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Q.4 What are the important learnings from the life and teachings of Sri Adi Shankaracharya that can help public servants in their personal and professional lives. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a brief write-up on the teachings of Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Discuss their relevance in…

March 3, 2022
Q.4 In the age of social media, influencers have a huge following and have gained prominent marketing roles. In this context, discuss the ethical issues involved in influencer marketing. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction about influencer marketing. Discuss the ethical issues involved with it. Conclude accordingly.

March 2, 2022
Q.3 A shift is taking place in the business of global dominance and hegemony, from the model of expressing force through troop presence to financial sanctions. In the context of this, discuss the ways in which financial sanctions work and the dominance of the US in it.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/us-eu-sanctions-russia-7796572/ In the intro, mention the economic sanctions declared against Russia in the wake of its…

March 2, 2022
Q.2 Examine the various international laws and treaties involved in the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Is the invasion justified under international laws and treaties? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/debunking-russias-international-law-justifications/article65094642.ece In the intro, mention Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the body mention the various steps…

March 2, 2022
Q.1 Though some of his early measures restored faith among the Indians in the liberal tradition of England, Lord Ripon’s tenure did not bring about significant changes in the conservative mindset of the colonial bureaucracy. Comment. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain the arrival of Lord Ripon in India. Mention the early measures taken by him…

March 2, 2022
Q.4 Environmental ethics is about the moral relationship of human beings to, and also the value and moral status of, the environment and its non-human contents. Elaborate. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain environmental ethics. State how its domain goes beyond humans and encompasses non-human components. Conclude…

March 1, 2022
Q.3 Reporting cyber security breaches is important. Yet, firms are reluctant to report the breaches. Examine the reasons for reluctance on part of the firms and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-anatomy-of-indias-ukraine-dilemma/article65090424.ece In the intro, mention the damage caused by cybercrimes to the global economy. In the…

March 1, 2022
Q.2 How far has the anti-defection law succeeded in dealing with the problem of defection? What are the exemption under Paragraph (4) of the Tenth Schedule. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-judgement-that-could-open-floodgates-to-defection-goa-assembly-7795224/ In the intro, mention the provisions under 10the schedule and loopholes exploited by the parties.…

March 1, 2022
Q.1 With modern education being introduced in India to meet the interests of the British, its reach was restricted and its character unsatisfactory. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly mention the educational reforms introduced by the British in India. Highlight how the reforms aimed…

March 1, 2022
Q.4 What do you understand by social capital? Explain its relationship with good governance. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, define the term social capital. Mention the several ways in which social capital…

February 28, 2022
Q.3 How does plastic waste harm the environment? Suggest the approaches to deal with the problem.

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/tackling-the-plastic-problem/article65090764.ece In the intro, mention the figures about the generation of plastic waste in the country.…

February 28, 2022
Q.2 What are the implications of the Ukraine crisis for the West-led global order? Also elaborate on the implications for the Indo-Pacific region.(15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/inflection-point-for-the-west-led-global-order/article65084589.ece In the intro, mention the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the body, mention the implications…

February 28, 2022
Q.1 Trace the evolution of British policy towards the princely states in India. How did the freedom movement impact the people of these princely states? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly introduce with the reasons of British policy towards the princely states. Highlight different phases of…

February 28, 2022
Q.4 You have been recently appointed as the head of tourism department of a state in India that has many places of great historical importance. In the past few years, the state has witnessed a decrease in tourist inflow. Upon enquiry, you come to know that this decrease is largely attributed to the influence of touts and harassment of tourists, including unwanted advances and grossly overcharging them for various services. You also did a quick search about your state on leading travel advisory websites and found that it has earned a dubious reputation for being particularly unsafe for women tourists. Given the situation, answer the following: (a) Do you think that such a state of affairs can be attributed to insensitivity prevailing in the society? How can the community be made more sensitive towards tourists? (b) Suggest some measures to make a quick turnaround in terms of reputation, employment generation and rebuild the reputation of the state as a safe haven for tourists. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a brief note on problems facing tourists in India, especially foreign tourists. Identify the…

February 25, 2022
Q.3 India faces the dual challenge of achieving nutrition security, as well as addressing declining land productivity, land degradation and loss of ecological services with change in land use. In the context of this, suggest the approach India needs to adopt toward agriculture and food system.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/ploughing-a-new-channel-for-indias-food-systems/article65081135.ece In the intro, mention that although India is now self-sufficient in food grains production in…

February 25, 2022
Q.2 What are the factors responsible for the Ukraine-Russia crisis? What are the immediate geopolitical challenges for India flowing from the Russian actions in Ukraine? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/shaking-up-europes-security-architecture/article65081569.ece In the intro mention Russian aggressive actions in Ukraine. In the body, mention factors such…

February 25, 2022
Q.1 The nineteenth century witnessed a struggle against the backward elements of traditional culture. Discuss in the context of socio-religious reform movements. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start by writing about the new awakening among some enlightened section of Indian society. Mention some…

February 25, 2022
Q.3 Discuss the importance of integration of electrification requirements in development sector policy documents. What are the reasons for the lack of such integration? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-union-budget-lacks-the-power-to-transform-services/article65078007.ece In the intro, mention that the availability of reliable electricity supply can improve the delivery…

February 24, 2022
Q.2 India’s burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is escalating. In the context of this, suggest the issues with India’s approach in dealing with NCDs and suggest the way forward. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-reductionist-approach-to-tackling-population-health/article65077544.ece In the intro, mention the increasing prevalence of NCDs in India. In the body, mention…

February 24, 2022
Q.4 Ethos, ethics, equity and efficiency are key criteria on the basis of which the competency of civil servants should be judged. Analyse. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly mention the meaning of competency in context of a civil servant. Discuss ethos, ethics, equity…

February 24, 2022

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