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Today, it feels that it is the Judiciary alone that is shouldering the responsibility of deepening democracy and protecting social freedoms. Comment. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: The question deals with the separation of powers between three organs of government. However, the recent…

January 11, 2019
Explain the main features of Montagu-Chelmsford reforms? How far did they implement the policy of administrative devolution? (200 W/12 ½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: This question has been asked due to 100 Years of 1919 act. The Act of 1919…

January 11, 2019
‘When you are in doubt whether an action is good or bad, abstain from it’. – (‘Zoroaster’). What does this mean to you in present context? (150 W/ 10 M)

Model Answer: The actions of any individual when virtue ethics, legal ethics fail are guided by conscience. It…

January 10, 2019
A major challenge today is to develop low-input, high-output agriculture. This cannot be achieved without technology. Can GM crops help in this regard? Critically discuss. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should explain in general about the issues faced by agriculture in present context. Like use…

January 10, 2019
Critically analyze the Aadhar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill – 2018 which recently got passed in Lok Sabha. Do you think it’s a renewed attack on privacy? (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-renewed-attack-on-privacy-on-aadhaar-bill/ Model Answer: In the backdrop of the landmark Supreme Court’s verdict that imposed restrictions on…

January 10, 2019
The treaty of versailles was mainly an armistice for 20 years.” Comment. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: This question is asked because of 100 years completion of World War – I. The introduction…

January 10, 2019
‘Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air’. – ‘John Adams’ (10 marks 150 words)

Model Answer: In order to achieve someone’s goals and objectives, one has to work, with commitment and devotion.…

January 9, 2019
If implemented Social Media communication hub will transform India into a Surveillance state? Critically comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should talk about Social Media Communication Hub and SC’s direction to government towards its creation.…

January 9, 2019
Bangladesh has been India’s most important allies strategically as well as economically. Highlight India’s interest in Bangladesh and analyze what does economic transformation of Bangladesh mean for the Subcontinent as a whole. (250 W/ 15 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-centre-moves-east/ Model Answer: India’s links with Bangladesh are civilisational, cultural, social and economic. There is much that…

January 9, 2019
Bhagat Singh was considered as one of the most influential revolutionary of Modern India. Through light on the significance of the thoughts of Bhagat Singh in the present times. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Similar Question has been asked in 2018 mains. ‘Throw light on the significance of the thoughts…

January 9, 2019
With the decrement of ethics and moral values and increasing demand for standards such as accountability and responsibility in public services, what are the ethical concerns and dilemmas that may arise for a public servant? How can a public servant prepare himself to face these ethical challenges so as to perform his duties efficiently? ( 10 marks 150 words)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should talk about various types of dilemmas faced by the Public Administrator. Further, as a…

January 8, 2019
What are the main functions of the EBRD? Recently India has become member of EBRD, what benefits will India derive from its membership? (10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: India has become the 69th shareholder of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This…

January 8, 2019
The recent year has witnessed increased anti-India protest in the Valley of Jammu and Kashmir with rising insurgency and intense counter insurgency operations causing acute distress. Discuss the region behind such prolonged situation and suggest suitable strategy to tackle the problem. (12 ½ M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-in-2019-a-new-outreach/ Model Answer: J & K Valley’s prolonged anti-India protest; rising insurgency, intense counter- insurgency operation has…

January 8, 2019
By offering an ideological critique of the western civilization in its modern phase, Gandhiji was effectively contesting the moral legitimacy of the Raj that rested on a stated assumption of the superiority of the west. Comment (10 marks)

Mentors Comment: Gandhi Ji published Hind Swaraj which contained ideological critique of western civilization and its practices. When…

January 8, 2019
Family play eventually important role in transcending value system in individual which gets displayed on the profession as well. Weak value transcends to weak social, political and administrative system, leading in turn to degeneration of the whole nation whereas, the strong value leads to flourishments and success. Comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question itself shows the direction and hints to talk about points in answer. So not…

January 7, 2019
The Indian political, policy and administrative systems have to adjust to the new realities of the transition to a middle- income country, in which poverty does not mean living at the edge of hunger but, rather, lack of income to take advantage of the opportunities thrown up by a growing economy. Discuss? (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should define poverty in the line of World Bank and link it to the existing…

January 7, 2019
The All India Judicial Service (AIJS) is being proposed as a panacea to cure the chronic vacancy crisis plaguing the Indian subordinate judiciary. Discuss the pros and cons of setting up of AIJS in the context of NITI Aayog’s recent proposal. (200 W)

Source: http://www.catchnews.com/india-news/modi-floated-an-all-india-judicial-service-here-are-the-pros-and-cons-1478155153.html https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-we-dont-need-career-judges/ Model Answer: The vision document titled ‘Strategy for New India @ 75’, released by the…

January 7, 2019
Manual scavenging has been called as a worst surviving symbol of untouchability. Critically discuss the measures taken by Government to eradicate this practice? (250 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Human Rights is a biggest concern in India. However, despite various government initiatives the practice of…

January 7, 2019
Ethics Case Study: Manoj is the head of State RTO department where Sunil works as an officer in charge of clearing and approving the vehicles paper. Manoj’s friend Ankit works in a bank and notices that a portion of certain Mr. Mukesh’s pension is deposited every month into an account of one Reshma who turns out to Be Sunil’s wife. He suspects that the deposits are being made by a customer of Sunil and in return Sunil use to approve their papers. Ankit informs Manoj about the same based on his suspicion. Divulging the bank’s secret information from the bank, Ankit has commited a crime that too without having any concrete evidence. During investigation, Manoj lands on Mr. Mukesh’s home and finds that he is been hospitalized. He then turns to Sunil, upon which Sunil replies that Mr. Mukesh happens to be his father in law and the money deposited is for an Old Age Home, which his wife Reshma owns and runs. Manoj suspects that the money deposited must be of fraud that’s why is being deposited by unknown person(s). Manoj thinks of taking action based on his own investigation and mere suspicion. What should he do? Explore various options available to Manoj with suitable explanation and justification. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: In this case the major concern is the suspicion that too without having any concrete evidence…

January 5, 2019
What are the major impediments and concerns of India’s economic growth rate? Analyze in the context of India’s growth forecast as done by RBI recently. Also suggest way forward. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-hope-with-concerns-in-2019/ https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-hope-with-concerns-in-2019/ Model Answer: India’s Growth forecast: India’s growth rate in 2018-19 is forecast at 7.4% by…

January 5, 2019

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