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Q.2 There have been arguments that sedition law is an attack on the very foundation of India’s liberal democratic principles, as enshrined in the Constitution. Do you agree? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start with a brief introduction of the Sedition Law in India. Mention the arguments against the…

August 22, 2022
Q.1 Reservation for women perpetuates a “proxy culture’’ as seen in the phenomenon of “sarpanch patis”. In this context, discuss whether reservation can address the issue of poor participation of women in Indian politics. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief context of the political representation of women in India. Mention the issues related…

August 22, 2022
Q.4 In recent times, we have witnessed large scale displacement of people all over the world. The reasons for this are manifold but it has resulted in a severe challenge in the form of a refugee crisis of large proportions. The recent turmoil in Afghanistan adds another unfortunate chapter to it. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) Examine the ethical issues involved in the refugee crisis being witnessed in the recent decades. (b) Highlight both short-term and long-term measures to deal with it. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief overview of the case. Mention the ethical issues involved in the refugee crisis.…

August 19, 2022
Q.2 The withdrawal of general consent to the CBI by certain state governments in India threatens the spirit of cooperative federalism in India. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction about CBI and the current status of withdrawal of general consent to…

August 19, 2022
Q.3 Discuss the role that space technology can play in strengthening India’s border security. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly give the context in the introduction. Mention the role that space technology can play in…

August 19, 2022
Q.1 How far do you agree with the view that globalisation has aggravated the challenges faced by the poor in India? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction on globalization. Discuss how it has aggravated the challenges for the Indian…

August 19, 2022
Q.4 Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service: (a) Transparency (b) Accountability (c) Fairness and Justice (d) Courage of Conviction (e) Spirit of service. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Explain the meaning of the terms. Mention their relevance in civil services.

August 18, 2022
Q.3 Discuss the factors that have helped sustain Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in India. What steps has the government taken in recent times to counter LWE? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction about history of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in India. Briefly discuss the…

August 18, 2022
Q.2 Stating the sources of finance for local self-governments in India, suggest ways to strengthen their financial position. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly state the Constitutional provisions related to local self-governments in India. Highlight their sources of finance.…

August 18, 2022
Q.1 Tribals in India continue to face myriad challenges with regard to healthcare. Discuss the issues faced by them in this context and suggest remedial measures. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a note on the status of tribal health in India. Elaborate on various healthcare-related…

August 18, 2022
Q.4 Distinguish between attitude and behaviour. How attitude of an individual influence its behaviour? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, define what is is attitude and behaviour. In the body, mention the difference…

August 17, 2022
Q.3 Highlighting the vulnerability of India’s critical infrastructure to cyber attacks, discuss the various steps taken by the government to boost cyber security. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly write about India’s critical infrastructure. Highlight the vulnerability of India’s critical infrastructure to cyber attacks.…

August 17, 2022
Q.2 In view of the recent Parliamentary Standing Committee report, discuss the issues faced by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) and suggest measures that can be adopted to strengthen it. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a short note on the recent Parliamentary Committee report on National Commission for Scheduled…

August 17, 2022
Q.1 Critically assess the government’s move on raising the age of marriage of women in India from 18 to 21 years. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer with the recent amendment regarding the age of marriage in India. Substantiate the…

August 17, 2022
Q.4 “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” Discuss the factors which contribute to the formation of attitude in an individual’s life. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Begin by defining the term attitude. Enumerate the various factors responsible for attitude formation and explain…

August 16, 2022
Q.3 How illegal mining of minor minerals harm the environment? How can technology be used to check the illegal mining of minor minerals? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/tapping-technology-to-check-minor-mineral-plunder/article65742444.ece In the intro, briefly describe the issues with illegal mining of minor minerals. In the…

August 16, 2022
Q.2 Why is the G20 significant for the world? Why does it need to shift from commitments on aid and trade to collaboration around science and technology? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-new-global-vision-for-g20/article65754162.ece In the intro, mention India’s hosting of G20 Summit in 2023 and opportunity for India…

August 16, 2022
Q.1 Discuss the rationale behind anti-conversion laws in India. Also, state the concerns that have been raised with regard to these laws. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction about anti-conversion laws in India. Discuss the rationale behind anti-conversion laws in…

August 16, 2022
Q.4 The proliferation of social media platforms have empowered the citizens and enabled them to freely share their views, including criticism of the government and its functionaries. However, it has also given rise to serious concerns such as spread of fake news, hate speech, revenge porn etc., which have grown manifold in recent years. Moreover, there are growing issues related to lack of transparency, accountability and rights of users of such social media platforms. In this context, what should be the underlying principles to regulate the social media platforms? Also, suggest a framework to address the associated issues and concerns and make such platforms a safe place for its diverse users. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly, introduce the case. Discuss the ethical issues involved. Highlight the principles to regulate social media…

August 12, 2022
Q. 3 Why data protection law is necessary in India? Examine the factors that need to be considered in such law? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/withdrawal-of-the-pdp-bill-was-a-bad-move/article65750995.ece In the intro, mention the withdrawal of personal data protection Bill by the government. In…

August 12, 2022

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