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According to a UN report, Dalit women in India die younger than upper-caste women, face discrimination in accessing healthcare and lag behind on almost all health indicators. Discuss the economic and social stresses experienced by Dalit women in India and the solutions needed to empower them. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/k0vu5V2VNzooTNIBJuUXUK/Dalit-women-subsisting-without-voice-or-options.html It’s an important issue and is directly related to the GS-1 topic of Social empowerment,…

December 13, 2019
Mob violence is emerging as a serious challenge for the internal security in India. By giving suitable examples, analyze the causes and consequences of such violence. Give way forwards. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Introduce with examples of mob violence in the country. Examine the reasons for the same –…

December 12, 2019
Analyse the provisions of the Citizenship(Amendment) Bill and the reasons for a stiff opposition to its passage. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-patently-unconstitutional-piece-of-legislation/article30270128.ece Mention the provisions of the Bill. Specify the gap between the letter and the intent…

December 12, 2019
A building permitted for three floors, while being extended illegally to 6 floors by a builder, collapses. As a consequence, a number of innocent labourers including women and children died. These labourers are migrants of different places. The government arrested the builder and owner of the building. Government also suspended a few engineers. The dead migrants are given monetary compensation. Can such incidences, where most of the times poor people are the victims, be prevented? How? (5 Marks) Discuss the ethical issues involved in such incidences. (5 Marks) Examine the issues faced by migrant workers in cities. (5 Marks)

In developing countries, internal migration is a survival strategy for many labourers in search of a better livelihood…

December 12, 2019
In the context of rising trends of de-globalization being witnessed across the world, examine and explain the associated implications. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: The question is in the context of rising trends of de-globalization being witnessed across the world.…

December 12, 2019
One of the partners from an accounting firm goes to one of the computer technicians and recommends him to go to one of their clients from the firm and installs a computer program with one of the licenses from the firm. The technician tells the partner that he cannot install the program because it is illegal to install programs in other computers without the right licensing. The technician also recommended that it would be better for the client to buy the license and that he would install the program for his company. His boss answered that he is one of the most important clients in the office and that the client wasn’t interested in buying the program. Nevertheless, he promised that they would install the program and that he shouldn’t worry because he would make himself responsible. What are the possible solutions available to the technician and what should he do? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: The question is an example of a typical problem concerning ethics, that we encounter in our…

December 11, 2019
Explain what is ‘IndiGen’ project? Discuss how CSIR’s ‘IndiGen’ project will lead to precision medicine and develop its commercial gene testing services? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/sequencing-indian-genes/article29865310.ece The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) recently announced the conclusion of a six-month…

December 11, 2019
The criminal justice system needs a thorough revamp in the context of continuing crimes against women. Comment. (15Marks)

Mentors Comments: Mention the state of crimes against women. Mention the various lacunae in the criminal justice system.…

December 11, 2019
“By 2030, India will have 71 metropolitan cities, of which seven would have a population of more than 10 million. Clearly metropolises are going to be a key feature of India’s urbanisation and will play a crucial role in fuelling growth.” In light of the above statement, discuss how India’s metropolises will play a crucial role in fuelling growth? How far U.K.’s model of city deals would help to govern the engines of growth in India? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/unleashing-the-potential-of-urban-india/article28022190.ece The article highlights Global Metro Monitor 2018 reports which say that Nine Indian metros feature…

December 11, 2019
Identify the challenges to financial inclusion in India. Does differentiated banking provide solution? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/rbi-small-and-inclusive-6157145/ Mention any fact/ report on the state of financial inclusion in India. Give reasons…

December 10, 2019
What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Discuss the judgement in Coelho case. Discuss the idea of Judicial Review and Basic Structure. Mention…

December 10, 2019
One of the scientists working in the R&D laboratory of a major pharmaceutical company discovers that one of the company’s best selling veterinary drugs has the potential to cure a currently incurable liver disease which is prevalent in tribal areas. However, developing a variant of the drug suitable for human beings entailed a lot of research and development, having a huge expenditure to the extent of Rs. 50 crores. It was unlikely that company would recover the cost as the disease was rampant only in poverty stricken areas having very little market otherwise. (15 Marks) If you were the CEO, then; (a) Identify the various actions that you could take (b) Evaluate the pros and cons of each of your actions

(a) Identify the various actions that you could take First action: My first action would be to adhere…

December 10, 2019
With India’s double whammy of undernutrition co-existing with equally high and increasing rates of over nutrition, there is a pressing need for reshaping India’s nutrition policy with a focus on diet-related diseases. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/obesity-and-undernutrition-coexist-finds-study/article29550673.ece Data from the first-ever national nutrition survey conducted by the Centre, yet to be made…

December 10, 2019
In the media, it is often reported that civil servants are abused by ministers and are overlooked for promotions despite having seniority for a certain post. Do you think a civil servant should speak against the government when they face such incidences? If you face such an incident in your career how will you react? Critically comment. (15 Marks)

As a Senior Civil servant, I hold a constitutional position which derives its power only from the Constitution…

December 9, 2019
Evaluate the contribution of the contemporary women’s movement in women empowerment. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: The question is in the context of contributions made by the contemporary women for the women…

December 9, 2019
“Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate ‘protection and prevention of degradation’ to the environment.” Comment with a relevant illustration. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Introduce an example of the degradation of the environment for development. Show how various policies act…

December 9, 2019
Seed is the most important input for the farm. Do the new Seeds Bill pave way for addressing the issues around Seed Quality in India? Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-potential-seedbed-for-private-profits/article30195634.ece Mention a few issues around seed quality in India. Mention the provision of the bill.…

December 9, 2019
India’s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back.” Discuss. 15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss the relationship from the past 2. Mention recent steps on the same 3. Highlight…

December 6, 2019
Give your opinion on the idea of introducing a ‘creamy layer’ for SC/ST reservations. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss the concept of creamy layer. 2. Mention what judgements were given on the same…

December 6, 2019
Utilization of public funds in a country must obey the principles of transparency and efficiency. do you agree? Give your opinion with suitable examples.(15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Ethics by Lexicon publications The question is aimed at analyzing the aspects of utilization of public…

December 5, 2019

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