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What is Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)? Describe various reasons for which India is being sued in different cases. Do you think that there is need to redraw the BITs in India’s context? Explain. (200 W/ 12 ½ M)

Source: https://thewire.in/law/why-high-profile-foreign-investors-and-multinational-companies-sue-india Model Answer: Foreign investments are inevitable to expand our infrastructure projects. BIT should offer certain degree…

December 12, 2018
Political power is the key to all social progress. Critically comment in the context of lack of women political representative in India? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: This issue was highlighted by the Economic Survey of 2017-18. Introduction should mention general discussion on…

December 12, 2018
‘Affirmative action policies are objectionable because they come at the expense of recognition of merit.’ Discuss. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should talk about the affirmative action – Affirmative action is like directly supporting the individual…

December 11, 2018
To address agrarian distress, raising farm income is very important. How can it be done? Analyse. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question seems very important considering Mass farmer protests which erupted across the country over the…

December 11, 2018
Despite the world moving towards SDGs and increased Human Rights recognition, few section of the society are still being considered as Criminal by Birth. Analyze in the context of ‘De-notified and Nomadic Tribes’ and steps taken to end their discrimination. Are these steps sufficient? Suggest way forward. (250 W/ 15 M)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-end-this-long-trauma/ Model Answer: Tribal population and culture constitutes an inseparable facet of Indian culture. The British saw tribes…

December 11, 2018
How did the architecture of Delhi Sultanate period reflect contemporary socio-politico-economic realities? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: This is a bit tricky question and here is the reason why : It is combining…

December 11, 2018
Examine the relationship between laws and ethics? Are they ever in contradiction? Are laws enough to promote ethical behaviour? Explain with examples. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: A question on laws and ethics has been a recurrent theme in all previous year papers.…

December 10, 2018
Many economists are suggesting that RBI should intervene to stop free fall of Rupees. Discuss the pros and cons of RBI intervention? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should talk about the condition of rupee and ever falling in its value in comparison…

December 10, 2018
The Electoral Bond is meant to bring transparency in political funding and electoral processes. However, prima facie it appears that the scheme cannot really deliver what it was intended to. Identify the lacuna in Electoral Bond Scheme and suggest suitable measures. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-an-invitation-to-corruption/ Model Answer: Mooted for the first time in the Union Budget, 2017, Electoral bonds were to…

December 10, 2018
“The British Conquest of India was an outcome of neither a pre-planned strategy nor harmonious actions on the part of the British.” Elucidate. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should explain about the British conquest which was a conquest by chance by taking advantages…

December 10, 2018
Ethics Case Study: You are a judge in High Court. You are hearing a case against a religious person who has a wide following in the area. He is convicted in a criminal case. The situation is very tense. The followers have all gathered around the city in large numbers. The judgement being delivered against him will erupt violence. How do the religious sentiments of people play a role in delivering judgments or affecting the official capacity of judges in such cases? In the above case, what qualities or attributes of the judge are at stake? What role does the external pressure play in affecting judgments in such cases? (250 W/ 15 M)

Model Answer: No organs of the government can be clearly distinguished from one another. They are related to…

December 8, 2018
Many economists suggest that Minimum support prices for various agricultural commodities should be replaced by a system of price deficiency payments to farmers. Do you agree with the view? Critically discuss? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s comment Very good and technical question and covers a topic specifically mentioned in the syllabus. If you…

December 8, 2018
Custodial torture represents the worst form of human rights violation. Do you agree? Discuss India’s stand on the issue.(250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s comment Introduce with how custodial violence is considered as a violation of human rights by reputed bodies…

December 8, 2018
The legacy of WWII is getting diluted in the 21st century. Comment. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Note: This is a multilayered question. The legacy of WWII are many and the present world affairs…

December 8, 2018
Ethics Case Study: India is facing the burning issue of cow protectionism which is also witnessed by many self-appointed “cow protectors” who have committed brutal attacks against Muslims and Dalits over rumors that they sold, bought, or killed cows for beef. You are a senior investigation officer and from source you got to know that a social activist involved in cow protection is smuggling cows in lure of money. While investigating you found that he is in contact with various slaughtering houses where he used to supply cows. He is a reputed activist and considered responsible and honest by other social activists which debars him from being doubted by others of any malpractices. He used to take advantages of this trust of masses on him and on the backdrop of it, he used to carry (transport) cows without any security problems. No one from the security was questioning him for such movement due to his reputation. 1. There is a sure possibility of being fire up communal violence upon his arrest which may trigger law and order problems everywhere. How will you control this situation? 2. Considering the entire situation, what course of action do you think is possible? Justify your actions with suitable measures. (250 W / 15 M)

Model Answer: The case involves the burning issues of cow protectionisms followed by mob lynching. A range of…

December 7, 2018
The policies of the Pre-Liberalization era are responsible for jobless growth phenomenon that we are witnessing since the start of liberalization in 1991? Discuss (250 W/15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should explain about jobless growth supplemented with some examples like NSSO survey etc. Further main…

December 7, 2018
What do you understand by Fugitive Economic Offender? Recently Parliament has passed Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill to making it an Act. Discuss the need for this Act and concerns associated with it? (250 W/ 15 M)

Sources: https://www.livemint.com/Companies/fjzxN4pbr0JSTPM2tdBSjL/Fugitive-Economic-Offenders-Bill-needs-tweaks-Analysts.html http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/the-hindu-explains-the-fugitive-economic-offenders-bill-2017/article22908904.ece Mentor’s Comments Highly probable question as this is an important development and was in…

December 7, 2018
India is lagging behind in global demand of education and employability. Discuss India’s state of education sector and suggest necessary reforms needed. (150 W/ 10 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-need-for-reforms-in-the-education-sector/ Model Answer: Progress in education is foundational – critical for a nation to build a skilled…

December 7, 2018
The rape of small girls on the scale at which it is currently taking place, especially in the north, signifies a breakdown of the ethical order of common living. Do you agree? Suggest solutions.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should mention about the increasing incidents of rapes all across regions of India. The morality…

December 6, 2018
The climate change and economic uncertainties have affected the Indian farmers most leading to farm distress and rising number of suicides. Discuss different government initiatives towards farmers’ distress and analyze whether Minimum Basic Payment will be beneficial to address the problems. (250 W/ 15 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/type/oped-snap/

December 6, 2018

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