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Q.1 Highlight the reasons behind prevalence of low literacy rate among tribals. Also, mention some initiatives taken by the government in this regard.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly discuss the education status of tribals. Highlight the reasons behind low literacy rate among tribals.…

March 17, 2022
Q.4 To educate a person in the mind but not in morals is to educate a menace to society. ― Theodore Roosevelt. Explain. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly write the importance of moral education in one’s life. Explain the meaning of the quote…

March 16, 2022
Q.3 What are the special situation funds (SSFs)? How will SSF’s full participation across the entire spectrum of the secondary market for corporate debt help deal with the issue of bad debt? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-special-situation-funds-are-necessary-7821566/ In the intro, mention the issue of NPA in India. In the body, describe the…

March 16, 2022
Q.2 The incident of the accidental firing of a missile by India highlights the issues with the strategic stability regime in South Asia. Discuss the issues and suggest the measures needed? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-misfiring-and-its-trail-of-poor-strategic-stability/article65228306.ece In the intro, mention the accidental firing incident and how Pakistan reacted to it. In…

March 16, 2022
Q.1 What is an urban forest? Highlight its benefits and steps taken by the government to promote urban forestry in India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by giving definition of an urban forest. Discuss in brief the benefits of urban forests.…

March 16, 2022
Q.4 The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence – Rabindranath Tagore. Bring out what this quote means to you. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start with the significance of education. Explain the quote and bring out its various dimensions. Discuss…

March 15, 2022
Q.3 Examine the challenges India faces as it makes a major push to increase its presence in the semiconductor manufacturing sector. Also mention the various initiatives sponsored by the government to facilitate semiconductor manufacturing in India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.orfonline.org/research/indias-semiconductor-pursuit/ In the intro, mention challenges created by semiconductor chip shortage in the wake of the…

March 15, 2022
Q.2 How far has the United Nations succeeded in saving the world from the scourge of war? What are the challenges the UN faces in fulfilling it principles and purposes? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/fragmenting-world-order-untied-nations/article65225246.ece In the intro, mention the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the body mention the multiple…

March 15, 2022
Q.1 India is undergoing a demographic transition the implications of which are multipronged. Analyze. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly define different stages of demographic transition. Enlist the factors that depict India’s transition to third…

March 15, 2022
Q.4 The core of high Emotional Intelligence is self-awareness. If you don’t understand your own motivations and behaviours, it is nearly impossible to develop an understanding of others. Discuss with the help of appropriate examples. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly define Emotional Intelligence and mention its constituents Explain the importance of self-awareness as core of…

March 14, 2022
Q.3 What are the risks involved in the use of nuclear power in India? Should India consider renewable-energy technologies options against the backdrop of their reducing cost? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/shutdown-this-misguided-energy-policy/article65215060.ece In the intro, mention India’s plan for more nuclear reactors as announced in the Parliament…

March 14, 2022
Q.2 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has placed considerable moral responsibility on India, both as one of the world’s largest countries and its most populous democracy. In the context of this, critically examine India’s abstention in the UN Security Council vote on Ukraine. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/no-ovation-for-indias-stand-on-the-war-on-ukraine/article65222135.ece In the intro, mention Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the body, examine the factors such…

March 14, 2022
Q.1 Legal measures alone are not sufficient for addressing the issue of domestic violence against women, rather it requires intervention at societal level. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Discuss the issue of domestic violence against women in India. Mention the legal measures in this…

March 14, 2022
Q.4 You have recently been posted as a probationary officer in the District Magistrate’s office in a tribal district. During one of the fieldtrips, while interacting with the tribals, you come to know about a private company, established a few years back, which has transformed their lives. The company, using the traditional knowledge of tribals, had launched a series of products and provided numerous livelihood opportunities to the tribals. Upon further enquiry, you come to know that while the lives of tribals had indeed improved, the distribution of profits however, has been quite disproportionate. The company has seen a huge growth in its operations and its owners have amassed huge wealth. It is also planning to file for IPR, which may further hinder the interests of the tribals. You feel that tribals have been left short changed and there has not been an equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of their resources. When you tried to approach the Gram Sabha and voice your concerns, the tribals requested you not to intervene as they do not have any alternatives. They also argue that governments in the past have failed to protect their interests. Given the situation, answer the following: (a) Identify the different stakeholders and their interests involved in this case. (b) Present a case to convince the District Magistrate for the need of government intervention in the situation. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by giving the gist of the case study. Enumerate the stakeholders involved in the case…

March 11, 2022
Q.3 How the Phased Manufacturing Programs (PMPs) and Production Linked Incentives (PLIs) can help encourage investment in Make in India? What are the challenges in their success? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/make-trade-deals-for-make-in-india/2457320/ In the intro, mention the government’s plans to encourage manufacturing in India through Make in…

March 11, 2022
Q.2 The narrative of a widening strategic gap between New Delhi and Moscow has been prevalent for some time now. In the context of this, examine the areas of convergence and divergence between the two countries. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/india-russia-and-the-new-era-of-global-politics/ https://www.economist.com/asia/why-wont-indias-government-condemn-vladimir-putin/21808074?utm_medium=social-media.content.np&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=editorial-social&utm_content=discovery.content&fbclid=IwAR0vfJebt1v1G5bGYpuMHxQD_yHz0yrp7ZCAJUo6Sjm_sY7jI6_zyDDDWRc In the intro, mention the Russian invasion of Ukraine and India’s difficulty in avoiding…

March 11, 2022
Q.1 Globalization is incredibly efficient but has so far been incredibly unjust. Examine the statement in the context of developing countries like India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by explaining the meaning of globalisation. Explain how the process of globalisation is incredibly efficient.…

March 11, 2022
Q.4 Explain why superstitious beliefs and practices abound in India. In this context, discuss the importance of inculcating scientific temper to remove superstitions. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give brief introduction regarding what is superstition. Give various reasons for the prevalence of superstition in…

March 10, 2022
Q.3 India is fast becoming one of the largest startup ecosystems in the world. In the contest of this, examine the factors driving this growth and its implications for the Indian economy. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.livemint.com/economy/economic-survey-india-becomes-third-largest-startup-ecosystem-in-the-world-11643626506129.html https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/start-us-failing-society-economy-7812227/ In the intro, mention that as per the Economic Survey 2021-22, India has become…

March 10, 2022
Q.2 The intra- and inter-basin transfer (IBT) of water is a major hydrological intervention to rectify the imbalance in water availability. However, IBTs raises larger questions about hydrological assumptions and the use and the management of freshwater resources in India. What are such assumptions and issues with the management of freshwater resources in India? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/water-management-needs-a-hydro-social-approach/article65208277.ece In the intro, mention the National River Linking project and provision made in Budget 2022 for…

March 10, 2022

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