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Q.1 Despite being mineral-rich, the Eastern states of India have failed to register expected growth and social indices. Examine the causes for this failure and suggest remedial measures. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by mentioning about the mineral wealth of Eastern India. Mention the reasons for poor socio-economic…

December 29, 2021
Q.4 Ethics is the first line of defence against corruption while law enforcement is remedial and reactive. Examine the statement with suitable examples. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Describe the importance of ethics and laws in preventing corruption. Elaborate the statement while taking a…

December 28, 2021
Q.3 The Environment Ministry published draft regulations on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Examine the issues with the regulations and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-gaps-in-the-plan-to-tackle-plastic-waste/article38050930.ece In the intro, briefly explain the EPR. In the body, mention the issues such as…

December 28, 2021
Q.2 India continues to have high equity in Myanmar, which it must now carefully leverage. In the context of this, examine India’s position on the current political situation in Myanmar and what are bilateral concerns between the two countries. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-chance-to-tap-indias-high-equity-in-myanmar/article38044255.ece?utm_source=op-ed&utm_medium=sticky_footer In the intro, mention in brief the military coup and political situation in Myanmar. In…

December 28, 2021
Q.1 Explain the interconnectedness of Global Climate System with suitable examples. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain the global climate system and its components. With the help of examples, show how…

December 28, 2021
Q.4 What do you understand by code of conduct? Discuss how it defers from code of ethics? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Explain the meaning of code of conduct and illustrate with a suitable example. Briefly mention the…

December 27, 2021
Q.3 In India, the need of the times is thoughtful legislation and rigorous regulation of cryptocurrencies and crypto-assets that are already here and being used. In the context of this, examine the practices or legislative models that have been adopted by the other countries to regulate the cryptocurrencies and how can India adopt them. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-legislation-digital-currency-7689252/ In the intro, mention how changes in technology have posed challenges for governments and lawmakers…

December 27, 2021
Q.2 Over the past two decades, initiatives announced to extend health care coverage to the indigent sections have come under criticism due to their near-exclusive focus on hospitalisation (inpatient, IP) care and exclusion of outpatient health care. In light of this, examine the reasons for extending the coverage to inpatient care and challenges in doing so. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/prevention-is-better-than-cure/article38044494.ece In the intro, mention that OP expenses comprise the majority share in out-of-pocket expenditure in…

December 27, 2021
Q.1 Regional aspirations in the North East have been dominated by demands for autonomy, movements for secession, and opposition to ‘outsiders’. Discuss with relevant examples. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Discuss various demands for autonomy, movements for secession, and opposition to outsiders in N-E region. Briefly…

December 27, 2021
Q.4 While discretion is necessary for effective discharge of duties, it is also a major factor responsible for corruption in administration at all levels. Comment. In this context, suggest some ways in which smooth execution of responsibilities can be ascertained while minimizing corruption.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- First explain the meaning of discretion in administration. Then explain why discretion is required for effective…

December 24, 2021
Q.3 What are the objectives of deposite insurance? Examine the functioning of deposit insurance in India and suggest ways to improve it. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/do-we-need-insurance-for-bank-deposits/article38023494.ece In the intro, mention instances of failures of banks and resulting panic in depositors. In…

December 24, 2021
Q.3 What are the objectives of deposite insurance? Examine the functioning of deposit insurance in India and suggest ways to improve it. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/do-we-need-insurance-for-bank-deposits/article38023494.ece In the intro, mention instances of failures of banks and resulting panic in depositors. In…

December 24, 2021
Q.2 With changing geopolitical scenario, India’s stake in Central Asia has drastically increased. In the context of this, suggest the approach India should adopt in its outreach efforts. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/central-asian-region-afghanistan-crisis-taliban-takeover-7684250/lite/ In the intro, mention invitation to the heads of five central Asian countries for republic…

December 24, 2021
Q.1 Even though globalisation has led to increased employment opportunities for women, it has also created a new set of challenges for women workers. Discuss with examples. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly state the definition of globalisation and its impact on Indian society as a whole. In…

December 24, 2021
Q.4 You are the CEO of a film production company, which has not been doing well financially for some time. Your company is now relying on its forthcoming movie, which is about to be released shortly. The movie has a cast of reliable actors and even before its release, trade pundits have predicted that the movie will be a hit. However, you face a conundrum as one of the actors in the movie is a citizen of a neighbouring country with which relations have been disturbed and a war like situation exists. While the political atmosphere was different when the movie was being filmed, now there is a widespread public demand, with a local political party at the forefront, for replacing the actor from the movie or a ban on the release of the movie itself, if the actor is not replaced. While you are aware of the mood of the nation and the public repercussions of releasing the movie in its present form, you also know that it is not feasible to replace him at this stage as he has a substantial role in the movie. There is also a section in the film fraternity that does not want you to compromise in the wake of threat by the local party as it compromises freedom of speech and expression as well as artistic creativity. (a) What are the options available to you? (b) Evaluate each of the options and state their merits and demerits. (c) What course of action would you take and why? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- State the options available to you as a CEO of the company. Evaluate the merits and…

December 23, 2021
Q.3 What is socially responsible investment? How it can help address the various common challenges the world faces now? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/can-socially-responsible-investing-save-the-world-7686043/ In the intro, mention that there has been a growing trend of making investment decisions…

December 23, 2021
Q.2 The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 enable the linking of electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem. What are the objectives of such linking and concerns raised against it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/aadhaar-electoral-reform-bill-marginalised-7686036/ In the intro, mention the issue of fraudulent voting. In the body, mention the objective of…

December 23, 2021
Q.1 Magnitude of India’s urbanisation is not unusual but the pattern is. In this context, examine the issues in the governance of cities in India. Also suggest the reforms required to make Indian cities dynamos of competitive sub-federalism. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly, explain the magnitude and pattern of urbanisation in India. List the issues in the governance…

December 23, 2021
Q.4 What is Corporate Governance? What are the ethical issues with Corporate Governance in India? Suggest measures to improve Corporate Governance in India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Describe corporate governance. Enlist the ethical issues with Corporate Governance in India. Suggest measures to improve…

December 22, 2021
Q.3 Countries across the world have become richer over the past 40 years, but their governments have become significantly poorer. In the context of this, examine the implications of rising inequality on government finances and welfare measures. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-amongst-the-most-unequal-countries-in-the-world-report/articleshow/88141807.cms?from=mdr https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-wtos-challenge-to-msp-is-another-frontier-to-cross/article37972234.ece In the intro mention the World Inequality Report 2022 mentioning India among one of…

December 22, 2021

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