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Q.2 Examine the implications of the CAATSA sanctions against India for India-US ties. Give argument in support of waiver for India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-sanctions-cloud-over-india-us-ties/article36973011.ece In the introduction, briefly explain CAATSA. In the body, mention the implications for bilateral relations…

October 13, 2021
Q.1 The recent pandemic reinforces that a good urbanization is the most powerful technology for poverty reduction. Explain. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Explain Good Urbanization in the introduction. In the body, mention some challenges associated with the current…

October 13, 2021
Q4. An honest bureaucrat can be put to inconvenience but the dishonest one is more likely to suffer in the long run. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Explain what is meant by an honest and a dishonest bureaucrat in this context. Elaborate how…

October 12, 2021
Q.3 The agriculture sector is one of the significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. This underscores the importance of carbon policy for agriculture in India. In this context, suggest the steps needed to be taken under such policy. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-needs-a-carbon-policy-for-agriculture-climate-change-7564364/ In the intro, mention agric sector’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. In the body, mention…

October 12, 2021
Q.2 “Delhi knows that Europe could significantly boost India’s capacity to influence future outcomes in the Indo-Pacific. It would also be a valuable complement to India’s Quad coalition”. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-eu-reltions-indo-pacific-diplomatic-agenda-7566717/ In the intro, mention recently announced EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy. In the body, mention India’s immense…

October 12, 2021
Q1. India faces the ‘triple burden of malnutrition’ that threatens to erode the growth and development of its human resources and economy. Explain. Also, highlight various initiatives taken by the central government to tackle malnutrition.(15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by explaining the meaning of ‘triple burden of malnutrition’. In the body, highlight the status…

October 12, 2021
Q4. Differentiating between empathy and compassion, discuss the importance of compassion towards weaker sections of the society in administration. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly define the terms empathy and compassion in the introduction. Highlight the differences between the two…

October 11, 2021
Q3. What is disinvestment? Critically discuss with examples how disinvestment can help boost Indian economic growth? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start with mentioning some recent examples of disinvestment. In the body, briefly explain what do you…

October 11, 2021
Q2. International bodies like IMF, World Bank and WTO have lost their relevance. Analyze. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by briefly mentioning the origin of institutions like IMF, World Bank and WTO. In the…

October 11, 2021
Q1. By persisting as a system of inequality, caste not only leads to social exclusion but also economic discrimination in India. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by giving a brief background on the caste system in India. Highlight the social and…

October 11, 2021
Q.4 Giving examples of some social ills plaguing the society, discuss how social persuasion can be an effective technique to overcome them. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain social persuasion. Mentioning few social ills, discuss how social persuasion can be an effective…

August 31, 2021
Q.3 What are the benefits of Free and Open Source Softwares? What steps need to be taken to realise its potential in government applications? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/free-and-open-source-software-linux-user-groups-aadhaar-gstn-digilocker-7477122/ In the intro, mention the FOSS’s journey in India. In the body, mention the advantages…

August 31, 2021
Q.2 The degree of human rights violations in police stations in the country is a cause for concern. Examine the steps taken to address the issue and suggest the measures. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/towards-a-more-humane-police-force/article36169474.ece In the intro, mention the recent comment by the CJI about the threat to human…

August 31, 2021
Q.1 Why Himalayas are more prone to earthquakes than Western Ghats? Locate the various seismic highways in India by drawing a map of India & discuss the mechanism of propagation of earthquake inside the earth surface. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly introduce Earthquake & Why Himalayas are more prone to earthquakes than Western Ghats. Locate the…

August 31, 2021
Q.4 Explain what you understand by the following values and discuss their importance for civil services: (a) Professionalism (b) Nishkama Karma or Selfless Action. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly define professionalism. Discuss its importance for civil services. Explain Nishkama Karma. Discuss its importance in…

August 30, 2021
Q.3 What are the similarities and differences in asset monetisation and privatisation? What are the challenges in carrying out asset monetisation? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/asset-monetisation-execution-is-the-key/article36144666.ece In the intro, mention the recent announcement about asset monetisation. In the body, explain differences…

August 30, 2021
Q.2 “India’s years of investments in infrastructure and grassroots development could act as a building block for cementing relations with the new regime in the coming years.” In light of this, examine the role India with its soft power can play in Afghanistan. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/soft-power-indias-strength-in-afghanistan-7474526/ In the intro, mention the return of the Taliban in the Afghanistan government. In the…

August 30, 2021
Q.1 Identify the areas affected by and the causes of landslides in India. Mention different steps that need to be taken to mitigate the effects of landslides. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, define landslide and mention some recent ones. In the body, briefly talk about…

August 30, 2021
Q.4 A woman employee has leveled allegations of sexual misconduct on social media against the Head of Operations in the company where you are in-charge of human resources department. This has been in the context of the recent phenomenon of women coming out against powerful men who have sexually harassed them in the past. Given the frenzy around the issue, your company is under immense pressure to act quickly against this person. You have the following options before you: (a) Accept the statement of allegations and take departmental and legal action quickly. (b) Investigate the matter through an internal complaints committee and take action after it submits its findings. Analyse the given options and argue which course of action would you choose? Also suggest what measures would you take to prevent occurrences of such instances in your company in future. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- List out all the options available to you. Analyze each one. Also, focus on the ethical…

August 27, 2021
Q.2 Is Iron-fortified rice an answer to the anaemia prevalence in India? What are the issues with such a policy? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rice-fortification-programme-iron-anaemia-7470938/ In the intro, mention the recent announcement by the government about iron-fortified rice to deal…

August 27, 2021

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