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Q.3 Examine the factors responsible for India’s low tax-to-gdp ratio. What are the measures implemented to increase it? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-structural-constraint-that-budgets-must-ease-11643648198894.html In the intro, mention the low tax to GDP ratio of about 10 per cent in India.… Continue reading Q.3 Examine the factors responsible for India’s low tax-to-gdp ratio. What are the measures implemented to increase it? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.2 How changing relationship between geopolitics and geoeconomics is influencing India? Suggest the approach for India to adapt to the changes. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/how-india-can-adapt-to-global-geoeconomics-churn-7750323/ In the intro, mention the increasing rivalry between China and the US. In the body, mention the… Continue reading Q.2 How changing relationship between geopolitics and geoeconomics is influencing India? Suggest the approach for India to adapt to the changes. (10 Marks)

Q.3 What are the factors that explains the ballooning food subsidy amount in the Union Budget? What are the implications of such inefficiencies in subsidy? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/what-indian-agriculture-needs-from-budget-7748835/  In the intro, mention the budgeted estimate of Rs. 2.43 lakh crores for food subsidy. In the… Continue reading Q.3 What are the factors that explains the ballooning food subsidy amount in the Union Budget? What are the implications of such inefficiencies in subsidy? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.2 With its overriding focus on health and nutrition, early childhood care and education (ECCE) has hitherto been the weakest link of the anganwadi system. In the context of this, examine the role anganwadis can play in imparting ECCE and the challenges it can face in doing it. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/anganwadis-early-childhood-care-education-7746519/ In the intro, mention the importance of early education. In the body, mention the role anganwadis can… Continue reading Q.2 With its overriding focus on health and nutrition, early childhood care and education (ECCE) has hitherto been the weakest link of the anganwadi system. In the context of this, examine the role anganwadis can play in imparting ECCE and the challenges it can face in doing it. (10 Marks)

Q.1 The contemporary Indian society finds itself caught at the intersection of a growing aspiration to mimic the West and a revival of the conservative traditional outlook. Comment. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Write a short note on the essential differences between the Indian and the Western cultural outlook. Highlight the… Continue reading Q.1 The contemporary Indian society finds itself caught at the intersection of a growing aspiration to mimic the West and a revival of the conservative traditional outlook. Comment. (15 Marks)

Q.4 As the head of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), you are tasked to complete the construction of a power plant. The project needs to be completed expeditiously to fulfil the promise made by the government to ensure access to power for all. The selected site is in a remote area and is ideal for plant construction. However, the project would require relocation of the people living in the vicinity. Initially, the local community objected to disruption in their lives but were convinced later about the economic benefits that would accrue to the region through this plant. The project had started gathering pace, but recently a local NGO working for environment protection got involved with the local community regarding the issue. And now the local community has started protesting against any developmental activity in the region. As the officer-in-charge for the speedy execution of the project, answer the following: (a) What are the issues involved in this case? (b) What course of action will you take and why? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Highlight the stakeholders and the key issues involved in the case. Discuss the course of action that you… Continue reading Q.4 As the head of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), you are tasked to complete the construction of a power plant. The project needs to be completed expeditiously to fulfil the promise made by the government to ensure access to power for all. The selected site is in a remote area and is ideal for plant construction. However, the project would require relocation of the people living in the vicinity. Initially, the local community objected to disruption in their lives but were convinced later about the economic benefits that would accrue to the region through this plant. The project had started gathering pace, but recently a local NGO working for environment protection got involved with the local community regarding the issue. And now the local community has started protesting against any developmental activity in the region. As the officer-in-charge for the speedy execution of the project, answer the following: (a) What are the issues involved in this case? (b) What course of action will you take and why? (20 Marks)

Q.3 What are the challenges India faces as it strives to reach the goal of net-zero emission by 2070? Suggest the strategy India should follow to maximize the developmental gains. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, mention India’s announcement of adopting a net-zero emission target by 2070. In the body, mention… Continue reading Q.3 What are the challenges India faces as it strives to reach the goal of net-zero emission by 2070? Suggest the strategy India should follow to maximize the developmental gains. (15 Marks)

Q.2 What are the contradictions in Europe’s polity today? How these contradictions can play role in India’s international relations with European countries? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/c-raja-mohan-writes-indias-challenge-in-european-geopolitics-7739874/ In the intro, mention the tension between Ukraine and Russia. In the body, mention contradictions such as… Continue reading Q.2 What are the contradictions in Europe’s polity today? How these contradictions can play role in India’s international relations with European countries? (10 Marks)

Q.1 Using examples, give an account of the factors influencing the location of Aluminium industry in India. Also, highlight the importance of this industry in brief. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly give an overview of the Aluminium industry in India. Explain the factors influencing the location of the… Continue reading Q.1 Using examples, give an account of the factors influencing the location of Aluminium industry in India. Also, highlight the importance of this industry in brief. (10 Marks)

Q.4 Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behavior in the public servants. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- List down the ten essential values needed for an effective public servant with a brief explanation for each.… Continue reading Q.4 Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behavior in the public servants. (10 Marks)

Q.3 Despite efforts at formalisation, the challenge of informality looms large for India. Examine the reasons for persistent informality and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/indias-economy-and-the-challenge-of-informality/article38335803.ece In the intro, mention that despite witnessing rapid economic growth over the last two decades, 90% of… Continue reading Q.3 Despite efforts at formalisation, the challenge of informality looms large for India. Examine the reasons for persistent informality and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.2 What are the reasons for the Government of India’s proposed move to amend the IAS service rules and why some State governments are concerned with it? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ias-rules-amendment-officers-posting-states-7744865/ In the into, mention the concerns raised by certain states to the proposed changes. In the body,… Continue reading Q.2 What are the reasons for the Government of India’s proposed move to amend the IAS service rules and why some State governments are concerned with it? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.4 “Every work has got to pass through hundreds of difficulties before succeeding. Those that persevere will see the light, sooner or later.” -Swami Vivekanand. Whaqt does this quote mean to you? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, write down what do you understand by perseverance. In the body, mention the importance of… Continue reading Q.4 “Every work has got to pass through hundreds of difficulties before succeeding. Those that persevere will see the light, sooner or later.” -Swami Vivekanand. Whaqt does this quote mean to you? (10 Marks)

Q.3 A blind push to demonise and shut down traditional sources of energy and move to less reliable “clean” energy can have second and third-order effects. What are such effects? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/consequences-of-an-ill-considered-green-strategy-7743272/ In the intro, mention India’s commitment for net-zero emission. In the body, mention the example of Europe… Continue reading Q.3 A blind push to demonise and shut down traditional sources of energy and move to less reliable “clean” energy can have second and third-order effects. What are such effects? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.2 Our Constitution has a moral background — to secure justice for every section of our society; as also a spiritual basis — to preserve and protect all religions. How far India has succeeded in achieving this moral and spiritual basis? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/nirmala-sitharaman-writes-the-indian-republic-is-robust-and-thriving-7741664/ In the intro, mention that India marks its 73rd year as a republic and maintains a dynamic… Continue reading Q.2 Our Constitution has a moral background — to secure justice for every section of our society; as also a spiritual basis — to preserve and protect all religions. How far India has succeeded in achieving this moral and spiritual basis? (10 Marks)

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