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Q.4 “Information sharing is the key to the Government’s goal of delivering better, more efficient public services that are coordinated around the needs of the individual.” In light of the statement, explain the essentials of information sharing and citizen charter in public service.(10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In a few introductory lines define what is information sharing and citizen’s charter. Explain the following in the… Continue reading Q.4 “Information sharing is the key to the Government’s goal of delivering better, more efficient public services that are coordinated around the needs of the individual.” In light of the statement, explain the essentials of information sharing and citizen charter in public service.(10 Marks)

Q.3 India’s cities will continue to be drivers of economic growth with significant production and consumption, but that sunrise story is threatened by unsustainable urban development in the era of climate change. In the context of this, examine the factors leading to the frequent floods in urban areas and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/storm-warnings-of-a-megacity-collapse/article38279429.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/time-for-a-sponge-cities-mission-in-india/article32985979.ece In the intro, mention the flood in Chennai on December 30, 2021. In the body, elaborate… Continue reading Q.3 India’s cities will continue to be drivers of economic growth with significant production and consumption, but that sunrise story is threatened by unsustainable urban development in the era of climate change. In the context of this, examine the factors leading to the frequent floods in urban areas and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.2 The year 2022 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and India. The future offers enormous possibilities for the partnership. In the context of this, examine the future possibilities the two countries can explore. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-japan-diplomatic-relations-7728623/ In the intro, mention long growing cooperation between the two countries. In the body, give a brief historical… Continue reading Q.2 The year 2022 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and India. The future offers enormous possibilities for the partnership. In the context of this, examine the future possibilities the two countries can explore. (10 Marks)

Q.4 An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability and ethical conduct. Elaborate. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In introduction, elaborate on the social audit mechanism along with some examples such as MGNREGA. In the body,… Continue reading Q.4 An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability and ethical conduct. Elaborate. (10 Marks)

Q.2 Indo-Pacific will present India strategic and economic opportunities that India must not miss. However, the region will have to chart a course through inter-state tensions and crises. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/in-2022-india-should-keep-an-eye-on-indo-pacific-7723793/ In the intro, mention the changing growing geopolitical significance of the Indo-Pacific. In the body, mention trends… Continue reading Q.2 Indo-Pacific will present India strategic and economic opportunities that India must not miss. However, the region will have to chart a course through inter-state tensions and crises. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.4 While discretion is necessary for effective discharge of duties, it is also a major factor responsible for corruption in administration at all levels. Comment. In this context, suggest some ways in which smooth execution of responsibilities can be ascertained while minimising corruption. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- First explain the meaning of discretion in administration. Then explain why discretion is required for effective discharge of… Continue reading Q.4 While discretion is necessary for effective discharge of duties, it is also a major factor responsible for corruption in administration at all levels. Comment. In this context, suggest some ways in which smooth execution of responsibilities can be ascertained while minimising corruption. (10 Marks)

Q.2 What makes curbing hate speech a challenging task? How social consensus against hate speech could go a long way in curbing it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-consensus-against-hate-speech/article38261144.ece In the intro, mention recent incidents of hate speech against a minority community. In the body, mention… Continue reading Q.2 What makes curbing hate speech a challenging task? How social consensus against hate speech could go a long way in curbing it? (10 Marks)

Q.4 Regulation and procedure of human clinical trials vary from nation to nation. Stem cell research, as an emerging biomedical field, requires approval for human trials and encounters multiple challenges. You are the head of a team of scientists who developed a new Tissue Engineering system, which appears to be a promising means of regenerating heart tissue. Trials of the system have already been conducted on animals and yielded good results. Millions of people suffering from critical heart diseases would benefit immensely if this medication is immediately made available to them. However, you need to conduct human clinical trials before it could be commercialized. It is also known that the stringent regulatory environment in the country will mean that human trials and final approval will take many years before it is made commercially available. On the other hand, regulation of clinical trials in many poor countries is weak and quick approval is possible. Many of your competitors also resort to human trials in these countries, often bribing the officials for getting quick approvals. Given this situation, answer the following questions: (a) Identify the ethical issues which arise during clinical trials. (b) Given the above situation, would you prefer to shift human trials to a third country where regulations are lax? Give reasons in support of your choice. (c) Suggest a framework of standard procedure to minimize ethical conflicts and speedup the approval process of new medicines. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction about human clinical trials and identify the ethical issues in clinical trials. Discuss the… Continue reading Q.4 Regulation and procedure of human clinical trials vary from nation to nation. Stem cell research, as an emerging biomedical field, requires approval for human trials and encounters multiple challenges. You are the head of a team of scientists who developed a new Tissue Engineering system, which appears to be a promising means of regenerating heart tissue. Trials of the system have already been conducted on animals and yielded good results. Millions of people suffering from critical heart diseases would benefit immensely if this medication is immediately made available to them. However, you need to conduct human clinical trials before it could be commercialized. It is also known that the stringent regulatory environment in the country will mean that human trials and final approval will take many years before it is made commercially available. On the other hand, regulation of clinical trials in many poor countries is weak and quick approval is possible. Many of your competitors also resort to human trials in these countries, often bribing the officials for getting quick approvals. Given this situation, answer the following questions: (a) Identify the ethical issues which arise during clinical trials. (b) Given the above situation, would you prefer to shift human trials to a third country where regulations are lax? Give reasons in support of your choice. (c) Suggest a framework of standard procedure to minimize ethical conflicts and speedup the approval process of new medicines. (20 Marks)

Q.3 The demographic dividend is available for a period of time, ‘the window of demographic opportunity’ and India is in the middle of a demographic transition. In the context of this, suggest the policy changes India need to reap the dividend. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/reaping-indias-demographic-dividend/article38262080.ece In the intro, mention falling fertility and rising median age, and falling dependency ratio in India. In… Continue reading Q.3 The demographic dividend is available for a period of time, ‘the window of demographic opportunity’ and India is in the middle of a demographic transition. In the context of this, suggest the policy changes India need to reap the dividend. (10 Marks)

Q.2 What is the procedure for the selection of election commissioners and issues with it? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/act-now-recast-the-selection-process-of-the-ecs/article38261210.ece In the intro, mention the recent controversy over the meeting between the principal secretary to the PM… Continue reading Q.2 What is the procedure for the selection of election commissioners and issues with it? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.1 Whereas the UN Habitat report calls cities “the highest pinnacles of human creation”, the moot question is what form the cities of developing world should take. In context of this statement, examine the contending strategies of urbanisation, with respect to India. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction briefly explain the context in the statement and provide the reason for a careful consideration… Continue reading Q.1 Whereas the UN Habitat report calls cities “the highest pinnacles of human creation”, the moot question is what form the cities of developing world should take. In context of this statement, examine the contending strategies of urbanisation, with respect to India. (15 Marks)

Q.3 Tax reform introduced in the form of the GST is still in transition. What are the challenges in the implementation of GST? Suggest the necessary changes. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/extending-gst-compensation-as-a-reform-catalyst/article38243062.ece In the intro, mention the nearing end of the duration in which the Centre had agreed to… Continue reading Q.3 Tax reform introduced in the form of the GST is still in transition. What are the challenges in the implementation of GST? Suggest the necessary changes. (10 Marks)

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