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Sedition law has often been in news for all the wrong reasons. But it still remains an important legislation. Comment.

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should give general details about sedition and its incorporation in 1870 as a fear of…

December 6, 2018
Many foreign scholars opined that Indians had no sense of history writing and whatever was written in the name of history is nothing more than a story without any sense. Do you agree with this view. Critically discuss? (150 W/10 M)

Mentors Comment: This is an important debate regarding Ancient India which was started by colonial historians. According to…

December 6, 2018
“If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.” – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Analyse. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Talk about the corruption in general and why it originates as introduction to this question. Mention…

December 5, 2018
Planning Commission has played very important role in post independence economic growth. Concerning with the current scenario of slow economic growth and abysmal performance of various sectors, do you think there is a need to revive Planning Commission in order to bring stability and fuel economic growth? (250 W/ 15 M)

Sources: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/make-planning-fashionable-again/article25656407.ece https://www.civilsdaily.com/type/oped-snap/ Model Answer: The Planning Commission was set up by the Government of India in…

December 5, 2018
While it is expected that electoral bonds will usher a new era of transparency in India’s electoral politics, however many skeptics believe that it would endanger democracy. Discuss (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should explain about Electoral Bond and its functioning like it cannot be purchased by paying…

December 5, 2018
Highlight the similarities and differences in the approach of Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for freedom of their respective countries? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentors comment: A straightforward question with straightforward approach. Just follow the question. Introduce them in the intro and…

December 5, 2018
Explain why following should be treated as misconduct as per central civil services (conduct) Rules 1964? (a) An employee writing letter to Governor of his state making allegation against ‘head’ of his office. (b) A civil servant doing a part time job in an educational institution. (75 Words each/ 5*2=10 marks)

Mentor’s Comment: The question is straight forward and don’t require much suggestion. However, the knowledge of hierarchy in…

December 4, 2018
The recent survey by National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) shows worsening conditions of India’s Rural Economy with falling income and reduced employment. Identify the various factors responsible and suggest suitable measures. (150 W/ 10 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-job-creation-at-the-farmers-doorstep/ Model Answer: Introduction: India is predominantly a rural country with two third population and 70% workforce…

December 4, 2018
Critically analyse the recent government proposal of Lateral Entry into the Civil Services. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question can be important for mains as the decision has been implemented and may ask…

December 4, 2018
The Permanent Settlement somewhat secured the interests of the Zamindars, post-poned those of the tenants and permanently sacrificed those of the state. Examine (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentors Comment: The statement of the question is quite straight and expectations from the answer are clearly their.…

December 4, 2018
Most youngsters in India seem to be motivated more by the perks and privileges associated with government jobs than the prospects of public service. What would you do to change the scenario? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Mention the reasons for youths’ attraction towards more perks and privileges rather than service. Bring example…

December 3, 2018
What is a Bad Bank, can it help create Good Banks in India? Critically analyse. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentors Comment: The idea of forming a ‘bad bank’ in India was initially floated in 2017 when the…

December 3, 2018
Judicial Primacy in appointment of judges is a part of basic structure, however both proposed NJAC and the current collegium system violates that? Comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Primacy has been decided in 2nd judges case. The ideal of Judicial Primacy as embodied in…

December 3, 2018
What are seismic waves? How have they helped in understanding the structure of the earth? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should explain about Seismic waves as it has been the basis of most hypotheses developed…

December 3, 2018
Mr. Biswas is a civil servant in the PMO office. Lately there has been a lot of activity happening around the present education policy and the right to education. Mr. Biswas gets an invitation from a news channel to a debate on the issue. The news channel assures that it will be a non political intellectual debate. The other invitees will be from other prominent field of education. Being a Civil Servant what should Mr. Biswas do? Whether he should express himself on a public platform or not? Suggest Mr. Biswas a suitable action in this regard. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Case studies examine your attitude towards solving any issues. It depicts the comprehending skills of an…

December 1, 2018
Examine the impact of climate change on Indian agriculture. Highlight India’s efforts to counter it with a special focus on National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA). (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentors Comment: NICRA will soon enter its second phase and was launched in 2011. At the same time,…

December 1, 2018
The draft forest policy, 2018 has been released recently. But, it has attracted more criticism than compliments. Critically analyse the various contentions leveled against the policy. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentors Comment: It has been in news since 2016 and new draft has been released this year. Its…

December 1, 2018
According to many Sociologists, in contemporary India, traditional joint families are being replaced by functional joint families. What do you understand by functional joint families? Why it is increasing in recent years? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentors Comment: The requirement of the question is simple and clear. In the first part of the answer,…

December 1, 2018
Ethics Case Study: A two year old male child is suffering from physical deformities and also is mentally retarded. The Physician informed that he would probably have lived to his fifth birthday but not more than that. The parents of the boy have no formal education and are working at a factory with a monthly salary of Rs. 3000 to sustain their life and another 3 children with no health insurance. Monthly expense for medication and special diet for the child is Rs 2,500. The parents have requested for the Physician to provide any sort of help as they don’t have enough money to take care of the child. They even said that if there could not be any way out, it will be better for them to let the child die. What should the doctor do and why? How the doctor should balance the Beneficence and non-maleficence? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Case study is an essential part of Section B of Ethics paper and is scoring in nature. Case…

November 30, 2018
What do you understand by Dutch disease in economics? Is it beneficial or harmful to the economy? Critically analyse in the context of contemporary Indian economy? (150 W/ 10 M)

Sources: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/what-is-dutch-disease-in-economics/article19883926.ece https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/pZzvKe7p1YaidTM2VIFnsI/Has-the-Indian-economy-caught-the-Dutch-disease.html Model Answer: Dutch Disease refers to the phenomenon wherein countries that are rich in…

November 30, 2018

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