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“The Sino-Indian War Was A Masterstroke That Placed China as The Leader of The Third World.” Analyze. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comment: Look at the war of 1962 in the present-day context. After 1962, China suddenly became the leader of… Continue reading “The Sino-Indian War Was A Masterstroke That Placed China as The Leader of The Third World.” Analyze. (15 Marks)

Are laws enough to promote ethical behavior? Explain with examples. (15 marks)

Answer Laws alone are not enough to promote ethical behavior. The reasons being –  Laws can never be so exhaustive… Continue reading Are laws enough to promote ethical behavior? Explain with examples. (15 marks)

Discuss the Key Features of the Mughal Paintings? How did it reflect the contemporary socio-cultural and political realities? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comment: Quite straightforward questions and these types of questions are common in the Art and Culture section. The requirements… Continue reading Discuss the Key Features of the Mughal Paintings? How did it reflect the contemporary socio-cultural and political realities? (15 Marks)

A law is the last tool needed, to curb the menace of lynching. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: 1. Many states are introducing laws, SC recommended law to curb lynching. 2. What are the limitations of… Continue reading A law is the last tool needed, to curb the menace of lynching. Discuss. (15 Marks)

What are the challenges in taxing digital spaces? What steps are taken in this direction? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comments: 1. Introduce the speed at which the digital economy is growing day by day. 2. Why traditional ideas… Continue reading What are the challenges in taxing digital spaces? What steps are taken in this direction? (15 Marks)

For India, climate action is not just a necessity, but an emergency. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. What is the state of climate vulnerability in India? 2. Why does India need to act immediately… Continue reading For India, climate action is not just a necessity, but an emergency. Discuss. (250 Words)

Without a systematic adoption of the Circular Economy, managing waste will be an insurmountable problem. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. What is the extent of the problem of wastes in India? What is a Circular Economy? 2.… Continue reading Without a systematic adoption of the Circular Economy, managing waste will be an insurmountable problem. (250 Words)

Corruption is an important manifestation of the failure of ethics. Discuss. Also, suggest ways to reduce corruption in government offices. (250 Words)

Corruption is a constant in society and occurs in all civilizations; however, it has only been in the past 20… Continue reading Corruption is an important manifestation of the failure of ethics. Discuss. Also, suggest ways to reduce corruption in government offices. (250 Words)

Beginning with small means, then suddenly astonishing the world by its dazzling promise, the venture of the French in India was destined to end thus early in humiliation and failure. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: This is a famous quote regarding the downfall of the French East India Company in India. Their rise… Continue reading Beginning with small means, then suddenly astonishing the world by its dazzling promise, the venture of the French in India was destined to end thus early in humiliation and failure. Discuss. (250 Words)

Why do you think laws fail beyond a point? Discuss the relevance of ‘nudge’ to bring effective implementation of laws and programs. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Give examples of laws/ programs failing due to behavior limitations – eg., dowry prohibition, Swachh Bharat  2.… Continue reading Why do you think laws fail beyond a point? Discuss the relevance of ‘nudge’ to bring effective implementation of laws and programs. (250 Words)

 Discuss the challenges to the effectiveness of the Paris Climate agreement? (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Briefly discuss the Paris Climate Agreement? 2. What are the challenges in its implementation? eg., finances, global… Continue reading  Discuss the challenges to the effectiveness of the Paris Climate agreement? (250 Words)

Albert Einstein has said – “try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” Discuss this statement with its relevance in the present context. (250 Words)

People pursue to become success and forget to nurture their character. Albert Einstein says that become a man of value,… Continue reading Albert Einstein has said – “try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” Discuss this statement with its relevance in the present context. (250 Words)

Any single idea of the country is neither necessary nor sufficient for maintaining the unity of India. Comment. (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: This question has historical as well as contemporary moorings and the key for the answer is to blend… Continue reading Any single idea of the country is neither necessary nor sufficient for maintaining the unity of India. Comment. (250 Words)

It is essential to inculcate moral values in children from early stages itself in order to build a peaceful and prosperous society. In this regard, discuss what values should be emphasised upon while teaching morals to children? (250 words)

Moral education means teaching children in a way that will help them develop as moral, civic and good-mannered citizens. Moral… Continue reading It is essential to inculcate moral values in children from early stages itself in order to build a peaceful and prosperous society. In this regard, discuss what values should be emphasised upon while teaching morals to children? (250 words)

Neither price support alone nor income support alone will alleviate the problems being faced by Indian Farmers. India needs both price and income support for farmers. Comment? (250 Words)

  Mentors Comment: Neither price support alone nor income support alone and both price and income support for farmers are… Continue reading Neither price support alone nor income support alone will alleviate the problems being faced by Indian Farmers. India needs both price and income support for farmers. Comment? (250 Words)

 What are the challenges delaying India’s accession into the RCEP? What should the future negotiations on the deal keep in consideration, for India? (250 Words)

Mentors Comments:  1. Discuss the idea of RCEP with a few facts.  2. Discuss the potential it holds and why… Continue reading  What are the challenges delaying India’s accession into the RCEP? What should the future negotiations on the deal keep in consideration, for India? (250 Words)

Discuss the relevance of the idea of a Parliamentary Budget Office for India. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments:  1. Define what a PBO is. 2. Write the problems of the budgeting process in India and discuss… Continue reading Discuss the relevance of the idea of a Parliamentary Budget Office for India. (250 Words)

“Governments should provide the kind of education and skills that the job market demands rather than impose quotas on the private sector.” Do you agree? Give arguments of both sides. (200 Words)

Mentors Comments: Rajasthan has become the latest state to join the bandwagon of states proposing to provide job reservations in… Continue reading “Governments should provide the kind of education and skills that the job market demands rather than impose quotas on the private sector.” Do you agree? Give arguments of both sides. (200 Words)

“Clean Coal could potentially be a game-changer for meeting the energy needs of the country in terms of higher efficiency and capacity at lower operating costs and size.” Critically analyze. (200 Words)

Mentors Comments: Recently Union Minister of Science & Technology inaugurated the National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development at… Continue reading “Clean Coal could potentially be a game-changer for meeting the energy needs of the country in terms of higher efficiency and capacity at lower operating costs and size.” Critically analyze. (200 Words)

The corrupt have many masters. The honest serve none”. In the light of the above statement discuss the reasons for decrement of ethics in public service. (200 words)

The traditional cultural and spiritual values, which have been the mainstay of our civilization, seem to be losing their grip… Continue reading The corrupt have many masters. The honest serve none”. In the light of the above statement discuss the reasons for decrement of ethics in public service. (200 words)