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A building permitted for three floors, while being extended illegally to 6 floors by a builder, collapses. As a consequence, a number of innocent labourers including women and children died. These laborers are migrants of different places. The government immediately announced cash relief to the aggrieved families and arrested the builder. Give reasons for such incidents taking place across the country. Suggest measures to prevent their occurrence. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction comment on the incident, identify the victims and hint on the core issue…

December 22, 2020
Examine the factors determining the realisation of revenue from the auction of radio spectrum. Suggest the measures to ensure the success of the spectrum auction. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, briefly explain the importance of radio spectrum for communication. In the body, mention…

December 22, 2020
The combination of the private sector in health and the social insurance model has its own limits in catering to the public health in India. What we need is a robust public healthcare system in India. In light of this, discuss the challenges with the insurance model and suggest the ways to deal with it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/stopping-the-slide-of-health-care-in-india/article33379641.ece In the body, briefly mention the working of insurance model. In the body,…

December 22, 2020
Discuss in what way Climate change is disrupting the water cycle on Earth and thus has made water- a public resource more crucial. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by explaining the fact that water is not just conditional to life, but is also…

December 22, 2020
You are a civil servant posted in a state where elections were recently held. The newly elected Chief Minister had promised to ban alcohol in several of his election campaigns as well as his election manifesto, which was widely praised and supported by women of the state. Fulfilling his electoral promise, the Chief Minister has ordered a blanket ban on the sale of alcohol in the state. Following the ban, concerns have been raised about the feasibility of the ban and whether the government should interfere in what is considered by many to be a matter of personal choice. (a) Who are the stakeholders in this case and how are they affected by the ban? (b) Is blanket ban on alcohol a feasible action? (c) Identify the issues that may arise while enforcing the ban and the steps you will take to handle them, as a civil servant. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the case study. In the body identify the stakeholders in the…

December 21, 2020
Growth must not only be consumption-driven but also investment driven. It is the latter which in a developing economy can sustain growth over a long period. In light of this, suggest the policy imperatives that India should follow to make good of the decline in 2020-2021. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/laying-the-foundation-for-faster-growth/article33379632.ece In the intro, mention figures of economic loss due to the pandemic. In the body,…

December 21, 2020
“Efforts to address child marriage in India should be in consonance with the socioeconomic realities that demand investment in education, welfare, and opportunities for women.” Elaborate. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction discuss the context of the decision of raising the legal age of marriage…

December 21, 2020
India should take a broader view of the changing scenario and growing competition in South Asia, and reach out to Dhaka with an open mind. In light of this, examine the issues adversely affecting the partnership between the two countries and suggest the pathway that India should follow to deal with these issues. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/friend-and-neighbour-on-india-bangladesh-virtual-summit/article33367913.ece In the intro, mention that India has termed Bangladesh as the major pillar in its…

December 21, 2020
Who is your favourite contemporary moral thinker/ philosopher? How do his/ her ideas impact you? Explain. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introductiion, write about the significance of moral thinkers in our life. In the body,…

December 18, 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 18, 2020
What are the challenges facing healthcare in India? How digital solutions can help in plugging the gaps in the healthcare infrastructure? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/leveraging-digi-health-ppp-and-focus-on-digital-can-make-healthcare-accessible-to-all/2152205/ In the intro, mention how pandemic exposed the inadequacies in the Indian healthcare system. In…

December 18, 2020
Examine the factors leading to the drying up of the Aral sea. Can you cite some other examples of water bodies being dried up? Why is this happening? Discuss. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Briefly discuss the location of Aral Sea. In the body, explain the factores leading to the…

December 18, 2020
Explain the relationship between attitude and behaviour. Do you think training can change attitude of people towards weaker sections of the society? Discuss. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define what is attitude. In the body explain what are the elements of…

December 17, 2020
Ongoing negotiations at WTO and the impasse has underscored the challenges and the need for reforms at the WTO. Discuss the various challenges WTO has been facing? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-many-challenges-for-wto/article33349954.ece In the intro, briefly mention about the WTO. In the body, mention the various challenge,…

December 17, 2020
Independence of judiciary is secured in the Constitution through various safeguards. However, that independence faces several challenges. In light of this, mention provisions in the Constitution for securing the judicial independence and emerging challenges to that independence. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShwsIyNpVUU https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/law-and-disorder/article33338906.ece In the intro, mention the importance of independent judiciary for the proper functioning…

December 17, 2020
What do you mean by “faults” in the context of Plate Tectonics? Discuss its types, significance and implications for India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define the term faults. In the body discuss in points the various types…

December 17, 2020
Has our nation lost its moral compass? In the context of suicide prevention day today, analyse critically the role of Indian society as a key factor driving the suicides in the country. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Yne can start with key facts related to suicides and their rates in the country. In…

December 16, 2020
The COVID pandemic is an instance of a financial crisis turning into an economic shock. Instead, it is an economic shock brought on by a weak public health system that can turn into a financial crisis. The damage has to be mitigated by public spending in the appropriate sector. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/government-cites-lack-of-fiscal-space-for-reluctance-to-provide-adequate-support-to-economy-this-is-odd-7105005/ In the intro, mention how the shock is different from the past economic shocks which…

December 16, 2020
The justice delivery system of India suffers from some inadequacies which hamper its functioning. Discuss these inadequacies and suggest the steps need to be taken to deal with these inadequacies. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/law-and-disorder/article33338906.ece In the intro, mention the role of the judiciary in the functioning of democracy and…

December 16, 2020
Explain how earthquake waves are used as an indirect source for understanding the structure of the interior of the earth. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly discuss about the Earth’s interior. In the body, explain the formation of…

December 16, 2020

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