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Q.3 The future of digital world is in greater connectivity of people and things. Discuss the ways in which Internet of Things (IoT) can change our world for the better. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by describing Internet of Things. List positive disruptions expected from IoT. List negative aspects and…

September 23, 2022
Q.2 SC’s decision that constitution bench hearings will be live-streamed is being hailed as a milestone in India’s democratic journey. Do you agree? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/a-great-show-sc-allowing-live-streaming-of-constitution-bench-hearings-is-a-milestone-in-democratic-journey/ In the introduction, talk about the SC decision. In the body, mention the advantages of…

September 23, 2022
Q.1 The forces of globalization and market are not just shaping the economy but also influencing the family structure and marriage norms to a large extent. Elucidate. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by defining globalization. In the body, discuss how globalization has shaped modern economies. Separately mention…

September 23, 2022
Q.4 Sanjay is a fresh post-graduate from a prestigious management college. He was among the top of his batch and has landed a good job with a handsome salary at a food and beverage multinational corporation. This particular company is known for promoting healthy snacks and beverages that have no sugar and low trans-fat content. This was one of the major reasons for Sanjay to apply for this job. Sanjay thinks that through his work, he may be able to contribute something towards a healthy society and fit India. Sanjay likes the work culture of the organization as well as the nature of his new job. In just a few weeks, Sanjay’s out of box thinking has helped him to get into the good books of his manager. One day, Sanjay was called in a meeting by his manager and was given the responsibility of designing a campaign for a new product. This was a big deal for Sanjay because such tasks are given only to experienced employees and he was a fresh joinee. While working on his assignment, Sanjay notices that most of the new products have a considerable amount of sweeteners in it. Although sugar was avoided, it was replaced with other products like maple syrup, corn syrup, fructose etc. This particular product has very high fructose content. High fructose content negatively impacts your metabolic health and may contribute to insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Sanjay tries to discuss the matter with his manager but his manager sternly tells him to do as he is told. His manager tells him that the company is claiming that there is no sugar in their product, which is true and everything they are doing is legal. Further, similar practice is followed by all other competitors in the market. Sanjay still feels that this is a manipulative practice where consumers are deceived into buying unhealthy food products. Sanjay is afraid that taking up this matter with his manager can be counter-productive for his new career and he can even be dismissed as he is still on probation. Sanjay is the sole breadwinner in his family and has a huge education loan to pay off. At first, Sanjay thinks that this is how business is done and he should drop this matter but his conscience keeps on pricking him to do something. a) Analyze the conduct of the multi-national company from the perspective of ethics. b) What are different options for Sanjay in this situation? Evaluate each of the options and suggest the most suitable course of action. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by describing the conflict in the case. In the first part of the question, reflect…

September 23, 2022
Q.3 What is stubble burning? Highlighting some of the steps taken by the government to prevent stubble burning, suggest a way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/reducing-air-pollution-stubble-burning-needs-economic-solutions-122092001362_1.html Define stubble burning in the introduction along with briefly mentioning some of its negative effects.…

September 22, 2022
Q.2 Highlighting the Supreme Court’s view on death penalty in India, analyse whether it should stay or go. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/life-and-death-capital-punishment-supreme-court-8162899/ https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-death-penalty-must-always-be-under-debate-11663690934116.html Introduce with the status of death penalty in India. In the body, first, list…

September 22, 2022
Q.4 Sometimes, values guiding public administrators are found to be competing with each other depending on their relative importance in the larger public interest. Discuss with examples. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief definition of value pluralism. Highlight the cases where values compete with each other.…

September 22, 2022
Q.1 Children were amongst the biggest victims of Covid-19. Highlight the impacts of the pandemic on children’s education and their physical and mental well-being. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by mentioning children being biggest victims of pandemic. In the body, discuss impact of pandemic…

September 22, 2022
Q.3 Inclusive growth approach is focussed mostly towards education, skilling and job creation. Critically examine the success of various post-liberalization policies of the Indian government in this regard. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start with the definition of Inclusive development. List flagship schemes of education, skill and job creation…

September 21, 2022
Q.2 It is argued that policymakers in New Delhi do not appear to appreciate the inescapable linkages between geopolitics and geoeconomics. Analyse in the context of Indo-Pacific region. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/geopolitics-without-geoeconomics-a-fools-errand/article65907121.ece In the introduction, highlight the emergence of India as a major player in the Indo-Pacific.…

September 21, 2022
Q.1 Indian politics has deep imprints of identity politics but meaning and nature of identity has oscillated and varied. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce your answer by explaining what identity politics is and commenting role of identity politics in…

September 21, 2022
Q.4 Distinguish between the following terms with examples: (i) Persuasion and Manipulation (ii) Attitude and Aptitude (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce briefly about the words. Define them separately with examples. Mention their importance and discuss about…

September 21, 2022
Q.4 Instead of trying to solve each and every problem through legislation and laws, changing the attitude of people towards the problem can bring out an effective solution. Explain using examples. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by briefly defining and discussing about Attitude and Laws. Discuss how and why laws may…

September 20, 2022
Q.3 What are the major challenges of Public Distribution System (PDS) in India? How can it be made effective and transparent? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, explain public distribution system and its functioning in brief. In the body, list…

September 20, 2022
Q.2 Instead of spaces meant to facilitate rehabilitation, prisons in India are becoming disempowered places with a mental health crisis. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/what-numbers-dont-tell-us/article65906099.ece Introduce by quoting some statistics about mental health issues in India’s prisons. In the body,…

September 20, 2022
Q.1 Explain in what ways different historical conditions led countries like China and Japan on widely divergent paths to building independent and modern nations. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief context about the historical growth of a nation. Write about different historical conditions,…

September 20, 2022
Q.4 Manifestation of acquired values is contingent on social norms prevalent in the society. Explain with examples. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by defining values. Mention effect of social norms in expression of ingrained values. List positive…

September 19, 2022
Q.3 In light recently declared National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), critically examine economic and environmental implications of promotion of oil palm cultivation in the country. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce your answer by briefly explaining about the NMEO-OP. In body, discuss about economic and environmental…

September 19, 2022
Q.2 The real reason for dismal performance of local institutions is the contradiction between their responsibility and authority. Elaborate. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by highlighting the background and performance of local institutions. In main body explain the responsibilities…

September 19, 2022
Q.1 The period of Internal Emergency in India (1975-1977) has been deemed as the ‘dark age of Indian democracy’. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by briefly highlighting the circumstances that led to imposition of internal Emergency. Discuss why it…

September 19, 2022

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