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Q.The UN General Assembly adopted an India-sponsored resolution to mark 2023 as the “International Year of Millets”.Highlighting the benefits of millets, list some government efforts to promote millet production in India. (15 Marks)

December 21, 2022
Q. In light of recently declared National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), critically examine economic and environmental implications of promotion of oil palm cultivation in the country. (10 Marks)

December 19, 2022
Q. Inclusive growth approach is focussed mostly towards education, skilling and job creation. Critically examine the success of various post-liberalization policies of the Indian government in this regard. (10 Marks)

December 16, 2022
Q. India’s Higher education institutions (HEIs) are plagued with many administrative and operational issues. Discuss. Suggest ways to overcome them and improve the state of HEIs. (15 Marks)

December 15, 2022
Q. In light of the prominence that the Indo-Pacific has gained in the recent years, examine how India can enhance its presence in the region. (10 Marks)

December 14, 2022
Q. India-US relationship is a strategic partnership based on convergence of interests and shared value; a partnership, mature enough to accommodate divergence in worldview of both the countries. Discuss. (15 Marks)

December 12, 2022
Q. What is learning poverty? Highlighting the reasons behind learning poverty in India, mention steps taken to address the issue. (10 Marks)

December 10, 2022
Q. The unprecedented pace of technological change especially in the form of emerging and disruptive technologies is changing the face of national security. Examine. (15 Marks)

December 8, 2022
Q. Urban flooding has become a recurrent phenomenon that poses a severe risk to the urban ecosystem and critical infrastructure in India. Examine. (15 Marks)

December 7, 2022
Q. Despite continuous government efforts towards making India a manufacturing hub, we still have a lot of ground to cover. Critically analyse. (10 Marks)

December 6, 2022
Q. What do you mean by the Minimum Support Price (MSP)? Critically analyse the efficacy of MSP in achieving its objectives? (15 Marks)

December 5, 2022
Q.4 You are posted as the Commissioner of Police in a metropolitan city where a visiting foreign dignitary, with President-level security cover, is scheduled to visit for an official function. As a part of the security preparedness, it has been decided that no vehicular traffic will be allowed on the route which will be taken by the foreign dignitary to reach the venue of the function in the city. However, just 15 minutes before the scheduled arrival of the dignitary, you are informed that a critically-ill patient is stuck on the way to the hospital in a private car along with his family. In this situation, answer the following: (a) Discuss the issues involved in halting traffic for VIP movement. (b) List the options available to you in this situation with their merits and demerits. (c) What will be your course of action? Justify with proper reasoning. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly state the facts of the case. Write the issues involved in halting traffic for VIP…

November 25, 2022
Q.3 Examine the challenges faced by start-ups in India. What has been the government’s role in simplifying these challenges? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-editorial/policy-engine-on-keep-going-startup-india/articleshow/95646025.cms Introduce the answer by briefly talking about the status of start-up industry in India. In…

November 25, 2022
Q.2 The ratification of the India-Australia trade deal by the parliament further underlines the positive relationship between both countries. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-australia-ecta-free-trade-agreement-8286252/ In the introduction, mention the ratification of ECTA by the Australian parliament. In first party…

November 25, 2022
Q.1 Even though it introduced several features which later laid the foundation for the Indian Constitution, the Government of India Act 1935 had several shortcomings. Examine. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a few lines on the Government of India Act of 1935. In the body,…

November 25, 2022
Q.4 If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly discuss the moral foundations of a law. Explain the basis of an unjust law. Mention…

November 24, 2022
Q.3 The concentration of wealth at the top necessitates addressing scarcity of resources for the masses. In this context, assess the potential of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in furthering the goals of economic equity. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer by defining the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI). In the body, discuss…

November 24, 2022
Q.1 Examine the reasons behind rising communalism in the Indian National Movement. What were its consequences? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by briefly explaining the term Communalism. Write about the factors that contributed to fanning communal…

November 24, 2022
Q.2 Highlight the concerns associated with the smooth functioning of the Election Commission of India. Suggest ways to make it more efficient. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/pratap-bhanu-mehta-judiciary-may-not-be-the-best-selector-election-commissioners-8285736/ Introduce the answer by mentioning the constitutional provisions related to the ECI and its importance.…

November 24, 2022
Q.4 Education is useless, unless it can move one’s conscience into action. Analyze the role of education in building conscientious character. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by describing the meaning of education. Mention impact of education on one’s actions. In body,…

November 23, 2022

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