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Geography influences almost every aspect of human life. Highlight the link between physical geography and contemporary Indian politics. (250 Words)

Mentor’s Comment: This type of question in Paper One of GS is quite common and they combine some…

August 20, 2019
The fight against TB is painful and long-drawn. Present the challenges in conquering the disease and provide solutions. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Present some statistics on the state of TB in India 2. What are the challenges…

August 19, 2019
Chief of Defence staff offers hope as the good first step in a long road of defence reforms. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss the idea of CDS 2. How does it benefit 3. What else remains to…

August 19, 2019
You are posted in some part of the country as the superintendent of police. A lower caste engineer boy married a higher caste teacher girl in a highly patriarchal and stratified society in your area. In the rage of anger and outrage the patriarchs call meeting of panchayat and decide to punish the couple and severely punish the boy to teach a lesson to lower caste so that such incident would not be repeated in future. Knowing this the couple rushes to your office for protection from the members of upper caste, some of whom chased them to the SP office. Your office has been encircled by upper caste people and they demanded handing over the couple for action decided by the Panchayat. Given below are some alternatives before you: (i) You will hand over the couple to the crowd and leave their fate on the rationality of the panchayat members. (ii) You will protect the couple and persuade them to respect and accept the caste based system of marriage; separate and say sorry publicly in Panchayat with a legal statement that they will never meet again. (iii) You will keep the couple under police protection and try to pacify the crowd and persuade them to allow the two adults to decide about their lives on their own. (a) Discuss the merits and demerits of each alternative. (b) Which is the best thing/ best course of action to do for the police officer in this case? Give reasons for your answer. (250 words)

The handing over of the couple to the Panchayat members and leaving their fate to them by the…

August 19, 2019
While Regionalism is a major problem in Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and almost all of India’s neighbours, India has been able to maintain relative peace regarding regional violence, except Kashmir. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentor’s Comments: In the intro, define regionalism. The importance should be given to the regionalism at national level.…

August 19, 2019
The education system should not be concerned about the quantity, but the quality of education. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss the problem of poor education quality in India – ASER, university rankings, etc., 2.…

August 16, 2019
The crisis of clean air in India is at critical crossroads. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Substantiate with facts, the extent of clean air crisis in India 2. Mention the reasons…

August 16, 2019
Answer the following questions: (a.) Is it as much of a mistake to define ‘right action’ as to define ‘good consequence’? (b.)What is your conception of ‘the good life’? How can it be attained? (250 Words)

(a.) Is it as much of a mistake to define ‘right action’ as to define ‘good consequence’? The…

August 16, 2019
The legacy of WWII is getting diluted in the 21st century. Comment. (250 Words)

Mentor’s Comments: This is a multilayered question. The legacy of WWII are many and the present world affairs…

August 16, 2019
The National Medical Commission Act is the need of the hour for reforming medical education. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss the provisions of NMC Act 2. Why was it brought in first place and…

August 14, 2019
Abrogation of Article 370 completes the process of integration of Kashmir with India. Comment. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss Art. 370 briefly 2. Discuss how Art 370 limited integration with the rest of…

August 14, 2019
Answer the following questions: (a.) What is ‘justice’? What are its different kinds? (b.) Is ‘democracy’ the best form of political organisation? (250 Words)

a. What is ‘justice’? What are its different kinds? The concept of justice occupies centre stage both in…

August 13, 2019
How did the architecture of Delhi Sultanate period reflect contemporary socio politico economic realities? (250 Words)

Mentor’s Comments: This is a bit tricky question and here is the reason why : It is combining…

August 13, 2019
The water management in India needs an overhaul to meet the array of issues from climate change to food security. Discuss the challenges and provide solutions. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Give an overview of water sources and demands on water 2. Mention the challenges in…

August 13, 2019
Discuss the ethical issues surrounding Artificial Intelligence. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Mention what AI is and how it benefits 2. Discuss the ethical challenges it poses…

August 13, 2019
Most youngsters in India seem to be motivated more by the perks and privileges associated with government jobs than the prospects of public service. What would you do to change the scenario? (250 Words)

With both global and domestic economy not booming, the public sector has become one of the most sought…

August 12, 2019
The purpose of the social reform movements in the 19th century was to ‘purify’ and ‘rediscover’ an Indian civilization that would be conformant with the European ideals of rationalism, empiricism, monotheism and individualism. Comment. (250 Words)

Mentor’s Comments: The question revolves around the social reform movement of 19th century which was initiated by people…

August 12, 2019
Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Comment. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Briefly list what Indian art and heritage consist of 2. What are the challenges faced…

August 12, 2019
Despite disastrous floods in the past, it remains a perennial problem in India. What are the reasons for frequent flooding and what steps would you suggest to address the same. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Mention the examples of past floods in India 2. Quote the reasons for frequent flooding…

August 12, 2019
Despite disastrous floods in the past, it remains a perennial problem in India. What are the reasons for frequent flooding and what steps would you suggest to address the same. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Mention the examples of past floods in India 2. Quote the reasons for frequent flooding…

August 12, 2019

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