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What is the mandate and structure of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) of the UN? How has the nature of UN peacekeeping operations changed over the years? How can the operations be made more effective? (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Recently, the Indian Army contingent was awarded United Nations Medal for “selfless service”. The contingent is part of… Continue reading What is the mandate and structure of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) of the UN? How has the nature of UN peacekeeping operations changed over the years? How can the operations be made more effective? (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

What do you mean by stateless society? What are the political and social principles of stateless society? What is the role of state in stateless society and how it is different from modern society? (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Main idea of the question: The societies which have no formal agency of social control such as no… Continue reading What do you mean by stateless society? What are the political and social principles of stateless society? What is the role of state in stateless society and how it is different from modern society? (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

What do you mean by anti-defection law? Do you think it protects defector more instead preventing defections? Give argument in favour of suitably amending the said law. (150 words/10 marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Define and explain about Anti-Defection Law. What was the aim behind incorporating it. It was enacted in 52nd… Continue reading What do you mean by anti-defection law? Do you think it protects defector more instead preventing defections? Give argument in favour of suitably amending the said law. (150 words/10 marks)

Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example. (150W/10M)

Mentor’s Comment: Define Conflict of Interest (CoI) or bring essence of it in own/easy words. Show the reason(s) for its… Continue reading Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example. (150W/10M)

Stubble burning seriously affects the environment very badly causing serious health hazards in people. What do you mean by stubble burning and what are its effects on environment? What measures should be taken by the Government to persuade farmers not to follow this practice? Discuss. (250W/15M)

Sources: Stubble Burning – A threat to the environment? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/up-in-the-air/article25099646.ece Model Answer: Stubble Burning: Stubble burning is the deliberate setting fire to… Continue reading Stubble burning seriously affects the environment very badly causing serious health hazards in people. What do you mean by stubble burning and what are its effects on environment? What measures should be taken by the Government to persuade farmers not to follow this practice? Discuss. (250W/15M)

Increased national wealth did not result in equitable distribution of its benefits. It has created only some “enclaves of modernity and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the majority.” Justify. (150W/10M)

Mentor’s Comment: Mention about India’s economical development linked with social enhancements. Bring evidence of the distribution of benefits have not… Continue reading Increased national wealth did not result in equitable distribution of its benefits. It has created only some “enclaves of modernity and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the majority.” Justify. (150W/10M)

Critically examine the failures and achievements of Demonetization in its second year. How far do you think it has been successful in its aims and aspirations? (250W/15M)

Source: https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/what-has-pm-modi-done-to-fight-black-money-an-explainer/story/280890.html?utm_source=recengine&utm_medium=WEB&referral_sourceid=259476&referral_cat=Economy-Politics Model Answer: Introduction: Demonetization in simple term is withdrawal of a particular form of currency (Rs. 500 and… Continue reading Critically examine the failures and achievements of Demonetization in its second year. How far do you think it has been successful in its aims and aspirations? (250W/15M)

It is commented that Pressure groups tend to empower the already powerful. Thus, they increase rather than reduce political inequality. Do you agree with this view. Critically discuss? (150W10M)

Mentors Comment: The language of the question is one sided but you have to critically discuss the issue. Present both… Continue reading It is commented that Pressure groups tend to empower the already powerful. Thus, they increase rather than reduce political inequality. Do you agree with this view. Critically discuss? (150W10M)

Ethics Case Study: You are the DM of a district. The education and health inspector of the region has submitted a report which stated that the local goons and people of the so called higher caste are not allowing ASHAs and school teachers to provide facilities to the downtrodden people. They sell the education and health kits in open market and even sarpanch is not able to take action due to social boundations. 1. What will be your course of action? Evaluate each with respective merits and demerits. (250W/15M)

Mentor’s Comment: In Ethics, Case Study is an important part and practicing more and more case studies will sharpen the… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: You are the DM of a district. The education and health inspector of the region has submitted a report which stated that the local goons and people of the so called higher caste are not allowing ASHAs and school teachers to provide facilities to the downtrodden people. They sell the education and health kits in open market and even sarpanch is not able to take action due to social boundations. 1. What will be your course of action? Evaluate each with respective merits and demerits. (250W/15M)

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