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Q.2 South Korea’s new willingness to become a global pivotal state and play an active role in regional affairs is bound to create multiple opportunities for a multi-dimensional India- Korea partnership. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/scale-up-the-india-south-korea-bilateral-partnership/article65636221.ece In the intro, mention the divergence in the objectives of the two countries in the…

July 15, 2022
Q.1 Explaining the term Non-alignment, discuss the rationale behind its adoption in the postcolonial era. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by briefly writing about Non-Aligned movement. Mention different reasons responsible for adoption of non-aligned movement…

July 15, 2022
Q.3 What are the various sources of funding and instruments used for climate finance? What are the reasons for funding bial in favour of climate-change mitigation and against the climate-change adaptation activities? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-enduring-challenges-in-mobilising-green-finance/ https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/bonn-meet-shows-slim-chance-of-action-on-climate-change-8025526/ In the intro, mention the COP27 to be held at Sharm-el-Sheikh primacy of the…

July 14, 2022
Q.2 The population of the country is a crucial factor in the election of the President, which means the people’s presence in the process of electing the President is very much visible. In context of this, explain the method followed for the election of the President of India and what are the implications of the people’s presence in the process? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-president-is-not-a-mere-rubber-stamp/article65635390.ece In the intro, mention the nature of debate in the Constituent Assembly on the election…

July 14, 2022
Q.4 “It is compassion, the most gracious of virtues, which moves the world.” ― Tiruvalluvar, Kural. What does this quote mean to you?

Mentor’s Comments- Explain what you understand by compassion. Discuss how compassion is a gracious virtue. Explain how it…

July 14, 2022
Q.1 The Swarajists played a crucial role in the nationalist movement, but they had their own limitations. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a short background on the Swarajists. Discuss their role in the nationalist movement. Highlight their…

July 14, 2022
Q.3 A well-crafted trade agreement could help India enhance its share in global trade. Therefore, India needs to take care of a few key concerns before entering into trade agreements. What are such concerns India need to address? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/concerns-of-indian-players-should-be-taken-care-of-while-crafting-ftas-8025545/ In the intro, mention India’s recent signing of FTA’s with Australia and UAE. In the…

July 13, 2022
Q.2 The health of municipal finances is a critical element of municipal governance. In context of this, examine the challenges in strengthening the municipal finances and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-scale-of-municipal-finances-is-inadequate/article65631481.ece In the intro, mention that pandemic and implementation of GST have affected the fiscal health…

July 13, 2022
Q.4 “All persons ought to endeavour to follow what is right, and not what is established.” ― Aristotle. What does this quote mean to you? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly write the context of the given quotation. Discuss the need to follow what is right,…

July 13, 2022
Q.1 Colonialism in India gained foothold in distinct stages with debilitating impact on the Indian economy. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly write about the origin of colonialism in India. Explain the four stages in which colonialism…

July 13, 2022
Q.4 While it may seem restrictive, anonymity is one of the greatest strengths of the civil services. Comment in the context of growth of social media in recent times. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly introduce with the anonymity of civil service. Highlight the importance of anonymity for a civil…

July 12, 2022
Q.3 What are the reasons for the high prevalence of scams in the banking industry in India? What are the implications of such scams for the economy? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-scam-faultline-is-damaging-indian-banking/article65628245.ece In the intro, mention that the RBI’s Financial Stability Report released in December 2021 projects…

July 12, 2022
Q.2 How does lack of self-reliance in defense technology and manufacturing influence India’s foreign policy options? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/an-atmanirbhar-india-can-look-the-world-in-the-eye-russia-ukraine-nato-7828628/ https://www.economist.com/asia/2022/06/13/the-west-has-a-chance-to-wean-india-off-russian-weaponry In the intro, mention that the Ukraine crisis has brought into focus India’s dependence…

July 12, 2022
Q.1 What were the prominent causes behind the recurring tribal movements in the 19th century? Also, discuss the limitations of these movements. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Write a brief introduction on the tribal movements in the 19th century. Bring out the prominent…

July 12, 2022
Q.4 Family values influence the decisions individuals make both within the family structure and outside of it. Do you agree with the statement? Justify with relevant examples. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly write about the concept of family values. Mention its impact on decision-making of the individuals…

July 11, 2022
Q.3 What is forest landscape restoration? How it is different from traditional approach to afforestation? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-plan-that-is-much-more-than-just-planting-trees/article65617158.ece In the intro mention that according to IUCN, deforestation and forest degradation contribute to around…

July 11, 2022
Q. 2 Examine the significance of political parties in India. What are the legal provisions to deal with a split in political parties. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/making-parties-constitutional/article36764952.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/which-is-real-shiv-sena-answer-lies-with-the-constitution-and-supreme-court-8017803/ In the intro, mention split in Shiv Sena in Maharashtra. In the body, mention…

July 11, 2022
Q.1 Among the major legacies of the Indian freedom movement, civil liberties formed an important one. Analyze. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer with the rich legacy of the national movement and its various manifestations. Substantiate…

July 11, 2022
Q.4 You are posted as a Customs official in one of renowned port cities of India. Your team has recently intercepted a consignment having over 5000 kilograms of red sandalwood. Red Sandalwood, also known as Red Sanders, is a prohibited item for export and is covered under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) list and hence you detained a few individuals for their alleged involvement in trying to smuggle it to another country. However, you later come to know that these people are working for an influential businessman with close ties to the ruling party of the state. Your seniors in the department have verbally instructed you not to register any compliant as yet. You are fearful that a deal will be struck between the businessman and a few corrupt officers of your department and the detained persons will be freed. You are ready to go ahead and file the complaint but at the same time are also fearful of departmental action against you if you disobey your seniors. (a) What are the various options available to you in the given case? Evaluate the merits and demerits of each of these. (b) Also indicate (without necessarily restricting to the above options) your course of action and the reasons for the same. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by writing the context and the facts of the case study. Listing the various options…

July 8, 2022
Q.3 What are the factors responsible for the recent fall in the value of rupee? Why intervention in the foreign exchange market by the RBI is unlikely to yield the desired results? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/the-heat-is-on-hard-to-see-when-the-pressure-on-the-rupee-will-ease-despite-rbis-efforts/2585524/ In the intro, mention the rupee touching the lowest ever value in recent times. In…

July 8, 2022

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