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Q.2 Taiwan finds itself caught in a crossfire between the US and China. What are the implications of the rising tension for India? What should be India’s approach? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/taiwan-between-giants-8068777/ https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/india-one-china-stand-relations-with-taiwan-8066647/ In the intro, mention the escalation of tension over the visit of US House…

August 5, 2022
Q.1 How did the Moderates and Extremists differ in their ideology, methods and goals during the Indian National Movement? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start with a brief introduction around the origin of the Congress and the two factions. Mention…

August 5, 2022
Q.3 Coal, oil and gas are not going anywhere in the developed world; they are, in fact, making a comeback. In context of this examine the factors responsible for downgrading of climate commitment and suggest the way forward for the developing countries. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-west-is-backsliding-on-climate-action/article65681859.ece1 In the intro, mention the increasing energy prices due to geopolitical disturbances. In the body…

August 4, 2022
Q.2 China’s growing influence in the Pacific region, including in the Indo-Pacific, and further strengthened by the entente with Russia, may hardly be a by-product of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, but it has induced fresh energy into the region. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-global-order-caught-up-in-a-swirl-of-chaos/article65682489.ece In the intro, mention that the Ukraine crisis has intensified the concerns of countries in…

August 4, 2022
Q.4 Corruption endangers not only the quality of governance but also threatens the very foundation of our society. Elucidate. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction about corruption. Discuss how it endangers quality of governance with relevant examples.…

August 4, 2022
Q.1 Governance, during the British rule, was a means of exploitation of India rather than a vehicle of public welfare. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction of British rule in India. Discuss how the British government exploited India…

August 4, 2022
Q.4 Corporate governance and business ethics are key factors influencing investment decisions and determining the flow of capital worldwide. In this context, discuss the inter-relationship between corporate governance and business ethics. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Define corporate governance and business ethics and bring out the distinction between them. Discuss the rising…

August 3, 2022
Q.3 What is the significance of foreign exchange reserves for a developing country and what are the reasons for the recent decline in India’s foreign exchange reserves? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rbi-and-the-rupee-to-break-a-free-fall-or-not-to-8059652/ In the intro, mention the steep decline in India foreing exchange in the last few…

August 3, 2022
Q.2 What are the issues with the various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-pmla-verdict-overlooks-constitutional-safeguards/article65707726.ece In the intro, mention the recent ruling of the Supreme Court upholding the Act. In…

August 3, 2022
Q.1 Central Asian contacts had a profound political and cultural impact on India in ancient times. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction about the Central Asian contacts in ancient India. Discuss its impact on…

August 3, 2022
Q.4 Examine the issue of foreign aid in global politics from an ethical perspective. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by highlighting the meaning of foreign aid. Enlist the ethical arguments to justify the grounds…

August 2, 2022
Q.3 What are the World Trade Organisation’s rules over public stockholding of food? What are India’s concerns about it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/indias-wheat-waiver-wto-demand-is-risk-fraught/article65707757.ece In the intro, mention India’s demand for waiver to export wheat procured at subsidised price.…

August 2, 2022
Q.2 What is the significance of the launch of the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for India and the region? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/bringing-eurasia-closer/article65706597.ece In the intro, mention the recent launch of the INSTC. In the body, mention the…

August 2, 2022
Q.1 What do you understand by tsunamigenic zones? Giving an account of their global distribution, explain the propagation of tsunamis. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain the concept of tsunamigenic zones. Give an account of their global distribution. Explain the…

August 2, 2022
Q.4 There is a need for an effective climate governance structure within the broad framework of corporate governance. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce briefly by explaining the meaning of climate governance. Write about the need for an effective…

August 1, 2022
Q.3 What are the factors responsible for the deterioration of the financial position of the state-owned power distribution companies? Is bailout by the government a solution? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, mention the increasing debt burden of the state-owned discoms. In the body mention…

August 1, 2022
Q.2 How whistleblowers contribute to participatory democracy by use of RTI? Suggest the measures to ensure the protection of whistleblowers. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/we-need-to-protect-whistle-blowers/article65698564.ece In the intro, define the term whistleblower. In the body, mention the contributions of the…

August 1, 2022
Q.1 What are polymetallic nodules? Highlight their geographical distribution and state their significance. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain Poly-Metallic Nodules (PMN) in the introduction. Mention their geographical distribution across the globe. Briefly…

August 1, 2022
Q.4 You are a young officer posted as a Sub-Divisional Magistrate in a backward district. You receive a complaint against the appointment of a Dalit woman in a village school for cooking food under the Mid-Day Meal scheme by parents of some students. The parents are putting immense pressure on the school management to discontinue the services of the woman concerned on the basis of long-standing social norms of caste impurity. They also say that if the management fails to take a favourable decision, keeping in mind the prevailing social customs, they will convene a village assembly and take action against the woman and her family members, including boycotting them socially. Based on the above information, address the following: (a) Identify the issues involved in the given case study. (b) Highlighting the reasons behind continuing caste discrimination, discuss the steps which you will take to resolve the present issue. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by giving the gist of the case study. Write about the various issues and associated…

July 29, 2022
Q.3 What are the advantages and issues with e-commerce for medical drugs? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/draft-drugs-medical-devices-and-cosmetics-bill-2022-making-digital-pharmacist-8055264/ In the intro, mention the provisions of Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill 2022. In the body…

July 29, 2022

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