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How far do you agree with the view that Rajya Sabha has done nothing exceptional in last 70 years except stalling work and therefore it should be abolished? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should Explain about Rajya Sabha in general. Next mention why there is argument to abolish…

November 30, 2018
Critics point out that India’s population control policy is soft towards the male participant, which has led to many negative implications for women. Highlight those implications and also point out what changes are required in India’s population policy. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Note: In the intro, mention the reason for the over population in India and how India was…

November 30, 2018
What is your conception of Good Life? How can it be attained? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Explain about good life. Mention the general conception of good life which everyone pursues or desires…

November 29, 2018
What are the uses and advantages of Lithium ion batteries? Examine India’s technological and manufacturing capabilities in this crucial product. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentors Comment: With India’s push for electric vehicles (EVs), the need for Li-ion batteries has increased manifold. Hence…

November 29, 2018
A dedicated privacy law is being demanded vociferously in the country. In this context it is said that the data protection framework will need to treat privacy as a social and not just an individual need. Discuss.(150 W/ 10 M)

Mentors Comment: Three key words are important in the question: Privacy Law, Individual need and Social. So the…

November 29, 2018
The economic theory by linking Indian poverty to colonialism was trying to corrode the moral authority of colonial rule, and also perhaps by implication challenging the whole paternalistic imperialism or British benevolence. Comment. (150 W/10 M)

Mentor’s Note: In this question, you have to discuss the work of Moderate leaders in providing an economic…

November 29, 2018
How would you classify the conscience? Suppose an old man has a pension claim before a civil servant and according to law it is a doubtful claim, what he should do and why? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Define Conscience or bring the essence of it, and mention the source of conscience for civil…

November 28, 2018
What is contract farming? Critically analyze the features of the draft “Model Contract Farming Act – 2018”. (150 W)

Sources: https://www.livemint.com/Politics/rsixdfstyX6oHWHsxdmznM/Centre-drafts-model-contract-farming-act-to-counter-price-ri.html https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/contract-farming-act-an-inadequate-model/593742.html Model Answer: Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture released a draft Model Contract Farming Act, 2018.…

November 28, 2018
Mental illness is a critical health concern in India which also faces social stigma. In context of this analyze the importance of New Mental Health Care Act which came into force in July 2018. Also discuss challenges of mental health care system in the country. (200 W)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/a-plan-for-change/article24782364.ece Model Answer: Introduction: The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 defines “mental illness” as a substantial disorder of thinking, mood, perception,…

November 28, 2018
Buddhism as a religion has impacted so deep and affected philosophy and art of adaptive country that it penetrated the entire fabric of Chinese Culture. Explain. (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should mention how the Buddhism got spread in China over their own religion, most probably…

November 28, 2018
India is notorious for high levels of corruption. Assess the nature of the problem of corruption in India. Suggest reforms. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Bring the essence of corruption in own words. Analyze the nature of corruption in India and…

November 27, 2018
What do you understand by virtual reality? Assess its potential in transforming education sector along with other potential applications in line with Indian Technology Vision of 2035. (200 W/ 12 ½ M)

Sources: https://www.thehindu.com/education/immersive-education/article24298675.ece https://www.franchiseindia.com/education/Virtual-Reality-brings-reality-of-education-alive.9834 Model Answer: VR (VIRTUAL REALITY) is a term that describes computer-simulated environments which mimic real…

November 27, 2018
Considering the legacy of Independent Democracy, India should refrain from interfering in sovereign matters of Bhutan. Analyze the statement in the context of recent General Election in Bhutan. (200 W/ 12 ½ M)

Source: [Burning Issue] India – Bhutan Relations after recent elections in Bhutan Model Answer: India has been an…

November 27, 2018
Kabir was one of the chief exponents of the Bhakti movement in the medieval period. Discuss the Relevance of teachings of Kabir in Contemporary India? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentors Comment: The question comes close to the heels of commemoration of 500th death anniversary of Sant Kabir…

November 27, 2018
The crisis of ethics in public life is more because of attitudinal problem of public servants rather than organisational ineffectiveness. Critically analyse. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: This question deals with the attitudes of civil servant. Instead of serving the public, they seems…

November 26, 2018
What is cloud computing and what are the security risks associated with it? Do you think it is helpful in improving the quality of governance? Discuss with examples. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: This question has two parts. First one is factual asking about the cloud computing. Explain the…

November 26, 2018
“Far from enabling some sort of constitutional rule, governors have consistently been party to all sorts of unconstitutional and unethical moves to undermine democracy and federalism in India.” Examine the statement in the context of recent constitutional crisis in different Indian states. (200 W 12½ M)

Source: https://scroll.in/article/903113/why-governor-satya-pal-maliks-decision-to-dissolve-jammu-and-kashmir-assembly-is-unconstitutional Mentor’s Comment: The question is based on the current debate which is going regarding the powers…

November 26, 2018
“The Enlightenment thinkers differed widely amongst themselves, but all of them shared some major ideas that together make up the philosophy of Enlightenment.” Elucidate. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The question is straight forward and demands analytical approach to enlightenment period. Here the introduction should…

November 26, 2018
Ethics: Political Manifestoes are considered to be the aspirations of people which the political bosses promise to fulfill after winning election. However, there is no accountability in case of false promise or failure to fulfill them. Analyze the moral issues involved in this case and suggest suitable measures to make our leaders accountable. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: True politics is not bad, but when politics becomes dirty it will seriously effect the very…

November 24, 2018
Give an account of the growth and development of renewable energy in India. Is India doing enough on the Renewable energy front? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s comment: This is a pretty straightforward question. But it will require decent amount of data to score…

November 24, 2018

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