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Q.1 The traditional structure of the caste system has witnessed paradoxical changes over the last few decades in India. Comment. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction about the caste system. Highlight how the traditional caste structure has weakened…

February 3, 2022
Q.4 Identify the various factors which shape the political attitude of a person. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by explaining what you understand by political attitude. State the factors which shape the political…

February 2, 2022
Q.3 Examine the factors responsible for India’s low tax-to-gdp ratio. What are the measures implemented to increase it? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-structural-constraint-that-budgets-must-ease-11643648198894.html In the intro, mention the low tax to GDP ratio of about 10 per cent…

February 2, 2022
Q.2 How changing relationship between geopolitics and geoeconomics is influencing India? Suggest the approach for India to adapt to the changes. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/how-india-can-adapt-to-global-geoeconomics-churn-7750323/ In the intro, mention the increasing rivalry between China and the US. In the body,…

February 2, 2022
Q.1 Despite undertaking many initiatives, malnutrition continues to be a matter of concern for India. Analyse.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Giving a brief introduction, bring out various initiatives taken to eradicate malnutrition. Explain the extent of…

February 2, 2022
Q.4 Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the development of human being. How to build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, define attitude and mention some factors shaping it. In the body, first, briefly…

February 1, 2022
Q.3 What are the factors that explains the ballooning food subsidy amount in the Union Budget? What are the implications of such inefficiencies in subsidy? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/what-indian-agriculture-needs-from-budget-7748835/ In the intro, mention the budgeted estimate of Rs. 2.43 lakh crores for food subsidy.…

February 1, 2022
Q.2 With its overriding focus on health and nutrition, early childhood care and education (ECCE) has hitherto been the weakest link of the anganwadi system. In the context of this, examine the role anganwadis can play in imparting ECCE and the challenges it can face in doing it. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/anganwadis-early-childhood-care-education-7746519/ In the intro, mention the importance of early education. In the body, mention the role…

February 1, 2022
Q.1 The contemporary Indian society finds itself caught at the intersection of a growing aspiration to mimic the West and a revival of the conservative traditional outlook. Comment. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Write a short note on the essential differences between the Indian and the Western cultural outlook.…

February 1, 2022
Q.4 As the head of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), you are tasked to complete the construction of a power plant. The project needs to be completed expeditiously to fulfil the promise made by the government to ensure access to power for all. The selected site is in a remote area and is ideal for plant construction. However, the project would require relocation of the people living in the vicinity. Initially, the local community objected to disruption in their lives but were convinced later about the economic benefits that would accrue to the region through this plant. The project had started gathering pace, but recently a local NGO working for environment protection got involved with the local community regarding the issue. And now the local community has started protesting against any developmental activity in the region. As the officer-in-charge for the speedy execution of the project, answer the following: (a) What are the issues involved in this case? (b) What course of action will you take and why? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Highlight the stakeholders and the key issues involved in the case. Discuss the course of action…

January 31, 2022
Q.3 What are the challenges India faces as it strives to reach the goal of net-zero emission by 2070? Suggest the strategy India should follow to maximize the developmental gains. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, mention India’s announcement of adopting a net-zero emission target by 2070. In the…

January 31, 2022
Q.2 What are the contradictions in Europe’s polity today? How these contradictions can play role in India’s international relations with European countries? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/c-raja-mohan-writes-indias-challenge-in-european-geopolitics-7739874/ In the intro, mention the tension between Ukraine and Russia. In the body, mention contradictions…

January 31, 2022
Q.1 Using examples, give an account of the factors influencing the location of Aluminium industry in India. Also, highlight the importance of this industry in brief. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly give an overview of the Aluminium industry in India. Explain the factors influencing the location…

January 31, 2022
Q.4 Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behavior in the public servants. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- List down the ten essential values needed for an effective public servant with a brief explanation…

January 28, 2022
Q.3 Despite efforts at formalisation, the challenge of informality looms large for India. Examine the reasons for persistent informality and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/indias-economy-and-the-challenge-of-informality/article38335803.ece In the intro, mention that despite witnessing rapid economic growth over the last two decades,…

January 28, 2022
Q.2 What are the reasons for the Government of India’s proposed move to amend the IAS service rules and why some State governments are concerned with it? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ias-rules-amendment-officers-posting-states-7744865/ In the into, mention the concerns raised by certain states to the proposed changes. In…

January 28, 2022
Q.1 Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, explain what is a mountain range along with some examples. In the body,…

January 28, 2022
Q.4 “Every work has got to pass through hundreds of difficulties before succeeding. Those that persevere will see the light, sooner or later.” -Swami Vivekanand. Whaqt does this quote mean to you? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, write down what do you understand by perseverance. In the body, mention the…

January 27, 2022
Q.3 A blind push to demonise and shut down traditional sources of energy and move to less reliable “clean” energy can have second and third-order effects. What are such effects? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/consequences-of-an-ill-considered-green-strategy-7743272/ In the intro, mention India’s commitment for net-zero emission. In the body, mention the example…

January 27, 2022
Q.2 Our Constitution has a moral background — to secure justice for every section of our society; as also a spiritual basis — to preserve and protect all religions. How far India has succeeded in achieving this moral and spiritual basis? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/nirmala-sitharaman-writes-the-indian-republic-is-robust-and-thriving-7741664/ In the intro, mention that India marks its 73rd year as a republic and maintains…

January 27, 2022

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