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Discuss with suitable examples, the emerging challenges faced by the Regulatory Commissions as to the arbitrary agents between the state and the market forces. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The question is very simple and asking us to explain the role of regulatory commissions and…

January 23, 2019
Critically examine the causes responsible for the phenomenon called ‘de-industrialization’ in India during the nineteenth century. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: It is considered and even with proof that India was the hub or workshop of the…

January 23, 2019
The researches in the field of medical science such as cloning and three-parent babies arise various ethical concerns? Should scientist be concerned with the ethical issues and social impact of their works? Should they accept responsibility for the human consequences of scientific research? (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: There has been much debate and discussions on the ethical issues which arises with the development…

January 22, 2019
India is witnessing policy shift from higher MSP promise or loan waiver to direct income/investment support to farmers in the form of KALIA and Rythu Bandhu Scheme. Do you agree? Discuss. (250 W)

Source: https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/farm-loan-waiver-majority-and-poorest-farmers-do-not-benefit-a-status-check/story/312277.html

January 22, 2019
Over 1,37,000 people were killed in road accidents in India 2013 alone, that is more than the number of people killed in all our wars put together, Will Motor Vehicles (Amendment bill) 2017 be able to improve the situation? Critically analyse. (250 W)

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/auto-news/motor-vehicles-amendment-bill-17-things-about-the-move-that-will-change-the-way-india-drives/articleshow/65133192.cms https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/the-hindu-explains-the-motor-vehicles-amendment-bill-2017/article24460714.ece

January 22, 2019
Discuss the main features of the ‘Ryotwari Settlement’ in South India. Did it satisfy the aspirations of the peasantry? (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: This is a basic question and having a fair knowledge of NCERT will help in…

January 22, 2019
Decades come and go but what remain are the impression and great acts of the social reformers. Discuss by mentioning the role of any social reformer who inspired you the most in promoting human values? (150 W)

January 21, 2019
‘Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India remain mere show pieces until and unless they are backed by political will’. Discuss with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation programmes in India. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Dealing with poverty requires multi-dimensional approach. Hence, the government of India has introduced many schemes and…

January 21, 2019
Government’s move to scrap no-detention policy shows its inability to analyse what went wrong. In the light of above statement, critically discuss whether no detention policy should be scrapped? (150 W)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-limits-of-class/

January 21, 2019
Do you think regionalism in its contemporary form which is more competitive than divisive will usher a new era of prosperity in India. Critically examine (250 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The similar question has been asked by UPSC in 2016. “What is the basis of…

January 21, 2019
Ethics Case Study: India is a country of festivals and traditions. You are posted as DM of a district which attracts a large number of pilgrims during the year especially on the day of a particular religious festival. Last year, around 15 pilgrims died due to a stampede on that day as no pre-handed precautions were taken in case the number of pilgrims exceeds than the expected. When it comes to handling the responsibility at such religious places, the primary responsibility lies with the state of taking care of law and order and ensuring safety and security of people assembling at these places. Present a brief plan of action which must be put in place before such events. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The question has been framed because of the ongoing India’s largest bathing festival ‘Ardh-Kumbh’ where the…

January 19, 2019
India’s earlier Indirect Tax regime was often said to be fraught with problems and complexities. Do you agree? Does introduction and implementation of Goods and Service Tax envisages easing the compliance of tax payers by making taxing system easier. Comment. (250 W)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-indias-goods-and-services-tax-regime-isnt-the-disaster-it-is-made-out-to-be/

January 19, 2019
Privacy allows people a space where they can refuse to conform. And it is in that space where liberty flourishes. Critically comment in the context of right to privacy debate? (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Recently the historic judgement has been delivered by the 9 judge constitution bench of SC declaring…

January 19, 2019
Highlight the importance of urbanization as a source of global development and social inclusion (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should explain about the meaning of urbanization and how it occurs. It leads to global…

January 19, 2019
The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Show what the narrow perception of good life means like hedonistic gains and self centric approach,…

January 18, 2019
India is more vulnerable to be affected by the vector borne diseases despite several attempts by the government. Identify the challenges associated in dealing with such outbreak and suggest some suitable measures. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should explain about the Vector Borne Diseases and the issues associated with it. Next, mention…

January 18, 2019
What do you understand by Right of First Refusal (ROFR) clause? Recently Government has proposed to scrap this clause, how will Scrapping of ROFR effect the Indian Shipping Industry? (150 W)

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/govt-set-to-pull-the-plug-on-right-of-first-refusal-for-indian-ships/article24282009.ece https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/shipping-ministry-working-on-compromise-formula-to-tweak-right-of-first-refusal/article24513736.ece

January 18, 2019
Ashoka’s Dhamma is a superb document of his essential humanity and an answer to the socio-political needs of the contemporaneous situation. Comment (150 W)

Mentors Comment: This is not a direct Question.There has always been debate among Historians about whether Dhamma was…

January 18, 2019
What is the important connection between intellectual virtue and virtue of character? When do the two combine and what benefits it provides to the public servants? (10 marks 150 words)

Mentor’s Comment: Define the terms or bring essence of it by mentioning the outcome of such virtue in…

January 17, 2019
Discuss the implications of capping the price of medical stents? What policy should government follow in order to support indigenous medical device development in India? (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The issue of Prices of medical stents has been in news many times in recent past…

January 17, 2019

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