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Q.2 What are the challenges facing India’s foreign policy and suggest the changes to make it conducive to finding a path to power for India in the post-pandemic world. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-shadow-foreign-policy-for-the-first-time/article37061053.ece In the intro, mention the geopolitical significance of the disruption caused by the pandemic. In…

October 20, 2021
Q.1 A dispersed pattern of urbanisation leads to sprawl with associated problems. In this context, discuss how India should manage the inevitable process of urban growth going into the future. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Discuss the issue of rapid urbanisation and urban sprawl in India. Discuss the associated problems of…

October 20, 2021
Q.4 “While corruption is never good, not all forms of corruption are equally bad for the economy, nor do they cause the same kind of harm.” Critically analyse the statement in the context of India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain the meaning of corruption. Discuss how not all corruptions are equally damaging to the…

October 19, 2021
Q.3 Examine the factors responsible for the coal shortage leading to the crisis in the power sector. Also examine the role of Coal India Ltd. (CIL) in mitigating the crisis. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/coal-india-the-fall-guy-for-power-crisis-7576985/ In the intro, mention the recent coal crisis in which many thermal power plants were…

October 19, 2021
Q.2 Explain the methodology used for the Global Hunger Index and the issues with it. In this context, suggest the way forward for tackling the issue of wasting and stunting in children. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/alarming-hunger-or-statistical-artefact/article37045072.ece In the intro, mention the decline in India ranking in the GHI to 101 place…

October 19, 2021
Q.1 ‘A young and vibrant India today will be an aged India tomorrow.’ What will be the challenges facing an ageing population in the future? How far do you think India today is ready for this India of tomorrow? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction give some data about the composition of population in India. In the body,…

October 19, 2021
Q.4 “Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value”- Albert Einstein. Bring out what this statement means to you in the present context. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain what you understand by the quote. Highlight the relationship between success and values and…

October 18, 2021
Q.3 What are the consequences of illicit financial flows to the economies? What are the challenges in curbing illicit financial flows? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/taking-the-lid-off-illicit-financial-flows/article36974015.ece In the intro, mention the recent publication of Pandora Papers exposing once again the illegal…

October 18, 2021
Q.2 What are the issues with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) being the sole and mandatory requirement for medical admission? Suggest the way forward to deal with the issues. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/neet-equality-of-opportunity-tamil-nadu-7573999/ In the intro, mention the act passes by the Tamil Nadu government and awaiting presidential…

October 18, 2021
Q.1 Tribal population has fared poorly in various health indicators at the national level. In this context, highlighting various reasons for poor health of tribals and suggest suitable steps that need to be taken to address the same. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, give some statistics about tribal health in India. In the body, list down…

October 18, 2021
Q.4 The Covid-19 pandemic has brought with itself an environment of uncertainties and hardships. In this context, discuss the significance of emotional intelligence in dealing with the situation. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly introduce with a short note on the negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic. Discuss how emotional…

October 15, 2021
Q.3 What are the factors driving the surge of private equity funding in India? What are the advantages and issues with such a rapid inflow of funds in the Indian economy? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indian-economy-market-investors-7570709/ In the intro, mention the flow of $52 billion of PE funding in India over…

October 15, 2021
Q.2 The civil services held India together after Independence, but if the country’s potential is to be realised, existing problems of inefficiency and inaction must be fixed. In light of this, examine the factors responsible for inefficiency and suggest the reforms. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-bureaucracy-reforms-civil-services-pm-narendra-modi-7572196/ In the intro, mention the need for a proactive, imaginative, technology-savvy, enabling bureaucracy. In the body,…

October 15, 2021
Q.1 The important issues raised by the Women’s Organisations in pre-Independence era are still relevant today. Critically examine. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In introduction, write about some women’s organisations in the pre-independence era during the social reform movement.…

October 15, 2021
Q.4 You are a single mother and work as a school counsellor for the psychological well-being of primary and secondary school children at a reputed school. Recently, you have found through your interactions that several students have been facing emotional trauma and mental health issues. Realising the gravity of the situation you want to discuss this with the school authorities and the board of trustees and come up with an advanced plan that can help parents get better involved. However, during the meeting, concerns are raised regarding your findings and the lack of supporting evidence is also cited by some. Moreover, senior members who are present express a sense of displeasure at what this might mean for the reputation of the school. You are thoroughly appalled with this approach of the school authorities, yet you are mired down in your own financial circumstances. On the basis of the above situation, answer the following: (a) Identify the most relevant stakeholders in the case. (b) What are the dilemmas in the case? (c) Discuss how stigmatisation of mental health issues can be addressed in schools. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain the case study. Mention the most relevant stakeholders in the case study. Explain the…

October 14, 2021
Q.3 There is an urgent need for reorientation of the long-term direction of agri-food systems to not only enhance farm incomes but also ensure better access to safe and nutritious foods. Suggest the changes in India’s food system to ensure both the economic and food safety of the country. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/sowing-better-to-eat-better/article36995739.ece In the intro, mention the decline in nutrition-related indicators in surveys. In the body, mention…

October 14, 2021
Q.2 The world is today adrift. We are neither in a bipolar Cold War nor in a multipolar world, though perhaps tending towards a world of several power centres. In this context, examine the challenges and opportunities for India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-strategy-for-india-in-a-world-that-is-adrift/article36867249.ece In the intro, mention the emergence of China as a global power and the relative…

October 14, 2021
Q.1 Not only does globalisation impact the environment, but environmental factors also impact globalisation. Elucidate. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, briefly explain what you understand by globalisation. In the body, discuss the ways…

October 14, 2021
Q.4 Emotional intelligence in recent times has become the buzzword for determining the success of a person. Do you agree? If yes, mention the steps you have taken in your life to develop emotional intelligence. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Elaborate concept of emotional intelligence and its relevance in today’s life. Discuss in what way good…

October 13, 2021
Q.3 Financial woes of the Discoms continue unabated despite various schemes. In this context, examine the various aspects of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and it seeks to improve the financial status of Discoms? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/nursing-the-ailing-power-discoms-back-to-health-7568792/lite/ In the intro, briefly mention the mounting losses of distribution companies and reasons for it.…

October 13, 2021

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