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What is the significance of disclosure about the use of patent by licensee/patentee in India. How changes in rules about the disclosure could affect compulsory licensing regime in India? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment– https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/an-anti-disclosure-amendment-that-hits-public-health/article33488183.ece In the intro, mention the unique feature of patent law in India that require disclosure…

January 5, 2021
Changing geopolitical realities will change the U.S.’s approach to India which offers both the countries an opportunity for cooperation in dealing with common concerns and furthering their trade and strategic ties. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/joe-biden-india-us-relation-foreign-policy-economic-crisis-7132769/lite/ In the intro, mention shared concern about China. In the body, mention how new administration…

January 5, 2021
Elucidate the main aspects of the policy of Dhamma as propounded by Ashoka and to what extent are they relevant to present-day India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by explaining what the Policy of Dhamma is. In the body discuss in detail the…

January 5, 2021
What factors affect the formation of a person’s attitude towards social problems? In our society, contrasting attitudes are prevalent in many social problems. What contrasting attitudes do you notice about the caste system in our society? How do you explain the existence of these contrasting attitudes. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by hinting about formation of attitude in a person. In the body explain that one’s…

January 4, 2021
Examine the implications of creation of Theatre Commands. What are the challenges in its creation. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indian-defence-forces-pensions-bill-chief-of-defence-staff-bipin-rawat-cds-7131474/ In the intro, briefly introduce the idea of Theatre Command. In the body, mention the…

January 4, 2021
What are the challenges in the regulation of higher education in the country? How National Education Policy 2020 seeks to deal with the issue? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/national-education-policy-nep-2020-higher-education-7129261/ In the intro, mention the multiplicity of regulators for education in India. In the body,…

January 4, 2021
Discuss the contributions of social reformers of 19th century in the making of modern India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction start by suggesting key social reformers of 19th century. The main body should…

January 4, 2021
Suppose you are an officer in charge of implementing a social service scheme to provide support to old and destitute women. An old and illiterate woman comes to you to avail the benefits of the scheme. However, she has no documents to show that she fulfils the eligibility criteria. But after meeting her and listening to her you feel that she certainly needs support. Your enquiries also show that she is really destitute and living in a pitiable condition. You are in a dilemma as to what to do. Putting her under the scheme without necessary documents would clearly be violation of rules. But denying her the support would be cruel and inhuman. (2016) (a) Can you think of a rational way to resolve this dilemma? (b) Give your reasons for it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the case study. In the body, mention the stakeholders involved.…

December 25, 2020
For India to claim its rightful position in the new world order, it is imperative that the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ is globally integrated to harness the opportunities created by the emerging shifts. Suggest the strategic priorities for India to harness the opportunities. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/reviving-the-economy-3c-approach-to-atmanirbharta/2157104/ In the intro, mention with figures how pandemic would be affecting different countries differently. In…

December 25, 2020
If the proposed legislation has far-reaching consequences, it is better to refer it to the Select Committee for consideration. Farmers opposition to the farm laws underlines this fact. In light of this, delineate the importance of following parliamentary procedure for the passage of legislation and suggest the ways to deal with the situations in which there is opposition to such legislation. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment– https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/farm-laws-2020-farmers-protest-parlaiment-modi-govt-7117350/ In the intro, mention the context of farmers opposition to the farm bills. In the…

December 25, 2020
Write a note on Kailasanatha Temple and Dashavatar Cave architecture of Rashtrakutas. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start with brief introduction on the architectural abilities of Rashtrakutas. In the body first talk about…

December 25, 2020
Once Ravi goes to market with his mother for celebratory shopping. There he finds that most of the shopkeepers have employed children as attendants and are being treated harshly. Ravi gets very touched by seeing all this and argues with one of the shopkeepers on this issue. His mother tells him to stop and explains that the shopkeeper will remove the child and child may have no earning source for family. (250 words) (a) What should Ravi do in consonance with moral quality in this situation? (b) Discuss limitations of various possible actions that Ravi is supposed to take. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by explaining and identifying the key stakeholders in the case study. In the body, explain…

December 24, 2020
Assess the steps taken by India to meets its climate commitments made under the Paris Agreement? What are the challenges India faces in fulfiling its commitments. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/five-years-since-paris-an-opportunity-to-build-back-better/article33396510.ece In the intro, mention the completion of five years of Paris Agreement and how major…

December 24, 2020
The world is at an inflexion point where geopolitics has been transformed and power equations are being altered. In this context, India’s instinctive preference should be for a multipolar order as the best assurance of its security and as most conducive to its own social and economic development. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/for-india-despite-a-rising-china-this-is-a-favourable-geopolitical-moment-coronavirus-7115782/ In the intro, mention the disruption caused by the pandemic and the rise of China…

December 24, 2020
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…

December 24, 2020
Aryaman is a brilliant Science Teacher in a private English medium school in Lucknow and gets yearly package of Rs.4 lakhs. Another school at Ghaziabad offers him package of Rs.4.5 lakhs. Aryaman makes a verbal commitment to the Ghaziabad school principle, “Sure,l’ll join your school from next month.” But when Aryaman submits his resignation to Lucknow school, its Principle Mr. Raj requests him to stay and offers new package of Rs.3.8 lakhs. Should Aryaman take back his resignation? yes/no/why? Explain. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly discuss the context of the case study, identify the stakeholders. In the…

December 23, 2020
What are the challenges in providing the Minimum Support Price legal backing? Also, discuss its impact on grain handling under the PDS. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/union-budget-2021-22-the-burgeoning-food-subsidy-bill-will-be-a-key-budget-worry/2155584/ In the intro, mention the farmers’ agitation for the legal backing to the MSP. In…

December 23, 2020
A strong coalition with the European middle powers should be the indispensable element of India’s foreign policy in the face of changing geopolitical circumstances. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/delhi-now-sees-european-powers-as-natural-partners-in-constructing-a-durable-balance-of-power-in-indo-pacific-7114110/ In the intro, mention the changing geopolitical circumstances for India like Chines aggression in Indo-Pacific…

December 23, 2020
What caused the rise of the Sufi movement in India? Discuss its spread and expansion in the country. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain Sufism. In the body capture the following important dimensions:- Write in…

December 23, 2020
Generating power from waste generated in the cities could provide a solution to multiple problems. Discuss the advantages of generating power from the waste and what are the problems in realising this. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/converting-waste-to-energy/article33357967.ece In the intro, mention how waste-to-energy in cities could in mitigating multiple problems. In the…

December 22, 2020

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