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Q.3 Competitive politics to fund mostly non-merit subsidies is pushing a few states in India to the brink of a deep fiscal crisis. Discuss the need to rationalise the subsidy regime in India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/can-politicians-decouple-from-freebies-indias-macroeconomy-is-giving-up-bad-habits-time-indias-politics-does-too/ Discuss the high proportion of subsidies given by states and substantiate with data. Highlight its…

September 30, 2022
Q.4 You are posted as a Superintendent of Police (SP) in a district where people of different religious communities are living together peacefully. The district is also famous for its architectural heritage and is regularly visited by tourists from all around the world. However, there has been an incident in the nearby state where people of two different communities have started fighting over religious issues. This incident has a spillover effect over the whole country. In your own area of jurisdiction, you have come to know from various sources about circulation of some hate speech videos, which have the potential to destabilise the law and order situation. You are also aware that some outsiders with dubious intentions have started pouring in your district. In one locality, a shopkeeper who had earlier filed a complaint regarding threats he received for posting something on the internet, is found murdered in cold blood. This incident has stunned the nation. You are being informed that hundreds of people of the community to which the shopkeeper belonged are planning to stage a massive protest in your district. (a) In the given situation, what are the options available to you to ensure that the law and order situation in the district remains stable. Provide a detailed account of your course of action. (b) Do you think the present legal and institutional mechanisms are sufficient to tackle the menace of hate speech in the society? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Provide the facts of the case study in brief. State the available options to the SP…

September 30, 2022
Q.1 What do you understand by soil amendment? What are the benefits and concerns associated with it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain what you understand by soil amendment and state its importance. Highlight the benefits and…

September 30, 2022
Q.2 In the recent past, the India Japan relationship has transformed to a partnership of great substance and purpose. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-pays-floral-tribute-to-former-japanese-premier-shinzo-abe-at-his-state-funeral/article65941345.ece In the introduction, write about the PM’s recent visit to Japan. In the body, talk…

September 29, 2022
Q.3 The Dharamshala Declaration aims to recognise India’s potential in supporting global tourism and also promote domestic tourism. Highlighting the importance of tourism sector in India, mention some government efforts to give it a boost. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/pitching-india-as-a-signature-destination/article65938881.ece In the introduction, write about Dharamshala declaration and imagining the tourism sector post-pandemic. In the…

September 29, 2022
Q.2 In the recent past, the India Japan relationship has transformed to a partnership of great substance and purpose. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, write about the PM’s recent visit to Japan. In the body, talk about…

September 29, 2022
Q.4 The moral fibre and ethical conduct of public officials not only influence the standard of governance but also their own interests and performance. Elaborate. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly discuss what is meant by ethical conduct. Elaborate how ethical conduct influences the standard of…

September 29, 2022
Q.1 Cultural pluralism of the society is a manifestation of diverse religious issues. However, it is secular values that sustains it. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer with explaining India’s cultural pluralism as a manifestation of religious values and role…

September 29, 2022
Q.4 “Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity; it is an act of justice.” – Nelson Mandela. What does this quote mean to you? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by providing a brief context about the quote. Explain how overcoming poverty is not a…

September 28, 2022
Q.2 India’s Higher education institutions (HEIs) are plagued with many administrative and operational issues, Discuss. Suggest ways to overcome them and improve the state of HEIs. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indian-higher-education-government-licence-permit-raj-8167167/ In the introduction, mention some data related to higher education in India and the responsibility…

September 28, 2022
Q.3 Semiconductors are the building blocks of almost every modern electronic device. Highlighting the challenges that the Indian semiconductor industry faces, mention the government efforts to give it a push. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/explained-india-semiconductor-and-display-ecosystem-development-scheme/article65939231.ece In the introduction, talk about semiconductors and their applications. In the body, mention the challenges…

September 28, 2022
Q.1 Urban flooding has become a recurrent phenomenon that poses a severe risk to the urban ecosystem and critical infrastructure in India. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by defining urban flooding. Highlight the impact of urban flooding on urban ecosystems in India,…

September 28, 2022
Q.4 Introduce by mentioning the Gandhi’s engagement with social issues. List the relevant lesson that are useful in contemporary times, along with example from Gandhiji’s life. Conclude with summarizing your arguments. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by mentioning the Gandhi’s engagement with social issues. List the relevant lessons that are useful…

September 27, 2022
Q.3 The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act has become outdated; the economic dynamism of the day requires new approaches. Discuss.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by describing the FRBM Act and its provisions. In the body of the answer discuss…

September 27, 2022
Q.2 Highlighting the weaknesses shown by UN-led multilateralism, give arguments in support of a ‘reformed multilateralism.’ (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, write about ‘reformed multilateralism’. In the body, first, mention the weaknesses shown by…

September 27, 2022
Q.1 ‘Population disincentives are necessary to save India from losing its demographic dividend’. Examine. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, mention some population disincentive measures used by the state to control population. In…

September 27, 2022
Q.4 Emotional intelligence involves not only understanding how emotions work, but also the ability to make emotions work. Elaborate with relevant examples. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce your answer with an explanation of emotional intelligence. In the main body, explain how emotional…

September 26, 2022
Q.3 The UN General Assembly adopted an India-sponsored resolution to mark 2023 as the “International Year of Millets”. Highlighting the benefits of millets, list some government efforts to promote millet production in India. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/the-seed-of-an-idea-how-millets-can-help-mitigate-climate-impacts-on-food/articleshow/94405809.cms#:~:text=These%20anatomically%20superior%20C4%20crops,make%20millets%20truly%20climate%2Dresilient. In the introduction, write about millets and the international year of millets. In the body,…

September 26, 2022
Q.2 Discussing the legal position on conducting internal elections within political parties in India, examine why is ensuring the internal democracy of political parties challenging. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/election-commission-to-push-for-internal-democracy-within-parties/article65934733.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/should-the-eci-insist-on-inner-party-elections/article65922283.ece In introduction, talk about the need of internal elections in political parties in India.…

September 26, 2022
Q.1 Discuss whether marital rape should be criminalised in India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly write about the issue of marital rape in India. Discuss the need to criminalise marital…

September 26, 2022

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