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Q.2) Ensuring the protection and welfare of all of our people is inherent in the Rule of Law. In light of this, elaborate on the principle that forms the basis of the Rule of Law. (10 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/n-v-ramana-pd-desai-memorial-lecture-indian-judiciary-state-rule-of-law-constitution-7385031/ In the intro, mention what makes the rule of law different from the rule by…

July 2, 2021
Q.1) Discuss factors of location for present distribution of the cement industry in India. Enumerate the challenges being faced by the industry lately. (10 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduce your answer with some facts related to cement industry in India. Mention the major regions…

July 2, 2021
Q.4) Improper utilization of public funds is a form of corruption. Comment? (10 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduction – define what is proper utilization of fund or define corruption. Body – explain the…

July 1, 2021
Q.3) India shares a quarter of the global hunger burden, and fighting hunger needs fighting climate change. In light of this, suggest ways to address the threats of climate change while addressing the issue of hunger and malnutrition. (10 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/fighting-hunger-needs-fighting-climate-change/2279369/ In the intro, mention figure mention in SDG India Index 2020-21 specific to SDG-2. In the…

July 1, 2021
Q.2) Pandemic induced crisis in learning and the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is forcing us to reimagine education and align it with the unprecedented technological transformation. In light of this, assess India’s readiness to integrate technology in learning and suggest the way forward to create ed-tech policy architecture in India. (15 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-future-of-learning-in-india-is-ed-tech-pandemic-online-classes-7381782/ In the intro, mention that the closure of schools has forced us to adopt technology…

July 1, 2021
Q.1) Despite being well endowed with rare earth minerals resources why India still dependent on the imports? Comment on the critical and Strategic Importance of Rare earth minerals. (15 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduce your answer with defining rare earth elements. In body first talk about their distribution and…

July 1, 2021
Q.4) “The ethical concerns of governance have been underscored widely in Indian scriptures” elucidate

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduce your answer by pointing out importance of Ethics in Governance In main body write philosophical Ideals…

June 30, 2021
Q.3) Not all public sector enterprises are the same. This also means that there should be a difference in approach in the privatisation of public enterprises that is on the anvil. In light of this, suggest the approach and analyse the pros and cons of privatisation. ( 15 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/reopen-the-files-reconsider-privatisation/article35027135.ece In the intro, mention that privatisation of the public sector has been part of economic…

June 30, 2021
Q.2) Examine the interplay between section 124A of the Indian Penal Code and Article 19 of the Indian Constitution. What makes this section prone to misuse by the police? (10 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-law-of-sedition-is-unconstitutional/article35027081.ece In the intro, mention recent judgments on the use of section 124A in which the…

June 30, 2021
Q.1) Ironically the most resource rich tropical region is also the most underdeveloped. What are the reasons behind it ? Illustrate how some of the tropical nations have changed their fate by turning natural limitations to their advantage. (10 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduce by highlighting the status of the tropical countries and level of their development. In first…

June 30, 2021
Q.3) Retrospective changes in policies by the Government not only leads to various disputes but also impacts overall economic environment. Comment (10 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/rattling-foreign-investors/article35026303.ece https://www.economist.com/business/2020/12/12/why-more-indian-business-disputes-are-settled-elsewhere In the intro, mention the issue of retrospective taxation. In the body, discuss the…

June 29, 2021
Q.4) Probity is often used in affiliation with integrity in governance. How do you differentiate between the two? Bring out their importance in public life? Suggest measures to promote these values in governance? (10 marks)

Introduce your answer by explaining the probity, and its relation with integrity. In first part of the body…

June 29, 2021
Q.2) For any nation, internationalism can’t be an end in itself; it is a critical instrument in strengthening national unity, security and prosperity. In this regard, examine what India can learn from China in building flexible global coalitions and adapting quickly to changing needs. (15 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/what-india-can-learn-from-chinas-evolving-foreign-policy/ In the intro, mention the dilemma India faces in its current strategy of aligning with…

June 29, 2021
Q.1) What do you understand by Earthquake waves ? What inferences can we draw from them regarding the interior of the Earth? (10 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduce your answer by defining earth quack waves. in first part write about various types of…

June 29, 2021
Q.3) Examine the importance of microfinance in India. What were the regulatory challenges faced by the microfinance institutions and how a Consultative Document by the RBI help dealing with these challenges? (15 marks)

“Mentor’s comment” https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/unfettering-microfinance-recent-rbi-consultative-document-frees-mfis-from-shackles-imposed-by-2011-regulations/2277925/ In the intro, mention the difference between a normal loan and microcredit. In the body,…

June 28, 2021
Q.2) A recent circular by the University Grants Commission (UGC) proposes a blended mode of teaching in which all higher educational institutions (HEI) teach a part of any course online and the rest offline. Examine the advantages and challenges that such a blended mode would face. (10 marks)

“Mentor’s comment” https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/blended-learning-wont-work/article34938772.ece In the intro, mention the UGC circular for 40% online learning and 60% offline learning…

June 28, 2021
Q.4) Amidst various Challenges that the world is facing today to ensure harmony among the nations and Welfare of the humanity a broad ethical framework for international relations is the need of the hour. (10 marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduction Write about the importance of Ethics connecting it with international relations. Body Point out various…

June 28, 2021
Q.1) Secessionist movements can be tackled by addressing Regional aspirations in an effective and compassionate manner. In light of given statement explain how India addressed it’s secessionist problems. (15 marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduction Introduce your answer either with definition of secession or with brief history of secessionist movements…

June 28, 2021
Q.3) What is a bad bank? Critically examine their utility in dealing with the challenge of non-performing assets faced by the banks and suggest the ways to make bad banks effective. (10 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-bad-bank-national-asset-reconstruction-company-china-7374608/ In the intro, briefly explain the bad bank. In the body, discuss the advantages such…

June 25, 2021
Q.2) As an array of external partners seek to broaden and deepen their relations with Africa, India needs to assess and gain insights into these developments. In light of this, assess India’s relations with African countries and suggest a way forward to deepen this relationship. (15 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/staging-a-comeback-re-energising-indias-africa-policy/article34957534.ece In the intro, mention that Africa is considered a foreign policy priority by India and has…

June 25, 2021

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