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With regards to citizen-centric administration, it is said that ‘It is impossible to run a 21st century economy with a 20th century bureaucracy using 19th century rules.’ Examine. (250 W/15 M)

Mentors Comment: Don’t get confused with the language of the question! To simplify it, here is the rephrased…

December 24, 2018
As extreme weather events turn into a challenge for the disaster management authorities, analyse India’s preparedness in dealing with this new threat. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s comment The first half of the question sets the background which needs to be kept in mind…

December 24, 2018
Ethics Case Study: Recently a social activist fighting against superstition was killed by a mob while addressing a public gathering in the area where you are posted as Chief Medical Officer in a government hospital. He had certain political affiliation to the ruling party. His body was sent to your hospital for post mortem. Meanwhile, you started getting telephone calls from some influential people and politicians pressurizing you to manipulate the post mortem report in a manner that the case of murder is not substantiated. You are also threatened for life if you do not comply or in case if you comply, offer is given to you for promotion as well as suitable monetary compensation. (a) What are the ethical conflicts the doctor faces in this case? (b) What would be consequence if the doctor does not stick to his professional ethics? (c) What would be practically right thing to do for the doctor and why? (250 words) (20 marks)

Model answer: The Civil Servant (here Chief Medical Officer) has a dilemma between his professional ethics, his personal…

December 22, 2018
India faces paradox of economic growth rate with low employment generation. Do you think there is a need for alternative employment generation in India? What needs to be done? (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-citizen-led-employment-generation-is-whats-needed/

December 22, 2018
Critically analyze the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2016 which recently got passed in the Lok Sabha. (150 W/ 10 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-surrogacy-bill-then-now/ Model Answer: Introduction: The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill – 2016 bans commercial surrogacy and requires the surrogate…

December 22, 2018
Examine the conditions favoring the imperialist conquest of Asia and Africa in the 18th and the 19th Century? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentors Comment: The discussion is given in Old NCERT world history and its quite a common theme for…

December 22, 2018
Ethics Case Study: A wordily incentive proves very worth in raising morale of the workers which ultimately results in increased output of works. Two girls Komal and Ritika are working in a multi-national company and assigned to complete a project together. Ritika had invested everything in terms of time, knowledge and expertise. Komal also did a bit of work in the project. At the completion of the project, the boss gave complete credit to Komal, when it was in fact her colleague who did most of the work. 1. Should Komal accept the praise nullifying Ritika? What moral principles are involved in this case? 2. What should Komal do and why? Suggest suitable course of action. (200 W/ 15 M)

Model Answer: Being praised often makes people feel good. Pride, pleasure and increased feelings of self-esteem are all…

December 21, 2018
Assess the intensity and spread of terrorism in the world. Highlighting the challenges India faces, discuss India’s counter-terror strategy. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentors Comment: Question demands three different sets of aspects of terrorism. The first part will deal with global…

December 21, 2018
In view of the fact that India doesn’t provide option of proxy voting to its domestic people who migrate to other states, is it fair to give such an option to NRIs who live far off. Give arguments in support of your answer. (150 W/10 M)

Mentors Comment: The issue pertains to the amendments to RPA through which, government is going to extend the…

December 21, 2018
Caste in its old form is irrelevant and cannot exist in the modern or contemporary Indian society. Comment (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentors Comment: Understanding this question is quite important. It’s not a general question therefore you might find it…

December 21, 2018
Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Model Answer: Greediness is defined as having or showing a strong or excessive desire to acquire money or…

December 20, 2018
The government’s flagship Smart Cities Mission has been too “project-focused and lacks integrated vision”. Comment. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should talk in general about the Smart City Mission, with explaining why it has been…

December 20, 2018
The ongoing compilation of National Register for Citizen (NRC) in the first place has sparked a debate around its political, economical and humanitarian consequences which will have implications for India’s relationship with its neighbours, particularly Bangladesh. Examine. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-spectre-of-deportation/

December 20, 2018
The art and architecture of the Mauryan Empire constitutes the culminating point of the progress of Indian art. Comment (250 W/ 15 M).

Mentors Comment: The art and culture question in GS are mostly straightforward and their requirements are simple. You…

December 20, 2018
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Bring out what it means to you in the present context. (150 W/ 10 M)

Model Answer: The Quote means that as a child a person do not know many things so it’s…

December 19, 2018
Good compiled data enables the policymakers to make evidence-based policies and aids effective implementation of various schemes. In the light of the above statement discuss the significance of recently launched National health resource repository? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Mention how compiled data helps in Health Care. Data generated in hospitals, clinics, pharma companies, insurance…

December 19, 2018
The changing role of diplomacy is being influenced by various factors in which one of the factor is technology. Discuss the contribution and current changing pace of technology use in foreign policy. How India influences foreign policy through technology? Do you think India needs more efforts in this regard? (250 W/ 15 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-raja-mandala-time-for-techplomacy/ Model Answer: Recent advances in technology have opened up vast new areas of communication, cooperation…

December 19, 2018
Any single idea of the country is neither necessary nor sufficient for maintaining the unity of India. Comment. (250 W/15 M)

Mentors Comment: This question has historical as well contemporary moorings and the key for the answer is to…

December 19, 2018
Is it right for political parties to pursue their ideology by respecting only the letter of the constitution and not its spirit? (200 W/ 12½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: Diversity plays a crucial role in India which also led to the formation of various states…

December 18, 2018
Rapidly growing urbanization faces myriad of challenges regarding waste management. Access India’s vulnerability and plan of waste management. What do you think can be the best suitable measures of waste management in India’s urban cities? (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-no-time-left-to-waste-on-waste/ Model Answer: With rapid urbanization, industrialization and an explosion in population in India, solid waste…

December 18, 2018

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