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Q.2 India and Australia today represent a partnership with a near-complete convergence of interests and values. Two multicultural, federal democracies are natural partners of the future. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-and-australia-are-finally-acting-like-the-natural-partners-they-are-7845069/ In the intro, mention the INDAUS ECTA deal. In the body, mention how the geo-stategic and geo-economic factors… Continue reading Q.2 India and Australia today represent a partnership with a near-complete convergence of interests and values. Two multicultural, federal democracies are natural partners of the future. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.3 Discuss the importance of agri-R&D in the context of India. Suggest the ways to help India attain supremacy in agri-R&D and innovation systems. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/budgeting-for-a-well-fed-self-reliant-india-agriculture-narendra-modi-7839250/ In the intro, mention that India’s potential to emerge as a significant exporter of agri-produce remains untapped.… Continue reading Q.3 Discuss the importance of agri-R&D in the context of India. Suggest the ways to help India attain supremacy in agri-R&D and innovation systems. (10 Marks)

Q.2 BIMSTEC has huge potential as a natural platform for development cooperation in a rapidly changing geopolitical calculus and can leverage its unique position as a pivot in the Indo-Pacific region. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/bridging-the-bay-in-quest-of-a-stronger-bimstec/article65271509.ece In the intro, mention the context of the fifth BIMSTEC Summit in Sri Lanka. In the body,… Continue reading Q.2 BIMSTEC has huge potential as a natural platform for development cooperation in a rapidly changing geopolitical calculus and can leverage its unique position as a pivot in the Indo-Pacific region. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.3 What is green hydrogen? What are the incentives offered under the green hydrogen policy? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/green-hydrogen-policy-some-hits-one-crucial-miss/2471061/ In the intro, mention the National Hydrogen Mission in India. In the body, explain the green hydrogen,… Continue reading Q.3 What is green hydrogen? What are the incentives offered under the green hydrogen policy? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.2 How the use of technology can help in better policing? Also, examine the issues with the use of technology for policing? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/technology-can-make-policing-better-and-dangerous-7835030/ In the intro, mention the increasing use of technologies such as AI and facial recognition by the… Continue reading Q.2 How the use of technology can help in better policing? Also, examine the issues with the use of technology for policing? (10 Marks)

Q.4 You are the Chairman of a Committee, constituted by the government, to suggest measures to improve the quality of education in state-run schools. In view of the increasing dropout rate and the widening gap between students’ learning ability in state-run and private schools, answer the following questions: (a) Examine the role of government in the education sector, especially providing primary and secondary education through state-run schools. (b) Identify the principles and values that would guide your recommendations in this regard. (c) Suggest some ways in which quality of education in state-run schools can be improved. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly discuss the issue of increased enrolment in private schools. Discuss the role of the government in the… Continue reading Q.4 You are the Chairman of a Committee, constituted by the government, to suggest measures to improve the quality of education in state-run schools. In view of the increasing dropout rate and the widening gap between students’ learning ability in state-run and private schools, answer the following questions: (a) Examine the role of government in the education sector, especially providing primary and secondary education through state-run schools. (b) Identify the principles and values that would guide your recommendations in this regard. (c) Suggest some ways in which quality of education in state-run schools can be improved. (20 Marks)

Q.3 As a part of the government’s overall market borrowings in 2022-23, sovereign green bonds will be issued. In the context of this, discuss the advantages of green bonds as means of finance and a tool to achieve sustainable development goals. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/lic-ipo-green-bonds-digital-currency-hold-promise-7833419/ https://www.financialexpress.com/market/sovereign-green-bonds-india-has-latched-on-to-global-trend/2446266/ In the intro, briefly explain how green bonds are different from conventional bonds. In the body,… Continue reading Q.3 As a part of the government’s overall market borrowings in 2022-23, sovereign green bonds will be issued. In the context of this, discuss the advantages of green bonds as means of finance and a tool to achieve sustainable development goals. (10 Marks)

Q.2 What are the issues with appointing civil servants to the post of Secretary-General of the Houses of the Parliament? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/needed-an-indian-legislative-service/article65249778.ece In the intro, mention the principle laid in the Constitution that secretariats should be independent of the… Continue reading Q.2 What are the issues with appointing civil servants to the post of Secretary-General of the Houses of the Parliament? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.1 The colonial period brought the influence of Western architectural forms to India. In this context, giving examples, highlight the contribution of Europeans to Indian architecture. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Discuss the contribution of European powers to Indian architecture. Substantiate with examples. Conclude on the basis of aforementioned… Continue reading Q.1 The colonial period brought the influence of Western architectural forms to India. In this context, giving examples, highlight the contribution of Europeans to Indian architecture. (15 Marks)

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