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The proposed rules to Wage Code Bill do not solve the problem of minimum wages but exacerbate it. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss the provisions of the new rules. 2. Mention how the rules further the problem,…

November 26, 2019
Due to the contemporary developments in the information technology and convergence, the accesses of adults and children to media including variety of entertainment have increased. The children have impressionable minds and the quality of entertainment would have a bearing on them even when they grow adults. One moderately rich family has two children who have given mobile phones to their children with internet connection so that they can complement their studies with huge amounts of information and aids available on the internet. Father encourage children to ‘grow with the technology of their times’ and rather than ‘forcing discipline’ on them. However, there is also the misuse of information technology. The students are engaging in many undesirable activities outside the school, especially their exposure to many computer games (Blue Whale Challenge, Dead Space 2, Mortal Kombat, Medal of Honour, Call of Duty Black OPS, New Vegas etc.), which are known to be fatal and addictive, impinging on their education and value systems. Answer the following questions: (a) What steps parents can take to stop such new and pervasive kind of menace due to the unrestricted use of the computers and mobile phones? (5 Marks) (b) What is the importance of “forced discipline” in this case? (5 Marks) (c) How can discipline be sustained for a long time without discontent of the subjects? (5 Marks)

Answer: (a) What steps parents can take to stop such a new and pervasive kind of menace…

November 25, 2019
Examine the impact of liberalization on companies owned by Indians. Are the competing with the MNCs satisfactorily? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: 1. Briefly introduce what happened during the process of liberalization 2. Discuss the impact of Liberalisation…

November 25, 2019
Discuss how the recent political changes in Sri Lanka may have an impact on India and on the subcontinent. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: 1. Introduce with the recent events in Sri Lanka. 2. Discuss, how these may have an…

November 25, 2019
Highlighting the water-stressed regions of India, discuss how reforming agriculture will go a long way in ensuring water security in India. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comment: Understand the requirement of the question question: what is water scarcity that India is facing for…

November 25, 2019
How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: 1. Introduce with Art 280 and briefly mention the functions of Finance Commissions. 2. Explain how…

November 22, 2019
There are limitations in realizing the goals of FTAs. Always, signing an FTA may not necessarily ‘free’ trade. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: 1. Introduce with a definition of FTA or with the recent debate on RCEP 2. Mention the acclaimed…

November 22, 2019
In the Contemporary World, the need for professional ethics is increasing. Why the social control over the use of professional skill is required? Explain by choosing an example from any profession. (15 Marks)

Professional ethics assesses the moral dimension of human activity in the occupations of politics, law, medicine, engineering, journalism,…

November 22, 2019
What are landslides and how do they occur? What are the causes of more frequent occurrence of landslides in Himalayas than in the Western Ghats? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comment: Quite a straightforward question and the demands are clearly stated. Diagram will fetch you more marks…

November 22, 2019
‘Weak value system in families eventually transcend to weak social, political and administrative systems, leading in turn to degeneration of the whole nation’. Comment. (15 Marks)

The individual is the first building block of the value architecture. The values that a person holds have…

November 21, 2019
The discussions of rural poverty do not factor in the changes on the ground. Comment. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: 1. Introduce by mentioning a few rural development approaches being followed 2. Discuss where the ideas…

November 21, 2019
Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face in both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: Mention briefly, the objectives and role of NCW Highlight the issues women face in public and…

November 21, 2019
The fourth industrial revolution will be based on artificial intelligence which in turn depends on ‘data’. What are the factors affecting the location of AI industry globally? Where does India stand in this context? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comment: ‘Data’ is the keyword here. It is responsible for the location of the AI industry. It…

November 21, 2019
What is conscience? How does it act as a source of ethical guidance for the public servants. Discuss with examples. (15 marks)

Conscience is the intrinsic intuitive capacity to discriminate between right and wrong. “Inner Voice” is important especially in…

November 20, 2019
What are a Rare Earth Minerals? Why are they strategically important? Discuss their uses from strategic, developmental and environmental perspective (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: China has threatened to curb the export of rare earth minerals to the US as the…

November 20, 2019
Swachh Bharat should lead to Swasth Bharat. Discuss the limitations of Swachh Bharat in building a healthy India. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: 1. Highlight the health issues plaguing the country, especially due to lack of water, sanitation 2.…

November 20, 2019
In the context of 15th Finance commission ToR, examine the diminishing space of states in federalism. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: 1. Mention briefly, the provisions of the 15th FC ToR 2. What challenges do they pose…

November 20, 2019
From transforming development initiatives to improving transparency, Big Data analytics could have a major impact on the way the government in India works. Comment? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comment: The role and discussion on big data have been increasing day by day and it has…

November 19, 2019
If we invest in maternal health, we’re investing in our future. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: 1. Introduce the state of maternal health in India. 2. Highlight the existing mechanisms to support…

November 19, 2019
The government offices in India need to be reinvented in terms of the work culture. Critically discuss the present work culture in India in government offices. Also suggest some ways to improve the work culture in government settings. (15 marks)

Work culture is an important part of any organization, especially when it has to provide citizen-centric service to…

November 19, 2019

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