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Institutionalization of social audit for major welfare schemes is the need of the hour as large part of the government’s budget is spent on them. What are the benefits of social audit? Citing relevant examples bring out the loopholes in its implementation. Also, suggest some measures for its improvement. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The question seems to be straight and forward and desires us to show benefits of social audit. Introduction… Continue reading Institutionalization of social audit for major welfare schemes is the need of the hour as large part of the government’s budget is spent on them. What are the benefits of social audit? Citing relevant examples bring out the loopholes in its implementation. Also, suggest some measures for its improvement. (150 W)

Vulnerability towards women and children become even worse at the time of disaster particularly natural disaster where they suffer most. Assess the reason behind such phenomenon and suggest steps needed to address this issue concerning the recommendation of 2nd ARC. (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: There is some information hidden in the first line of the question i.e. the women and children are… Continue reading Vulnerability towards women and children become even worse at the time of disaster particularly natural disaster where they suffer most. Assess the reason behind such phenomenon and suggest steps needed to address this issue concerning the recommendation of 2nd ARC. (200 W)

What do you understand by aptitude? What kind of aptitude is considered important for civil services? What measures have you taken to make yourself fit for being a civil servant? (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should mention the definition of aptitude and some types of it. The main body should discuss the… Continue reading What do you understand by aptitude? What kind of aptitude is considered important for civil services? What measures have you taken to make yourself fit for being a civil servant? (150 W)

Sharia Courts are an alternative dispute redressal mechanism that responds to the decline of the civil justice system, and addresses the needs of the poor. Critically discuss. (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The question has been asked in the context of AIMPLB’s recent decision of establishing Sharia courts in all… Continue reading Sharia Courts are an alternative dispute redressal mechanism that responds to the decline of the civil justice system, and addresses the needs of the poor. Critically discuss. (200 W)

Ethics Case Study: Caste occupies distinct position in moulding the voting behaviour in India and this happens in spite of the adoption of several provisions which prohibits discrimination on the basis of caste. The political parties in India formulate their policies and election strategies always keeping in mind the caste factor. Even the candidates are selected keeping the caste factor in mind. Election campaigns are made in such a way that it makes the voters to feel their respective caste identities. How does caste determine political attitude and voting behavior of people? Do you think even after so many years of independence India has failed to segregate caste from politics? Critically comment. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Read the following blog before attempting answer: https://www.civilsdaily.com/general-guidelines-to-solve-ethics-case-studies-for-ias-mains/

Do you think that farm size and productivity has an inverse relationship as assumed by our small and marginal farmers? Explain why? What are the important determinants/factors that can help increase farmers’ income? (200 W)

Source:              https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-for-the-farmer-things-to-do/   Model Answer: Farm size can be assessed in many ways such as by mapping land area, value… Continue reading Do you think that farm size and productivity has an inverse relationship as assumed by our small and marginal farmers? Explain why? What are the important determinants/factors that can help increase farmers’ income? (200 W)

Budget making in India is the sole prerogative of the Ministry of Finance. However, diverse opinions go into the process leading up to the presentation of Annual Budget. Provide a succinct illustration of the role of pressure groups in the budget making process of India. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The  question  pertains  to  the  consultative  process  leading  up  to  the  finalization  and  presentation  of annual budget in… Continue reading Budget making in India is the sole prerogative of the Ministry of Finance. However, diverse opinions go into the process leading up to the presentation of Annual Budget. Provide a succinct illustration of the role of pressure groups in the budget making process of India. (150 W)

Ethics Case Study: You are living with one of your friend who is known to you since childhood. Your friend is actively involved in political debates, while you don’t have that much interest in politics. One day, he starts discussing with you on some topic but you continue to do your work without taking any interest in the discussion. He gets angry and starts telling you that youth being silent on important issues is the biggest worry for nation. He accuses you of being unpatriotic and anti-national. What is your opinion on your friend’s view? Critically comment. Do you think nationalism should be judged on objective factors like taking part in debates and speaking for national issues? (150 W)

Model Answer: The differing views between two people which contradict to one another are common and the solution lies in… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: You are living with one of your friend who is known to you since childhood. Your friend is actively involved in political debates, while you don’t have that much interest in politics. One day, he starts discussing with you on some topic but you continue to do your work without taking any interest in the discussion. He gets angry and starts telling you that youth being silent on important issues is the biggest worry for nation. He accuses you of being unpatriotic and anti-national. What is your opinion on your friend’s view? Critically comment. Do you think nationalism should be judged on objective factors like taking part in debates and speaking for national issues? (150 W)

There has been a significant change in defence planning structure in India. In the context of this explain about the features of recently established “Defence Planning Committee” and analyse how it can help in credible defence preparedness? (200 W)

Source: https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/YXsvzqyHhK6IoFqAK7MntO/Reforming-defence-planning-in-India.html Mentor’s Comment: Define the Defence Planning Committee and briefly explain about its context. It is to recommend about… Continue reading There has been a significant change in defence planning structure in India. In the context of this explain about the features of recently established “Defence Planning Committee” and analyse how it can help in credible defence preparedness? (200 W)

How Emotional Intelligence helps a civil servant to bounce back from setbacks? Suppose inspite of best of precautions you fail to provide necessary articles to flood victims, and your whole team is demoralized, how you will be able to overcome the situation? (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Mention what is emotional intelligence, and its tenets.  Further mention how it helps civil servant to bounce back… Continue reading How Emotional Intelligence helps a civil servant to bounce back from setbacks? Suppose inspite of best of precautions you fail to provide necessary articles to flood victims, and your whole team is demoralized, how you will be able to overcome the situation? (150 W)

Biofuels in India are of strategic importance as it augers well with the ongoing initiatives of the Government such as Make in India, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Skill Development. In the light of the above statement critically examine the key features of the National policy on biofuels 2018?

Mentor’s Comment: The question has been asked in the context of recently notified National Policy on Biofuels – 2018 to… Continue reading Biofuels in India are of strategic importance as it augers well with the ongoing initiatives of the Government such as Make in India, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Skill Development. In the light of the above statement critically examine the key features of the National policy on biofuels 2018?

What are the factors which contributed to the rise of extremism or militant nationalism in India? Despite their heroic efforts, why did they failed to have significant impact on the Indian national movement? (250 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Explain about the militant nationalism which became a predominant philosophy of Indian nationalism. Introduction should talk how they… Continue reading What are the factors which contributed to the rise of extremism or militant nationalism in India? Despite their heroic efforts, why did they failed to have significant impact on the Indian national movement? (250 W)

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