Why is it Crucial to Learn About the Government Policies for UPSC?

The policies formulated by the Indian Government are specific plans of action aimed at addressing a particular issue and achieving the goals of various sectors of the Indian economy. Questions related to such government policies often appear in the IAS Exam. Hence, understanding the objectives of important government policies is crucial for the civil services examination.

Key Government Policies Across Different Economic Sectors

Below is a list of some significant government policies organized by the issues they address:

Aspirants can find more Government Schemes in the linked article.

UPSC Questions Pertaining to Government Policies

Listed below are some of the important UPSC previous years’ questions related to government policies or the government’s role in different development and issues arising.

UPSC Mains GS-II (2019)

1. Discuss the ineffectiveness of welfare schemes implemented for vulnerable sections due to their lack of awareness and active participation at all stages of the policy process.

UPSC Mains GS-III (2019)

1. How helpful is the Integrated Farming System (IFS) in sustaining agricultural production?
2. Elucidate on the impact of the National Watershed Project on increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas.
3. Explain the policy taken by the government of India to tackle the challenges of the food processing sector.

UPSC Mains GS-I (2018)

1. Despite the implementation of various poverty eradication programmes by the government in India, poverty still exists. Explain the reasons.

UPSC Mains GS-II (2018)

1. Explain why appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieving ‘Health for All ‘ in India.

UPSC Mains GS-III (2018)

1. What is the Minimum Support Price (MSP)? How can MSP help farmers escape the low-income trap?
2. Evaluate the role of the National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in boosting the production, productivity, and income of horticulture farms. How successful has it been in increasing farmers' income?

UPSC Mains GS-II (2017)

1. ‘To ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation, and hygiene needs, the identification of beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with the anticipated outcomes’ Discuss this statement in the context of the WASH scheme.

UPSC Mains GS-II (2016)

1. Examine the main provisions of the National Child Policy and highlight the status of its implementation.

UPSC Mains GS-III (2016)

1. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is essential for bringing the unbanked to the institutional finance fold. Do you agree with this statement for the financial inclusion of the poor section of Indian society? Provide arguments to support your opinion.
2. Considering the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to the vagaries of nature, discuss the need for crop insurance and outline the salient features of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

Aspirants preparing for UPSC 2022 can refer to this article for understanding government initiatives targeting different issues arising in Indian society.

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