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A pre-requisite to Stable and Developed North East is Strong ties between India & Myanmar. Discuss. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should discuss about the strategic position of Myanmar towards establishing relationship with East Asian Countries.…

January 17, 2019
Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru differed with each other wrt to the shape of social, economic and political structure of Indian polity after Independence, however both the leaders lived and worked harmoniously during the struggle for freedom. In the light of the above statement bring out the similarities and differences between the ideology of Gandhiji and Nehru? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Such question are common to our examination and are asked in different form every other years.…

January 17, 2019
How true is it to say that human beings are rational and social? Do we find rationality and social traits in adequate amount in modern societies? What is the possibility for a government servant to be rational and social? (150 W)

January 16, 2019
What do you understand by middle income trap? Can India fall in this trap? Critically examine. (150 W/ 10 M)

Source: https://www.indianeconomy.net/splclassroom/middle-income-trap/

January 16, 2019
Despite the SC condemning mob lynching, the incident is on the rise across the country. Does India need an anti-lynching law? Critically comment. (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The reports of lynching have become more common in recent times for which SC court has…

January 16, 2019
Despite the fact that partition of India was a political act the real tragedy of it was faced by the lower classes. Discuss. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The question is straight forward and need some analytical approach to generate relevant points. Introduction should…

January 16, 2019
“Civil Servants should be fully aware to office politics; however they should be minimally concerned with it”. Critically examine the statement. (150 W/ 10 M)

Model Answer: Office politics can start from a small issue. But it can sometimes snowball to major workplace…

January 15, 2019
What role does Civil Society play in ensuring Good-Governance? Discuss the challenges being faced by civil society organization in India? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentors comment: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors,…

January 15, 2019
Farmers should be treated as producers with internationally competitive potential, not as objects of charity. Critically comment on the statement in the light of the recent hike in MSP of Kharif crops? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question holds importance due to recent steep hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for…

January 15, 2019
Elaborate the formation and significance of coral reefs. How have global warming affected coral reefs? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question holds significance due to rising global warming and its effects on coral reefs as…

January 15, 2019
Anyone can become angry —that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way —this is not easy. In this context, discuss how can anger be managed and used constructively in life? (10 M/ 150 W)

Model Answer: Anger is an emotion which varies in intensity ranging from anger to rage. Every person has…

January 14, 2019
How Indo-Korean ties can enhance the economy of both the countries? Comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question itself directs the way answer to be written. Introduction should explain about the economic…

January 14, 2019
Even after three decades of its existence, SAARC’s performance has been less than satisfactory, and its role in strengthening regional cooperation is being questioned. Do you think its relevancy has diminished in current times? Critically examine. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-why-saarc-is-still-relevant/ Model answer: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an intergovernmental regional organization founded in…

January 14, 2019
An exclusive focus on educating women or financial inclusiveness is unlikely to be effective in making women economically more empowered? Comment. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question holds importance due to India’s worst performance in global gender gap report released by…

January 14, 2019
The success of good governance hinges on a productive work culture. Discuss the present work culture within the government offices in the country. How can professional loyalty bring positive work culture in an organization? ( 10 marks 150 words)

Model answer: Loyalty to one’s profession and organization is requisite to positive work culture unfortunately; the Indian state…

January 12, 2019
According to the CAG report, Agriculture Insurance Companies Collected Huge Premiums from Farmers but Failed to Pay the Claims. Can information and communication tools help farmers regain faith in crop insurance schemes? Examine. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The issue of huge collection of premiums by the insurance companies has been highlighted by the…

January 12, 2019
Given the deep inequalities prevalent in access to education and jobs on caste and socio-economic status, how far do you think that creating 10% quota for EWS will serve the purpose? Discuss potential implications of implementing 10% quota and suggest way forward. (250 W/ 15 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-solution-in-search-of-a-problem-on-10-reservations/ Model Answer: India’s reservation system is clearly in disarray. However, it is unlikely that the…

January 12, 2019
Explain the formation of Indian monsoons. Highlight the link between monsoons and India’s cropping pattern. (15 marks)

Mentor’s Comment: The similar question has been asked in UPSC. ‘What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate…

January 12, 2019
Ethics Case Study: You are posted as a senior officer in forest department. Your office deals with granting clearances to new projects. Your son has recently started a new project where he wants to set up a new factory in a forest area. This would involve clearing some area of district through which forest passes. The government has presently been not giving clearances to such projects as it has been emphasizing on forest conservation. Your son asks you to get the clearances done from your department. You have always been an upright officer and have not taken any benefit of the post held by you. However, this project is important for your son as you want him to get settled. Will you use your authority to get the project cleared? What are the ethical conflicts that arise in the case? What are the options that are available to you? Discuss them with their merits and demerits. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The case study has been take in light of conflict of interest faced by public servants…

January 11, 2019
What do you understand by Net neutrality? Critically comment on TRAI’s recent recommendations on net neutrality? (200 W/12 ½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: Explain about Net-Neutrality in simple terms. Mention how this debate sparked in India and what if…

January 11, 2019

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