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A recent assessment by the World Meteorological Organisation has declared heat waves as the deadliest extreme weather event in the years 2015–2019, causing more than 8,900 deaths globally. Therefore, assessing geographic variability in heatwave vulnerability should become the basis for planning in India to tackle the brunt of heatwaves. Discuss the statement in the context of recent heatwave incidents often witnessed by the country. (15 Marks)

Mentor Comment: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/environment/imd-warns-of-heat-waves-warmer-than-normal-summer-63783 https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/145167/heatwave-in-india https://researchmatters.in/news/indias-new-heat-wave-prediction-system-could-be-our-first-line-defence-against-scorching-heat The question is in the context of the heat waves in most parts…

December 20, 2019
How is the government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from patenting by pharmaceutical companies? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Give 1-2 examples of how India’s traditional knowledge has been misused by foreign companies. Mention and…

December 19, 2019
The migrant policy of the country has to evolve keeping in mind the changing patterns of migration in the country. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: What is the state of migration in India? Discuss our current approach to deal with migrants.…

December 19, 2019
Discuss the importance and usefulness of Cooper’s ethical decision model in ethical decision making in public services. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Source: Ethics by Lexicon publications. The question is based on Cooper’s Ethical Decision Model and its…

December 19, 2019
Why are the world’s fold mountain systems located along the margins of continents? Bring out the association between the global distribution of Fold Mountains and the earthquakes and volcanoes. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: The question is quite straightforward in its demand. In the introduction explain what fold mountains are.…

December 19, 2019
Define the concept of carrying capacity of an ecosystem as relevant to an environment. Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for sustainable development of a region. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: https://www.avensonline.org/wp-content/uploads/JES-2471-4879-03-0017.pdf Define carrying capacity. Mention how carrying capacity is violated through modern development practices. Highlight how…

December 18, 2019
India has to find a way to work in the Indo – Pacific and assert its unique identity. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/navigating-the-indo-pacific-6170525/ Introduce with the idea of the Indo- Pacific and its relevance. Then discuss India’s…

December 18, 2019
Even after local coal-iron resources are depleted, the steel and heavy engineering industries do not frequently shift their location, why? Analyse. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Class 8 NCERT – Resources and development geography The question is based on the location factor…

December 18, 2019
PDS evolved as a system of management of scarcity through distribution of food grains at affordable prices. But there are various issues associated with the PDS System in India. What are the reformative steps taken by the government to make food grain distribution system more effective? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Introduce what PDS is. In the 1st part of the main body, highlight its objectives. Mention…

December 17, 2019
The autonomy provided under the 6th schedule of the constitution is not enough to protect the unique cultural and ethnic identities of the North East. Comment. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: What is the 6thschedule? In the main body, discuss what autonomy does it grant to NE…

December 17, 2019
Mahatma Gandhi’s vision and voice have a rare resonance in numerous hearts around the world because it springs from the timeless humanistic vision. Comment. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mahatma-gandhi-understood-the-pain-of-others-5436457/ The question wants us to express our knowledge and understanding of Gandhi’s values of humanism…

December 17, 2019
“The strength with which an attitude is held is often a good predictor of behaviour. The stronger the attitude the more likely it should affect behavior. We often or usually expect the behaviour of a person to be consistent with the attitudes that they hold.” Comment. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: https://www.simplypsychology.org/attitudes.html The question wants us to express our knowledge and understanding of the linkage between attitude…

December 17, 2019
For rapidly developing economy such as India, nuclear energy can make a vitally important contribution to growth. Discuss the availability of raw material required for “the generation of atomic energy in India and in the world.” (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: The question expects us to explain the raw material needed for the generation of atomic energy…

December 17, 2019
How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: In the 1st part of the main body, define a tribunal, with examples. Mention their constitutional…

December 16, 2019
What do you understand by stagflation? Discuss the economic risks associated with it. Is India experiencing such a phase? Comment. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Define stagflation in the intro. In the 1st part of the main body, discuss what are…

December 16, 2019
Why do we demand far higher standards of ethical behaviour from sportsmen and teams when other areas of human activity in most societies are riven by corruption? Critically comment. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comment: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/nirmal_shekar/Sport-needs-an-ethical-revolution/article14475939.ece In the introduction, discuss how corruption is prevalent in almost all walks of life yet…

December 14, 2019
Why was most of the Earth’s coal made all at once during the Carboniferous period? Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carboniferous#Rocks_and_coal https://arstechnica.com/science/2016/01/why-was-most-of-the-earths-coal-made-all-at-once/ The question wants us to discuss as to why most of the world’s coal…

December 14, 2019
The public expenditure management is a challenge to the government of India in the context of budget-making during the post-liberalization period. Clarify it. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Mention the clear definition of Public Expenditure Management. Reason what changed after liberalisation, that necessitated the…

December 13, 2019
Explore the reasons in the continuing logjam over Judicial Appointments. Provide a way out of the same. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/staggering-spread/article30279713.ece Give reasons for the continuing Judiciary – Executive tussle. Mention briefly, how, the tussle is…

December 13, 2019
One year after becoming CEO of Starbucks, You are faced with a leadership test when two black men were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks. The men were waiting to meet a business associate, but they didn’t purchase anything while they were waiting. The store manager asked them to leave, and they refused, explaining that they were there to meet someone. The manager called the police because the men refused to leave, and the police arrested them. Another patron at Starbucks recorded the arrest on her cell phone, and it quickly went viral. In an interview after the arrest, the woman who took the video mentions that she had been sitting there for a while, and she wasn’t asked to leave even though she didn’t order anything. Additionally, the video shows the business associate of the black men show up during the arrest, and he asks the manager and the police what the men had done wrong. The general public and those who witnessed the arrest labelled it as discriminatory and racist. What should be your response in this matter? Discuss the ethical issues involved in the incident. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/leadership-ethics/resources/the-ceo-of-starbucks-and-the-practice-of-ethical-leadership/ Discuss what would be your response and how will you handle various ethical issues involved…

December 13, 2019

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