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Q.3 India’s size and diversity offers enormous opportunities for the tourism sector. Highlighting the importance of tourism sector in India, mention some government efforts to give it a boost. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/incredible-india-back-a-full-circle-tagline-to-revive-post-covid-foreign-tourist-arrival-amitabh-kant-again-plays-a-big-role/articleshow/95669283.cms Introduce the answer by talking about India’s diversity and potential for tourism. In the body,…

November 23, 2022
Q.2 Indiscriminate use of section 124-A of the IPC is like a saw in the hands of carpenter who cuts the entire forest instead of a tree. Has the Sedition law outlived its utility? Justify your answer. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer by explaining the meaning of sedition and why it faces criticism from some…

November 23, 2022
Q.1 In the context of Indian freedom struggle, a discernible trend was seen where large national level movements were usually succeeded with period of revolutionary activities. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Write about large scale national movements during the freedom struggle. Mention the revolutionary activities after the…

November 23, 2022
Q.4 Highlight the differences between accountability and responsibility. Do you think responsibility without accountability is meaningful? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by referring to collective importance of the two terms in governance. Differentiate between accountability and…

November 22, 2022
Q.3 Participation of the private sector in India’s outer space journey is gradually becoming a necessity. Discuss. Also, highlight the concerns associated. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-first-private-rocket-governments-8280767/ Introduce the answer by mentioning that India’s space sector has been under state monopoly for…

November 22, 2022
Q.2 Mutual comity and respect between social media intermediaries and national governments are necessary to democratize cyberpolitics in the interest of users. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer by explaining the meaning of cyberpolitics. Also, explain what do you understand by…

November 22, 2022
Q.1 In the context of socio-cultural milieu of 19th century, the contribution made by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar in the field of education and women’s rights is immeasurable. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly highlight the condition of education and women’s rights in 19th century India. Discuss the contribution…

November 22, 2022
Q.4 Civil servants often face a crisis of conscience when fulfilling their official duties. In your opinion, what are the reasons for such crisis? How can they be resolved? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start the answer with the meaning of conscience and then explain the meaning of crisis of…

November 21, 2022
Q.3 Underline factors responsible for poor solid waste management in Indian cities. In what ways can the trinity of citizens, businesses, and the governments tackle this hazard. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/between-demolition-and-delimitation-jahangirpuris-waste-woes-go-unattended/article66162275.ece https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/waste/india-s-challenges-in-waste-management-56753 Introduce the answer with definition of urban waste. Describe poor urban waste management. Structure…

November 21, 2022
Q.2 Highlighting the maladies that the quasi-judicial courts in India suffer from, suggest ways to streamline their work. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/quasi-judicial-courts-cases-challenges-8278311/ Introduce the answer by talking about the quasi-judicial bodies in India. Stress their importance in…

November 21, 2022
Q.1 Systems and institutions created by the British colonial government in India were a result of British economic interests in India. Elaborate. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with change of Indian economy after British rule. In the body discuss, how different colonial…

November 21, 2022
Q.4 Akhil is a very reputed doctor who is passionate about the role of medical profession in development of India. Akhil is also an honest tax payer, having paid nearly 40% of his income in personal tax during the previous financial year. He has a small family with a 3-year-old daughter and a wife. They live in a major city that faces problems of acute pollution each year in winters. Given the sustained nature of the problem, Akhil has been thinking for some time about shifting to another city. Akhil started his professional journey as a doctor along with his childhood friend Rajesh. They studied in the same school and went to the same medical college. Today, both of them are highly paid doctors. They are thinking about partnering to start a hospital chain in India for affordable health care. Recently they organized a medical camp, bringing along other doctors and provided free cataract surgeries. At the camp family members of a patient thrashed a doctor and the medical staff attending the patient for alleged negligence in surgery. In wake of this incident, Rajesh has decided to migrate to country X which has attractive personal tax rates, better civic facilities, good schools, clean air, and is welcoming for skilled medical professionals. The beating of medical staff at the medical camp has left Akhil worried as well. He does not see this as a one-off incident. In recent years attacks on doctors and medical staffs by families of patients have increased across the country. Rajesh is trying to convince Akhil to move to X along with him. Akhil is a patriotic person and he feels conflicted about the prospect of moving to another country. He is aware that there is shortage of skilled medical professional in India, and migrating to another country would be doing a disservice to a medically under-served nation like India. But he is also feeling frustrated at the quality of life he seems to be getting in this country. As he is pondering over the thought, he sees the day’s newspaper filled with reports about crimes against women. He is thinking that in a more gender-sensitive society her daughter will be able to develop her potential in a free-spirited way. In light of these facts, answer: a) Akhil considers himself a patriot and wants to serve the nation as a doctor. Everyone has a different conception of patriotism. What does patriotism mean to you? b) What options are available to Akhil? Suggest and justify the most preferable choice. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start by writing the gist of the case and the conflict at hand. Write your understanding…

November 18, 2022
Q.3 While infrastructure can act as the force multiplier to achieve a 5 trillion USD economy, Gatishakti masterplan can play a similar role for the growth of infrastructure. Elaborate. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/help-bring-capital-into-national-infrastructure-pipeline-pm-gati-shakti-fm-to-niif/article66149501.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/gati-shakti-a-much-needed-fast-track-to-development/ Introduce the answer with significance of infrastructure and describe Gatishakti plan. In the body,…

November 18, 2022
Q.2 It is said that political funding plays a pivotal role in fostering political competition in the country. Critically evaluate the electoral bonds scheme in making the political funding process more transparent. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/opaque-political-financing-could-cost-democracy-dear/article66149909.ece Introduce the answer by writing about different types of political competition- inter-party, intra-party and ideological.…

November 18, 2022
Q.1 Although the revolt of 1857 came at first as a mere military mutiny, it speedily changed its character and became a national insurrection. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a short description of revolt of 1857 and mention the debate over its national…

November 18, 2022
Q.4 Compare and contrast Kant’s categorical imperatives with the ancient Indian doctrine of Nishkama Karma. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by describing Kant’s categorical imperative in brief. Then mention its parallel with the doctrine of…

November 17, 2022
Q.3 Inspite of the global collaboration on tackling terror financing, challenges still remain. Discuss. Also, suggest a way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/how-we-can-further-our-efforts-in-curbing-terror-financing-8270564/ In the introduction, explain terror financing. In the body of the answer, first, list down…

November 17, 2022
Q.2 Using recent examples, highlight the challenges to cooperative federalism in India. What should be done to strengthen it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/undermining-federalism-eroding-states-autonomy/article66141425.ece Introduce the answer by explaining cooperative federalism. In the body, list down the roadblocks in…

November 17, 2022
Q.1 Although temples in ancient India had the primary role of being the centres of worship, they went on to become centres of socio-economic life of people. Elaborate. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by writing about rise of temple in ancient India and their primary role in society…

November 17, 2022
Q.4 Highlight the role played by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in paving the way for social equality in India. Examine the reasons behind the continued presence of social inequality in the country. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Define social inequality. List down the contribution of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar in ushering in an agenda, instruments…

November 16, 2022

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