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Mr. X is the engineering manager for the County Road Commission (CRC), with the primary responsibility for county road safety. Along a given stretch of the road, many people have died over the course of last 5 years by crashing into roadside trees. Many other accidents have also occurred. Two lawsuits had been filed regarding the unsafe segment of the road, but were dismissed because the drivers were exceeding the 45 mph speed limit. Mr. X recommends that the road be widened, cutting down a large number of trees in the process. This leads to a protest by environmental groups and they file a petition to save the trees; and instead educate people about following the road safety rules like speed limit etc. The public sentiment is divided on the issue with no sight of a wide consensus. Discuss how Mr. X should proceed at this point. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the case study. In the body, explain the societal values require…

September 9, 2020
Discuss the importance of coordination between the RBI and government to fight the disruption caused by the pandemic. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rbi-government-indian-economy-pandemic-6588421/lite/ In the intro, mention the role of government and the central bank in the economy.…

September 9, 2020
Strong local governance remains the unfinished agenda to make India’s democracy strong and deep. Discuss. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-case-for-down-to-earth-governance/article32555376.ece In the intro, mention the importance of decentralisation. In the body, discuss the importance if…

September 9, 2020
“Moved and dogged out of their original habitats, Bru community are now largely internally-displaced refugees”, Critically examine the internal displacement crisis of the community and comment on the efforts made by government of India so far to protect them. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the historical background of the issue. In the body explain who…

September 9, 2020
A common sight in India at traffic signals, railway stations and urban markets, is that of a destitute woman, begging, with a child in her arms. At times, out of pity or out of fear, from being cursed by God, or out of irritation, we tend to give them some coins or money and drive them away. In this context, bring out the ethical issues associated with beggary. Indicate the socio-economic reasons behind it. Also, discuss the attitudinal aspects of people towards beggars. What feasible steps can be taken to effectively control this serious problem of our country? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the case study. In the body, write the possible approaches with…

September 8, 2020
Despite the talks of population dividends, there is a lot to do for youth of the country to reap the population dividend. Discuss. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/empower-the-youth-first/article32546714.ece/amp/ In the intro, briefly state what population dividend is. In the body, mention various figures…

September 8, 2020
What are the factors making lasting Naga peace elusive despite various efforts by the government? Suggest the ways to find the lasting solution to the problem. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-search-for-an-end-to-the-complex-naga-conflict/article32546842.ece/amp/ In the intro, briefly mention the Naga problem. In the body, mention the various factors…

September 8, 2020
The reproductive rights of women have major repercussions not only on women health but also on aspects of education, income and safety in India. Critically analyse. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction explain the situation in brief. In the body discuss the following aspects :…

September 8, 2020
You are a young civil servant posted in a tribal dominated district, which is notorious for illegal mining done by mafia. They exercise their power over poor tribal of the region by bribing the local tribal musclemen who have political aspirations. The consequent easy money and luxury have ensured that these musclemen work in the interest of these mafia. They use these ‘tribal’ musclemen as a ‘front’ to plant ‘constructed’ news in the media to create confusion or to gain sympathy of the civil society activists and the public at large. It is a strategy to thwart any concrete action of the government for eliminating the menace of illegal activities in that area. You quickly understood these designs after assuming the office. You came to know that some employees in your own office are in nexus with the mafia. When you initiated stringent action against the mafia they turned hostile. They prompted few tribal musclemen to file a fake FIR against you under the stringent provisions of the ‘Prevention of Atrocities Against SC and ST Act’. They also convinced the unsuspecting poor tribal that the state was ‘again’ launching atrocities against them. These poor tribal were eventually tutored to write a complaint to the National and State Commission for ST, a copy of which was leaked to the media. This could easily become a very hot issue for the opposition parties in the state as the Assembly Elections were due only six months later. Unfortunately all this can have grave consequences for your career. Bring out and discuss the ethical issues involved in the above case. What steps will you take in pursuance of the most appropriate closure of this case? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the case study. In the body, explain the basic ethical issue…

September 7, 2020
What are the various reasons for tax collection in India? Suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/tax-economy-contraction-covid-19-6585751/ In the body mention the lower tax to GDP ratio in India. In the body,…

September 7, 2020
What are the challenges faced by the judiciary in India in dealing with the executive? Also discuss the other issues facing judiciary in recent times. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/supreme-court-narendra-modi-government-6585721/ https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/courts-drift-and-chinks-in-the-judiciarys-armour/article32537620.ece In the mention the vital role of the judiciary in a democracy. In the…

September 7, 2020
The Global Inequality Crisis between the rich and the poor, men and women mainly owes to a flawed and sexist economic system, Do you agree? Critically examine. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the existing inequality globally between the rich-poor, Men-women. Quote data to…

September 7, 2020
“Public service is the basic objective of the welfare state”, in the backdrop of the statement discuss the basic public service values that a civil servant must aim to, to ensure effective and efficient public service delivery. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the concepts of Public Service and Welfare State. In the body…

September 4, 2020
The disruption caused by the pandemic offers a window for India to create enduring changes through economic reforms to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the pandemic. Discuss. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/covid-crisis-economy-gst-gdp-reforms-6580711/ In the intro, mention how some crises brings opportunity in their wake. In the body…

September 4, 2020
India lacks the governance framework around the government data sets. In light of this, highlight the importance of having non-personal government data open to citizens of the country. Also, delineate the government policies promoting the openness of the non-personal data. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-missed-opportunity/article32507522.ece In the intro, highlight the importance of non-personal government data for the policy making. In…

September 4, 2020
Is communalism the biggest threat to the National unity? Explain with examples. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define the concept of communalism in the Indian context. In the body explain…

September 4, 2020
“Death is not the greatest loss in life; the greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live”, analyse the quote from the ethical perspectives relevant to today’s contemporary world. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly narrate the meaning of the quote. In the body establish the context…

September 3, 2020
“Auschwitz was and is, still the center of Holocaust history”, Discuss. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain that in many ways, Auschwitz has become the center of Holocaust…

September 3, 2020
What are the objectives sought to be achieved through The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 to regulate commercial transactions? What are the issues with the rules? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/e-commerce-rules-a-one-size-fits-all-approach-some-need-to-be-relaxed/2071953/ In the intro, mention the growth potential and benefits of e-commerce. In the body, mention…

September 3, 2020
Transition to digital education from teacher-class based teaching needs multi-pronged efforts. In light of this, discuss the various challenges such transition faces and suggest the strategies to achieve the smooth transition. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/digital-education-online-classes-learning-coronavirus-national-education-policy-6580744/ https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/disruption-and-chalking-out-a-new-idea-for-education/article32499424.ece In the intro, mention how pandemic has been affecting the education system across the…

September 3, 2020

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