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Q.2 India and Australia today represent a partnership with a near-complete convergence of interests and values. Two multicultural, federal democracies are natural partners of the future. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-and-australia-are-finally-acting-like-the-natural-partners-they-are-7845069/ In the intro, mention the INDAUS ECTA deal. In the body, mention how the geo-stategic and…

March 31, 2022
Q.1 The Truman doctrine was part humanitarian and part strategic in its objectives and impact. Analyse. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by a brief account of the Truman doctrine. Explain how it is part humanitarian and…

March 31, 2022
Q.4 The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others – Mahatma Gandhi. Elaborate. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the context of the statement given. Explain in brief your understanding of the quotation given…

March 30, 2022
Q.3 Discuss the importance of agri-R&D in the context of India. Suggest the ways to help India attain supremacy in agri-R&D and innovation systems. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/budgeting-for-a-well-fed-self-reliant-india-agriculture-narendra-modi-7839250/ In the intro, mention that India’s potential to emerge as a significant exporter of agri-produce…

March 30, 2022
Q.2 BIMSTEC has huge potential as a natural platform for development cooperation in a rapidly changing geopolitical calculus and can leverage its unique position as a pivot in the Indo-Pacific region. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/bridging-the-bay-in-quest-of-a-stronger-bimstec/article65271509.ece In the intro, mention the context of the fifth BIMSTEC Summit in Sri Lanka. In…

March 30, 2022
Q.1 The reorganisation of states in India post-independence has been an ongoing process with distinct contributing factors. Analyse. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief status of states just after independence and an account of initiation of reorganization…

March 30, 2022
Q.4 The mandatory nature of Corporate Social Responsibility goes against the notion of philanthropy. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly discuss the importance of corporate social responsibility. Explain the hierarchy of responsibilities of a corporate.…

March 29, 2022
Q.3 What is green hydrogen? What are the incentives offered under the green hydrogen policy? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/green-hydrogen-policy-some-hits-one-crucial-miss/2471061/ In the intro, mention the National Hydrogen Mission in India. In the body, explain the…

March 29, 2022
Q.2 How the use of technology can help in better policing? Also, examine the issues with the use of technology for policing? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/technology-can-make-policing-better-and-dangerous-7835030/ In the intro, mention the increasing use of technologies such as AI and facial recognition…

March 29, 2022
Q.1 Discuss the major changes introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919 and its significance as a historical landmark in the Indian freedom struggle. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly discuss the circumstances and situation under which the Government of India Act, 1919 was enacted…

March 29, 2022
Q.4 It is imperative for a country like India, that code of ethics should be implemented for civil servants on social media platforms as well. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly define code of ethics. Then with examples bring out the need for implementation of code…

March 28, 2022
Q.3 What are the issues with the Draft India Data Accessibility and Use Policy 2022? ? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/forging-a-social-contract-for-data/article65259953.ece In the intro, mention that the Draft policy aims at providing a robust scaffolding for harnessing…

March 28, 2022
Q.2 How does foreign policy influence our lives at personal and collective levels? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/foreign-policy-must-also-make-a-difference-at-home-india-china-russia-ukraine-7836635/ In the intro, mention that the operation Ganga recently carried out to evacuate students from…

March 28, 2022
Q.1 Explaining the reasons behind partition of Bengal, discuss the successes and limitations of the Swadeshi movement launched in its wake. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly mention how and when the Bengal partition was carried out. Give reasons, official and real,…

March 28, 2022
Q.4 You are the Chairman of a Committee, constituted by the government, to suggest measures to improve the quality of education in state-run schools. In view of the increasing dropout rate and the widening gap between students’ learning ability in state-run and private schools, answer the following questions: (a) Examine the role of government in the education sector, especially providing primary and secondary education through state-run schools. (b) Identify the principles and values that would guide your recommendations in this regard. (c) Suggest some ways in which quality of education in state-run schools can be improved. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly discuss the issue of increased enrolment in private schools. Discuss the role of the government…

March 25, 2022
Q.3 As a part of the government’s overall market borrowings in 2022-23, sovereign green bonds will be issued. In the context of this, discuss the advantages of green bonds as means of finance and a tool to achieve sustainable development goals. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/lic-ipo-green-bonds-digital-currency-hold-promise-7833419/ https://www.financialexpress.com/market/sovereign-green-bonds-india-has-latched-on-to-global-trend/2446266/ In the intro, briefly explain how green bonds are different from conventional bonds. In…

March 25, 2022
Q.2 What are the issues with appointing civil servants to the post of Secretary-General of the Houses of the Parliament? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/needed-an-indian-legislative-service/article65249778.ece In the intro, mention the principle laid in the Constitution that secretariats should be independent…

March 25, 2022
Q.1 The colonial period brought the influence of Western architectural forms to India. In this context, giving examples, highlight the contribution of Europeans to Indian architecture. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Discuss the contribution of European powers to Indian architecture. Substantiate with examples. Conclude on the basis…

March 25, 2022
Q.4 Analyze the significance of adopting a code of ethics for creating a healthy work culture in an organization. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction about code of ethics. Discuss how adoption of code of ethics creates…

March 24, 2022
Q.3 What are black holes? Highlight the challenges in imaging a black hole? How were these challenges overcome by the Event Horizon Telescope project? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly discuss about black holes and its features. Discuss about the Event Horizon Telescope project started…

March 24, 2022

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