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Electronics is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world and it is increasingly finding applications in all sectors. India has rightly accorded the high priority to electronic hardware manufacturing. In light of this, examine the measures and policies introduced by the government and issues with them. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, mention the significance of the sector for the country. In the body, mention…

July 21, 2020
Do you think that administration of many temples by the Government in India fits well with the secularism espoused in the Indian Constitution? Also, examine the implications of the recent judgement in the Padmanabhaswamy case. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/padmanabhaswamy-case-kerala-pb-mehta-6515406/ https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-template-to-manage-temples/article32142228.ece In the intro, mention the concept of secularism in the context of the Constitution.…

July 21, 2020
One of the scientists working in the R & D laboratory of a major pharmaceutical company discovers that one of the company’s bestselling veterinary drugs, B has the potential to cure a currently incurable liver disease that is prevalent in tribal areas. However, developing a variant of the drug suitable for human beings entailed a lot of research and development having a huge expenditure to the extent of R 50 crores. It was unlikely that the company would recover the costs as the disease was rampant only in poverty-stricken area having very little market otherwise. If you were the CEO, then— (a) Identify the various actions that you could take; (b) Evaluate the pros and cons of each of your actions. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction discuss the stakeholders involved, identify the ethical concerns in the case. In the…

July 21, 2020
Explain the reasons for the formation of Sargasso Sea. Also, examine the factors for it being a region with one of the highest ocean salinity. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction mention the location and features of Sargasso Sea in brief. In the body…

July 21, 2020
Despite having the potential to transform itself into the exporter of agri-inputs, India ends up being the importer of some of them. In light of this examine India’s potential to become the exporter of agri-input products and suggest the measures to achieve this. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/atmanirbhar-bharat-self-reliance-indian-agriculture-6513827/ In the intro, mention the case of Urea import. In the body, focus on the…

July 20, 2020
India-Iran relations, though based on the foundations of mutual interests and cultural ties have been increasingly circumscribed by the compulsions of geopolitics. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/iran-ties-need-quiet-diplomacy/article32118419.ece In the intro, mention the importance of Iran for India. In the body, elaborate the…

July 20, 2020
You are an engineer in a plant outside a small community. You work during normal hours, but are on call afterwards; the plant operates continuously. There are some large vessels in the plant that contain hazardous vapors. Although your company has an excellent safety record, several groups in the community have expressed concerns over the danger it poses, and have published letters to the editor in the local paper every month or so. In the middle of a winter night, your plant manager calls reporting that several feet of snow which have accumulated since yesterday have caused a section of the roof in the plant to collapse. Little more is known yet, but as an engineer you are expected to help. You are the first person the manager has called, and they need to know what step to take next. Considering public opinion, how much must you know before notifying the public? What would be your next step in this case? How can you react in a safe manner while saving your as well as the company’s face? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction, briefly explain the case study. In the body discuss the key points-technical as…

July 20, 2020
Discuss the various geo-morphological effects caused by an earthquake. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly define what Earthquakes are. In the body start with geomorphological effects that…

July 20, 2020
Despite the various support measures by the government, DISCOMs continue to suffer from several woes. Analyse the reasons for DISCOM’s financial woes and suggest measures to deal with the problems. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/discom-loan-package-a-boon-for-power-sector/2026595/ In the intro, mention the inability of Discoms to meet the UDAY objectives on time.…

July 17, 2020
There have been instances of the toppling of state governments by the mass resignation of elected MLAs. In light of this, examine the issues in the Anti-defection law and suggest the measures to prevent the toppling of the state governments with the mass resignation of MLAs. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.firstpost.com/politics/madhya-pradesh-crisis-another-reminder-that-indias-anti-defection-law-is-rife-with-problems-needs-serious-rethink-8139101.html In the intro, mention the stability of the government as one of the objectives of…

July 17, 2020
“Recently announced ‘Janata curfew’ to combat the COVID-19 pandemic sets as a classical example of social influence and persuasion as imperative measures to ensure behavioural change through public policy”. Elucidate. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction , briefly discuss the context of the question, explain what and why is…

July 17, 2020
Examine the factors responsible for large production of corn and wheat in the North America and compare it with suitable states of India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly set the context of the question with some key facts of production…

July 17, 2020
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan has the aim of reviving the Indian economy. Examine its objective and how it seeks to revive the economy. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/skill-india-for-atmanirbhar-bharat-m-venkaiah-naidu-6505990/ In the intro, briefly introduce the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. In the body, specify the twin objectives…

July 16, 2020
India-EU ties with many common interests assume significance as rule-based order is being challenged by the rise of exceptionalism. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/india-should-believe-in-the-eu/article32094669.ece In the intro, set the tone of answer by mention China’s rise and its tendency…

July 16, 2020
”Gandhi’s ecological intelligence warned us of making a cult of materialism that will recoil on itself and have what we consume, consume us.” Elaborate. 10 marks

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

July 16, 2020
Fishing industry more developed in Northern Hemisphere than in Southern Hemisphere, why? Explain. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly talk about fishing industry in general. In the body explain the possible…

July 16, 2020
Examine the circumstances that led to the rising demand for data localisation. What are the advantages and issues with data localisation? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/data-nationalism-its-time-india-enacts-data-protection-bill-to-enforce-property-rights-of-residents/2024134/ In the intro briefly explain the what data localisation is. In the body, as advantages…

July 15, 2020
Covid -19 pandemic has exposed the shortcomings in the system of global governance. Examine these shortcomings and suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/enabling-people-to-govern-themselves/article32071943.ece In the intro, mention the failure of WHO to act on time in dealing with…

July 15, 2020
Ethics are less a goal than a pathway, less a destination than a trip, less an inoculation than a process. Illustrate. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define what you understand by Ethics. In the body there is a need…

July 15, 2020
Discuss the concept of geomagnetism and explain the impact of the recent shift in the Earth’s magnetic pole.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain geomagnetism and mention the facts related to recent shift in Earth’s…

July 15, 2020

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