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Q.3 Over the last decade, banks have increasingly shifted away from providing credit to industry, favouring instead lending to consumers. What are the factors responsible for this shift? What are its implications for the economy? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/what-the-rbis-financial-stability-report-reveals-about-the-banking-sector-8071499/ In the intro, mention the   RBI’s latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) giving the banking system a… Continue reading Q.3 Over the last decade, banks have increasingly shifted away from providing credit to industry, favouring instead lending to consumers. What are the factors responsible for this shift? What are its implications for the economy? (10 Marks)

Q.2 As India and Switzerland get ready to commemorate the 75th anniversary of their friendship next year, there can be no better tribute to our friendship and partnership than by working together for lasting peace through bilateral and multilateral engagements. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/delhi-to-bern-drawing-closer-india-switzerland-8064548/ In the intro, mention the 75th anniversary of Treaty of Friendship next year. In the body mention… Continue reading Q.2 As India and Switzerland get ready to commemorate the 75th anniversary of their friendship next year, there can be no better tribute to our friendship and partnership than by working together for lasting peace through bilateral and multilateral engagements. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.1 India of the 18th century failed to make progress economically, culturally and socially at a pace, which would have saved the country from collapse. Comment. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction of India in the 18th century. Highlight how India failed to make progress economically,… Continue reading Q.1 India of the 18th century failed to make progress economically, culturally and socially at a pace, which would have saved the country from collapse. Comment. (15 Marks)

Q.3 Is India an outlier when it comes to tax-GDP ratio? Give reasons in support of your argument. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-wrong-diagnosis-india-tax-gdp-ratio-quality-of-expenditure-8076901/ https://www.livemint.com/Industry/7UAyR2aM3Yh8rBeTD28WHL/Is-India-an-outlier-when-it-comes-to-taxGDP-ratio.html In the intro, mention that  IMF has released their World Revenue Longitudinal Data set from 1990-2019… Continue reading Q.3 Is India an outlier when it comes to tax-GDP ratio? Give reasons in support of your argument. (10 Marks)

Q.2 The media’s immense power to shape narratives regarding public conceptions of justice makes it a close associate of the justice system, bringing with it a responsibility to uphold the basic principles of our justice system. In context of this, examine the challenges posed by the media trial and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/fair-trial-goes-beyond-courts-to-the-police-and-media/article65751075.ece In the intro, mention the ongoing case in which Peoples’ Union for Civil Liberties asked the Supreme… Continue reading Q.2 The media’s immense power to shape narratives regarding public conceptions of justice makes it a close associate of the justice system, bringing with it a responsibility to uphold the basic principles of our justice system. In context of this, examine the challenges posed by the media trial and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.4 The opportunities and threats created by emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) require leaders across business, government and civil society to understand the importance of values and ethics in technological development. Elucidate. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer by briefly writing about opportunities presented by emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). Mention the… Continue reading Q.4 The opportunities and threats created by emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) require leaders across business, government and civil society to understand the importance of values and ethics in technological development. Elucidate. (10 Marks)

Q.3 What are the implications of increased share of indirect taxes in gross tax revenue in India? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-fight-for-fiscal-autonomy/article65746575.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-taxation-policy-fiscal-deficit-covid-impact-on-economy-indirect-tax-revenue-6549290/ In the intro, mention briefly about indirect taxes. In the body mention the share of indirect… Continue reading Q.3 What are the implications of increased share of indirect taxes in gross tax revenue in India? (10 Marks)

Q.2 There is no question that the bilateral relationship dominated by endless contentions at the turn of the millennium has transformed into a very productive partnership. For both Delhi and Dhaka, the reinvention of the bilateral relationship has been one of the most significant successes of their recent foreign policies. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-bangladesh-pakistan-what-east-can-teach-west-8078070/ In the intro, mention rapid transformation of India’s ties with Bangladesh which stands in contrast with India’s… Continue reading Q.2 There is no question that the bilateral relationship dominated by endless contentions at the turn of the millennium has transformed into a very productive partnership. For both Delhi and Dhaka, the reinvention of the bilateral relationship has been one of the most significant successes of their recent foreign policies. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.3 What is the Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE) initiative? How does it seek to utilise the positive impact that individual and community behaviours can have on climate action? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/breathing-life-into-the-climate-narrative-climate-change-modi-cop26-8071495/ In the intro, mention the launch of the initiative/ In the body mention the important role individuals… Continue reading Q.3 What is the Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE) initiative? How does it seek to utilise the positive impact that individual and community behaviours can have on climate action? (10 Marks)

Q.1 Why was there a need to include separate provisions for tribals in the North-East in the Indian Constitution? Discuss with reference to the differences between the tribals of Central and North-East India. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Giving a brief introduction, mention the separate provisions for tribes of the Central and North-Eastern India. Specify the… Continue reading Q.1 Why was there a need to include separate provisions for tribals in the North-East in the Indian Constitution? Discuss with reference to the differences between the tribals of Central and North-East India. (15 Marks)

Q.4 An Indian company is active in the telecom sector and is the majority owner of a telecom company based in other geographies across the world. At one of its European headquarters, there emerged whistleblowing allegations that a local executive was bribing local government officials in order to obtain telecom cabling and construction contracts from the local government. The kickbacks were allegedly paid through a third-party consultant. More specifically, there were allegations that the executive, the third party, and a government official had some sort of business interest in common, possibly shareholdings in a limited company or the joint ownership of an undisclosed asset. The company is thought to be particularly close to the ruling dispensation in India and the news has now raised pressure to put its business operations in India under scanner as well. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) What are the ethical challenges in the given case? (b) Identify the different stakeholders and their interests. (c) As the CEO of the firm, how would you respond to the given situation? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start with a very brief summary of the case. Mention the stakeholders and list the ethical challenges involved.… Continue reading Q.4 An Indian company is active in the telecom sector and is the majority owner of a telecom company based in other geographies across the world. At one of its European headquarters, there emerged whistleblowing allegations that a local executive was bribing local government officials in order to obtain telecom cabling and construction contracts from the local government. The kickbacks were allegedly paid through a third-party consultant. More specifically, there were allegations that the executive, the third party, and a government official had some sort of business interest in common, possibly shareholdings in a limited company or the joint ownership of an undisclosed asset. The company is thought to be particularly close to the ruling dispensation in India and the news has now raised pressure to put its business operations in India under scanner as well. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) What are the ethical challenges in the given case? (b) Identify the different stakeholders and their interests. (c) As the CEO of the firm, how would you respond to the given situation? (20 Marks)

Q.3 India is getting a demographic dividend that will last nearly 30 years. How it handles this windfall will determine if it will rise to the top of the economic league table by the end of this century. In context of this examine the various factors that are in India’s favour when compared with the China of the 1970s when it embarked on economic reforms. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/reaping-the-demographic-dividend/article65720792.ece In the intro, mention the UN report World Population Prospects 2022. In the body mention various factors… Continue reading Q.3 India is getting a demographic dividend that will last nearly 30 years. How it handles this windfall will determine if it will rise to the top of the economic league table by the end of this century. In context of this examine the various factors that are in India’s favour when compared with the China of the 1970s when it embarked on economic reforms. (10 Marks)

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