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Critics point out that India’s population control policy is soft towards the male participant, which has led to many negative implications for women. Highlight those implications and also point out what changes are required in India’s population policy. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Note: In the intro, mention the reason for the over population in India and how India was among the… Continue reading Critics point out that India’s population control policy is soft towards the male participant, which has led to many negative implications for women. Highlight those implications and also point out what changes are required in India’s population policy. (150 W/ 10 M)

A dedicated privacy law is being demanded vociferously in the country. In this context it is said that the data protection framework will need to treat privacy as a social and not just an individual need. Discuss.(150 W/ 10 M)

Mentors Comment: Three key words are important in the question: Privacy Law, Individual need and Social. So the structure of… Continue reading A dedicated privacy law is being demanded vociferously in the country. In this context it is said that the data protection framework will need to treat privacy as a social and not just an individual need. Discuss.(150 W/ 10 M)

The economic theory by linking Indian poverty to colonialism was trying to corrode the moral authority of colonial rule, and also perhaps by implication challenging the whole paternalistic imperialism or British benevolence. Comment. (150 W/10 M)

Mentor’s Note: In this question, you have to discuss the work of Moderate leaders in providing an economic critique of… Continue reading The economic theory by linking Indian poverty to colonialism was trying to corrode the moral authority of colonial rule, and also perhaps by implication challenging the whole paternalistic imperialism or British benevolence. Comment. (150 W/10 M)

How would you classify the conscience? Suppose an old man has a pension claim before a civil servant and according to law it is a doubtful claim, what he should do and why? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Define Conscience or bring the essence of it, and mention the source of conscience for civil servants i.e.… Continue reading How would you classify the conscience? Suppose an old man has a pension claim before a civil servant and according to law it is a doubtful claim, what he should do and why? (150 W/ 10 M)

What is contract farming? Critically analyze the features of the draft “Model Contract Farming Act – 2018”. (150 W)

Sources: https://www.livemint.com/Politics/rsixdfstyX6oHWHsxdmznM/Centre-drafts-model-contract-farming-act-to-counter-price-ri.html https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/contract-farming-act-an-inadequate-model/593742.html Model Answer: Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture released a draft Model Contract Farming Act, 2018. The draft… Continue reading What is contract farming? Critically analyze the features of the draft “Model Contract Farming Act – 2018”. (150 W)

Mental illness is a critical health concern in India which also faces social stigma. In context of this analyze the importance of New Mental Health Care Act which came into force in July 2018. Also discuss challenges of mental health care system in the country. (200 W)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/a-plan-for-change/article24782364.ece   Model Answer: Introduction: The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 defines “mental illness” as a substantial disorder of thinking, mood, perception, orientation or… Continue reading Mental illness is a critical health concern in India which also faces social stigma. In context of this analyze the importance of New Mental Health Care Act which came into force in July 2018. Also discuss challenges of mental health care system in the country. (200 W)

What do you understand by virtual reality? Assess its potential in transforming education sector along with other potential applications in line with Indian Technology Vision of 2035. (200 W/ 12 ½ M)

Sources: https://www.thehindu.com/education/immersive-education/article24298675.ece https://www.franchiseindia.com/education/Virtual-Reality-brings-reality-of-education-alive.9834 Model Answer: VR (VIRTUAL REALITY) is a term that describes computer-simulated environments which mimic real physical presences… Continue reading What do you understand by virtual reality? Assess its potential in transforming education sector along with other potential applications in line with Indian Technology Vision of 2035. (200 W/ 12 ½ M)

Considering the legacy of Independent Democracy, India should refrain from interfering in sovereign matters of Bhutan. Analyze the statement in the context of recent General Election in Bhutan. (200 W/ 12 ½ M)

Source: [Burning Issue] India – Bhutan Relations after recent elections in Bhutan Model Answer: India has been an all-weather friend… Continue reading Considering the legacy of Independent Democracy, India should refrain from interfering in sovereign matters of Bhutan. Analyze the statement in the context of recent General Election in Bhutan. (200 W/ 12 ½ M)

“Far from enabling some sort of constitutional rule, governors have consistently been party to all sorts of unconstitutional and unethical moves to undermine democracy and federalism in India.” Examine the statement in the context of recent constitutional crisis in different Indian states. (200 W 12½ M)

Source: https://scroll.in/article/903113/why-governor-satya-pal-maliks-decision-to-dissolve-jammu-and-kashmir-assembly-is-unconstitutional Mentor’s Comment: The question is based on the current debate which is going regarding the powers of Governors… Continue reading “Far from enabling some sort of constitutional rule, governors have consistently been party to all sorts of unconstitutional and unethical moves to undermine democracy and federalism in India.” Examine the statement in the context of recent constitutional crisis in different Indian states. (200 W 12½ M)

“The Enlightenment thinkers differed widely amongst themselves, but all of them shared some major ideas that together make up the philosophy of Enlightenment.” Elucidate. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The question is straight forward and demands analytical approach to enlightenment period. Here the introduction should mention the… Continue reading “The Enlightenment thinkers differed widely amongst themselves, but all of them shared some major ideas that together make up the philosophy of Enlightenment.” Elucidate. (150 W)

Ethics: Political Manifestoes are considered to be the aspirations of people which the political bosses promise to fulfill after winning election. However, there is no accountability in case of false promise or failure to fulfill them. Analyze the moral issues involved in this case and suggest suitable measures to make our leaders accountable. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: True politics is not bad, but when politics becomes dirty it will seriously effect the very institutions of… Continue reading Ethics: Political Manifestoes are considered to be the aspirations of people which the political bosses promise to fulfill after winning election. However, there is no accountability in case of false promise or failure to fulfill them. Analyze the moral issues involved in this case and suggest suitable measures to make our leaders accountable. (150 W/ 10 M)

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