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Q.1 How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values? Enumerate the changes taking place in it. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, shed light on some of the traditional social values of India. In the…

January 27, 2022
Q.4 In case of crisis of conscience does emotional intelligence help to overcome the same without compromising the ethical or moral stand that you are likely to follow? Critically examine. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, talk about crisis of conscience with examples. In the body, first, define emotional…

January 25, 2022
Q.3 What are the uncertainties the Budget for FY 2022-23 should take into account? Suggest the way forward to deal with uncertainties. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/dealing-with-the-macroeconomic-uncertainties/article38320728.ece In the intro, mention the high uncertainty and partial recovery of Indian economy. In the…

January 25, 2022
Q.2 Myanmar — regardless of who governs its polity — is not only the decisive lynchpin for India’s Act East policy but critical for the economic development and security of India’s Northeast. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-india-must-engage-with-myanmar-7739864/lite/ In the intro, mention military coup in Myanmar. In the body, mention need for recalibration…

January 25, 2022
Q.1 Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.(15 Marks)

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

January 25, 2022
Q.4 Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas. Discuss with suitable examples. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, mention the demanding nature of job of public officials which often presents them…

January 24, 2022
Q.3 What are the various security agencies guarding India’s border? Is India in need of a single security agency adequately equipped, suitably armed and trained in the advanced military to guard our borders? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-india-needs-a-single-agency-to-guard-its-borders-7735976/ In the intro, mention the figures about India’s borders with various countries. In the body,…

January 24, 2022
Q.2 What are the various loopholes in anti-defection provisions that are being exploited frequently? Suggest the way forward.

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/how-to-fix-the-anti-defection-loophole-7735959/ In the intro, mention the various instances of members of the party resigning from the…

January 24, 2022
Q.1 Evaluate the nature Of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, mention that Bhakti literature represented important socio-religious reform movements taking place in the…

January 24, 2022
Q.4 You are Vice Principal of a degree college in one of the middle-class towns. Principal has recently retired and management is looking for his replacement. There are also feelers that the management may promote you as Principal. In the meantime, during annual examination the flying squad which came from the university caught two students red-handed involving in unfair means. A senior lecturer of the college was personally helping these students in this act. This senior lecturer also happens to be close to the management. One of the students was son of a local politician who was responsible in getting college affiliated to the present reputed university. The second student was son of a local businessman who has donated maximum funds for running of the college. You immediately informed the management regarding this unfortunate incident. The management told you to resolve the issue with flying squad at any cost. They further said that such incident will not only tarnish the image of the college but also the politician and businessman are very important personalities for the functioning of the college. You were also given hint that your further promotion to Principal depends on your capability in resolving this issue with flying squad. In the meantime, you were intimated by your administrative officer that certain members of the student union are protesting outside the college gate against the senior lecturer and the students involved in this incident and demanding strict action against defaulters. a) Discuss the ethical issues involved in the case. b) Critically examine the options available with you as Vice Principal. What option will you adopt and why? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, mention the context and identify the stakeholders. In first part, explain the ethical…

January 21, 2022
Q.3 What are the lessons the Indian economy can learn from the expansion of the mobile phone sector in India? What are the challenges in replicating its success? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-mobile-phone-sector-has-lessons-for-indias-economy-7732417/ In the intro, mention how India transformed itself to become the second-largest manufacturer globally. In the…

January 21, 2022
Q.2 What are the proposed amendments to IAS Rule 1954? What are the concerns with the proposed changes? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/drop-the-ias-cadre-rules-amendments/article38299329.ece In the intro, mention the process of the deputation of an officer to the central…

January 21, 2022
Q.1 Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In introduction, explain volcanic eruptions. In the body, list down the major occurrences of volcanic eruptions…

January 21, 2022
Q.4 “Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable illustration.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, define integrity. In the body, mention how integrity helps in the development of…

January 20, 2022
Q.3 What are the reasons for seeking online anonymity by a person? What are the issues with such anonymity? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-many-problems-of-online-anonymity/article38293402.ece In the intro, define anonymity. In the body mention the reasons for choosing anonymity such…

January 20, 2022
Q.2 The functional autonomy of civic bodies must be increased and their governance structure strengthened. This could happen by ‘empowering them financially through higher resource availability. In the context of this, examine the challenges faced by the city governments and suggest the way forward. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/democratise-and-empower-city-governments/article38293949.ece In the intro, mention important role played by the local governments in dealing with the…

January 20, 2022
Q.1 What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, mention the location of IT industries in India. In the body, list down…

January 20, 2022
Q.4 “Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human right violation.” Examine the statement with reference to ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with open society. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Write about the principle of non-refoulment in introduction. In the body, mention the ethical issues involved…

January 19, 2022
Q.3 Covid and its associated restrictions have been a perfect storm for the informally employed. Suggest the provisions that could be made in the next Budget to insure the most vulnerable against such shocks? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/naushad-forbes-writes-indian-economy-budget-gst-budget-deficit-7730640/ In the body, mention how Covid hit the informal sector and those employed there disproportionately.…

January 19, 2022
Q.2 What are the objectives of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide of 1948? Why should India incorporate legal protections against genocide in its domestic legislation? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/preventing-genocide/article38288753.ece In the intro, mention the background of the convention and India’s role in it. In…

January 19, 2022

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