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Q.3 Highlighting the factors affecting forex reserves, bring out the factors behind the recent decline in India’s forex reserves. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/rising-inflation-strong-usd-forex-reserves-plummet-110-billion-in-13-months-8198127/#:~:text=by%20global%20developments.-,The%20rupee%20hit%20a%20record%20low%20of%2082.33%20against%20the,registered%20on%20September%203%2C%202021. In the introduction, explain what are forex reserves. In the body, first list down some of the… Continue reading Q.3 Highlighting the factors affecting forex reserves, bring out the factors behind the recent decline in India’s forex reserves. (10 Marks)

Q.2 India’s pharma industry has largely been in denial over quality control concerns expressed by international observers. What are the issues involved and what can be the way forward? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/indias-drug-problem-why-whos-alert-over-indian-medicines-in-gambia-should-not-be-ignored-8199501/ In introduction, you can mention the current tragedy of death of children in Gambia after consuming medicines… Continue reading Q.2 India’s pharma industry has largely been in denial over quality control concerns expressed by international observers. What are the issues involved and what can be the way forward? (10 Marks)

Q.2 Do you think reservations for economically weaker sections (EWS) is justified? What are the arguments against it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/whos-deserving-whos-not-ews-income-threshold-covers-households-even-in-the-top-10-its-land-holding-threshold-is-just-as-liberal/ In the introduction, talk about the 103rd amendment. In the body, first give reasons as to why… Continue reading Q.2 Do you think reservations for economically weaker sections (EWS) is justified? What are the arguments against it? (10 Marks)

Q.3 Rice export restrictions by India have heightened food security anxieties across the global market. Highlighting the reasons behind the move, examine its significance. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rice-insecurity-the-depletion-of-groundwater-resources-and-the-increasing-cost-of-cultivation-may-put-rice-production-in-jeopardy-in-the-future-8194182/ In the introduction, talk about India’s move to put restrictions on rice exports. In the body, first,… Continue reading Q.3 Rice export restrictions by India have heightened food security anxieties across the global market. Highlighting the reasons behind the move, examine its significance. (10 Marks)

Q.4 Mr. X is a billionaire businessman who heads a conglomerate engaged in insurance, energy generation and distribution, and manufacturing. Despite being globally known as a great philanthropist, he turned down a shareholder request seeking the disclosure of the conglomerate’s actions on issues related to climate change as well as diversity and inclusion. Because of increased attention to climate and diversity issues, many leading firms have committed themselves to incorporate relevant considerations in their business strategies. Therefore, some industry-observors wonder if Mr. X is out of touch with the industry at large and have warned him that failing to address climate change issues puts his businesses under systemic risk. But, Mr. X maintained his vote against the disclosure proposal, while at the same time acknowledged the importance of both climate change and a diverse and inclusive work force. However, Mr. X believes that such ethical issues take secondary importance to maximising shareholder profit. (a) Discuss the importance of including climate change strategies and diversity and inclusion in a business organisation? (b) In your opinion, what matters more for a business organisation – socio-environmental concerns or shareholder profit? (c) How can the two above-mentioned issues be reconciled? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Provide a brief introduction to the case-study and discuss the importance of including climate change strategies, diversity and… Continue reading Q.4 Mr. X is a billionaire businessman who heads a conglomerate engaged in insurance, energy generation and distribution, and manufacturing. Despite being globally known as a great philanthropist, he turned down a shareholder request seeking the disclosure of the conglomerate’s actions on issues related to climate change as well as diversity and inclusion. Because of increased attention to climate and diversity issues, many leading firms have committed themselves to incorporate relevant considerations in their business strategies. Therefore, some industry-observors wonder if Mr. X is out of touch with the industry at large and have warned him that failing to address climate change issues puts his businesses under systemic risk. But, Mr. X maintained his vote against the disclosure proposal, while at the same time acknowledged the importance of both climate change and a diverse and inclusive work force. However, Mr. X believes that such ethical issues take secondary importance to maximising shareholder profit. (a) Discuss the importance of including climate change strategies and diversity and inclusion in a business organisation? (b) In your opinion, what matters more for a business organisation – socio-environmental concerns or shareholder profit? (c) How can the two above-mentioned issues be reconciled? (20 Marks)

Q.1 Although a bit different from modern democracy, democratic traditions have been a part of ancient Indian culture establishing the view that India is not just the world’s largest democracy, but also the “mother of democracy”. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by defining democracy as a system of debate and discussion. In the next part, elaborate on various… Continue reading Q.1 Although a bit different from modern democracy, democratic traditions have been a part of ancient Indian culture establishing the view that India is not just the world’s largest democracy, but also the “mother of democracy”. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Q.3 The existing MSP procurement regime is neither economically nor agro-ecologically sustainable. Elaborate. Also, evaluate the alternative approaches that can be adopted to improve the existing MSP regime. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain the MSP regime in the introduction. Highlight how it is neither economically nor agro-ecologically sustainable. List… Continue reading Q.3 The existing MSP procurement regime is neither economically nor agro-ecologically sustainable. Elaborate. Also, evaluate the alternative approaches that can be adopted to improve the existing MSP regime. (15 Marks)

Q.1 Climate change is leading to unpredictable weather extremes and their undesirable consequences. Explain how climate change is altering the Indian monsoon and its multidimensional impact. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start with explaining climate change and monsoon. Follow it with the reasons about how climate change is affecting… Continue reading Q.1 Climate change is leading to unpredictable weather extremes and their undesirable consequences. Explain how climate change is altering the Indian monsoon and its multidimensional impact. (15 Marks)

Q.3 What is windfall tax and why is it needed? Highlight the challenges involved in imposing such a tax? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/why-is-windfall-tax-being-imposed-on-the-energy-sector/article65857808.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/business/windfall-tax-on-crude-reduced-export-duty-on-diesel-halved-8186598/ In the introduction, explain windfall tax. In the body, first, mention the need for a windfall… Continue reading Q.3 What is windfall tax and why is it needed? Highlight the challenges involved in imposing such a tax? (15 Marks)

Q.2 In Washington’s first major security assistance to Islamabad in four years, it has approved a military sustenance package for the country’s aging F-16 fleet. What are India’s concerns with the deal? Do you think such a decision from US is justified in the backdrop of strong relations with India? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/us-pakistan-f-16-package-8153865/ https://indianexpress.com/article/world/united-states-pakistan-relationship-india-jaishankar-comment-f16-8174908/ In the introduction, talk about the package and a bit of its background. In the body,… Continue reading Q.2 In Washington’s first major security assistance to Islamabad in four years, it has approved a military sustenance package for the country’s aging F-16 fleet. What are India’s concerns with the deal? Do you think such a decision from US is justified in the backdrop of strong relations with India? (10 Marks)

Q.3 The Government’s decision to create the post of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), a long-pending demand to bring in tri-service synergy and integration, is touted as one of the biggest top-level military reforms since independence. Highlighting the role of the CDS, evaluate the challenges ahead. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/the-challenges-ahead-for-general-chauhan-a-former-colleague-of-indias-new-cds-details-the-task-of-getting-the-armed-services-future-ready/ https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/evolving-chair-the-hindu-editorial-on-the-chief-of-defence-staff-post/article65951471.ece In the introduction, talk about the government’s decision to create the post of a CDS and… Continue reading Q.3 The Government’s decision to create the post of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), a long-pending demand to bring in tri-service synergy and integration, is touted as one of the biggest top-level military reforms since independence. Highlighting the role of the CDS, evaluate the challenges ahead. (15 Marks)

Q.2 Social audit is a good instrument for participatory governance and transparency, but it has limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for increasing the effectiveness and usefulness of social audit. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a definition of Social Audit and briefly explain how it is a good instrument for participatory… Continue reading Q.2 Social audit is a good instrument for participatory governance and transparency, but it has limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for increasing the effectiveness and usefulness of social audit. (10 Marks)

Q.2 Discuss the relevance of BIMSTEC as a regional organisation to fulfil India’s strategic aspirations in the Indian Ocean Region. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/rediscovering-the-bay-of-bengal/article65946257.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-silver-moment-to-propel-a-bay-of-bengal-dream/article65501168.ece Give a brief overview about BIMSTEC. Discuss the relevance of BIMSTEC to fulfill India’s strategic aspirations… Continue reading Q.2 Discuss the relevance of BIMSTEC as a regional organisation to fulfil India’s strategic aspirations in the Indian Ocean Region. (10 Marks)

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