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What is environmental ethics? What are the various issues involved in environmental ethics? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction explain environmental ethics . In the body discuss the issues involved in environmental…

August 17, 2020
Creating post-harvest physical infrastructure is as important as the changes in the legal framework. In light of this, highlight the importance of recently announced Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and suggest the measures to increase the price realisation of agri-products by farmers. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/narendra-modi-agriculture-infrastructure-fund-scheme-india-farmers-6557619/lite/ In the intro, mention importance of storage facilities. In the body, mention the AIF and…

August 17, 2020
Analyse the salience of India-Sri Lanka relations as neighbours. Also examine how domestic politics in both the countries influence bilateral relation. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-centrality-of-devolution-in-development/article32369351.ece In the intro, mention how Sri Lanka is important for India. In the body, mention…

August 17, 2020
Explain the mechanism of the monsoon rains in India. Discuss in detail its effect and significance on the economy. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction explain briefly the background of the question. In the body explain with suitable…

August 17, 2020
How the proposed National Digital Health Mission could transform health system in India? What are the concerns with it? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-health-sector-data-ecosystem-niti-aayog-national-health-stack-bluebook-6553690/ In the introduction, mention NDHM. In the body, mention advantages such as accountability, patient outcomes,…

August 14, 2020
Innovations in data collection and reporting holds potential in many fields. Discuss various challenges with respect to data collection in India. Suggest short and long term solutions. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-challenges-in-counting-the-dead/article32347217.ece In the introduction, talk about technology of data – how data is the new oil.…

August 14, 2020
In one of the districts of a frontier state, narcotics menace has been rampant. This has resulted in money laundering, mushrooming of poppy farming, arms smuggling and near stalling of education. The system is on the verge of collapse. The situation has been further worsened by unconfirmed reports that local politicians as well as some senior police officers are providing surreptitious patronage to the drug mafia. At that point of time a woman police officer, known for her skills in handling such situations is appointed as superintendent of police to bring the situation to normalcy. If you are the same police officer, identify the various dimensions of the crisis. Based on your understanding, suggest measures to deal with the crisis. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly highlight the various challenges faced by the state administration in this. In…

August 14, 2020
The gender gap in the STEM sector has been snowballing in the past few decades. Critically examine the reasons behind such trend spatially and temporally. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain key facts indicating the gender gap in the field of Science,…

August 14, 2020
“A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food and on the contrary if he eats meat, he participates in killing animal merely for the sake of his appetite and to act so is immoral.” Do you agree with this view? Critically examine. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly narrate the case study. In the body discuss the context of the…

August 13, 2020
How helpful the PMFBY has been to the farmers in fending off the risks? Assess the success of PMFBY and reasons for changes made in it by the roll-out of PMFBY 2.0. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/pm-fasal-bima-yojana-2-0-centre-revamps-flagship-scheme-to-ensure-quick-payment-of-claims-to-farmers/2053505/ In the intro, mention the purpose importance of insurance to the farmers. In the body,…

August 13, 2020
Examine the role of the Supreme Court as the guardian of the Constitution with reference to the provisions in the Constitution. What are the challenges judiciary faces? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/supreme-court-democracy-politicisation-judiciary-kashmir-covid-6552287/ In the intro, briefly explains why the Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution.…

August 13, 2020
Chola bronze sculptures had set a new benchmark in the history of art and metallurgy”. Elucidate. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the coming of Bronze sculptures in India; one can start with…

August 13, 2020
Examine the implications of India’s growing dependence on indirect tax revenue? Suggest the measures to reduce such dependence. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-taxation-policy-fiscal-deficit-covid-impact-on-economy-indirect-tax-revenue-6549290/ In the intro, mention the share of indirect taxes in India’s total tax revenue. In…

August 12, 2020
What are the features of constitutional secularism adopted by India? How the party politics in India poses a threat to the idea of constitutional secularism? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-future-of-indian-secularism/article32329223.ece In the intro, briefly define the secularism. In the body, mention the essential features such as…

August 12, 2020
You are stuck in traffic driving a car. A poor girl looking very frail approaches you and start begging for money. Looking at her frail appearance, out of compassion, you take out your wallet to search for a ten rupees note. The girl then snatches your wallet and starts running. A man on a motorbike who see this act, catches the girl and starts beating her in full view of public. Now the traffic is moving and your car is in the middle of the road. What will you do in such a situation ? And why ? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction, do not waste too many words, as case studies require more explanation, keep…

August 12, 2020
India has witnessed a rapid degradation of its wetlands in recent times, Discuss the causes and explain in what way they will lead to water, food and climate insecurity in the country? Suggest solutions to address the issue. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain what wetlands are. In the body first explain why it is…

August 12, 2020
What is precision farming? What are its benefits? Also, examine the challenges in its application in India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/agriculture/why-farmers-today-need-to-take-up-precision-farming-64659 Int the intro, define the precision farming. In the body, first explain the technology, next…

August 11, 2020
Though many neighbouring countries share India’s concern towards China, their approach in dealing with China differs from India’s approach. In light of this examine the challenges India faces in maintaining its relations with its neighbourhood and the extended neighbourhood. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/isolating-china-as-proposition-and-the-reality/article32320417.ece In the intro, mention the rising discontent against China in the neighbouring countries. In the…

August 11, 2020
Police stations are more a demo of power center than service center. After getting into civil services, suppose you become Police head of a district. Analyze the steps which you will take to improve the image of the police service. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction state the fact that police are the real guardians of our society. In…

August 11, 2020
Can villages be a big part of the new growth story of India? Analyse in the context of ongoing pandemic situation. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction present briefly the impact of the Corona pandemic on different aspects such as…

August 11, 2020

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