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Q.4 In case of crisis of conscience does emotional intelligence help to overcome the same without compromising the ethical or moral stand that you are likely to follow? Critically examine. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, talk about crisis of conscience with examples. In the body, first, define emotional intelligence and… Continue reading Q.4 In case of crisis of conscience does emotional intelligence help to overcome the same without compromising the ethical or moral stand that you are likely to follow? Critically examine. (10 Marks)

Q.3 What are the uncertainties the Budget for FY 2022-23 should take into account? Suggest the way forward to deal with uncertainties. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/dealing-with-the-macroeconomic-uncertainties/article38320728.ece In the intro, mention the high uncertainty and partial recovery of Indian economy. In the body, mention… Continue reading Q.3 What are the uncertainties the Budget for FY 2022-23 should take into account? Suggest the way forward to deal with uncertainties. (10 Marks)

Q.2 Myanmar — regardless of who governs its polity — is not only the decisive lynchpin for India’s Act East policy but critical for the economic development and security of India’s Northeast. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-india-must-engage-with-myanmar-7739864/lite/ In the intro, mention military coup in Myanmar.  In the body, mention need for recalibration in India’s… Continue reading Q.2 Myanmar — regardless of who governs its polity — is not only the decisive lynchpin for India’s Act East policy but critical for the economic development and security of India’s Northeast. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.4 Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas. Discuss with suitable examples. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, mention the demanding nature of job of public officials which often presents them with ethical… Continue reading Q.4 Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas. Discuss with suitable examples. (10 Marks)

Q.3 What are the various security agencies guarding India’s border? Is India in need of a single security agency adequately equipped, suitably armed and trained in the advanced military to guard our borders? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-india-needs-a-single-agency-to-guard-its-borders-7735976/ In the intro, mention the figures about India’s borders with various countries. In the body, mention borders… Continue reading Q.3 What are the various security agencies guarding India’s border? Is India in need of a single security agency adequately equipped, suitably armed and trained in the advanced military to guard our borders? (15 Marks)

Q.4 You are Vice Principal of a degree college in one of the middle-class towns. Principal has recently retired and management is looking for his replacement. There are also feelers that the management may promote you as Principal. In the meantime, during annual examination the flying squad which came from the university caught two students red-handed involving in unfair means. A senior lecturer of the college was personally helping these students in this act. This senior lecturer also happens to be close to the management. One of the students was son of a local politician who was responsible in getting college affiliated to the present reputed university. The second student was son of a local businessman who has donated maximum funds for running of the college. You immediately informed the management regarding this unfortunate incident. The management told you to resolve the issue with flying squad at any cost. They further said that such incident will not only tarnish the image of the college but also the politician and businessman are very important personalities for the functioning of the college. You were also given hint that your further promotion to Principal depends on your capability in resolving this issue with flying squad. In the meantime, you were intimated by your administrative officer that certain members of the student union are protesting outside the college gate against the senior lecturer and the students involved in this incident and demanding strict action against defaulters. a) Discuss the ethical issues involved in the case. b) Critically examine the options available with you as Vice Principal. What option will you adopt and why? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, mention the context and identify the stakeholders. In first part, explain the ethical issues involved… Continue reading Q.4 You are Vice Principal of a degree college in one of the middle-class towns. Principal has recently retired and management is looking for his replacement. There are also feelers that the management may promote you as Principal. In the meantime, during annual examination the flying squad which came from the university caught two students red-handed involving in unfair means. A senior lecturer of the college was personally helping these students in this act. This senior lecturer also happens to be close to the management. One of the students was son of a local politician who was responsible in getting college affiliated to the present reputed university. The second student was son of a local businessman who has donated maximum funds for running of the college. You immediately informed the management regarding this unfortunate incident. The management told you to resolve the issue with flying squad at any cost. They further said that such incident will not only tarnish the image of the college but also the politician and businessman are very important personalities for the functioning of the college. You were also given hint that your further promotion to Principal depends on your capability in resolving this issue with flying squad. In the meantime, you were intimated by your administrative officer that certain members of the student union are protesting outside the college gate against the senior lecturer and the students involved in this incident and demanding strict action against defaulters. a) Discuss the ethical issues involved in the case. b) Critically examine the options available with you as Vice Principal. What option will you adopt and why? (20 Marks)

Q.3 What are the lessons the Indian economy can learn from the expansion of the mobile phone sector in India? What are the challenges in replicating its success? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-mobile-phone-sector-has-lessons-for-indias-economy-7732417/ In the intro, mention how India transformed itself to become the second-largest manufacturer globally. In the body, mention… Continue reading Q.3 What are the lessons the Indian economy can learn from the expansion of the mobile phone sector in India? What are the challenges in replicating its success? (10 Marks)

Q.2 The functional autonomy of civic bodies must be increased and their governance structure strengthened. This could happen by ‘empowering them financially through higher resource availability. In the context of this, examine the challenges faced by the city governments and suggest the way forward. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/democratise-and-empower-city-governments/article38293949.ece In the intro, mention important role played by the local governments in dealing with the pandemic. In… Continue reading Q.2 The functional autonomy of civic bodies must be increased and their governance structure strengthened. This could happen by ‘empowering them financially through higher resource availability. In the context of this, examine the challenges faced by the city governments and suggest the way forward. (15 Marks)

Q.4 “Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human right violation.” Examine the statement with reference to ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with open society. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Write about the principle of non-refoulment in introduction. In the body, mention the ethical issues involved in refusing… Continue reading Q.4 “Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human right violation.” Examine the statement with reference to ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with open society. (10 Marks)

Q.3 Covid and its associated restrictions have been a perfect storm for the informally employed. Suggest the provisions that could be made in the next Budget to insure the most vulnerable against such shocks? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/naushad-forbes-writes-indian-economy-budget-gst-budget-deficit-7730640/ In the body, mention how Covid hit the informal sector and those employed there disproportionately. In the… Continue reading Q.3 Covid and its associated restrictions have been a perfect storm for the informally employed. Suggest the provisions that could be made in the next Budget to insure the most vulnerable against such shocks? (10 Marks)

Q.2 What are the objectives of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide of 1948? Why should India incorporate legal protections against genocide in its domestic legislation? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/preventing-genocide/article38288753.ece In the intro, mention the background of the convention and India’s role in it. In the body,… Continue reading Q.2 What are the objectives of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide of 1948? Why should India incorporate legal protections against genocide in its domestic legislation? (10 Marks)

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