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Though India has low level of labour force participation rates for women, but their participation in MGNREGA is above 50%. What are the reasons for it? What changes MGNREGA has brought to the situation of women? (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: The thinking line of the answer would be: More women than men work under the national…

July 2, 2019
The government is trying to enact a law to regulate the use of DNA technology in the country. Discuss the objectives and issues attached with the bill.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Start with the importance of DNA technology. Explain why the government think there is a need…

July 1, 2019
There should be seismic changes in the way Indian government think about absolute poverty and its alleviation. In this context discuss shortcomings of present poverty alleviation measures. Also suggest what changes should be made to achieve zero poverty.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Define absolute and relative poverty. Give Problems and challenges that current poverty alleviation programmes are facing.…

July 1, 2019
The crisis of ethics in public life is more because of attitudinal problem of public servants rather than organizational ineffectiveness. Critically analyze. (150 Words)

Mentors Comment: The thinking line of the answer would be based on this: The laws made by the…

July 1, 2019
What is Separation of Power? Examine the idea of separation of power enshrined in Indian Constitution with suitable examples? (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: The thinking line of the answer would be: The principle of separation of powers deals with…

July 1, 2019
“Originally envisaged as a temporary tool to uplift India’s most marginalised communities — Dalits and tribals — and create a level playing field, reservations slowly has become an instrument of displaying and seeking political power.” Do you agree? (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: The answer must analyse how the mandate of reservation has changed overtime and whether the aspects…

June 29, 2019
“That the Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly is known. But what is unnerving is that the rate of their erosion has doubled in recent years. This latest revelation calls for focused strategies to tackle its causes and consequences. ” Comment. (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: Begin with facts of climate changing around the Himalayan glaciers. Then, explain the melting of Himalayan…

June 29, 2019
“Farmers have been struggling with inadequate returns on their produce, and it is due to various reasons; an important reason being the rising cost of inputs bringing down earning.” Can private investments in primary agriculture prove to be a solution to make agriculture more sustainable for the country? Discuss. (250 words)

Mentors Comment: The article debates about the role of private investments in agriculture and the possible consequences of…

June 29, 2019
“The nation needs to find ways to contain growth of population without use of coercion.” Examine the statement in the light of UN’s World population prospects 2019 report. (250 words)

Mentors Comment: The answer must discuss the findings of the report and explain the challenges and opportunities India…

June 29, 2019
An organisation consists of a variety of individuals with varying values and degrees of motivation. What challenges do leaders face when forging a harmonious work culture in such an organisation? How can leaders engender a sense of inclusion in face of such diversity? (150 Words)

Mentors Comment: Bring out the challenges faced due to diversity in workforce such as age, gender, marital status,…

June 28, 2019
What do you understand by the phenomenon of Cloud Burst? How is it related to flash floods ? Why are hilly areas more prone to the ill effects of cloud burst? (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: The answer should be given in three parts: The 1st part should clearly bring out the…

June 28, 2019
“A world without nuclear weapons would be less stable and more dangerous for all of us.” Critically examine the ethical dimensions of the given statement from the perspective of international relations. (150 words)

Mentors Comments: First part of the answer should bring out how the issue of nuclear weapons has its…

June 26, 2019
Discuss the influence of East India Companies (British, French, Dutch and Portuguese) on the architecture of the Indian subcontinent from mid-17th century onwards. (250 W)

Mentors Comments: The answer should mention the shift in architectural forms – towards port cities and fortified colonies…

June 26, 2019
What is data localisation. Discuss the debates around it and provide a solution which works for all stakeholders involved.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Define data localisation. Give arguments supporting and opposing it. Issues at WTO. Suggest how laws can…

June 26, 2019
Basic rights along with fundamental right are required to maintain right to life and liberty. Explain.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Define basic rights. Explain their importance. Suggest how they can be aligned with fundamental rights. Conclude…

June 26, 2019
All correct decisions are honest and all incorrect decisions are dishonest. Do you agree? How should the correctness and incorrectness of a decision be decided? (150 Words)

Mentors Comments: In the intro discuss what do you understand by this statement. Give your viewpoint with reasons…

June 25, 2019
It has been observed that the ozone hole develops over Antarctica, and not over manufacturing centers where chlorofluorocarbons are released prodigiously. How can you explain this phenomenon? Examine the possible health and environmental impacts of ozone depletion. (150 Words)

Mentors Comment: The answer should begin by briefly explaining the phenomenon of ozone hole. Thereafter, students should enumerate…

June 25, 2019
Water Crisis in urban areas has reached to unprecedented levels. What has caused this? Suggest ways to improve water conservation in urban areas.(250 Words)

Mentor’s Comment Give facts or data regarding how the water crisis is severe in cities giving examples of…

June 25, 2019
What is acute encephalitis syndrome (AES)?Why has it affected only young children in a certain geographical location?What can be done to prevent this?(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Define AES Mention reasons for it affecting young children in Muzaffarpur frequently. List all measures so…

June 25, 2019
It is often said that home is the first school and parents are the first teachers. Explain the role of family in inculcating moral values. Analyze how the changing nature of family has affected this role in the context of India. (150 words)

Mentors Comment: Begin by briefly explaining what moral values are. Then illustrate how the family influences development of…

June 24, 2019

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