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Q.4 You have recently started playing online chess at a popular Internet-based gaming platform. The platform has online lessons on tricks and tips for improving skills in the game. These lessons have helped you improve a lot in a short time. You are also amazed at the possibility of playing with players of all levels of skills from all over the world. The platform provides you analysis of your games and suggests areas of improvement. While testing and improving your chess skills on the platform, you have made friendship and acquaintances with many competitive chess players from different parts of the world. Of late though, racial, religious and stereotypical remarks have started being thrown at you on the online platform by other players. Initially you ignored such things as childish tactics by an opponent to distract you during the game. Later you would try to engage with such people to dispel stereotypes. But increasingly such experiences are making you sad and bitter. Now you block such people as you encounter them. The online game which started as a fun and stimulating experience for you, has become a source of negativity in your life. In your discussions with other people, you come to realize that others have also experienced similar racial and religious slurs, and many people have left the platform to avoid the abusive experience. You also realize that this is not an issue specific to the gaming platform but is part of the generally seen behavior on social media. You used to consider online trolling as harmless puns, but after experiencing its dark side as a victim you are realizing its negative impact. Given this information, what are your thoughts on the following: a) How should one deal with the issues of on-line abuse such as in the case above? What options are available to you? b) What values should guide online behavior? Do these values differ from values governing offline conduct? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by writing the gist and context of the issues/conflict at hand. List the ways in…

September 9, 2022
Q.3 Recent data shows India’s exports declined marginally in August on a year-on-year basis, while it contracted by about 9 % sequentially. Highlighting the reasons for falling exports and rising imports., mention its impact on the Indian economy. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/policy-balance-122090701519_1.html Introduce by substantiating the data related to declining exports. In the body, mention the reasons…

September 9, 2022
Q.3 Recent data shows India’s exports declined marginally in August on a year-on-year basis, while it contracted by about 9 % sequentially. Highlighting the reasons for falling exports and rising imports., mention its impact on the Indian economy. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/policy-balance-122090701519_1.html Introduce by substantiating the data related to declining exports. In the body, mention the reasons…

September 9, 2022
Q.2 Why is the role of Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) becoming important in NGO funding? What are the issues with CSR funding? Discuss the way forward. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-evolving-role-of-csr-in-funding-ngos/article65861246.ece In the introduction, relate CSR with funding of NGOs. In the body, discuss the issues…

September 9, 2022
Q.1 Battle of Plassey was a watershed moment in history marking the end of middle ages and beginning of modern phase in India. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by describing the Battle of Plassey and its outcome. List reasons why the outgoing order…

September 9, 2022
Q.2 What role does supply chain play in nutritional security? Discuss the constraints in supply chain along with way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-wheat-of-the-matter-disruption-of-supply-chains-due-to-ukraine-war-has-implications-for-indias-food-security-8137467/ In the introduction, explain what do you understand by a supply chain. Next, discuss the…

September 8, 2022
Q.3 Highlight the challenges associated with the new ‘One nation, One fertilizer’ policy? What should be the way forward? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- ttps://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/unproductive-fertiliser-policy-122090601318_1.html In the introduction, mention the government’s “one nation, one fertiliser” policy and its mandate. In…

September 8, 2022
Q.4 Ethical work culture increases employee job satisfaction and ensures organizational success. Elaborate. In what ways can ethical culture be incorporated in an organization? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start the answer with the meaning of work culture and then explain what makes the work…

September 8, 2022
Q.1 Accounts given by foreign travelers are as important as the evidence obtained from inscriptions and coins in reconstruction of ancient Indian history. Elaborate with examples. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by mentioning various sources used for construction of history. In the body, discuss how foreigner’s…

September 8, 2022
Q.2 What do you understand by the doctrine of harmonious construction? How has it helped in balancing religious rights with other fundamental rights in India? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In introduction, briefly define what is the doctrine of harmonious construction. In body, mention some instances…

September 7, 2022
Q.1 Mauryan empire achieved greatness not only through its territorial conquest but also through the cultural developments. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer with describing the importance of cultural and territorial achievements during the Mauryan era.…

September 7, 2022
Q.4 Distinguish between rules, regulations and laws. Do you agree that objectivity of rules should be complicated by the subjectivity of conscience to achieve justice? Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, briefly comment on similarity between rules, regulations and laws. Then, contrast the differences…

September 7, 2022
Q.3 A growing global population increasingly living in cities has led to a spiralling rise in the extraction of sand and aggregates, with serious environmental, political and social consequences. Examine. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/mining/a-river-ruined-our-yamuna-is-dying-due-to-sand-mining-say-locals-in-haryana-84758 Introduce with any data or report on sand mining problem. Briefly mention the usage of…

September 7, 2022
Q.4 Some people argue that corruption emanates from the incentive structures within the society, while others see corruption as a purely administrative problem. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by defining corruption. Follow it by clarifying the statement of the question. In body, list…

September 6, 2022
Q.3 Solar power sector is not only leading the mitigation efforts against climate change, but the innovations in solar power can also accelerate adaptation of agriculture to a new reality of changed climate. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start by describing the difference between mitigation and adaption strategies against climate change, and disproportionate impact…

September 6, 2022
Q.2 Religious appeals during elections continue to be practiced despite Supreme Court directives and provisions within Representation of Peoples Act (RPA) 1951 against it. Highlighting the various checks against communalization of politics, discuss why appeals to religions continue to be a part of electioneering. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with importance of elections and India being land of many religions. In the next part,…

September 6, 2022
Q.1 Impact of climate change on Himalaya poses far reaching threats to biodiversity, food, water and energy security of India. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start by describing the criticality of changes in Himalayan ecosystem due to climate change. In body,…

September 6, 2022
Q.3 How can India achieve “Energy Atmanirbharta” by 2040- an ambitious target stated by the PM? What are the challenges in achieving this goal? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-road-to-energy-atmanirbharta-8131158/ In the introduction, start with what is atmanirbharta and self reliance. In the body give…

September 5, 2022
Q.2 Relations between India and Bangladesh have seen a steady progress over the years. Do you agree? Also, mention some of the challenges in the relationship. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://epaper.thehindu.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=G4BA7PP5N.1&imageview=0 In the introduction, give brief background of India-Bangladesh bilateral relations . In the body discuss…

September 5, 2022
Q.4 The recent Covid 19 pandemic has reinvigorated the debate about ‘compassionate capitalism’. Define the concept and explain its importance in the present times. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, define what is compassionate capitalism. In the main body, elaborate upon the concept…

September 5, 2022

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