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Regulatory institutions in India are still a “work in progress”, and they have not attained the kind of maturity that is needed for the emerging economy. Comment?(150 W/10 M)

Mentors Comment: It’s a straightforward question. In the discussion, you have to discuss the regulatory framework in India.…

November 19, 2018
Without magma man’s survival and progress would have been difficult. Comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Note: In the intro part, you have to mention briefly what Magma is and its composition. In…

November 19, 2018
Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable. Analyse. (150 Words/ 10 marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Explain the meaning of Corporate Social Responsibility. Mention various ways, how CSR is profitable and sustainable…

November 17, 2018
Is it true that the Indian Economy has headed for a serious crisis or it’s just a myth? Analyse with respect to the Performance of Indian Economy Since 2008. Bring examples to support your points. (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/getting-the-economy-back-on-track/article25521145.ece?utm_source=pushnotifications&utm_campaign=pushnotifications&utm_medium=ALL_USER Model Answer: Introduction: Economic Crisis is a situation in which the economy of a country experiences…

November 17, 2018
While Regionalism is a major problem in Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and almost all of India’s neighbours, India has been able to maintain relative peace regarding regional violence, except Kashmir. Discuss. (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

Mentor’s Note: In the intro, define regionalism. The importance should be given to the regionalism at national level.…

November 17, 2018
1857 revolt was something more than a sepoy mutiny, but something less than a national revolt. (150 Words/ 10 Marks)

Mentor’s Note: This question is based on the most important debate of freedom movement: What Was the Nature…

November 17, 2018
What do you mean by virtue? How virtue leads to happiness and excellency? Discuss the role of five constituents of Confucius concept of perfect virtue. (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Such questions are the core of ethics paper and are very much straight forward. The question…

November 16, 2018
What is blockchain technology and what are its advantages? Assess India’s global positioning in blockchain technology and identify hurdles which lag India behind and suggest suitable measures. (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

Source: https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/wNYS0WfLeUIDPcFddJL84K/The-importance-of-blockchain-for-India.html Introduction: Blockchain, mostly known as the backbone technology behind Bitcoin, is one of the emerging…

November 16, 2018
Amongst the prime duties of the Supreme Court is to protect the constitution. How well has the SC discharged this function. Critically analyse.(250 Words/15 Marks)

Mentors Comment: Protection of Constitution. This is the key word of the question. So stick to this discussion…

November 16, 2018
Discuss the changes in the nature & character of later Revolutionary Movements (1920-1940’s) in India compared to the early revolutionary Movements. (150 Words/ 10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Again, this is a straightforward question where all you have to do is compare the nature…

November 16, 2018
“Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them.” – Napoleon Bonaparte. Stating examples mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii) who worked for the development of society and country. (150 Words/ 15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Talk about the goals, aspiration, hopes and dreams etc. as ambition which drive people and their…

November 15, 2018
The 2017 Nobel Physics Prize was awarded “for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves”. What is Gravitational Wave and how are they detected? How does India’s association in LIGO-India project matters? Examine in the context of gain which India aspires. (250Words/15Marks)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/ripples-of-discord/article25469933.ece Model Answer: Introduction: The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory is a large-scale physics experiment aiming to…

November 15, 2018
What do you understand by Quad arrangement? Discuss its motive. What are the major issues Quad arrangements is facing? (150Words/10Marks)

Mentor’s comment: Explain about Quad Arrangement as a security dialogue between four nations. Explain about its prime motives…

November 15, 2018
“Paramountcy is a thing of gradual growth…… shaped partly by conquest, partly by treaty and partly by usage”. Elucidate in the context of distinct stages of British Evolution. (250 Words/15Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: The answer is simply asking about the establishment of British domination in India through different methods…

November 15, 2018
In the 21st century, should traditional modes of education (eg. Madrasas, gurukuls) be allowed to function? Identify the ethical issues and suggest a way forward. (150 Words/10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: The question seems to be straight forward but have some complications in proper deciphering the exact…

November 14, 2018
Poverty is not just lack of money; it is not having capabilities to realize one’s full potential as human being. Comment with respect to contemporary poverty alleviation and measurement strategy of the Indian government. (250 Words/15 Marks)

This is going to be a lengthy answer. So try to use diagrams to explain in better way.…

November 14, 2018
India needs a reinvented secularism 2.0 rooted in complete separation of religion and state. Critically comment (250 Words/15 Marks)

Mentors Comment: You must have come across the commentaries on Indian secularism for last couple of years in…

November 14, 2018
Discuss the changes in the nature and character of Peasant Movements of 1920’s compared to early uprisings/movements? (150 Words/15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: The question is quite straightforward and expects students to have conceptual knowledge of peasant movements in…

November 14, 2018
Ethics Case Study: You are posted in a government office. Recently a peon was appointed in your office. Ever since his appointment he has been more of a burden than any help in the office. He doesn’t do any work and is always found to be talking with anyone he encounters. You have been receiving complaints about him from other staff members too that he is not obeying their orders in the office. The peon was appointed on sympathy grounds after his father’s death since his mother is ill. His income is the only source for his family after his father’s death. He was appointed by your predecessor on humanitarian grounds. You are very strict and disciplined in your office and you expect others to be the same. You have also observed that his behaviour is unfit to continue in his job. He appears to suffer from some psychological problem too. Identify your moral and professional responsibilities in this case study and explain how will you deal with the situation? (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

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

November 13, 2018
“The autonomy for the central bank, within the framework of the RBI Act, is an essential and accepted governance requirement”. Examine where does RBI stand in terms of autonomy? (150 Words/ 10 Marks)

Sources: //economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/66453781.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/autonomy-of-rbi-essential-nurtured-by-govt-finance-ministry/article25378028.ece Introduction: Recently, the debate over independence functioning of RBI has been one of…

November 13, 2018

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