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Despite growing levels of agriculture credit, small farmers still lack access to it. What are the reasons for it. Suggest the measures to deal with the issue. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/in-agri-credit-small-farmers-are-still-outside-the-fence/article33651459.ece In the intro, mention the rising levels of agri-credit over the years. In the body,…

January 27, 2021
Over the last few years, there has been increasing evidence of the government and external partners working together on complex policy problems. In light of this, examine the advantages of a partnership with the private sector for governance. Also, explain the meaning of thought partnership and its implications for policymaking. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/roots-to-government-private-thought-partnerships/article33669744.ece In the intro, mention the need for wide consultation and co-working for policymaking. In the…

January 27, 2021
Analyse the rise of social media as a consequence of lacunae in the traditional Indian society. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction start by talking about social media, how it has grown fast into our…

January 27, 2021
What is the objective of the Right to Information Act? Evaluate the ethics underlying the provisions of this Act. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction start by explaining the background of RTI. In the body explain briefly the…

January 25, 2021
As per the OECD methodology, net support provided by Indian government to its farmers is negative for the year 2019. However, India’s expenditure on agriculture is consistently rising. What explains this conundrum? What are the concerns for India in the price support method of OECD? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/getting-it-wrong-on-indias-level-of-agricultural-support/article33629376.ece In the intro, mention figures about the support provided to the farmers. In the body,…

January 25, 2021
How Socio-Economic and Caste Census is different from the Census? How linking and syncing of these data with other databases could help in the governance? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-new-framework-around-caste-and-the-census/article33638335.ece In the intro, mention the debate around full-scale Caste Census. In the body, mention the…

January 25, 2021
Assess the role of Indian Civil Services in facilitating and furthering the British Rule in India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly narrate the background of Indian civil services and its coming in the…

January 25, 2021
Explain tolerance and compassion in Indian context. How effectively can tolerance and compassion be used by the respective authority in the process of decision making in public administration? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define what tolerance and compassion are. In the body explain why a civil…

January 22, 2021
Digital corporations can operate in a market without a physical presence. The current basis for taxing in a particular jurisdiction is a notion of a fixed place of business. In light of this, examine the challenges in taxing the digital companies and how India is dealing with such a challenge? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/digital-companies-cyber-tax-g20-countries-7154883/ In the intro, briefly mention the equalisation levy implemented by India. In the body, mention…

January 22, 2021
With a view to the contentious issue of delay in the carrying out the death penalty, do you think that India should abolish the death penalty? Give reasons in support of your argument. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-case-to-dispose-of-mercy-petitions-swiftly/article33628342.ece In the intro, mention the issue of pendency of mercy petitions with the President and…

January 22, 2021
Discuss the key features and significance of folk dance of North Eastern India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by explaining how dance and festivals are manifestation of creativity and are among the oldest…

January 22, 2021
The term ‘governance’, ‘good governance’ and ‘ethical governance’ though appear alike, mean different in our society. In this context, compare and contrast these terms in the light of governance structure in India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction explain that the term ‘governance’, ‘good governance’ and ‘ethical governance’ appears to be…

January 21, 2021
What is deepfakes and the treats posed by it? Also mention the ways to deal with the threats associated with it. 10 marks

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-threat-of-deepfakes/article33612423.ece In the intro, define the deepfakes. In the body, mention various threats from it-threat to democracy, threat…

January 21, 2021
It is only when the people value and protect the freedom of expression and celebrate the culture of dissent democracy flourishes. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/supreme-court-india-judiciary-constitution-modi-govt-7154935/ In the intro, mention the importance of freedom of expression for democracy. In the body,…

January 21, 2021
Examine the biological significance of soil and give a bio-climatic classification of the soils found on the surface of the earth. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start with the definition of Soil. In the body discuss then the biological significance of soil;…

January 21, 2021
“Good governance and anti-corruption measures as central to its poverty alleviation mission.” Discuss. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by explaining that poor governance and corruption undermine the economies of developing countries as well…

January 20, 2021
What is Bad Bank? What are the challenges it could face in the Indian context? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/its-better-to-stop-the-creation-of-bad-debt-than-set-up-a-bad-bank-11610985109485.html https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/Why-a-%E2%80%98bad-bank%E2%80%99-is-tricky/article15477841.ece In the intro, briefly mention the rising level of NPA in Indian banks which…

January 20, 2021
India-Nepal ties are in a new transition after a brief interregnum in ties owing to some issues. In light of this, examine the issues that affect the relationship between the two countries and progress made on the various new initiatives. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/india-nepal-relations-in-a-new-transition/article33612401.ece In the intro, mention the souring of the relation between the two countries after the boundary…

January 20, 2021
Discuss the starring role and influences of Basavanna as a social reformer. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the intro briefly write about Basavanna. In the body explain that his teachings and philosophy…

January 20, 2021
What do you understand by impartiality? why is it one of the most important value for civil servants? Discuss with relevant examples. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define Impartiality. In the body discuss in what all contexts the civil servants…

January 19, 2021

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