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Q. 2 What are the concerns with use of facial recognition technologies by the police? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/use-facial-recognition-technology-police-dangerous-7638078/ In the intro mention installation of cameras by Hyderabad police. In the body, mention concerns…

November 24, 2021
Q.1 Discuss the factors for localisation of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, write about food processing industries and their overall contribution to Indian economy. In…

November 24, 2021
Q.4 Though it may seem that accountability and efficiency are antithetical to each other, accountability is a sine qua non for good governance. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain what you understand by accountability and efficiency. Discuss why they are deemed antithetical to…

November 23, 2021
Q.3 What are the issues in fertiliser sector in India? How fertiliser subsidies distorts its use? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/reforming-the-fertilizer-sector/article37634302.ece In the intro, mention disproportionate increasing use of urea. In the issues mention increasing subsidy…

November 23, 2021
Q.2 Recently China tested the Hypersonic Glide Vehicle missile, which is termed as the Sputnik moment. In this context, examine its implications for the global arms race and suggest the way forward for India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, briefly explain the term HGV. In the body describe the implications of the…

November 23, 2021
Q.1 Highlighting the conditions that are conducive for the formation of Karst topography, discuss its distribution around the world. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, briefly write about the landforms of Karst topography. In the body, enlist the…

November 23, 2021
Q.4 What is meant by ‘crisis of conscience’ ? How does it manifest itself in the public domain? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, explain the dilemma of being ethically unfair or wrong in the decision making…

November 22, 2021
Q.3 How informal sector was disproportionately affected by the pandemic? What are the challenges in formalisation? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/informal-sector-covid-pandemic-sbi-study-7628201/ In the intro, mention the findings of SBI survey pointing to increasing formalisation. In the…

November 22, 2021
Q. 2 Collaboration between the US, Israel, UAE and India on technology is termed as the emergence of the ‘new Quad’. In this context, examine the scope of collaboration for these countries in various areas and its implications. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/tech-vision-for-us-uae-israel-and-india-7628233/ In the intro, mention the meeting between the foreign ministers of the four countries. In…

November 22, 2021
Q.1 What do you understand by communalism? Deliberate upon the causes and impact of communalism on Indian society. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In introduction, briefly discuss what you understand by communalism. In the body, discuss the reasons contributing…

November 22, 2021
Q.3 Explain how crypto-currencies can emerge as a new vehicle for money laundering or terrorist financing. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Brief explaining the concept of crypto-currencies, discuss their role as a new vehicle for money laundering…

November 19, 2021
Q.2 Highlighting the significance of Fast Track Courts (FTCs) in India, discuss the issues plaguing their functioning. Also, suggest some measures to improve their functioning. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction about FTCs. Then highlight significance of FTCs in India. Discuss various issues…

November 19, 2021
Q.4 How can organizational culture impact public service motivation and sustain values in administration? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by defining the term organizational culture. Discuss how organizational culture impacts motivation of civil servants…

November 19, 2021
Q.1 What do you understand by the term secularism? Discuss how Indian concept of secularism is broader than western concept? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduction should have sound definition of secularism and its constitutional values. Main body needs to list…

November 19, 2021
Q.4 Given the rising tide of Covid induced fatalities, the government is under extreme pressure to deliver some vaccine to the population. You are the Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India. You are heading the committee to oversee the process of vaccine development and distribution to fight against the Covid outbreak in the country. You have been asked to expedite the process and come up with a solution at the earliest. Some vaccines are available around the globe, but they are in limited supply and also expensive. One of the indigenously developed vaccine has shown initial positive results, but health experts have raised concerns over its safety, efficacy and the methodology being followed for its approval. Other promising vaccines under development, following a rigorous methodology, may take months to enter the market. In this context: (a) What are the critical issues involved in the case? (b) Explain, with relevant reasons, the course of action that you would take. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly highlight the facts of the case. Mention the critical issues involved. Discuss the course of…

November 18, 2021
Q.3 Decarbonising power sector in India holds key to its journey towards decarbonising Indian economy. In context of this, suggest the strategy and approach that needs to be adopted to decarbonising the power sector in India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-economy-decarbonisation-climate-change-7626309/lite/ In the intro, mention India’s commitment for net-zero emission. In the body mention the significant…

November 18, 2021
Q.2 What are the challenges facing the Central Bureau of Investigation? Suggest the measures to help it deal with these challenges. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/longer-term-better-impact/article37527454.ece In the intro, mention the controversy over the ordinance extending the tenure of the CBI…

November 18, 2021
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…

November 18, 2021
Q.4 What is red-tapism? Why is it considered a hurdle in the process of transitioning towards citizen centric governance? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer with the meaning of red-tapism. Explain why it is considered a hurdle towards…

November 17, 2021
Q.3 Several central banks have been toying with the idea of central bank digital currency (CBDC) while some have already introduced it. What are the key area of priorities which will be benefited by CBDC? What are the challenges CBDC faces in addressing the issues? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-path-to-a-digital-rupee-7624607/ In the intro, mention Nigeria joining the list of countries that introduced CBDC. In the…

November 17, 2021

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