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Q.2 Examine the implications of the CAATSA sanctions against India for India-US ties. Give argument in support of waiver for India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-sanctions-cloud-over-india-us-ties/article36973011.ece In the introduction, briefly explain CAATSA. In the body, mention the implications for bilateral relations and cooperation.… Continue reading Q.2 Examine the implications of the CAATSA sanctions against India for India-US ties. Give argument in support of waiver for India. (10 Marks)

Q.3 The agriculture sector is one of the significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. This underscores the importance of carbon policy for agriculture in India. In this context, suggest the steps needed to be taken under such policy. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-needs-a-carbon-policy-for-agriculture-climate-change-7564364/ In the intro, mention agric sector’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. In the body, mention the suggestion… Continue reading Q.3 The agriculture sector is one of the significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. This underscores the importance of carbon policy for agriculture in India. In this context, suggest the steps needed to be taken under such policy. (10 Marks)

Q.2 “Delhi knows that Europe could significantly boost India’s capacity to influence future outcomes in the Indo-Pacific. It would also be a valuable complement to India’s Quad coalition”. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-eu-reltions-indo-pacific-diplomatic-agenda-7566717/ In the intro, mention recently announced EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy. In the body, mention India’s immense possibilities with… Continue reading Q.2 “Delhi knows that Europe could significantly boost India’s capacity to influence future outcomes in the Indo-Pacific. It would also be a valuable complement to India’s Quad coalition”. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q1. India faces the ‘triple burden of malnutrition’ that threatens to erode the growth and development of its human resources and economy. Explain. Also, highlight various initiatives taken by the central government to tackle malnutrition.(15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by explaining the meaning of ‘triple burden of malnutrition’. In the body, highlight the status of malnutrition… Continue reading Q1. India faces the ‘triple burden of malnutrition’ that threatens to erode the growth and development of its human resources and economy. Explain. Also, highlight various initiatives taken by the central government to tackle malnutrition.(15 Marks)

Q.3 What are the benefits of Free and Open Source Softwares? What steps need to be taken to realise its potential in government applications? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/free-and-open-source-software-linux-user-groups-aadhaar-gstn-digilocker-7477122/ In the intro, mention the FOSS’s journey in India. In the body, mention the advantages of FOSS… Continue reading Q.3 What are the benefits of Free and Open Source Softwares? What steps need to be taken to realise its potential in government applications? (10 Marks)

Q.2 The degree of human rights violations in police stations in the country is a cause for concern. Examine the steps taken to address the issue and suggest the measures. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/towards-a-more-humane-police-force/article36169474.ece In the intro, mention the recent comment by the CJI about the threat to human rights in… Continue reading Q.2 The degree of human rights violations in police stations in the country is a cause for concern. Examine the steps taken to address the issue and suggest the measures. (10 Marks)

Q.1 Why Himalayas are more prone to earthquakes than Western Ghats? Locate the various seismic highways in India by drawing a map of India & discuss the mechanism of propagation of earthquake inside the earth surface. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly introduce Earthquake & Why Himalayas are more prone to earthquakes than Western Ghats. Locate the various seismic… Continue reading Q.1 Why Himalayas are more prone to earthquakes than Western Ghats? Locate the various seismic highways in India by drawing a map of India & discuss the mechanism of propagation of earthquake inside the earth surface. (15 Marks)

Q.3 What are the similarities and differences in asset monetisation and privatisation? What are the challenges in carrying out asset monetisation? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/asset-monetisation-execution-is-the-key/article36144666.ece In the intro, mention the recent announcement about asset monetisation. In the body, explain differences between privatisation… Continue reading Q.3 What are the similarities and differences in asset monetisation and privatisation? What are the challenges in carrying out asset monetisation? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.2 “India’s years of investments in infrastructure and grassroots development could act as a building block for cementing relations with the new regime in the coming years.” In light of this, examine the role India with its soft power can play in Afghanistan. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/soft-power-indias-strength-in-afghanistan-7474526/ In the intro, mention the return of the Taliban in the Afghanistan government. In the body, mention… Continue reading Q.2 “India’s years of investments in infrastructure and grassroots development could act as a building block for cementing relations with the new regime in the coming years.” In light of this, examine the role India with its soft power can play in Afghanistan. (10 Marks)

Q.4 A woman employee has leveled allegations of sexual misconduct on social media against the Head of Operations in the company where you are in-charge of human resources department. This has been in the context of the recent phenomenon of women coming out against powerful men who have sexually harassed them in the past. Given the frenzy around the issue, your company is under immense pressure to act quickly against this person. You have the following options before you: (a) Accept the statement of allegations and take departmental and legal action quickly. (b) Investigate the matter through an internal complaints committee and take action after it submits its findings. Analyse the given options and argue which course of action would you choose? Also suggest what measures would you take to prevent occurrences of such instances in your company in future. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- List out all the options available to you. Analyze each one. Also, focus on the ethical dimensions. Choose… Continue reading Q.4 A woman employee has leveled allegations of sexual misconduct on social media against the Head of Operations in the company where you are in-charge of human resources department. This has been in the context of the recent phenomenon of women coming out against powerful men who have sexually harassed them in the past. Given the frenzy around the issue, your company is under immense pressure to act quickly against this person. You have the following options before you: (a) Accept the statement of allegations and take departmental and legal action quickly. (b) Investigate the matter through an internal complaints committee and take action after it submits its findings. Analyse the given options and argue which course of action would you choose? Also suggest what measures would you take to prevent occurrences of such instances in your company in future. (20 Marks)

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