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Q.2 The evolving situation has thrown up renewed challenges for India’s regional and bilateral ties with Central Asia and the Caucasus, prompting India to recalibrate its rules of engagement with the region. In this context, elaborate on India’s regional engagements. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/indias-central-asian-outreach/article37154609.ece In the intro, mention how changes in Afghanistan has thrown various challenges for India. In…

October 27, 2021
Q.1 Enumerate the factors which are responsible for the location of the cement industry in India. Also, explain why the cement industry is mainly concentrated along the Vindhyas range. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, mention about the current cement production scenarios in the country and about its…

October 27, 2021
Q.4 Probity is an integral part of good governance, justify. How do you find it relevant in the present circumstances? (10 marks)

Mentor’s comment- 1. In the intro, mention the current controversy involving the NCB case involving Aryan Khan. 2.…

October 26, 2021
Q.3 The data of the latest Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of agricultural households when normalised by their holding sizes, shows that Punjab’s ranked 11th and Haryana 15th place. In the context of this, suggest the way for the farmers in Punjab and Haryana to augment their incomes with more sustainable agriculture. (15 marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-must-greater-attention-difficult-neighbour-7590593/ 1. In the intro, mention the trends in the latest SAS of agriculture households and…

October 26, 2021
Q.2 For Delhi, it is always about narrow political arguments with Rawalpindi and Islamabad; it is as if the people of Pakistan do not exist. The depth of the current crises in Pakistan, however, should nudge India into overcoming this entrenched indifference. Comment. (15 marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-must-greater-attention-difficult-neighbour-7590593/ 1. In the intro, mention the recent breakdown of civil-military relations in Pakistan. 2. In…

October 26, 2021
Q1. Coal as a fuel is often termed as a necessary evil in a country’s economic development. Comment while giving the distribution of coal reserves around the world. (10 marks)

Mentor’s comment- 1. In the intro, mention the current coal crisis and the reasons for it in brief.…

October 26, 2021
Q.4 Examine the role of media in promoting probity in governance.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Define the term ‘probity in governance’. Assess the role of the media in ensuring probity in…

October 25, 2021
Q.3 India’s power landscape is dominated by thermal power plants. However, the rapid growth of variable renewable energy sources has necessitated the transition plan. In context of this, suggest the broad contours of the transition from thermal to variable renewable energy sources. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-clean-energy-transition-plan-for-india/article37131191.ece In the intro, mention share of variable renewable in total installed generation capacity. In the…

October 25, 2021
Q.2 How internal democracy in political parties can influence political outcomes in a representative democracy? What are the challenges in achieving it through internal elections for leadership within the party in India. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/anti-defection-law-political-party-internal-democracy-7585654/lite/ In the intro, mention role of political parties in the representative democracy. In the body,…

October 25, 2021
Q.1 Identifying the factors which affect the salinity of ocean bodies, discuss the reasons behind relatively higher salinity of the North Sea, Arabian Sea and Red Sea. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain what you understand by salinity. State the factors, which affect the salinity of ocean…

October 25, 2021
Q.4 The nature of a business’s operations has a major influence on the ethical issues with which it must contend. Giving examples, discuss how business ethics is crucial in today’s world. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain the term business ethics. With the help of appropriate examples, explain how the nature…

October 22, 2021
Q.3 Recently, the Union home ministry’s order to extend the jurisdiction of the Border Security Forces (BSF) has caused the protest. Examine the factors that led to extending of jurisdiction and its implications. Also, suggest alternatives. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/extending-bsfs-powers-wont-resolve-policing-problems-security-threats-7582358/ In the intro, mention the protest by the states against the order. In the body,…

October 22, 2021
Q.2 In the last couple of years, India’s assistance to other developing countries has multiplied several times. but quality project delivery is yet to become the country’s USP. Enhancing the efficacy of India’s development cooperation endeavours has been a challenging issue for the past several decades. In light of this, examine the nature of India’s developmental cooperation and suggest the measure for proficient delivery of outcomes. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-india-needs-an-international-development-cooperation-agency-7582421/ In the intro, mention on average, India provides development assistance of $6.48 billion. In the…

October 22, 2021
Q.1 Highlight the impact of drug addiction on individuals, families and society. In this context, discuss the approach adopted by National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give the present status of drug addiction in the country. Highlight its impact on individuals, families…

October 22, 2021
Q.4 You come across a report in the newspaper wherein during the drive undertaken by a Municipality to demolish dilapidated buildings one of the government servants has been assaulted publicly by the local MLA. The MLA belongs to the ruling party in the state. The MLA has blamed the official for taking bribes to illegally demolish houses, which are in good condition in the pretext of the drive to demolish dilapidated buildings. The MLA has claimed that few families were living in the houses and that the demolition drive was at the behest of some vested interests to grab the land. (a) What are the issues involved in the case in your opinion? (b) What are the options available in your view with the relevant actors to redress their concerns? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly write the facts of the case. Write about the issues involved in the case. Identify…

October 21, 2021
Q.3 Explain the types of technologies and their advantages used in the manufacturing of solar cells. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-global-player-in-solar-power/article37079443.ece In the intro, mention rapid advances made in solar power and reduction in the cost.…

October 21, 2021
Q.2 In terms of partnerships, India does not figure very prominently in the recently released “EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific”. In the context of this, examine the strategy and its implications for India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/eu-india-and-the-indo-pacific-7580525/ In the intro, mention the release of the EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy. In the body, mention…

October 21, 2021
Q.1 In India, geography, identity and a sense of deprivation have historically combined to drive regionalism. Elaborate. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction regarding regionalism in India. Provide arguments to bring out the way geography,…

October 21, 2021
Q.4 While the Right to Information Act is considered path breaking in promoting transparency and accountability, discuss why some argue that it has not been able to fully achieve its objectives. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly highlight the significance of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 and explain why it…

October 20, 2021
Q.3 What is the significance of livestock farming in India? Examine the impact the revised version of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission and National Livestock Mission (NLM) will have on entrepreneurship development and breed improvement. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/improving-livestock-breeding/article37060492.ece In the intro, mention the livestock population in India. In the body, mention the important…

October 20, 2021

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