Archives: Questions

Q.3 Highlighting the factors affecting forex reserves, bring out the factors behind the recent decline in India’s forex reserves. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/rising-inflation-strong-usd-forex-reserves-plummet-110-billion-in-13-months-8198127/#:~:text=by%20global%20developments.-,The%20rupee%20hit%20a%20record%20low%20of%2082.33%20against%20the,registered%20on%20September%203%2C%202021. In the introduction, explain what are forex reserves. In the body, first list down some…

October 10, 2022
Q.2 India’s pharma industry has largely been in denial over quality control concerns expressed by international observers. What are the issues involved and what can be the way forward? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/indias-drug-problem-why-whos-alert-over-indian-medicines-in-gambia-should-not-be-ignored-8199501/ In introduction, you can mention the current tragedy of death of children in Gambia after…

October 10, 2022
Q.1 Temples of ancient India were not just places of worship but centres of socio-economic life of people. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by writing about rise of temple in Ancient India and their primary role in society…

October 10, 2022
Q.2 Do you think reservations for economically weaker sections (EWS) is justified? What are the arguments against it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/whos-deserving-whos-not-ews-income-threshold-covers-households-even-in-the-top-10-its-land-holding-threshold-is-just-as-liberal/ In the introduction, talk about the 103rd amendment. In the body, first give reasons as…

October 7, 2022
Q.3 Rice export restrictions by India have heightened food security anxieties across the global market. Highlighting the reasons behind the move, examine its significance. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rice-insecurity-the-depletion-of-groundwater-resources-and-the-increasing-cost-of-cultivation-may-put-rice-production-in-jeopardy-in-the-future-8194182/ In the introduction, talk about India’s move to put restrictions on rice exports. In the…

October 7, 2022
Q.4 Mr. X is a billionaire businessman who heads a conglomerate engaged in insurance, energy generation and distribution, and manufacturing. Despite being globally known as a great philanthropist, he turned down a shareholder request seeking the disclosure of the conglomerate’s actions on issues related to climate change as well as diversity and inclusion. Because of increased attention to climate and diversity issues, many leading firms have committed themselves to incorporate relevant considerations in their business strategies. Therefore, some industry-observors wonder if Mr. X is out of touch with the industry at large and have warned him that failing to address climate change issues puts his businesses under systemic risk. But, Mr. X maintained his vote against the disclosure proposal, while at the same time acknowledged the importance of both climate change and a diverse and inclusive work force. However, Mr. X believes that such ethical issues take secondary importance to maximising shareholder profit. (a) Discuss the importance of including climate change strategies and diversity and inclusion in a business organisation? (b) In your opinion, what matters more for a business organisation – socio-environmental concerns or shareholder profit? (c) How can the two above-mentioned issues be reconciled? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Provide a brief introduction to the case-study and discuss the importance of including climate change strategies,…

October 7, 2022
Q.1 Although a bit different from modern democracy, democratic traditions have been a part of ancient Indian culture establishing the view that India is not just the world’s largest democracy, but also the “mother of democracy”. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by defining democracy as a system of debate and discussion. In the next part, elaborate…

October 7, 2022
Q.2 Do you agree with the view that time has come to formulate an Urban Employment Guarantee scheme at the national level? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by explaining the idea of an Urban Employment Guarantee scheme. Discuss the need of an…

October 6, 2022
Q.3 The existing MSP procurement regime is neither economically nor agro-ecologically sustainable. Elaborate. Also, evaluate the alternative approaches that can be adopted to improve the existing MSP regime. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain the MSP regime in the introduction. Highlight how it is neither economically nor agro-ecologically…

October 6, 2022
Q.4 Is it justifiable to say that corruption is a social phenomenon? What are the various ways through which administrative corruption can be tackled? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly define corruption in the introduction. Give justifications to show that corruption is a social phenomenon.…

October 6, 2022
Q.1 Climate change is leading to unpredictable weather extremes and their undesirable consequences. Explain how climate change is altering the Indian monsoon and its multidimensional impact. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start with explaining climate change and monsoon. Follow it with the reasons about how climate change…

October 6, 2022
Q.4 Do you agree that foreign aid is a form of neo-colonialism? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly discuss foreign aid and neo-colonialism. State the arguments in favour of and against foreign aid,…

October 4, 2022
Q.3 What is windfall tax and why is it needed? Highlight the challenges involved in imposing such a tax? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/why-is-windfall-tax-being-imposed-on-the-energy-sector/article65857808.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/business/windfall-tax-on-crude-reduced-export-duty-on-diesel-halved-8186598/ In the introduction, explain windfall tax. In the body, first, mention the need for…

October 4, 2022
Q.2 In Washington’s first major security assistance to Islamabad in four years, it has approved a military sustenance package for the country’s aging F-16 fleet. What are India’s concerns with the deal? Do you think such a decision from US is justified in the backdrop of strong relations with India? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/us-pakistan-f-16-package-8153865/ https://indianexpress.com/article/world/united-states-pakistan-relationship-india-jaishankar-comment-f16-8174908/ In the introduction, talk about the package and a bit of its background. In…

October 4, 2022
Q.1 What are the important features of footloose industries? What are the factors that influence the location of these industries? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce your answer with explanation of footloose industry and some examples. In the main body, write…

October 4, 2022
Q.4 If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly discuss the moral foundations of a law. Explain the basis of an unjust law. Mention…

October 3, 2022
Q.3 The Government’s decision to create the post of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), a long-pending demand to bring in tri-service synergy and integration, is touted as one of the biggest top-level military reforms since independence. Highlighting the role of the CDS, evaluate the challenges ahead. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/the-challenges-ahead-for-general-chauhan-a-former-colleague-of-indias-new-cds-details-the-task-of-getting-the-armed-services-future-ready/ https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/evolving-chair-the-hindu-editorial-on-the-chief-of-defence-staff-post/article65951471.ece In the introduction, talk about the government’s decision to create the post of a…

October 3, 2022
Q.2 Social audit is a good instrument for participatory governance and transparency, but it has limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for increasing the effectiveness and usefulness of social audit. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a definition of Social Audit and briefly explain how it is a good instrument…

October 3, 2022
Q.1 What do you mean by temperature inversion? Highlighting the suitable conditions for temperature inversion, discuss its multidimensional impacts. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by defining temperature inversion. Also explain normal lapse rate. Draw a diagram. Then, elaborate the…

October 3, 2022
Q.2 Discuss the relevance of BIMSTEC as a regional organisation to fulfil India’s strategic aspirations in the Indian Ocean Region. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/rediscovering-the-bay-of-bengal/article65946257.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-silver-moment-to-propel-a-bay-of-bengal-dream/article65501168.ece Give a brief overview about BIMSTEC. Discuss the relevance of BIMSTEC to fulfill India’s…

September 30, 2022

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