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What are the challenges the RBI could face in withdrawing the expansionary policy measures announced in response to the economic disruption caused by pandemic. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/planning-an-exit-out-of-the-easy-money-regime/article33545050.ece In the intro, mention how RBI had stepped in to deal with the economic fallout…

January 12, 2021
India has to manage dynamic interaction between its domestic policies and that of its neighbours. In light of this, examine how domestic compulsions in India influence its foreign policy imperatives. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-foreign-policy-subcontinent-politics-s-jaishankar-7142414/lite/ In the intro, mention how India’s policy of non-interference in domestic matters of other countries. …

January 12, 2021
Mental health is one of the most neglected social issues in India. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start with some key statistics portraying the mental health status in our country. In the body…

January 12, 2021
In recent months, there have been multiple incidents of COVID deaths in the government hospitals due to the lack of ICU availability and ventilators. Despite the existence of laws, rules and vigilance mechanisms why do such tragedies occur? Analyse and suggest remedies for improving the probity in hospital administration. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define probity. In the body explain first that honesty and integrity are central…

January 11, 2021
What are the various factors that played role in increasing the financial inclusion in India. Also, examine the various role Payment Banks could play in furthering the goal of financial inclusion and what are the issues faced by Payment Banks. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/payment-banks-could-fast-track-our-financial-inclusion-journey-11610033141696.html In the intro, mention some figures about the increase in bank account holders in India.…

January 11, 2021
No country has progressed without investing in the social sector. In the post-pandemic world, India needs to chart the plan to invest more in the sector. In light of this, examine the challenges in the social sector and suggest the ways to deal with them. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/sustainable-development-goals-covid-19-indian-economy-gdp-7139070/ In the intro, mention the importance of social sector development for the progress of the…

January 11, 2021
Discuss in what way trade monopoly of East India Company was weakened by different Charter Acts passed by the British Parliament. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Set the context of the question first by discussing the coming of the East India Company…

January 11, 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 8, 2021
Of late, the Indian Navy has been on the drive to increase maritime domain awareness in the Indian Ocean. This could help India in generating cooperative synergies in the neighbourhood and beyond while detecting the movement of hostile elements. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/boosting-india-with-maritime-domain-awareness/article33514223.ece In the intro, mention growing Chinese presence and India’s SAGAR vision. In the body, discuss…

January 8, 2021
Various states have been responding to sexual violence by harsher punitive measures. Tackling the problem of sexual violence need more than harsher punishments. In light of this, examine the issues with depending on the punitive measures and suggest the ways to deal with the problem. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/maharashtra-shakti-bill-rape-offence-disha-bill-maharashtra-cabinet-7135848/ In the body, mention the Disha bill and Maharashtra cabinet decision about the death penalty.…

January 8, 2021
Analyse in what way redefining urban areas can have far-reaching impact on ease of living and economic development of the people in the country. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by explaining what constitute urban areas in our country, their definition and existence. In the…

January 8, 2021
Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 provides an opportunity for India to forge an agenda that will act as a standard-setter in national data protection legislation. Examine various provision in the Bill for the protection of privacy of an individual and also discuss the issues with certain provisions of the Bill. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/personal-data-protection-bill-2019-privacy-laws-7135832/ In the intro, mention the need for such Bill for the increased importance of data.…

January 7, 2021
India and the U.K. have a shared past and they have an opportunity to chart a different shard future. In light of this, examine how both countries could enhance the level of cooperation in various areas against the backdrop of changing geopolitical realities. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/there-is-a-huge-opportunity-to-move-uk-india-economic-agenda-forward-in-key-areas-7135868/ https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/changing-contours-of-india-uk-ties/article33503725.ece In the intro, mention the Brexit and its implications for the bilateral engagement. In…

January 7, 2021
Ethics in professional life is the function of ethics in personal life. Do you agree? Analyse. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by defining what you understand by Ethics. In the body define good ethics. Explain as…

January 7, 2021
Discuss in what way trade monopoly of East India Company was weakened by different Charter Acts passed by the British Parliament. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Set the context of the question first by discussing the coming of the East India Company…

January 7, 2021
Discuss Kautilya’s philosophical basis of governance. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- You can can start with the definition of Governance. In the body discuss the background of Kautilya’s…

January 6, 2021
What India needs is low-input, high-output agriculture. This cannot be achieved without science and technology. In light of this, explore the areas in which India needs to focus on to exploit the technology to make its agriculture productive. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/agricultural-reforms-farm-laws-farmers-protest-msp-7134233/ In the intro, cite figure about the water usage for agriculture to highlight the excessive…

January 6, 2021
As India looks for a productive tenure at the UNSC, five objectives present themselves. Examine the objectives that India should pursue to achieve in its stint as the UNSC member. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-elected-united-nations-security-council-7132965/ In the intro, mention the beginning of India’s two-year stint as the UNSC member in…

January 6, 2021
Describe the concept of Role and Role Conflict. Discuss the nature and extent of role conflict among working women in India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define what you understand by role conflict. In the body explain the background…

January 6, 2021
What do you understand by Aptitude? How is it different from Intelligence? Explain. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by defining with what you understand by intelligence first. In the body compare between the…

January 5, 2021

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