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Q.1 In view of the visible trends in India’s urbanisation, discuss the key considerations for a new urbanisation policy to guide the planning and management of cities in a sustainable manner. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a brief note on current trends in India’s urbanisation. Discuss the need for a…

February 10, 2022
Q.3 India has led the resistance and been the most vocal critic of the Joint Statement Initiative. Yet, given the increasingly fragmented global trading landscape and the rising importance of the global digital economy, can India tailor its engagement with the WTO to better accommodate its economic and geopolitical interests? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/notes-for-india-as-the-digital-trade-juggernaut-rolls-on/article38393921.ece In the intro, mention India and South Africa’s resistance to JSI. In the body mention…

February 9, 2022
Q.2 How All-India Services are different from state civil services? What are the implications of the proposed IAS rule changes?(10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/upsetting-the-centre-state-balance-ias-cadre-7761492/lite/ In the intro, mention proposed changes in rule for Central deputation of IAS officers. In…

February 9, 2022
Q.1 Despite all the long strides towards women’s rights to property and inheritance in India, there still exist challenges that need to be addressed.Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly state the significance of inheritance rights for women. Discuss some steps that have been undertaken…

February 9, 2022
Q.4 In the context of COVID-19 pandemic, discuss the importance of Emotional Intelligence among healthcare workers. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly write about the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Highlight the importance of EI for healthcare…

February 9, 2022
Q.4 Emotional Intelligence is an important trait to imbibe in a highly competitive and achievement-oriented environment. Elucidate. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Explain the meaning of the term Emotional Intelligence. Discuss why it is an important trait in…

February 8, 2022
Q.3 What is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? What are the benefits and concerns associated with it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/budget-rbi-digital-rupee-7755577/ In the intro, mention the announcement about the proposed introduction of digital currency to be issued…

February 8, 2022
Q.2 What are the reasons for the pendency of cases in the Indian judiciary? What are the implications of pendency of cases related to significant constitutional matters in the Supreme Court? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-supreme-failure/article38354697.ece In the intro, mention that due to pandemic pending cases in various courts had crossed…

February 8, 2022
Q.1 Development-induced displacement is a recurring phenomenon in India and the poor and marginalised are hit the hardest by it. Examine. (15 Marks) .

Mentor’s Comments- Explain what you understand by development-induced displacement. State the causes of development-induced displacement in India. Discuss…

February 8, 2022
Q.4 Explain the concept of Sarvodaya with the help of examples from the lives of prominent personalities. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly, introduce the philosophy of Sarvodaya. Bring out the different aspects of the concept of Sarvodaya.…

February 7, 2022
Q.3 Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme (RDSS) has inherited several design issues from its predecessors. What are such issue? What are the opportunities for RDSS? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/how-to-create-a-better-power-distribution-network-7760123/lite/ In the intro mention the announcement of the scheme. In the body mention issues of…

February 7, 2022
Q.2 How retention of healthcare data by healthcare providers can benefit us? Suggest the way forward to ensure privacy-centric data retention policy. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/weighing-in-on-a-health-data-retention-plan/article38389337.ece In the intro, mention the consultative process on the health data retention by NHA. In…

February 7, 2022
Q.1 Menstruation has always been surrounded by taboos and myths that exclude women from many aspects of socio-cultural life. Discuss in the context of India. Also, suggest some steps to combat these taboos and myths. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer by highlighting the taboos and myths associated with menstruation. Discuss how it excludes…

February 7, 2022
Q.4 You are a young officer posted as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in a district. You have received information that at a party some people were harassed by your subordinate police officer. On further inquiry, you came to know that two complaints have been filed – one by the police and the other by people who organised the party. According to the police, people had gathered without permission and were not following COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and social distancing norms. But on the other hand, the complaint filed by the party organisers says that police entered the private venue due to loud noise and harassed everyone at the party including women guests. According to them, your subordinate police officer even tore apart the document, which granted permission to organise the party. A video of this incident, showing your subordinate officer tearing off a document, is being widely circulated on social media platforms. Due to this, social activists want you to take strict action against your subordinate police officer. (a) Identify the ethical issues in the case. (b) What are the factors that can influence decision by competent authorities in such instances? Do you think mobilising public opinion through social media is a fair way to influence the decision in such cases? (c) As the SP, what will be your course of action in this situation? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly highlight the main issue involved in the above case and link it with present context.…

February 4, 2022
Q.3 Why artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are termed as a gateway to a future? What are the concerns with AI technology? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/artificial-intelligence-technologies-have-climate-cost-7753829/ In the intro, explain the AI technology. In the body mention the advantages the technology…

February 4, 2022
Q.2 Few Western powers are as deeply connected to India as Britain. This is also accentuated by their shared vision for a transformative decade for the India-United Kingdom partnership. In the context of this, examine the opportunities offered by the deepening partnership between the two countries. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/ink-india-britain-free-trade-unlock-new-opportunity/article38366663.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/narendra-modi-boris-johnson-digital-conversation-covid-crisis-india-uk-relations-7300826/ In the intro, mention an announcement made by leaders of two countries for a shared…

February 4, 2022
Q.1 The COVID-19 pandemic has not only exposed globalisation as highly vulnerable and fragile but also forced a rethinking on its merits. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer with the context of the ongoing debate regarding the effects of globalisation amidst…

February 4, 2022
Q.4 It is the ‘spirit of service’ that motivates a public servant to serve the country’s interests and address people’s issues. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by explaining the meaning of spirit of service. Discuss how it motivates a public servant…

February 3, 2022
Q.3 The Budget for 2022-23 is a bold effort at public investment-led growth. What are the challenges in achieving it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-bold-effort-at-public-investment-led-growth/article38361022.ece In the intro, mention the emphasis on the public investment-led growth in the budget 22-23.…

February 3, 2022
Q.2 What are the reasons for high out of pocket expenditure on health in India? Suggest the measures to address it. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-missing-focus-on-health-union-budget-7752130/ In the intro, mention allocation for health in the budget. In the body mention reasons…

February 3, 2022

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