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Q.4 Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri’s life exemplifies value-driven public service of the highest order. What are the values one can learn from his life to be a good citizen and a good administrator? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction on Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri. Discuss events from his life which exemplify value-driven public… Continue reading Q.4 Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri’s life exemplifies value-driven public service of the highest order. What are the values one can learn from his life to be a good citizen and a good administrator? (10 Marks)

Q.3 What are the types of the subsidies that Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) seek to prohibit? Why does the AFS matter to India? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-wto-agreement-on-fisheries-is-flawed-but-significant-7985390/ In the intro, mention the recently concluded AFS. In the body mention, the types of subsidies AFS… Continue reading Q.3 What are the types of the subsidies that Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) seek to prohibit? Why does the AFS matter to India? (10 Marks)

Q.2 Seniormost judge of the Supreme Court is appointed as the Chief Justice of India. What are the issues with such a process? Suggest the way forward. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-wish-list-for-reform-in-indias-higher-judiciary/article65549982.ece In the intro, mention that Article 124 mentions no special provision for the appointment of the Chief… Continue reading Q.2 Seniormost judge of the Supreme Court is appointed as the Chief Justice of India. What are the issues with such a process? Suggest the way forward. (15 Marks)

Q.1 There exists a wide gap between the constitutionally professed secularism and its practice in India. Do you agree? Substantiate with relevant arguments. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Explain the meaning of the term “secularism” in the Indian context. Mention the constitutional provisions related to secularism… Continue reading Q.1 There exists a wide gap between the constitutionally professed secularism and its practice in India. Do you agree? Substantiate with relevant arguments. (15 Marks)

Q.3 How the central bank influences inflation expectations? Why communication between the Monetary Policy Committee and the RBI is important?

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mpc-monetary-policy-committee-rbi-7983009/ In the intro, briefly introduce the MPC. In the body, mention the role played by the RBI… Continue reading Q.3 How the central bank influences inflation expectations? Why communication between the Monetary Policy Committee and the RBI is important?

Q.2 Countries which share common values and interests must work together with resolve to shape our economic and strategic environment so that it continues to support our collective security and prosperity. Examine how India-Australia relations are based on that conviction. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/richard-marles-writes-our-entwined-values-interests-australia-india-japan-indo-pacific-region-7983013/ In the intro, mention that the Indo-Pacific region faces the most serious strategic confluence of events since… Continue reading Q.2 Countries which share common values and interests must work together with resolve to shape our economic and strategic environment so that it continues to support our collective security and prosperity. Examine how India-Australia relations are based on that conviction. (10 Marks)

Q.1 Giving an account of the initiatives taken by the government for urban development in recent years, explain how they seek to solve some of the major problems of urbanization faced in India.

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a short note on the current status of urbanization in India. Enlist the programmes and schemes… Continue reading Q.1 Giving an account of the initiatives taken by the government for urban development in recent years, explain how they seek to solve some of the major problems of urbanization faced in India.

Q.4 Emotional intelligence is about being aware of how emotions affect your communication and even leveraging human emotions to make yourself more persuasive. Explain. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Begin by defining emotional intelligence. In the body, first mention the role of EI in perceiving emotions, using… Continue reading Q.4 Emotional intelligence is about being aware of how emotions affect your communication and even leveraging human emotions to make yourself more persuasive. Explain. (10 Marks)

Q.3 How does the dominant role of agriculture and the exchange rate make the Indian economy different from the OECD countries’ economies? What are the implications of this for use of monetary policy to control inflation in India? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rbi-inflation-7978621/ In the body, mention the above normal inflation ailing the Indian economy. In the body mention that… Continue reading Q.3 How does the dominant role of agriculture and the exchange rate make the Indian economy different from the OECD countries’ economies? What are the implications of this for use of monetary policy to control inflation in India? (15 Marks)

Q.2 What is the significance of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for the Indo-Pacific region? What are the challenges it may face? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/building-on-common-ground-7963518/ In the intro, mention the launch of IPEF as US’s de facto foreign economic policy. In the… Continue reading Q.2 What is the significance of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for the Indo-Pacific region? What are the challenges it may face? (10 Marks)

Q.3 India’s excessive dependence on import for edible oil could impact India in several ways. Is oil palm a solution to this problem? What are its benefits and challenges? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ashok-gulati-and-ritika-juneja-write-an-oil-palm-plan-for-home-india-world-trade-organisation-trips-agri-exports-7979020/lite/ In the intro mention the edible oil price surge in recent months. In the body mention rising… Continue reading Q.3 India’s excessive dependence on import for edible oil could impact India in several ways. Is oil palm a solution to this problem? What are its benefits and challenges? (10 Marks)

Q.4 In your personal life you are a religious person and strongly believe in the preservation of socio-cultural beliefs. Your recent posting as an IPS officer has brought you to a district with a widely revered shrine. Shortly after you take charge, you find considerable tension building up in the district on the question of women’s entry in the shrine. In this backdrop, the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of women being allowed to enter the shrine. You are aware that there is considerable resentment against the decision. Additionally, several political parties, religious bodies and groups have launched a campaign to defend the tradition. In a few weeks the traditional annual pilgrimage to the shrine is going to commence. You suspect that if the situation is not diffused it might lead to law and order problems. (a) What are the key issues at stake here? b) Do you see any dilemmas in the unfolding situation? (c) In this context, what steps would you take to discharge your duties? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly highlight the key stakeholders involved in the case study. Discuss the key issues involved in the case… Continue reading Q.4 In your personal life you are a religious person and strongly believe in the preservation of socio-cultural beliefs. Your recent posting as an IPS officer has brought you to a district with a widely revered shrine. Shortly after you take charge, you find considerable tension building up in the district on the question of women’s entry in the shrine. In this backdrop, the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of women being allowed to enter the shrine. You are aware that there is considerable resentment against the decision. Additionally, several political parties, religious bodies and groups have launched a campaign to defend the tradition. In a few weeks the traditional annual pilgrimage to the shrine is going to commence. You suspect that if the situation is not diffused it might lead to law and order problems. (a) What are the key issues at stake here? b) Do you see any dilemmas in the unfolding situation? (c) In this context, what steps would you take to discharge your duties? (20 Marks)

Q.3 How rising inflation affects the poor disproportionately? Also examine its impact on the increasing inequality along with other factors. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- –https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/inflation-income-inequality-economic-policies-7972236/lite/ -In the intro, mention rise in inflation owing to factors such as the Ukraine war and supply… Continue reading Q.3 How rising inflation affects the poor disproportionately? Also examine its impact on the increasing inequality along with other factors. (10 Marks)

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