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What is Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)? Describe various reasons for which India is being sued in different cases. Do you think that there is need to redraw the BITs in India’s context? Explain. (200 W/ 12 ½ M)

Source: https://thewire.in/law/why-high-profile-foreign-investors-and-multinational-companies-sue-india Model Answer: Foreign investments are inevitable to expand our infrastructure projects. BIT should offer certain degree of protection… Continue reading What is Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)? Describe various reasons for which India is being sued in different cases. Do you think that there is need to redraw the BITs in India’s context? Explain. (200 W/ 12 ½ M)

Despite the world moving towards SDGs and increased Human Rights recognition, few section of the society are still being considered as Criminal by Birth. Analyze in the context of ‘De-notified and Nomadic Tribes’ and steps taken to end their discrimination. Are these steps sufficient? Suggest way forward. (250 W/ 15 M)

Urban planning can change the future of cities to happy cities Model Answer: Tribal population and culture constitutes an inseparable… Continue reading Despite the world moving towards SDGs and increased Human Rights recognition, few section of the society are still being considered as Criminal by Birth. Analyze in the context of ‘De-notified and Nomadic Tribes’ and steps taken to end their discrimination. Are these steps sufficient? Suggest way forward. (250 W/ 15 M)

The Electoral Bond is meant to bring transparency in political funding and electoral processes. However, prima facie it appears that the scheme cannot really deliver what it was intended to. Identify the lacuna in Electoral Bond Scheme and suggest suitable measures. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: Urban planning can change the future of cities to happy cities Model Answer: Mooted for the first time in… Continue reading The Electoral Bond is meant to bring transparency in political funding and electoral processes. However, prima facie it appears that the scheme cannot really deliver what it was intended to. Identify the lacuna in Electoral Bond Scheme and suggest suitable measures. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Ethics Case Study: You are a judge in High Court. You are hearing a case against a religious person who has a wide following in the area. He is convicted in a criminal case. The situation is very tense. The followers have all gathered around the city in large numbers. The judgement being delivered against him will erupt violence. How do the religious sentiments of people play a role in delivering judgments or affecting the official capacity of judges in such cases? In the above case, what qualities or attributes of the judge are at stake? What role does the external pressure play in affecting judgments in such cases? (250 W/ 15 M)

Model Answer: No organs of the government can be clearly distinguished from one another. They are related to one another… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: You are a judge in High Court. You are hearing a case against a religious person who has a wide following in the area. He is convicted in a criminal case. The situation is very tense. The followers have all gathered around the city in large numbers. The judgement being delivered against him will erupt violence. How do the religious sentiments of people play a role in delivering judgments or affecting the official capacity of judges in such cases? In the above case, what qualities or attributes of the judge are at stake? What role does the external pressure play in affecting judgments in such cases? (250 W/ 15 M)

Many economists suggest that Minimum support prices for various agricultural commodities should be replaced by a system of price deficiency payments to farmers. Do you agree with the view? Critically discuss? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s comment Very good and technical question and covers a topic specifically mentioned in the syllabus. If you are unaware… Continue reading Many economists suggest that Minimum support prices for various agricultural commodities should be replaced by a system of price deficiency payments to farmers. Do you agree with the view? Critically discuss? (250 W/ 15 M)

Ethics Case Study: India is facing the burning issue of cow protectionism which is also witnessed by many self-appointed “cow protectors” who have committed brutal attacks against Muslims and Dalits over rumors that they sold, bought, or killed cows for beef. You are a senior investigation officer and from source you got to know that a social activist involved in cow protection is smuggling cows in lure of money. While investigating you found that he is in contact with various slaughtering houses where he used to supply cows. He is a reputed activist and considered responsible and honest by other social activists which debars him from being doubted by others of any malpractices. He used to take advantages of this trust of masses on him and on the backdrop of it, he used to carry (transport) cows without any security problems. No one from the security was questioning him for such movement due to his reputation. 1. There is a sure possibility of being fire up communal violence upon his arrest which may trigger law and order problems everywhere. How will you control this situation? 2. Considering the entire situation, what course of action do you think is possible? Justify your actions with suitable measures. (250 W / 15 M)

Model Answer: The case involves the burning issues of cow protectionisms followed by mob lynching. A range of atrocities —… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: India is facing the burning issue of cow protectionism which is also witnessed by many self-appointed “cow protectors” who have committed brutal attacks against Muslims and Dalits over rumors that they sold, bought, or killed cows for beef. You are a senior investigation officer and from source you got to know that a social activist involved in cow protection is smuggling cows in lure of money. While investigating you found that he is in contact with various slaughtering houses where he used to supply cows. He is a reputed activist and considered responsible and honest by other social activists which debars him from being doubted by others of any malpractices. He used to take advantages of this trust of masses on him and on the backdrop of it, he used to carry (transport) cows without any security problems. No one from the security was questioning him for such movement due to his reputation. 1. There is a sure possibility of being fire up communal violence upon his arrest which may trigger law and order problems everywhere. How will you control this situation? 2. Considering the entire situation, what course of action do you think is possible? Justify your actions with suitable measures. (250 W / 15 M)

The policies of the Pre-Liberalization era are responsible for jobless growth phenomenon that we are witnessing since the start of liberalization in 1991? Discuss (250 W/15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should explain about jobless growth supplemented with some examples like NSSO survey etc. Further main body will… Continue reading The policies of the Pre-Liberalization era are responsible for jobless growth phenomenon that we are witnessing since the start of liberalization in 1991? Discuss (250 W/15 M)

What do you understand by Fugitive Economic Offender? Recently Parliament has passed Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill to making it an Act. Discuss the need for this Act and concerns associated with it? (250 W/ 15 M)

Sources: https://www.livemint.com/Companies/fjzxN4pbr0JSTPM2tdBSjL/Fugitive-Economic-Offenders-Bill-needs-tweaks-Analysts.html http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/the-hindu-explains-the-fugitive-economic-offenders-bill-2017/article22908904.ece Mentor’s Comments       Highly probable question as this is an important development and was in the news… Continue reading What do you understand by Fugitive Economic Offender? Recently Parliament has passed Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill to making it an Act. Discuss the need for this Act and concerns associated with it? (250 W/ 15 M)

India is lagging behind in global demand of education and employability. Discuss India’s state of education sector and suggest necessary reforms needed. (150 W/ 10 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-need-for-reforms-in-the-education-sector/ Model Answer: Progress in education is foundational – critical for a nation to build a skilled workforce, and… Continue reading India is lagging behind in global demand of education and employability. Discuss India’s state of education sector and suggest necessary reforms needed. (150 W/ 10 M)

The rape of small girls on the scale at which it is currently taking place, especially in the north, signifies a breakdown of the ethical order of common living. Do you agree? Suggest solutions.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should mention about the increasing incidents of rapes all across regions of India. The morality of people… Continue reading The rape of small girls on the scale at which it is currently taking place, especially in the north, signifies a breakdown of the ethical order of common living. Do you agree? Suggest solutions.(10 Marks)

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