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Assess the role of British imperial power in complicating the process of transfer of power during the 1940s. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment The question is straight forward. In intro briefly state the conditions in which the British reluctantly…

February 18, 2020
“An unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates. What does this quotation mean to you? (10 marks)

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February 17, 2020
It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: The question is an analytical one. It asks the interplay between inclusive growth-inclusiveness-sustainability. In the intro…

February 17, 2020
On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the representation of people act, 1951? Also, mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification. (15 marks)

Mentor Comments: It is a direct question. In the introduction, mention the RPA of 1951 and RPA of…

February 17, 2020
Many voices had strengthened and enriched the nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase. Elaborate. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment It is a direct question. It asks about the various streams of political thinking that had…

February 17, 2020
“Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make your emotions work for you instead of against you.” Do you agree with this view? Discuss. (10 marks)

Mentor’s Comment: The question asks about the connection between Emotional Intelligence and using it to deal with emotions.…

February 14, 2020
What is CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India. (10 Marks)

Mentor Comments: It is a specific question. In the intro, briefly mention the rising cyber-crime in India. In…

February 14, 2020
‘Too little cash, too much politics, leave UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of US’ withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’. (10 marks)

Mentors Comments: In the intro, link the issue of current events with the mandate of UNESCO and how…

February 14, 2020
What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism? (10 Marks)

Mentors Comments: This question asks about how the concept of secularism could pose challenges to cultural practices. In…

February 14, 2020
What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government. (10 marks)

Mentor’s comment- The question consists of two parts, the first part deals with the probity in the governance…

February 13, 2020
The banning of ‘Jamaat-e – Islami’ in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency affected areas. Discuss measures to neutralize the influence of OGWs. (10 Marks)

Mentor Comments: The question is of analytical nature. It is testing your knowledge about the difference between militant…

February 13, 2020
‘The time has come for India and Japan to build a strong contemporary relationship, one involving global and strategic partnership that will have a great significance for Asia and the world as a whole.’ Comment. (10 marks)

Mentor Comments: The keywords of the question are Global partnership and Strategic partnership. So your main body should…

February 13, 2020
Empowering women is the key to control population growth.” Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment The question is straight forward. It asks to discuss the correlation between women empowerment and population…

February 13, 2020
There is a view that the official secrets act is an obstacle to the implementation of the Rights to Information act. Do you agree with the view? Discuss (10 marks)

Mentor’s comment https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/rti-trumps-official-secrets-act-says-sc/ In the intro, briefly state what is Official Secrets Act. In the first part of…

February 12, 2020
Vulnerability is an essential element for defining disaster impacts and its threat to people. How and in what ways can vulnerability to disasters be characterized? Discuss different types of vulnerability with reference to disasters. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- The question basically has three parts-First parts makes a factual statement which links vulnerability with disaster…

February 12, 2020
Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based projects/programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors and suggest measures for their effective implementation. (10 marks)

Mentor Comments: It’s a direct question but asking about the issues and challenges of ICT, rather than asking…

February 12, 2020
What makes Indian society unique in sustaining its culture? Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment This question needs careful reading in order to parse it. The question demands the factors which…

February 12, 2020
Explain the basic principles of citizens’ charter movement and bring out its importance. (10 marks)

Mentor’s comment https://www.civilsdaily.com/citizens-charter-importance-objective-features-problems-faced-in-implementation-guidelines/ The question is a straight forward and has two parts. In the first part of…

February 11, 2020
Coastal sand mining, whether legal or illegal, poses one of the biggest threats to our environment. Analyse the impact of sand mining along the Indian coasts, citing specific examples. (10 Marks)

Mentors Comments: It is a direct question. In the intro, discuss what is sand mining and why sand…

February 11, 2020
There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on non-food essential items squeezing their food-budget – Elucidate. (10 marks)

Mentor Comments: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-setting-a-proper-diet-plan/ The demand for the question is that you should substantiate with examples and data to…

February 11, 2020

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