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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 has been criticised for liquidating rather than rescuing the companies. Do you agree with this criticism of the Act? Give reasons in support of your argument. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/insolvency-and-bankruptcy-code-corporate-debt-resolution-process-7178980/ In the intro, briefly mention the objective the IBC 2016. In the body, mention that…

February 9, 2021
Being the largest democracies and unions of linguistically, culturally and ethnically diverse States, both the EU and India are well suited for a special relationship, but the reality is that the status is one without any spark of mutual chemistry. In light of this, examine the factors that explain the lack of mutual chemistry. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/an-india-eu-trade-pact-may-still-remain-elusive/article33776423.ece https://www.economist.com/asia/2017/02/09/is-india-a-country-or-a-continent In the intro, mention the similarities in India and the EU. In the factors…

February 9, 2021
What is “Love Jihad”? Critically analyse the issues associated with the law against love jihad. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by defining the context of the question, narrate the background briefly. In the body start…

February 9, 2021
“What really matters for success, character, happiness and life-long achievements is a definite set of emotional skills— not just purely cognitive abilities.” — Daniel Goleman. Elucidate. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction start with some key facts related to population trends in the country. For…

February 4, 2021
India has been struggling with the problem of terrorists and smugglers infiltrating into the country and efforts are ongoing to secure our borders and curb cross-border infiltration. It is high time that we start using technology to deal with this problem. In light of this, explain the smart wall technology and how it could help India in dealing with the problems at borders. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/smart-walls-for-indian-borders/article33744239.ece In the intro, mention the proposed use of such technology in the case of the…

February 4, 2021
Vaccine nationalism has been threatening the global health and would exacerbate poverty. Examine the role played by India in this context. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/no-to-vaccine-nationalism-yes-to-global-cooperation/article33743197.ece In the intro, define vaccine nationalism. In the body, discuss in detail how the rich…

February 4, 2021
How does the population distribution of India relate to the broad physical divisions of the country ? Analyse. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction start with some key facts related to population trends in the country. For…

February 4, 2021
What are the determinants of moral values of a society? How they influence adherence of ethics in such society? Explain with examples. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define moral values and give its examples. In the body explain that moral…

February 3, 2021
To deal with the challenges faced in the financing, the Budget 2021-22 proposed the Development Finance Institution (DFI). How would DFI address the problem of financing? What are the concerns with allowing FPI in DFI? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/despite-some-hits-the-budget-has-crucial-misses/article33721377.ece In the intro, briefly describe the idea of DFI. In the body, mention the reasons…

February 3, 2021
The previous water policies primarily emphasised on the supply side, through the construction of reservoirs and dams. This draft policy focuses on improving efficiency and river restoration. That’s a paradigm shift. In light of this, discuss the major recommendations in the draft National Water Policy 2020. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://theprint.in/india/governance/user-fees-state-level-regulators-fewer-dams-what-draft-national-water-policy-proposes/591233/ In the intro, mention the constitution of the panel to update the 2012 National Water…

February 3, 2021
Discuss in what ways Sanskrit Literature has imparted diversity and richness to Indian Literature. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by briefly talking about the evolution of Sanskrit literature in the country. In the body…

February 3, 2021
State reasons why war is not considered as the first option rather is taken as the last resort? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly talk about war; usual causes and the ethical dimensions involved. In the…

February 2, 2021
Ageing dams pose several challenges for India. What are these challenges? Suggest ways to deal with these challenges. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-problem-of-ageing-dams/article33711348.ece In the intro, mention some figures about the age of major dams in India. In…

February 2, 2021
To deal with the issue of financial disempowerment of our municipalities, we need reforms through municipal legislation by our states. Suggest the agenda which would reflect progressive and enabling financial governance of our cities. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/union-budget-2021-15th-finance-commissions-final-report-7169195/ In the intro, mention the issue of financial constraints faced by the cities in India.…

February 2, 2021
What are the basic features of social protest movement? Explain social movements as an expression of protest. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction first define what social movements are and in what way they are often expression…

February 2, 2021
Law is nevertheless an indispensable part of the picture. It is a necessary complement to both morality and ethics. Elucidate. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Introduction should briefly define law and ethics. In the answer body cover the following aspects relevant…

February 1, 2021
The Economic Survey 2020-21 highlights the issue of the adverse rating given by international credit rating agencies to emerging economies. Examine the basis used in the Economic Survey in support of the argument. Also, suggest on what basis India should make the argument against the rating given by the international credit rating agencies. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.livemint.com/opinion/quick-edit/economic-survey-india-s-unfair-credit-rating-11611922958312.html In the intro, mention the importance of rating given by these credit rating agencies to…

February 1, 2021
Governance in India has long been marred with structural challenges like transparency, lack of accountability and sustainable and inclusive growth. In light of this, discuss the role played by the Public Financial Management System in tackling these challenges. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/opinion-how-pfms-is-ensuring-transformation-through-digital-inclusion-11611914036703.html In the intro, briefly introduce PFMS. In the body, discuss the role played by PFMS…

February 1, 2021
What do you understand by a colonial system and identify the factors promoting it? Elaborate on the major countries that got benefitted from colonialism and why?

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define what colonialism is. In the body present the factors that led to…

February 1, 2021
Discuss the ethical aspects involved in regulation of betting and gambling. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction start by commenting on what betting and gambling are. In the body comment…

January 27, 2021

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