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You are a senior civil servant. One of your officer friend is hard working, completes her work on time but always demoralizes her subordinates by blaming them for one or the other thing. She keeps everyone on toes. Often she shouts in her office and want to just follow the blue book while working. She also insults junior officers if one fails to get the things done. Her only mantra to work is to “get the things done -whatever it takes.” Due to this bossy attitude your friend is not liked by the subordinates and because of her uneven relation with her team members; she fails to portray a good office culture. Most of the colleagues know about this case but no one wants to discuss it because of your proximity with that lady officer. However one day one close friend happens to be your colleague briefed about the problem subordinate officers are facing. Answer the following questions based on the above case. Bring merits and demerits related to each course of action and discuss the best option: (a) Directly talk to subordinate and assure about correcting the things in future. (b) Give responsibility to your friend who briefed you about this case. (c) Transfer the lady officer as this case may bring sorry figure for you also in future. (d) Request the lady officer not to do so as this may hamper their personal relations also. (e) Is there any better option available to correct the things other than what mentioned above?

(a) Directly talk to subordinate and assure about correcting the things in future. • Directly listening them will instill confidence… Continue reading You are a senior civil servant. One of your officer friend is hard working, completes her work on time but always demoralizes her subordinates by blaming them for one or the other thing. She keeps everyone on toes. Often she shouts in her office and want to just follow the blue book while working. She also insults junior officers if one fails to get the things done. Her only mantra to work is to “get the things done -whatever it takes.” Due to this bossy attitude your friend is not liked by the subordinates and because of her uneven relation with her team members; she fails to portray a good office culture. Most of the colleagues know about this case but no one wants to discuss it because of your proximity with that lady officer. However one day one close friend happens to be your colleague briefed about the problem subordinate officers are facing. Answer the following questions based on the above case. Bring merits and demerits related to each course of action and discuss the best option: (a) Directly talk to subordinate and assure about correcting the things in future. (b) Give responsibility to your friend who briefed you about this case. (c) Transfer the lady officer as this case may bring sorry figure for you also in future. (d) Request the lady officer not to do so as this may hamper their personal relations also. (e) Is there any better option available to correct the things other than what mentioned above?

Teesta River has become an important factor in India – Bangladesh relations. What are the hindrances in successful implementation of river water sharing agreement and what are its possible implications on India-Bangladesh relations? What could be the possible solutions?

Mentors Comment: In the intro, discuss the Teesta River and recent challenges in Indo-Bangladesh relations when it comes to the… Continue reading Teesta River has become an important factor in India – Bangladesh relations. What are the hindrances in successful implementation of river water sharing agreement and what are its possible implications on India-Bangladesh relations? What could be the possible solutions?

The largest gain of the Congress ministries during the 18-month government post 1937 elections was psychological gain for Indians. In light of the above statement, explain the important steps taken by Congress ministries in Provinces. (250 W)

During the 1937 elections Congress was able to form government in 8 out of 11 provinces (failed to form government… Continue reading The largest gain of the Congress ministries during the 18-month government post 1937 elections was psychological gain for Indians. In light of the above statement, explain the important steps taken by Congress ministries in Provinces. (250 W)

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released a Request for Proposal for an Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS). Critically analyse impact of such technology.(250 Words)

Mentor’s Comment Explain Automated Facial Recognition System. Give positives of technology Give negatives of it. Conclude suggesting a way forward… Continue reading The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released a Request for Proposal for an Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS). Critically analyse impact of such technology.(250 Words)

Reservation is seen as the solution to hide distortions of contemporary economic development. In this context suggest implications of granting of quota not based on constitutinal directives.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Give instances of recent granting quota Give constitutional Criteria for granting quota discuss why there is a rise… Continue reading Reservation is seen as the solution to hide distortions of contemporary economic development. In this context suggest implications of granting of quota not based on constitutinal directives.(250 words)

What is the difference between ‘Convention’ and ‘Law’? Which of these two should be given more attention while taking administrative decisions with regard to the tribal regions? In ethical parlance, which of the above two deserves more compliance? (250 W)

A convention is a set of agreed, stipulated, or generally accepted standards, norms, social norms, or criteria, often taking the… Continue reading What is the difference between ‘Convention’ and ‘Law’? Which of these two should be given more attention while taking administrative decisions with regard to the tribal regions? In ethical parlance, which of the above two deserves more compliance? (250 W)

Is the government right in identifying particular industries that it sees as worthy of promotion and offering special incentives targeted at these? Critically analyse.(250 words)

From time to time, governments have picked and chose certain sectors of Indian economy for incentives and subsidies in order… Continue reading Is the government right in identifying particular industries that it sees as worthy of promotion and offering special incentives targeted at these? Critically analyse.(250 words)

What is the “principle of permissible harm” in ethics? How do you see stern state action against its own people in certain instances such as the Left Wing radicalism and Jammu and Kashmir disturbance with respect to it? Does ‘Principle of Permissible Harm’ stand the test of moral laws? (250 W)

The Principle states that one may harm in order to save more if and only if the harm is an… Continue reading What is the “principle of permissible harm” in ethics? How do you see stern state action against its own people in certain instances such as the Left Wing radicalism and Jammu and Kashmir disturbance with respect to it? Does ‘Principle of Permissible Harm’ stand the test of moral laws? (250 W)

Charting a clear course in the Indo Pacific is required for Indian Policy. Discuss why Indo Pacific has become so important lately for all major powers. Discuss Challenges and opportunities for India in Indo-Pacific.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Explain Indo-Pacific. Discuss why Indo Pacific is in news for the last few years. List India’s interests and… Continue reading Charting a clear course in the Indo Pacific is required for Indian Policy. Discuss why Indo Pacific has become so important lately for all major powers. Discuss Challenges and opportunities for India in Indo-Pacific.(250 words)

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