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The possibility of friction or conflict, as a result of the functioning of multiple regulators overseeing the different segments of financial sector, does not make a convincing case for a single all-powerful super- regulator. Discuss. (250 W)

Mentors Comment: While FSLRC has recommended for a single unified financial sector regulator, many analysts including former RBI…

June 24, 2019
“Globalization will end up making all cultures of the world homogeneous”. Critically examine the statement taking examples from socio-cultural and economic life of India. (250 Words))

Mentors Comment: The question wants to elicit an understanding of multiple responses of globalization from homogenization/standardization to Hybridization/Globalization.…

June 24, 2019
What is the importance of whistle-blowing in public and private institutions? What role does individual conscience play in the act of whistle-blowing? (150 words)

Mentors Comment: One can start the answer with defining whistleblowing in brief. Then one should highlight the importance…

June 24, 2019
A “rethink” on a Constitutional provision that provides for automatic lapsing of any Bill is required. Discuss.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Explain Automatic lapsing of the bill. GIve constitutional provisions for it. Explain why such a provision…

June 24, 2019
Is New Delhi adequately prepared to weather the incoming geopolitical storm in south Asia? Discuss outlining challenges and way forward for Indian foreign policy in the region.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Outline an introduction in the South Asian situation. Mention challenges region face. Analyse India’s preparedness to…

June 24, 2019
What are cryptocurrencies? Is india following the right path by banning them. Critically analyze.(250 words)

Mentor’s comment Define cryptocurrencies. Name some. Explain blockchain technology. Give Both the pros and cons of cryptocurrencies. With…

June 21, 2019
Just as taxpayers have a responsibility to pay taxes, the government ought to ensure that tax proceeds are appropriately utilised. In this light discuss success of various implementation of cess schemes by government in recent years.(250 words)

Mentor’ Comment Define what is cess. Name various cess imposed by the government. discuss their success. Mention unutilised…

June 21, 2019
“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors”. Explain. Suggest some measures that can be taken to increase political participation in our country. (150 words)

Mentors Comment: The quote gives the perspective idea of vital need for political participation to uphold the superior…

June 20, 2019
Unlike many other countries, small enterprises in India remain small and even shrink. Bring out the factors responsible for such a trend in India. What steps have been taken by the government in this regard? (150 Words)

Mentors Comment: Explain the scenario regarding small enterprises in India. Make a comparison with other countries. Bring out…

June 20, 2019
Discuss the powers, functions and responsibilities of the office of Speaker in India. Recently it has often been criticised of violating the neutrality of the post. Comment. (250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Introduce Speaker’s position in Lok Sabha and importance. list powers functions and responsibility of the speaker.…

June 20, 2019
Indian BITs should strike a balance between the interests of foreign investors and those of the state. Why the new model of bilateral investment has been unable to attract FDI in the country? What changes should be brought to reform the bilateral investment treaty structure?(250 words)

Mentor’s comment Define what is the bilateral investment treaty. Mention the change in BITs that occurred in 2016.…

June 20, 2019
There seems to be a fundamental contradiction between effectiveness and accountability. Comment. Why is accountability a necessary evil for good governance? Discuss. (150 words)

Mentor’s Comment: In the first part of the answer discuss, why this debate exists in administration with relevant…

June 19, 2019
The striking thing about modern India is that the men and women who made its history also wrote more authoritatively about it. In this context, highlight the literary contributions of B.R. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru and M.K. Gandhi.

Mentor’s Comment: Introductory part should sketch these leaders as towering intellectuals, thus building up the next stage of…

June 19, 2019
India is yet to begin the discourse on a governance framework for the future of its metropolises. What is ailing India’s metropolises ? Discuss steps taken by government to address these concerns.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Give an introduction of metropolises. Provide constituonal provision, legal mechanism for administration . Discuss the problem…

June 18, 2019
Bt brinjal runs counter to the framework for agricultural development. Critically analyse this statement in the context of introduction of genetically modified crops in India.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Define genetically modified crops and give an introduction of controversy around Bt Brinjal. Give arguments against…

June 18, 2019
The legal framework in modern society has both anomalous and complementary relationship with its ethical framework. Discuss with examples. (150 words)

Mentor’s Comment: The answer should contain the following part: A brief introduction discussing the relationship between law and…

June 18, 2019
Given their resourcefulness and organizational capacity, corporate sector can help in overcoming several barriers encountered in disaster management. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentor’s Comments: Answer can introduce itself by discussing change in attitude of corporate sector’s relation with the society.…

June 18, 2019
There is been an increase in occurance of zoonotic human infectious diseases are zoonotic . Give reasons for this. Also suggest ways to contain and decrease the frequency of such events.(250 Words)

Mentor’ comment Explain what are zoonotic diseases. Give reasons for the increase in the frequency of such events.…

June 18, 2019
Monsoon is the lifeline of Indian Agriculture. In the light of this statement discuss ways to ensure food and farmer’s income security in case of a weak monsson.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Discuss monsoon’s importance for Indian Agriculture. Give precautionary steps that should be taken to ensure food…

June 18, 2019
Temperature and vegetation in any region of earth is governed by multiple factors, latitude and altitude being the prominent ones. Comment.(250 Words)

Mentor’s Comment Discuss the effects of altitude and altitude and other factors on vegetation and temperature. Give examples…

June 18, 2019

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