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Q.2 India has failed to fully appreciate the usage of international law as a means to advance its national security interests. In the context of this, list the examples that demonstrate India’s failure to use an international law-friendly vocabulary to articulate its security interests and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/its-time-to-engage-in-lawfare/article37387458.ece In the intro, mention that international law covers a wide array of security issues ranging…

November 10, 2021
Q.1 “Formation of Linguistic states and their movement have changed the nature of democratic politics and leadership in basic ways in India.” Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give background of formation of linguistic states in the introduction. Discuss the impacts of linguistic re-organisation…

November 10, 2021
Q.4 The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude. What is the importance of attitude in one’s life? What important role does attitude play in one’s success? Elaborate. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, define attitude. In the body, explain its importance in one’s life and its…

November 9, 2021
Q.3 How Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to upgrade India’s national infrastructure and multimodal connectivity? What are its various components? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/how-indias-gati-shakti-plan-can-have-an-impact-beyond-its-borders-7613836/ In the intro, mention the launch of Gati Shakti plan by the government. In the…

November 9, 2021
Q.2 Eurasia involves the recalibration of India’s continental strategy. India has certainly dealt with Eurasia’s constituent spaces separately over the decades. What Delhi now needs is an integrated approach to Eurasia. In the context of this, examine the challenges in India’s engagement with Eurasia and suggest the elements that should form part of India’s strategy towards Eurasia. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-needs-a-new-integrated-approach-to-eurasia-7613805/ In the intro, mention the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape with the assertive nature of China.…

November 9, 2021
Q.1 Examine how press started by prominent Indians both in English and vernacular languages influenced the freedom struggle. Also, discuss the British reaction to this new form of Indian expression. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly mention about the start of the press and thereafter give details about the newspapers published…

November 9, 2021
Q.4 Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by the family and the social surroundings in which we grow up. Some of these unconsciously acquired attitudes and values are often undesirable in the citizens of a modern democratic and egalitarian society. (a) Discuss such undesirable values prevalent in today’s educated Indians. (b) How can such undesirable attitudes be changed and socio-ethical values considered necessary in public services be cultivated in the aspiring and serving civil servants? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In first part, mention some undesirable values present in today’s Indians and how do they get…

November 8, 2021
Q.3 Assess the suitability of the current laws in India to deal with the challenge of climate change? Do you agree with the view that India needs a climate law? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-right-time-for-india-to-have-its-own-climate-law/article37347796.ece In the intro, mention India’s commitment under COP26 for net-zero emissions. In the body, mention…

November 8, 2021
Q.2 The real choice for the world is not just navigating between China and the United States. It is fundamentally between an orientation that is committed to global problem-solving rather than just preserving national supremacy. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/pb-mehta-we-need-greater-global-cooperation-7611882/ In the intro, mention the new era of great power competition between the US and…

November 8, 2021
Q.1 Many voices had strengthened and enriched the nationalist movement during the Gandhian Phase. Elaborate. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In introduction, briefly state what do you understand by the Gandhian phase of national movement. In…

November 8, 2021
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…

November 5, 2021
Q.3 What are the challenges in arriving at definition of farmer in India? What are the implications of this? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/farmers-protest-india-farm-laws-7607697/lite/ In the intro mention the issue of various definitions of farmers in India. In the…

November 5, 2021
Q. 2 What are the challenges facing criminal justice system in India? Suggest the measures to deal with these challenges. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/what-we-need-to-fix-our-judicial-system-7607679/lite/ In the intro, mention recent issue of delay in releasing the accused after grant of…

November 5, 2021
Q.1 The Quit India movement marked a new direction in the struggle against the British colonial rule in India. Analyse. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction about the Quit India movement. Discuss how the Quit India marked a…

November 5, 2021
Q.4 You are posted as Superintendent of Police in a district. A case has come up in which more than 30 girls were allegedly raped and sexually exploited at the city shelter home run by an NGO. The scandal came to light when media flagged complaints of sexual abuse of inmates of the city shelter home. A nexus of police, politicians, administration and criminals have been allegedly responsible for the racket going on for the last few years. In light of this, a lot of protests have erupted across the city. While, on one hand, media glare has meant that people are demanding swift action, you have been asked to go slow in investigating the case by top officers in your department. Elections in the state are due in a few months, so it has become a politically sensitive issue. You are also under immense political pressure from the ruling party to not take strict action and make compromises to cover up the case. Given the situation, answer the following: (a) Identify the issues involved in the case. (b) What are the options available to you? Which of these options will you choose? Justify your stand with logical arguments. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Bring out the ethical and legal-administrative issues involved in the case study from the stakeholder’s perspective.…

November 4, 2021
Q.3 Taxation is not just a vehicle for raising state revenue but is also a critical instrument for economic and political development. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduction- Write about the meaning of taxation and who is the authority for taxation. Body –…

November 4, 2021
Q.2 Discuss the need to strengthen the National Commission for Scheduled Castes to tackle the problems faced by the Scheduled Castes in India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start with a brief introduction on the working of National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) in…

November 4, 2021
Q.1 The reactionary policies of Lord Lytton and the liberal policies of his successor Lord Rippon acted as catalyst in the formation of the Indian National Congress. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly state the nationalist political sentiment before the formation of Indian National Congress. Discuss the reactionary…

November 4, 2021
Q.4 What are the main factors responsible for gender inequality in India? Discuss the contribution of Savitribai Phule in this regard. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In introduction, give some statistics about gender inequality in India. In the body, mention some factors-…

November 3, 2021
Q.3 Policy differences between parties and coalitions arouse heated debates. But relatively scant attention is paid to whether the stated policy or enacted law — of any persuasion — delivered the intended outcomes/results. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the annual budget modalities followed by the Union and state governments. In light of this, examine the issues with the budget modalities. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ensuring-that-policy-outcome-matches-the-intent-7604958/ In the intro, mention that final accounts (FA) are presented to the legislative body at…

November 3, 2021

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