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Q.2) What was the objective of the creation of All-India Services by the makers of our Constitution? But there are inherent issues in the All-India Services where the officers are formally appointed by the Union but work in the State cadres under the control of the respective State. (15 marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-rope-of-federalism-and-an-unwanted-tug-of-war/article34784553.ece In the intro, mention Article in the Constitution dealing with the All India Services and…

June 11, 2021
Q.1) How Japanese revolution was markedly different from its Western Counterparts? In your opinion, what are the lessons that India can draw from Japanese revolution. (15 marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduce your answer with writing “what is Industrial Revolution”. In main body first talk about Japanese…

June 11, 2021
Q.4) Today we live in the world of social media. In this age the question of individual privacy has gained utmost importance. Various social media platforms has declared individual privacy as the centre of their policies and has focused on end to end encryption. This focus on privacy at times exploited anti-social elements to arrange funds for their activities or promote their agenda beyond the eyes of law enforcement agencies. Consequently there is a tussle between sovereign governments on one hand and social media platforms on other. For social media platforms the end user is all that matters and their privacy is of utmost important. While, for government to perform its sovereign functions some knowledge of peoples activities on social media platforms is must. (a). What are the Ethical issues involved in this case? (b). In your opinion what should be focused- individual privacy or sovereign functions? (c). What do you think should be the main provision of Government’s social media policy? (20 marks

June 10, 2021
Q.3) Financial capital is just one of the multiple capitals a successful company must possess. This brings sustainability into the focus. In light of this, discuss the factors that are forcing the companies to factor in the sustainability in their business models. (10 marks)

“Mentor’s comments” https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/the-sustainability-heat-on-companies/2268494/ In the intro, mention Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) by SEBI to be mandatory for…

June 10, 2021
Q.2) In discussions on reforms, or debates about public expenditure, there is an excessive focus on the Union government. However, on reforms and public expenditures, we also need to focus on scrutinising the states. Comment. (10 marks)

“Mentor’s comments” https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/reforms-and-public-expenditures-lets-not-forget-to-scrutinise-states-7351650/ In the intro, mention the importance of scrutiny of three arms i.e. executive, legislature and…

June 10, 2021
Q.1) “Path that India followed since 1947 has strong impression of its struggle for Independence” Comment (10 marks)

“Mentor’s comments” Introduce answer with the Your understanding of the statement. In main body, depict how various political-ideological…

June 10, 2021
Illustrate the role that family plays in inculcation of values in an Individual. (10 marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduction Start your answer by explaining what values are. Body Discuss the role of family in…

June 9, 2021
Q.3) What is genomic sequencing and how it could help in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic? Suggest the steps India need to take to use genomic sequencing in curbing the pandemic. (10 marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/bring-genomic-sequencing-into-the-pandemic-fight/article34764517.ece In the intro, mention that mutations in virus make any efforts at containing pandemic a…

June 9, 2021
Q.2) “Reactive content moderation efforts are simply inadequate without a serious review of the business model that underpins much of the drivers of disinformation and misinformation on the social media platforms.” Critically examine. (10 marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/human-rights-supreme-court-of-india-free-speech-unhrc-7350022/ In the intro, mention the UNHRC report ‘‘Disinformation and Freedom of Opinion and Expression”. In…

June 9, 2021
Q.1) “It had become necessary to launch Quit India Movement even in the conditions when brutal repression was a certainty”. Comment (10 marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduce your answer writing briefly about QIM. In body first briefly write about the prevailing conditions…

June 9, 2021
Q4.) “When life has commitment towards human values such as Compassion and non violence, then life flows in proper direction”. Illustrate the importance of human values in the light of the above statement. (10 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduction – what do you mean by flow of life in right direction. Body – explain…

June 8, 2021
Q.3) What are the different types of vaccines developed for the Covid-19 in the world? Explain the working of mRNA vaccines. (10 marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” In the intro mention how Covid-19 has brought into focus the importance of vaccines. In the…

June 8, 2021
Q.2) The idea of a global democratic coalition that is based more broadly than the geographic West has gained ground in recent years. This offers India an opportunity to expand the global dimension of India’s growing partnerships with the US and Europe. Comment (10 marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/g-7-virtual-meet-united-kingdom-india-and-the-west-relations-7348541/ In the intro, mention the deterioration of relations with China and India’s growing tilt towards…

June 8, 2021
Q.1) Several foreigners made India their homeland and participated in various movements. Analyze their role in the Indian struggle for freedom. (10 marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduce your answer with nature of foreign rule in India. Body- Write about how several foreigners…

June 8, 2021
Q.4) What does the following quotation means to you? “My Life is my Lesson” Mahatma Gandhi (10 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduction – write about this quotation. It’s context. Body – explain what this line means in…

June 7, 2021
Q.3) The digital payment boom in India is indicative of a larger paradigm shift in the ease of access to financial services. In light of this, examine the role played by JAM trinity in increasing financial inclusion in India. (10 marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” –https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/digital-payment-boom-financial-inclusion-covid-pandemic-7344673/ -In the intro, mention that India surpassed China in terms of number of digital payments. …

June 7, 2021
Q. 2) The fiscal and economic cost associated with frequent elections in India are enormous. Is simultaneous elections a solution? What are the concerns with it? (10 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” –https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-simultaneous-polls-is-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-7344586/ -In the intro, mention that the idea of simultaneous polls was first mooted in…

June 7, 2021
Q.1) “The 19th century reforms movements were not just socio-religious movements rather they affected every aspect of Indian life” Elucidate. What were their limitations? (15 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” Introduce your answer with a brief write-up about the 19th century reforms movements. In body first…

June 7, 2021
Q.4) India is world’s largest democracy. In democracy, elections provide an opportunity to ascertain the popular will in regard to the governance of the country. Election is the act of choosing an individual usually for holding public office through free will of the people in a representative democracy. India opted for universal adult franchise. There were many questions raised about efficacy of this that how illiterate people will be able to use vote which is a rational exercise. There was fear that corrupt practices along with misuse of money and muscle power will crave in which will be used to manipulate and sway the popular will in election. Over the years this fear has been proven right by increase number of criminal in politics, issue of capturing of huge amount of illegal money during election and rising cost of elections India .The growing greed for power has turned a sacrosanct activity into a showcase for power and a festival of corruption. In one such case of ongoing election in state assembly it was found that an EVM used for election is found in car of one political party’s member after election is over in the constituency xyz. This has raised issues rigging of election and question on impartiality of election commission of India. Other parties in state has taken this issue to social media and demanding re-election in the entire state which is a costly exercise. There are election scheduled for other states assembly in next month. (a). What are the Ethical issues involved in the above case? (b). Should india reconsider its decision of universal adult franchise and give voting right based on some qualification which include paying taxes , literacy etc. (c). What steps you would suggest so that election again become a festival of democracy in spirit and letter. (20 Marks)

June 4, 2021
Q.3) How the challenge of taming the inflation for RBI is different during the second covid wave as compared to the first? How RBI dealt with the ‘impossible trinity’ during the two waves? (10 Marks)

“Mentor’s Comments” https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/prices-profits-and-the-pandemic-what-rbi-could-do-11622657858665.html In the intro, mention the important role played by the central bank during both the…

June 4, 2021

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