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Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru differed with each other wrt to the shape of social, economic and political structure of Indian polity after Independence, however both the leaders lived and worked harmoniously during the struggle for freedom. In the light of the above statement bring out the similarities and differences between the ideology of Gandhiji and Nehru? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Such question are common to our examination and are asked in different form every other years. Here, the… Continue reading Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru differed with each other wrt to the shape of social, economic and political structure of Indian polity after Independence, however both the leaders lived and worked harmoniously during the struggle for freedom. In the light of the above statement bring out the similarities and differences between the ideology of Gandhiji and Nehru? (250 W/ 15 M)

Farmers should be treated as producers with internationally competitive potential, not as objects of charity. Critically comment on the statement in the light of the recent hike in MSP of Kharif crops? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question holds importance due to recent steep hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Kharif crops.… Continue reading Farmers should be treated as producers with internationally competitive potential, not as objects of charity. Critically comment on the statement in the light of the recent hike in MSP of Kharif crops? (150 W/ 10 M)

Anyone can become angry —that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way —this is not easy. In this context, discuss how can anger be managed and used constructively in life? (10 M/ 150 W)

Model Answer: Anger is an emotion which varies in intensity ranging from anger to rage. Every person has different kind… Continue reading Anyone can become angry —that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way —this is not easy. In this context, discuss how can anger be managed and used constructively in life? (10 M/ 150 W)

Even after three decades of its existence, SAARC’s performance has been less than satisfactory, and its role in strengthening regional cooperation is being questioned. Do you think its relevancy has diminished in current times? Critically examine. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: [op-ed snap] Why SAARC is still relevant Model answer: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an intergovernmental… Continue reading Even after three decades of its existence, SAARC’s performance has been less than satisfactory, and its role in strengthening regional cooperation is being questioned. Do you think its relevancy has diminished in current times? Critically examine. (200 W/ 12½ M)

The success of good governance hinges on a productive work culture. Discuss the present work culture within the government offices in the country. How can professional loyalty bring positive work culture in an organization? ( 10 marks 150 words)

Model answer: Loyalty to one’s profession and organization is requisite to positive work culture unfortunately; the Indian state and the… Continue reading The success of good governance hinges on a productive work culture. Discuss the present work culture within the government offices in the country. How can professional loyalty bring positive work culture in an organization? ( 10 marks 150 words)

According to the CAG report, Agriculture Insurance Companies Collected Huge Premiums from Farmers but Failed to Pay the Claims. Can information and communication tools help farmers regain faith in crop insurance schemes? Examine. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The issue of huge collection of premiums by the insurance companies has been highlighted by the CAG. Introduction… Continue reading According to the CAG report, Agriculture Insurance Companies Collected Huge Premiums from Farmers but Failed to Pay the Claims. Can information and communication tools help farmers regain faith in crop insurance schemes? Examine. (250 W/ 15 M)

Given the deep inequalities prevalent in access to education and jobs on caste and socio-economic status, how far do you think that creating 10% quota for EWS will serve the purpose? Discuss potential implications of implementing 10% quota and suggest way forward. (250 W/ 15 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-solution-in-search-of-a-problem-on-10-reservations/   Model Answer: India’s reservation system is clearly in disarray. However, it is unlikely that the recently passed… Continue reading Given the deep inequalities prevalent in access to education and jobs on caste and socio-economic status, how far do you think that creating 10% quota for EWS will serve the purpose? Discuss potential implications of implementing 10% quota and suggest way forward. (250 W/ 15 M)

Ethics Case Study: You are posted as a senior officer in forest department. Your office deals with granting clearances to new projects. Your son has recently started a new project where he wants to set up a new factory in a forest area. This would involve clearing some area of district through which forest passes. The government has presently been not giving clearances to such projects as it has been emphasizing on forest conservation. Your son asks you to get the clearances done from your department. You have always been an upright officer and have not taken any benefit of the post held by you. However, this project is important for your son as you want him to get settled. Will you use your authority to get the project cleared? What are the ethical conflicts that arise in the case? What are the options that are available to you? Discuss them with their merits and demerits. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The case study has been take in light of conflict of interest faced by public servants while holding… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: You are posted as a senior officer in forest department. Your office deals with granting clearances to new projects. Your son has recently started a new project where he wants to set up a new factory in a forest area. This would involve clearing some area of district through which forest passes. The government has presently been not giving clearances to such projects as it has been emphasizing on forest conservation. Your son asks you to get the clearances done from your department. You have always been an upright officer and have not taken any benefit of the post held by you. However, this project is important for your son as you want him to get settled. Will you use your authority to get the project cleared? What are the ethical conflicts that arise in the case? What are the options that are available to you? Discuss them with their merits and demerits. (150 W/ 10 M)

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