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Q.2 What are implications of pendency of cases with significant constitutional questions in the Supreme Court? How it affects the functioning of democracy. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-docket-full-of-unresolved-constitutional-cases/article37874576.ece In the intro, mention important cases which are pending in the Supreme Court such as…

December 8, 2021
Q.1 Write a brief note on the distribution of shale gas resources in India. Also, list down the challenges associated with its exploration. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In introduction, briefly mention the status of shale gas exploration in India. Mention regions in India…

December 8, 2021
Q.4 While individual beliefs and values determine one’s subjective responsibility, it is the operational environment which guides/shapes the objective responsibility. Congruence between the two is inevitable for realizing the goal of objectivity in administrative decisions. Analyse. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Since the overall theme of the question is regarding objectivity in decision-making, firstly bring out why…

December 7, 2021
Q.3 The roots of the cooperatives in India dates back to pre-Independence times. Its history is chequered with successes and failures. In this context, examine the challenges facing cooperatives in India and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/cooperation-awaits-its-finding-raiffeisen-moment/article37858033.ece In the intro, mention the context of Verghese Kurien’s contribution to the success of one…

December 7, 2021
Q.2 While both India and Russia have drifted apart from the depth of past partnerships, there is a need for stabilising their political ties within the changed context. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/russian-president-vladimir-putin-india-visit-pm-modi-agenda-7657862/ In the intro, mention the recent visit of the Russian president. In the body, mention…

December 7, 2021
Q.1 The ocean floor is not just a vast plain but it is full of relief. Describe the various relief features of ocean basins. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a short note on evolution of knowledge about the ocean floor. Discuss the various…

December 7, 2021
Q.4 Of all the aspects of international politics nothing has aroused more controversy than foreign aid. Do you think international aid is a form of neo-colonialism or is it just solidarity with the poor? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction explain what do you understand by foreign aid and different types of foreign…

December 6, 2021
Q.3 The purpose of the green revolution varied from the purpose of the white revolution. In the context of this, examine how the lessons from the white revolution can be applied as the government seeks to increase the income of the farmers. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-white-touch-to-a-refreshed-green-revolution/article37813445.ece In the intro, mention the government’s efforts to double the farmers’ income. In the body,…

December 6, 2021
Q.2 What are the parameters used in the National Institutional Ranking Framework? What are the issues with the ranking of State-run higher education institutions (HEIs) together with centrally funded institutions under the National Institutional Ranking Framework? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/recast-this-apples-and-oranges-ranking-method/article37831893.ece In the intro, mention the background of the NIRF. In the body, mention the five…

December 6, 2021
Q.1 It has been observed by some that emergence of a distinct “female vote bank” has made political parties and leaders take women related issues seriously. Critically examine in the context of electoral mobilisation in India in the recent times. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Contextualise the argument with recent examples such as reserving tickets for women only in elections, promising…

December 6, 2021
Q.4 Law cannot mention details of human conduct in different situations. Do you agree? If yes, what should guide the conduct of a public administrator if there is a conflict between legality and ethics? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Discuss role of law in ethical guidance and its limitation. Discuss guiding principles for ethical decision…

December 3, 2021
Q.3 The global electric mobility revolution is today defined by the rapid growth in electric vehicle (EV) uptake. In the context of this, examine the opportunities offered by the battery storage revolution for India and discuss the measures taken by India to promote the EV ecosystem in India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-greener-future-electric-vehicle-evs-zero-carbon-emission-7649708/ In the intro, mention that India is among a handful of countries that supports the…

December 3, 2021
Q.2 NFHS-5 places India’s total fertility rate (TFR) at 2.0. With ageing states increasingly relying on a workforce from relatively younger states to maintain their economic prosperity, it may be time for us to change our mindset about critical dimensions of India’s federalism. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/national-family-health-survey-demographic-transition-7649702/ In the intro, mention the findings of the NFHS-5 survey that indicates India reaching a…

December 3, 2021
Q.1 The recently released empirical data from the National Family Health Survey 2019-20 (NFHS-5) shows that States and UTs are experiencing a sharp decline in fertility rates. What are the key reasons for the decline? Do you think a policy limiting family size is still required? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, explain total fertility rate and replacement rate. In the body, mention factual points…

December 3, 2021
Q.4 “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter”- Martin Luther King Jr. Bring out what this quote means to you in the present context. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Write a short note to establish the relationship between humans and the society. Discuss the importance…

December 2, 2021
Q.3 While around half of the electricity is now being generated privately, most discoms are still state government-owned. What will the implications of using IBC proceedings against the discoms? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/discoms-privatisation-bankruptcy-code-insolvency-resolution-7648042/ In the intro, mention the recent clarification by the central government about triggering IBC proceeding against…

December 2, 2021
Q.2 “One of the many consequences of China’s assertive posture in Asia has been the emergence of geopolitical coalitions to limit Beijing’s regional dominance. Critically analyse. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/china-has-shown-how-not-to-conduct-business-with-other-states-7648058/ In the intro, mention the formation of AUKUS. In the body, mention the emergence of…

December 2, 2021
Q.1 While, the First World War had many far-reaching impacts on the Western Europe and the USA, but it affected India too. Elaborate the impact of First World War on India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly introduce First World War and its consequences. Elaborate on socio-economic impacts on India such as…

December 2, 2021
Q.4 What do you understand by Social Intelligence? Discuss its relation with the Emotional Intelligence of an individual. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by defining social intelligence and emotional intelligence. Bring out the relationship between social intelligence and…

December 1, 2021
Q.3 What are the risks involved in growing investors interests in cryptocurrencies? What are the factors responsible for such a shift? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/t-20-investment-cryptocurrencies-bitcoins-7646351/ https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/controlling-the-crypto-genie/article37778096.ece In the intro, mention cryptocurrency bill seeking to prohibit cryptocurrencies. In the body mention…

December 1, 2021

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