duties in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution. Interrelation between Rights and Duties. Importance of Fundamental Duties for a functioning democracy. Introduction: The Indian Constitution, while guaranteeing fundamental rights (Part III), also recognizes the reciprocal nature of rights and duties. Part IV-A, added in 1976, outlines Fundamental Duties, emphasizing that rights … Read more

Points to Remember: Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India Judgment Implications of the Judgment Introduction: The Right to Privacy, though not explicitly mentioned in the Indian Constitution, has been recognized as a fundamental right through judicial interpretation. The landmark Supreme Court judgment in K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of … Read more