Archives: Questions

Q.4 What are the important learnings from the life and teachings of Sri Adi Shankaracharya that can help public servants in their personal and professional lives. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a brief write-up on the teachings of Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Discuss their relevance in terms of… Continue reading Q.4 What are the important learnings from the life and teachings of Sri Adi Shankaracharya that can help public servants in their personal and professional lives. (10 Marks)

Q.3 A shift is taking place in the business of global dominance and hegemony, from the model of expressing force through troop presence to financial sanctions. In the context of this, discuss the ways in which financial sanctions work and the dominance of the US in it.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/us-eu-sanctions-russia-7796572/ In the intro, mention the economic sanctions declared against Russia in the wake of its invasion of… Continue reading Q.3 A shift is taking place in the business of global dominance and hegemony, from the model of expressing force through troop presence to financial sanctions. In the context of this, discuss the ways in which financial sanctions work and the dominance of the US in it.(10 Marks)

Q.2 Examine the various international laws and treaties involved in the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Is the invasion justified under international laws and treaties? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/debunking-russias-international-law-justifications/article65094642.ece In the intro, mention Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the body mention the various steps taken by… Continue reading Q.2 Examine the various international laws and treaties involved in the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Is the invasion justified under international laws and treaties? (10 Marks)

Q.1 Though some of his early measures restored faith among the Indians in the liberal tradition of England, Lord Ripon’s tenure did not bring about significant changes in the conservative mindset of the colonial bureaucracy. Comment. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain the arrival of Lord Ripon in India. Mention the early measures taken by him which were… Continue reading Q.1 Though some of his early measures restored faith among the Indians in the liberal tradition of England, Lord Ripon’s tenure did not bring about significant changes in the conservative mindset of the colonial bureaucracy. Comment. (15 Marks)

Q.3 Reporting cyber security breaches is important. Yet, firms are reluctant to report the breaches. Examine the reasons for reluctance on part of the firms and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-anatomy-of-indias-ukraine-dilemma/article65090424.ece In the intro, mention the damage caused by cybercrimes to the global economy. In the body, mention… Continue reading Q.3 Reporting cyber security breaches is important. Yet, firms are reluctant to report the breaches. Examine the reasons for reluctance on part of the firms and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.2 How far has the anti-defection law succeeded in dealing with the problem of defection? What are the exemption under Paragraph (4) of the Tenth Schedule. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-judgement-that-could-open-floodgates-to-defection-goa-assembly-7795224/ In the intro, mention the provisions under 10the schedule and loopholes exploited by the parties. Next, mention… Continue reading Q.2 How far has the anti-defection law succeeded in dealing with the problem of defection? What are the exemption under Paragraph (4) of the Tenth Schedule. (10 Marks)

Q.1 With modern education being introduced in India to meet the interests of the British, its reach was restricted and its character unsatisfactory. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly mention the educational reforms introduced by the British in India. Highlight how the reforms aimed at furthering… Continue reading Q.1 With modern education being introduced in India to meet the interests of the British, its reach was restricted and its character unsatisfactory. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Q.2 What are the implications of the Ukraine crisis for the West-led global order? Also elaborate on the implications for the Indo-Pacific region.(15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/inflection-point-for-the-west-led-global-order/article65084589.ece In the intro, mention the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the body, mention the implications of the… Continue reading Q.2 What are the implications of the Ukraine crisis for the West-led global order? Also elaborate on the implications for the Indo-Pacific region.(15 Marks)

Q.4 You have been recently appointed as the head of tourism department of a state in India that has many places of great historical importance. In the past few years, the state has witnessed a decrease in tourist inflow. Upon enquiry, you come to know that this decrease is largely attributed to the influence of touts and harassment of tourists, including unwanted advances and grossly overcharging them for various services. You also did a quick search about your state on leading travel advisory websites and found that it has earned a dubious reputation for being particularly unsafe for women tourists. Given the situation, answer the following: (a) Do you think that such a state of affairs can be attributed to insensitivity prevailing in the society? How can the community be made more sensitive towards tourists? (b) Suggest some measures to make a quick turnaround in terms of reputation, employment generation and rebuild the reputation of the state as a safe haven for tourists. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a brief note on problems facing tourists in India, especially foreign tourists. Identify the key stakeholders… Continue reading Q.4 You have been recently appointed as the head of tourism department of a state in India that has many places of great historical importance. In the past few years, the state has witnessed a decrease in tourist inflow. Upon enquiry, you come to know that this decrease is largely attributed to the influence of touts and harassment of tourists, including unwanted advances and grossly overcharging them for various services. You also did a quick search about your state on leading travel advisory websites and found that it has earned a dubious reputation for being particularly unsafe for women tourists. Given the situation, answer the following: (a) Do you think that such a state of affairs can be attributed to insensitivity prevailing in the society? How can the community be made more sensitive towards tourists? (b) Suggest some measures to make a quick turnaround in terms of reputation, employment generation and rebuild the reputation of the state as a safe haven for tourists. (20 Marks)

Q.3 India faces the dual challenge of achieving nutrition security, as well as addressing declining land productivity, land degradation and loss of ecological services with change in land use. In the context of this, suggest the approach India needs to adopt toward agriculture and food system.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/ploughing-a-new-channel-for-indias-food-systems/article65081135.ece In the intro, mention that although India is now self-sufficient in food grains production in the macro… Continue reading Q.3 India faces the dual challenge of achieving nutrition security, as well as addressing declining land productivity, land degradation and loss of ecological services with change in land use. In the context of this, suggest the approach India needs to adopt toward agriculture and food system.(10 Marks)

Q.2 What are the factors responsible for the Ukraine-Russia crisis? What are the immediate geopolitical challenges for India flowing from the Russian actions in Ukraine? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/shaking-up-europes-security-architecture/article65081569.ece In the intro mention Russian aggressive actions in Ukraine. In the body, mention factors such as NATO’s… Continue reading Q.2 What are the factors responsible for the Ukraine-Russia crisis? What are the immediate geopolitical challenges for India flowing from the Russian actions in Ukraine? (10 Marks)

Q.3 Discuss the importance of integration of electrification requirements in development sector policy documents. What are the reasons for the lack of such integration? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-union-budget-lacks-the-power-to-transform-services/article65078007.ece In the intro, mention that the availability of reliable electricity supply can improve the delivery of health… Continue reading Q.3 Discuss the importance of integration of electrification requirements in development sector policy documents. What are the reasons for the lack of such integration? (10 Marks)

Q.2 India’s burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is escalating. In the context of this, suggest the issues with India’s approach in dealing with NCDs and suggest the way forward. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-reductionist-approach-to-tackling-population-health/article65077544.ece In the intro, mention the increasing prevalence of NCDs in India. In the body, mention issues in… Continue reading Q.2 India’s burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is escalating. In the context of this, suggest the issues with India’s approach in dealing with NCDs and suggest the way forward. (15 Marks)

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Join us across Social Media platforms.

💥Mentorship New Batch Launch
Click Here
💥Mentorship New Batch Launch
Click