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What do you understand by resource Curse? How abundance of natural resources did affected the Geo-politics and economy of the African Countries? (200 W)

Mentor Comment: The first part of the question gives you the clue of approaching this question. Just start…

January 30, 2019
Despite their critical role in biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation, grasslands are amongst the most neglected ecosystems in India. Comment. (250 W)

Mentors Comment: This is quite straightforward question and you should not have much trouble with it. Start with…

January 30, 2019
Not all have the courage to speak at injustice and this is what transforms the honest people into soldier without guns. Explain the essence of this statement in the context of recent trends in the government organizations? (150 W)

Model Answer: Courage is the quality of an individual which permits him to face extreme dangers and difficulties…

January 29, 2019
Legislating payments out of RBI’s excess capital could compromise its independence. Critically examine keeping in mind the recent committee established for examining issues of how much equity that RBI should hold. (200 W)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-legislating-payments-out-of-rbis-excess-capital-could-compromise-its-independence/ Model Answer: RBI’s equity sharing works as a fuel cum cushion to its operations and…

January 29, 2019
What do you understand by ‘Communalism’ in the Indian context? What are its stages? Critically analyse its growth and development in India. (250 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The similar question has been asked in 2017 mains. Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one…

January 29, 2019
Puppetry is one of the most prominent divisions of theatre in India since Ancient times. Though puppeteers and puppet-scholars have been engaged in the revival of regional puppets, however, this art form is mostly unknown to the rest of the country. Discuss the changes which could be noticed in the revived puppetry art and it’s rational in contemporary India. (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should discuss about the puppetry and the reason behind its declining trend. The points like…

January 29, 2019
What is integrity and why it is important for Civil Servants? (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Bring the essence of integrity in own word. Explain about various aspects of integrity like how…

January 28, 2019
The disaster in Meghalaya mines shows governance failure on many fronts including poor implementation of the order and delay in rescue operation. Critically analyze. (200 W)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-tragedy-that-was-long-in-the-making/ Model Answer: Mining is illegal when there is absence of land rights, mining license, exploration…

January 28, 2019
Do you think linguistic reorganisation of Indian states post-independence was a sound policy? What arguments were put forth to support or oppose this policy? (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The language problem was the most divisive issue in the first twenty years of independent India,…

January 28, 2019
Media is a parliament of citizens. Comment on the Pros and Cons of Media freedom in India. (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should explain about the role media play as a guarantor and protector of an informed…

January 28, 2019
Critically examine the ethical basis of justifying abortion and euthanasia. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Both the issues are critically controversial in the field of medical science. Terminating life is considered…

January 25, 2019
What are genes and genes editing? Briefly explain the promises and challenges associated with it. (200 W)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-reckless-experiment-on-gene-edited-babies/ Model Answer: Gene is a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to…

January 25, 2019
Policies should work not only towards reducing the number of people below the poverty line but also ensuring that people do not suffer from multiple deprivations. Critically examine the above statement in the light of methodology adopted to measure poverty in independent India. (250 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Similar question has been asked in 2016-mains, (“An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate…

January 25, 2019
Explain the concept of ‘polycyclic reliefs’ with examples. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: This is a basic question and explains the feature of earth’s landforms. Introduction should in general…

January 25, 2019
How do virtues of trustworthiness and fortitude get manifested in public service? Explain with example. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Talk about the Public Service which is the wider mandate and managing which require certain values…

January 24, 2019
In India, the aggregate ratio of goods transported by road as compared to rail is now at 70:30. Is it a good sign for the economy? If not, discuss what needs to be done and why. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Talk about transportation and its importance for Indian economy. India has huge road network in comparison…

January 24, 2019
“Reservations are not an exception but a facet of equality”, Do you agree? Is providing 10% reservation to EWS category violative to the basic structure of the constitution? Assess the level of difficulties which will be faced while implementing 10% reservation to EWS category. (250 W)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-ambiguity-of-reservations-for-the-poor/

January 24, 2019
After 1757 there grew up a State of Bengal which was a “sponsored state” as well as a “plundered state”. Comment. (250 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The battle of plassey led to the consolidation of British in Bengal and later expanding to…

January 24, 2019
Why ‘integrity’ in civil services is essential? How a team is benefitted when leader is of unimpeachable integrity? Justify your argument with example. (150 W)

Model Answer: Public services are backbone of government. It is necessary for civil servants to be honest as…

January 23, 2019
The term ‘Green Finance’ has gained a lot of attention in the past few years with the increased focus on greed development. Why the green finance is an ambiguous term and what are the issues in mobilization and effective use of green finance? Is it a sufficient step towards the sustainable development? (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should explain about the Green Finance and the phenomenon related to it. Though the term…

January 23, 2019

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