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Examine how an organization’s work culture influences or communicates ethics towards society at large. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction write about the work culture of an organization. In the body explain the…

August 3, 2020
Along with food security, India needs nutritional security in its diet. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-majority-cannot-afford-a-balanced-diet/article32206439.ece In the intro, mention the SOFI report by FAO. In the body, mention the healthy…

August 3, 2020
Recent events point to India’s declining smart power in its neighbourhood and extended neighbourhood. Examine the factors that could explain these changes. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/needed-a-map-for-indias-foreign-policy/article32206877.ece In the intro, mention the declining relation and influence in Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Iran…

August 3, 2020
No country can realize its full potential without the equal participation of women and men. Achieving gender equality is not only the right thing to do but the key to a country’s growth and development. Elaborate in the backdrop of recently released “Women, Business and the Law 2020” report. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction, write the facts pointed by the report- Women, Business and the Law (WBL)…

August 3, 2020
What is artificial intelligence? Why data is critical for AI? In the context of this, examine the utility of Gopalakrishnan Committee recommendations in this regard. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/data-sharing-digital-world-gopalakrishnan-committee-6524049/ In the intro, mention the rise of AI in the past few years. In the…

July 27, 2020
Compare the functioning of the presidential system of government with a parliamentary government. Also, examine the issues Indian polity faces due to the parliamentary system of government. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rajasthan-political-crisis-parliamentary-system-shashi-tharoor-6522100/ In the intro, mention the India system of parliamentary government. In the body, compare the…

July 27, 2020
How do the virtues of trustworthiness and fortitude get manifested in public service? Deliberate. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define the virtues of trust and fortitude . In the body you can…

July 27, 2020
Discuss specific challenges that were witnessed especially during the integration of North-East India post-independence. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction explain in short the context of the question. In the body explain how…

July 27, 2020
Despite the penetration of the internet in India, the speed that the user gets is still abysmally slow. Mention the reasons for the low speed and suggest the measures by the government to address the issue of the low internet speed. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/fix-digital-indias-cycle-tracks-first/2033380/ In the intro, mention the penetration of smartphones and with it internet in India. In…

July 24, 2020
India and South Korea have many avenues to deepen their ties for the benefit of each other. Examine the areas in which both countries can cooperate and factors that are responsible for stagnancy in the relationship between the two countries. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/deepening-india-s-korea-ties/article32175582.ece In the intro, mention the trade ties between the two countries. In the body mention…

July 24, 2020
One year after becoming CEO of Starbucks, you are faced with a leadership test when two black men were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks. The men were waiting to meet a business associate, but they did not purchase anything while they were waiting. The store manager asked them to leave and they refused, explaining that they were there to meet someone. The manager called the police because the men refused to leave, and the police arrested them. Another patron at Starbucks recorded the arrest on her cell phone, and it quickly went viral. In an interview after the arrest, the woman who took the video mentions that she had been sitting there for a while, and she wasn’t asked to leave even though she didn’t order anything. Additionally, the video shows the business associate of the black men show up during the arrest, and he asks the manager and the police what the men had done wrong. The general public and those who witnessed the arrest labeled it as discriminatory and racist. What should be your response in this matter. Discuss the ethical issues involved in the incident. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction, briefly explain what the case study is all about. In the body discuss…

July 24, 2020
Who were the Khudai Khidmatgars? Analyse the aftermath of the Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the inttroduction explain about who Khudai Khidmatgars were. In the body talk about the contributions…

July 24, 2020
Privatisation of the coal sector will go a long way in transforming India’s growth trajectory. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/privatisation-of-coal-sector-will-transform-indias-growth-trajectory-writes-amitabh-kant/2032424/ In the intro, mention the government decision to open the sector to private sector. In…

July 23, 2020
Examine the ways in which a member of the house is deemed to have given up his membership under the 10th Schedule as interpreted in the various judgements. Also, analyse the implications of conducting a floor test in a situation when members of the ruling party are lured with rewards. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indian-constitution-rajasthan-politics-congress-ashok-gehlot-sachin-pilot-row-anti-defection-law-6518865/ In the intro, briefly introduce the 10th schedule. In the body, mention the ways like…

July 23, 2020
You are a jurist deciding an ethical case involving allegations that, Mrs. Sandy Tyson had helped her husband obtain a University fellowship to which he was not entitled. She is a former employee of the University. Mrs. Tyson is an African-American black lady married to Mike Tyson and both have denied the allegations and termed them as racist and baseless. What are the ethical issues involved here. What will be your decision. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly write what the case study is all about. In the body explain…

July 23, 2020
What do you mean by Renaissance describe the main features of Indian renaissance? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain what renaissance is. In the body explain the main features of…

July 23, 2020
On one hand there are people who think the law should let women decide whether to have abortions called pro-choice and on the other hand are people who are pro-life; who believe that all humans, including the unborn, have a right to life. What in your view point is ethical and justified? Is the belief that abortion is wrong and that it is murder correct? Critically analyse and give your opinion with suitable justifications. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction explain the context of the question. In the body highlight the current scenario –…

July 22, 2020
Analyse India’s fiscal response to Covid-19 in comparison to other countries. Also, compare the adoption of cash transfer against public work for income support in India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-covid-19-fiscal-response-and-indias-standing/article32154153.ece In the intro, mention the stimulus package figures. In the body, you can mention IMF…

July 22, 2020
To counter the challenges manifested by China through recent events India needs to explore along with other options the subtler tools of power available to it. Examine the diplomatic tools available with India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-main-planks-in-a-counter-china-policy/article32154149.ece In the intro, mention that along with military option a country can use diplomatic channels…

July 22, 2020
Medieval literature of India played a key role and led to the modern Indian languages taking shape and being born. Elucidate.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly highlight the timeline of medieval literature; their origin and evolution. In the…

July 22, 2020

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