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Q.2 How does the lack of inner-party democracy affect Indian democracy? What are the factors responsible for it and suggest the way forward. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/no-inner-party-democracy/article65658107.ece In the intro, mention the recent ouster of the UK Prime Minister and the role of party… Continue reading Q.2 How does the lack of inner-party democracy affect Indian democracy? What are the factors responsible for it and suggest the way forward. (15 Marks)

Q.4 ‘Niti’ must be more concerned with ‘nyaya’ i.e. the elimination of removable injustices rather than defining a perfectly just society. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Explain the two approaches of justice i.e. Niti(arrangement-focused view) and Nyaya(realisation-focused). Explain why one should focus more on… Continue reading Q.4 ‘Niti’ must be more concerned with ‘nyaya’ i.e. the elimination of removable injustices rather than defining a perfectly just society. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Q.3 How is the recent depreciation of the rupee different from its depreciation between 2008-2012? What are the factors responsible for the recent appreciation of the dollar? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-there-is-no-reason-to-panic-over-the-rupee-8039724/ In the intro, mention the recent all time low reached by rupee. In the body, mention the… Continue reading Q.3 How is the recent depreciation of the rupee different from its depreciation between 2008-2012? What are the factors responsible for the recent appreciation of the dollar? (10 Marks)

Q.2 Bolstering friendship between India and Vietnam is a natural outcome of a growing convergence of their strategic and economic interests, and also their common vision for peace, prosperity and their people. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/india-vietnam-ties-from-strong-to-stronger/article65663062.ece In the intro, mention that India and Vietnam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. In… Continue reading Q.2 Bolstering friendship between India and Vietnam is a natural outcome of a growing convergence of their strategic and economic interests, and also their common vision for peace, prosperity and their people. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.1 Given its impact on both individual resilience and the resilience of the economy, is there a case for strong universal social protection in India? Discuss. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction on universal social protection. Mention its impact on individual resilience. Also, highlight its impact… Continue reading Q.1 Given its impact on both individual resilience and the resilience of the economy, is there a case for strong universal social protection in India? Discuss. (15 Marks)

Q.3 What was the rationale of the deregulation of the fuel prices in India? Discuss the issues with the policy and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/is-the-fuel-pricing-policy-problematic/article65278617.ece In the intro, mention the rising fuel prices amid the Ukraine-Russia war. In the body describe the… Continue reading Q.3 What was the rationale of the deregulation of the fuel prices in India? Discuss the issues with the policy and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.2 The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill 2022 aims to replace the Identification of Prisoners Act 1920. Examine the reasons for the introduction of the Bill and what are the concerns with the provision of the Bill? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/this-is-a-criminal-attack-on-privacy/article65278800.ece In the intro, mention that the Prisoners Act 1920 suffered from the issue of the limited definition… Continue reading Q.2 The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill 2022 aims to replace the Identification of Prisoners Act 1920. Examine the reasons for the introduction of the Bill and what are the concerns with the provision of the Bill? (15 Marks)

Q.3 What are the lessons India can draw from the growth story of China and the role played by agriculture in it? Where does the agri-sector stand in India in comparison to China? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/with-india-set-to-become-most-populous-nation-a-prosperity-lesson-8035257/ In the intro, mention that in 1978 when China started its economic reforms, India’s per capita income… Continue reading Q.3 What are the lessons India can draw from the growth story of China and the role played by agriculture in it? Where does the agri-sector stand in India in comparison to China? (10 Marks)

Q.2 What is the role of the Opposition in a democracy? How loopholes in the anti-defection law adds to the challenges posed to the Opposition in India? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/preserving-democracy-vigilant-opposition-necessary-not-just-vibrant-democracy-survival-india/article65650973.ece In the intro, mention the mass defections taking place despite the anti-defection law. In the body, mention… Continue reading Q.2 What is the role of the Opposition in a democracy? How loopholes in the anti-defection law adds to the challenges posed to the Opposition in India? (10 Marks)

Q.3 Importance of increasing domestic coal production was highlighted by the surge in the prices of impoted coal. In context of this, suggest the measures to reduce the exposure to price volatility. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/we-need-an-orderly-transition-from-coal-to-renewables-8035406/lite/ In the intro, mention the recent power crisis in India due to shortage of coal.  In the… Continue reading Q.3 Importance of increasing domestic coal production was highlighted by the surge in the prices of impoted coal. In context of this, suggest the measures to reduce the exposure to price volatility. (10 Marks)

Q.2 The political and military aftermath of Russia’s war on Ukraine could potentially tilt the current global balance and take us back to a Euro-centric world order. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-ukraine-war-and-the-return-to-euro-centrism/article65644943.ece/amp/ In the intro, mention the sense of fear created in Europe due to Russian aggression. In the… Continue reading Q.2 The political and military aftermath of Russia’s war on Ukraine could potentially tilt the current global balance and take us back to a Euro-centric world order. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.4 You are the principal of a college which has a long history of student politics. However, due to your personal belief, you are not in favour of conducting student elections and thus have kept the process of yearly student elections pending without any official announcement. While you are mulling over the decision of not conducting elections, you get representation from some professors as well as students who criticize the activities of student unions as obstructive to the academic environment of the college. Some time later, student leaders also come to talk to you regarding conduct of elections, and you tell them about the representation received by you against allowing student elections. You further tell them that you are contemplating suspending all activities related to student politics in the campus. On hearing this, student leaders become aggressive and start sloganeering and destroying college property. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) What are the issues involved in the case above? (b) How can you separate your personal ethics from professional ethics? (c) How would you deal with this situation? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly write down the facts of the given case. Identify the issues involved in this case. Discuss ways… Continue reading Q.4 You are the principal of a college which has a long history of student politics. However, due to your personal belief, you are not in favour of conducting student elections and thus have kept the process of yearly student elections pending without any official announcement. While you are mulling over the decision of not conducting elections, you get representation from some professors as well as students who criticize the activities of student unions as obstructive to the academic environment of the college. Some time later, student leaders also come to talk to you regarding conduct of elections, and you tell them about the representation received by you against allowing student elections. You further tell them that you are contemplating suspending all activities related to student politics in the campus. On hearing this, student leaders become aggressive and start sloganeering and destroying college property. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) What are the issues involved in the case above? (b) How can you separate your personal ethics from professional ethics? (c) How would you deal with this situation? (20 Marks)

Q.3 What were the improvements made in the GST to ensure stricter compliance? Suggest the improvements needed in the GST structure. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/gst-2-0-next-stage-of-reform-in-the-tax-regime-requires-creating-federal-institutions-8029959/ In the intro, mention the completion of five years of GST. In the body mention improvements such… Continue reading Q.3 What were the improvements made in the GST to ensure stricter compliance? Suggest the improvements needed in the GST structure. (10 Marks)

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