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Q.2 Has the first-past-the-post system polarised Indian politics? What are the advantages of this system and suggest ways to deal with the issues with the system. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/has-the-first-past-the-post-system-polarised-indian-politics/article36127365.ece In the intro, briefly explain the system. In the body, mention how the working of the system in…

August 27, 2021
Q.1 Giving a brief account of distribution of cotton textile industry in India, identify the factors responsible for localization of this industry in Ahmedabad–Mumbai–Pune region. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction about the cotton textile industry in India. Give an account of distribution…

August 27, 2021
Q.4 Compassion should never be considered as weakness, but rather as an essential element for providing a congenial administrative working environment. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly define compassion in the introduction. Highlighting how it is not a weakness, mention role of…

August 26, 2021
Q.3. How Automated Facial Recognition Systems work? What are the issues with the National Automated Facial Recognition System in India? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-ugly-face-of-a-crime-fighting-move/article36088138.ece In the intro, mention that India has approved the NAFRS in India/ In the body,…

August 26, 2021
Q.2 What are the doctrines followed in international law for the recognition of the government of the State? What should be India’s approach towards recognising Taliban government in Afghanistan? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-legal-challenges-in-recognising-the-taliban/article36087236.ece In the intro, mention the takeover of the Afghanistan government by the Taliban and legal…

August 26, 2021
Q.1 Give an account of the geographical distribution pattern of major agro-based industries in India. Also, explain their multiplier effect on rural economy. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, briefly describe the agro-based industries in India and their significance. Then, bring out…

August 26, 2021
Q.4 What are the problems arising out of declining ethical standards among public servants? Suggest certain strategies to address the same. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In introduction, give a brief background as regards the declining ethical standards among public servants. List…

August 25, 2021
Q.3 The frequency of devastating cyclones is increasing, with increasing consequences for India. In light of this, examine the impact of cyclones and suggest the long term measures to deal with them. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/tauktae-yaas-and-planning-for-the-next/article36067714.ece In the intro, mention the rising frequency of cyclones on both the coasts with the…

August 25, 2021
Q.2 Indian lawmaking is in the need of more scrutiny and less speed. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/parliament-session-lawmaking-indian-government-7467454/ In the intro, mention the disruptions in the Parliament’s latest session and its impact on…

August 25, 2021
Q.1 Which are the major iron ore producing regions in the world? With examples, discuss the factors that influence the location of Iron and Steel industry. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In introduction, briefly discuss about the major iron ore producing regions and countries in the world.…

August 25, 2021
Q.4 Explain the importance of probity in governance. What measures have been undertaken for ensuring probity in governance in India? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain the term probity. Discuss the importance of probity in governance. Mention the measures taken…

August 24, 2021
Q.3 Borrowers in the country have been underserved because of the preference for collateralized loans. How the account aggregator framework announced by the RBI seeks to deal with the problems faced by borrowers and lenders? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/account-aggregators-could-help-the-country-democratize-credit-11629650315764.html In the intro, mention the preference for collateralized loans in India. In the body, mention…

August 24, 2021
Q.2 The Constitution no doubt contemplates a hierarchy of jurisdictions, but no judge, acting within her jurisdiction, is “inferior” or “subordinate”. In light of this, examine the implications of the use of the term for the judiciary and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, mention the use of the expression “subordinate courts” used by Part VI, Chapter…

August 24, 2021
Q.1 Explain the concept of Diastrophism and elaborate on the processes that form part of it. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start with briefly explain the concept of diastrophism including source of energy for this process. Next,…

August 24, 2021
Q. 4 A fresh engineering graduate gets a job in a prestigious chemical industry. She likes the work. The salary is also good. However, after a few months she accidentally discovers that a highly toxic waste is being secretly discharged into a river nearby. This is causing health problems to the villagers downstream who depend on the river for their water needs. She is perturbed and mentions her concern to her colleagues who have been with the company for longer periods. They advise her to keep quite as anyone who mentions the topic is summarily dismissed. She cannot risk losing her job as she is the sole bread-winner for her family and has to support her ailing parents and siblings. At first, she thinks that if her seniors are keeping quiet, why should she stick out her neck. But her conscience pricks her to do something to save the river and the people who depend upon it. At heart she feels that the advice of silence given by her friends is not correct though she cannot give reasons for it. She thinks you are a wise person and seeks your advice. (a) What arguments can you advance to show her that keeping quiet is not morally right? (b) What course of action would you advice her to adopt and why? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Provide a brief introduction of the case-study. Analyze why keeping quiet is not morally right Mention…

August 23, 2021
Q.3 Why the bond market in India is nowhere near equities in breadth, depth or innovation. What are the factors responsible for this? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/indian-bond-trading-is-in-need-of-better-market-making-11629389415171.html In the intro, mention the lack of depth in the bond market as compared to…

August 23, 2021
Q.2 What are the provisions for punishing the Rajya Sabha member for misconduct inside and outside the House? Is there a need for improvement in the provisions? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/how-are-rajya-sabha-members-punished-for-misconduct-in-the-house-7463546/ In the intro, mention the recent incident in Rajya Sabha in which security personnel had…

August 23, 2021
Q.1 Assess the impact of global warming on the coral life system with examples. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the first part, discuss about coral reefs, its features, conditions for its survival. Next, elaborate…

August 23, 2021
Q.4 You have recently been posted as a District Development Officer in a traditionally rural area that has seen rapid economic development in the past few years. You notice that there is a huge disparity between the number of male and female children in the area. When you go to the hospital and check the birth registry, you realise that registered new-born babies are mostly males. On further investigation, you notice a similar pattern in the village primary school, which has more male students than females. When you raise the issue with your colleagues, they ignore it and carry on with their work. You suspect that the practice of female foeticide may be entrenched in the area as you had read about the issue in the context of this state while studying for the Civil Services Examination. It seems to you that respected members of the community like doctors, politicians and government officials have chosen to ignore the issue, given the prevalence of patriarchy and mind-set of voters in the area. Thus, despite rapid economic development, preference for male child continues to persist. Based on the information above, answer the following: (a) Do you have any ethical duty in this scenario? Justify your views. (b) What would be your next steps and why? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Provide a brief introduction of the case-study. Discuss whether you have any ethical duty in the…

August 20, 2021
Q.3 What are the issues with the arbitration in India? What are the steps taken to make India arbitration-friendly jurisdiction? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.economist.com/business/2020/12/12/why-more-indian-business-disputes-are-settled-elsewhere https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/amazon-future-retail-reliance-7461671/ In the intro, mention the figures about Indian business disputes being settled in the…

August 20, 2021

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