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Q.1 In view of the visible trends in India’s urbanisation, discuss the key considerations for a new urbanisation policy to guide the planning and management of cities in a sustainable manner. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a brief note on current trends in India’s urbanisation. Discuss the need for a new urbanisation… Continue reading Q.1 In view of the visible trends in India’s urbanisation, discuss the key considerations for a new urbanisation policy to guide the planning and management of cities in a sustainable manner. (15 Marks)

Q.3 India has led the resistance and been the most vocal critic of the Joint Statement Initiative. Yet, given the increasingly fragmented global trading landscape and the rising importance of the global digital economy, can India tailor its engagement with the WTO to better accommodate its economic and geopolitical interests? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/notes-for-india-as-the-digital-trade-juggernaut-rolls-on/article38393921.ece In the intro, mention India and South Africa’s  resistance to JSI. In the body mention issues over… Continue reading Q.3 India has led the resistance and been the most vocal critic of the Joint Statement Initiative. Yet, given the increasingly fragmented global trading landscape and the rising importance of the global digital economy, can India tailor its engagement with the WTO to better accommodate its economic and geopolitical interests? (10 Marks)

Q.2 How All-India Services are different from state civil services? What are the implications of the proposed IAS rule changes?(10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/upsetting-the-centre-state-balance-ias-cadre-7761492/lite/ In the intro, mention proposed changes in rule for Central deputation of IAS officers. In the body,… Continue reading Q.2 How All-India Services are different from state civil services? What are the implications of the proposed IAS rule changes?(10 Marks)

Q.1 Despite all the long strides towards women’s rights to property and inheritance in India, there still exist challenges that need to be addressed.Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly state the significance of inheritance rights for women. Discuss some steps that have been undertaken to grant… Continue reading Q.1 Despite all the long strides towards women’s rights to property and inheritance in India, there still exist challenges that need to be addressed.Discuss. (10 Marks)

Q.2 What are the reasons for the pendency of cases in the Indian judiciary? What are the implications of pendency of cases related to significant constitutional matters in the Supreme Court? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-supreme-failure/article38354697.ece In the intro, mention that due to pandemic pending cases in various courts had crossed the 4.5… Continue reading Q.2 What are the reasons for the pendency of cases in the Indian judiciary? What are the implications of pendency of cases related to significant constitutional matters in the Supreme Court? (15 Marks)

Q.3 Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme (RDSS) has inherited several design issues from its predecessors. What are such issue? What are the opportunities for RDSS? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/how-to-create-a-better-power-distribution-network-7760123/lite/ In the intro mention the announcement of the scheme.  In the body mention issues of the previous… Continue reading Q.3 Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme (RDSS) has inherited several design issues from its predecessors. What are such issue? What are the opportunities for RDSS? (10 Marks)

Q.2 How retention of healthcare data by healthcare providers can benefit us? Suggest the way forward to ensure privacy-centric data retention policy. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/weighing-in-on-a-health-data-retention-plan/article38389337.ece In the intro, mention the consultative process on the health data retention by NHA. In the body… Continue reading Q.2 How retention of healthcare data by healthcare providers can benefit us? Suggest the way forward to ensure privacy-centric data retention policy. (10 Marks)

Q.1 Menstruation has always been surrounded by taboos and myths that exclude women from many aspects of socio-cultural life. Discuss in the context of India. Also, suggest some steps to combat these taboos and myths. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer by highlighting the taboos and myths associated with menstruation. Discuss how it excludes women from… Continue reading Q.1 Menstruation has always been surrounded by taboos and myths that exclude women from many aspects of socio-cultural life. Discuss in the context of India. Also, suggest some steps to combat these taboos and myths. (10 Marks)

Q.4 You are a young officer posted as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in a district. You have received information that at a party some people were harassed by your subordinate police officer. On further inquiry, you came to know that two complaints have been filed – one by the police and the other by people who organised the party. According to the police, people had gathered without permission and were not following COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and social distancing norms. But on the other hand, the complaint filed by the party organisers says that police entered the private venue due to loud noise and harassed everyone at the party including women guests. According to them, your subordinate police officer even tore apart the document, which granted permission to organise the party. A video of this incident, showing your subordinate officer tearing off a document, is being widely circulated on social media platforms. Due to this, social activists want you to take strict action against your subordinate police officer. (a) Identify the ethical issues in the case. (b) What are the factors that can influence decision by competent authorities in such instances? Do you think mobilising public opinion through social media is a fair way to influence the decision in such cases? (c) As the SP, what will be your course of action in this situation? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly highlight the main issue involved in the above case and link it with present context. List the… Continue reading Q.4 You are a young officer posted as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in a district. You have received information that at a party some people were harassed by your subordinate police officer. On further inquiry, you came to know that two complaints have been filed – one by the police and the other by people who organised the party. According to the police, people had gathered without permission and were not following COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and social distancing norms. But on the other hand, the complaint filed by the party organisers says that police entered the private venue due to loud noise and harassed everyone at the party including women guests. According to them, your subordinate police officer even tore apart the document, which granted permission to organise the party. A video of this incident, showing your subordinate officer tearing off a document, is being widely circulated on social media platforms. Due to this, social activists want you to take strict action against your subordinate police officer. (a) Identify the ethical issues in the case. (b) What are the factors that can influence decision by competent authorities in such instances? Do you think mobilising public opinion through social media is a fair way to influence the decision in such cases? (c) As the SP, what will be your course of action in this situation? (20 Marks)

Q.3 Why artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are termed as a gateway to a future? What are the concerns with AI technology? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/artificial-intelligence-technologies-have-climate-cost-7753829/ In the intro, explain the AI technology. In the body mention the advantages the technology could offer… Continue reading Q.3 Why artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are termed as a gateway to a future? What are the concerns with AI technology? (10 Marks)

Q.2 Few Western powers are as deeply connected to India as Britain. This is also accentuated by their shared vision for a transformative decade for the India-United Kingdom partnership. In the context of this, examine the opportunities offered by the deepening partnership between the two countries. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/ink-india-britain-free-trade-unlock-new-opportunity/article38366663.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/narendra-modi-boris-johnson-digital-conversation-covid-crisis-india-uk-relations-7300826/ In the intro, mention an announcement made by leaders of two countries for a shared vision for… Continue reading Q.2 Few Western powers are as deeply connected to India as Britain. This is also accentuated by their shared vision for a transformative decade for the India-United Kingdom partnership. In the context of this, examine the opportunities offered by the deepening partnership between the two countries. (10 Marks)

Q.3 The Budget for 2022-23 is a bold effort at public investment-led growth. What are the challenges in achieving it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-bold-effort-at-public-investment-led-growth/article38361022.ece In the intro, mention the emphasis on the public investment-led growth in the budget 22-23. In the… Continue reading Q.3 The Budget for 2022-23 is a bold effort at public investment-led growth. What are the challenges in achieving it? (10 Marks)

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