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Climate change has now become a major topic of concern especially amid the crisis going on for now. In the context of this discuss the major impact of climate change on the Arctic region. How is it going to harm the global climate scenario in the long run? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, briefly mention the issues of the recent changes noticed in the Arctic region due to… Continue reading Climate change has now become a major topic of concern especially amid the crisis going on for now. In the context of this discuss the major impact of climate change on the Arctic region. How is it going to harm the global climate scenario in the long run? 10 marks

The nexus of criminals, politicians and government functionaries is at the root of many problems the country faces today. Examine the problems created by the nexus and suggest ways to deal with the problem. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/tamil-nadu-custodial-deaths-up-vikas-dubey-encounter-police-brutality-6504199/ In the intro, briefly mention the issue of the nexus and Vohra Committee report. In the body,… Continue reading The nexus of criminals, politicians and government functionaries is at the root of many problems the country faces today. Examine the problems created by the nexus and suggest ways to deal with the problem. 10 marks

Is the concept of marriage less exclusionary in our country? In the context of same-sex marriage, discuss the need for a multi-pronged approach to deal with issue of prejudice and discrimination prevalent in society against them. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain current context – highlight the case before Kerala high court. In the body… Continue reading Is the concept of marriage less exclusionary in our country? In the context of same-sex marriage, discuss the need for a multi-pronged approach to deal with issue of prejudice and discrimination prevalent in society against them. 10 marks

Formation of Fiscal Council has been suggested by the Finance Commission as well as by FRBM review committee. Do you agree with the view that the formation of the Fiscal Council will be helpful in portraying the virtue of the fiscal discipline of the government? Give reasons in support of your argument. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/do-we-need-a-fiscal-council/article32046204.ece In the intro, briefly mention about the mandate of the council. In the body, you can either agree… Continue reading Formation of Fiscal Council has been suggested by the Finance Commission as well as by FRBM review committee. Do you agree with the view that the formation of the Fiscal Council will be helpful in portraying the virtue of the fiscal discipline of the government? Give reasons in support of your argument. 10 marks

Cooperative federalism in India has been facing a new hurdle in the form of fiscal constraints on the States emanating from the centre. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/in-the-name-of-cooperative-federalism/article32047918.ece In the intro, mention the issue of shortage of funds faced by State due to delayed payments… Continue reading Cooperative federalism in India has been facing a new hurdle in the form of fiscal constraints on the States emanating from the centre. Comment. 10 marks

UDAN has been integral to the country’s Civil Aviation Policy. What are the various provision under UDAN to improve the regional connectivity in the country? Examine the issues it is facing. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/udan-has-failed-to-take-off-the-govt-must-give-it-a-relook/2019116/ In the intro, briefly introduce UDAN scheme.  In the body mention the provision of the scheme like… Continue reading UDAN has been integral to the country’s Civil Aviation Policy. What are the various provision under UDAN to improve the regional connectivity in the country? Examine the issues it is facing. 10 marks

Despite several judgements from the Supreme Court the issue of criminalisation in politics still persists. Examine the reasons for the persistence of the issues. Suggest the measures to deal with the issues. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/owning-up-to-criminalisation-in-politics/article32035186.ece In the intro, cite some data to highlight the intensity of the problem. In the body, you… Continue reading Despite several judgements from the Supreme Court the issue of criminalisation in politics still persists. Examine the reasons for the persistence of the issues. Suggest the measures to deal with the issues. 10 marks

Sunita was a young, idealistic development officer in a district panchayat. After joining the district, she studied about its social and economic situation. She consulted various plan documents and looked at the social and economic parameters of the district. She found that the district is relatively better off than other districts in terms of irrigation, crop diversification and industry. But its social indicators were poor with high infant mortality rate, high maternal mortality rate and low literacy percentage among women. Based on her analysis, Sunita thought that large investments in the social sector will be necessary in order to tackle these problems. The panchayat was an elected body. It has decided to spend 40% of its budget on minor irrigation. Sunita felt that the large allocation to minor irrigation will benefit land owning farmers and starve other social programme. What should Sunita do in these circumstances? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the situation in the question, point out the moral dilemmas posed by the… Continue reading Sunita was a young, idealistic development officer in a district panchayat. After joining the district, she studied about its social and economic situation. She consulted various plan documents and looked at the social and economic parameters of the district. She found that the district is relatively better off than other districts in terms of irrigation, crop diversification and industry. But its social indicators were poor with high infant mortality rate, high maternal mortality rate and low literacy percentage among women. Based on her analysis, Sunita thought that large investments in the social sector will be necessary in order to tackle these problems. The panchayat was an elected body. It has decided to spend 40% of its budget on minor irrigation. Sunita felt that the large allocation to minor irrigation will benefit land owning farmers and starve other social programme. What should Sunita do in these circumstances? 10 marks

Government expenditure has increased manifold since 1947 but the form and manner of keeping data have remained more or less the same. In light of this examine the issues with payments, accounting and transactions data system of the government. Suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/digitising-the-state-6496692/ In the intro, mention the reforms in the data system could give us the “single source of… Continue reading Government expenditure has increased manifold since 1947 but the form and manner of keeping data have remained more or less the same. In light of this examine the issues with payments, accounting and transactions data system of the government. Suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks

Compare the procedures adopted in the Indian and the U.S. Constitution towards the constitutional amendment. Do you agree with the view that the flexibility towards amendment procedure has led to more number of amendments to the Indian constitution? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, briefly explain what constitutional amendment is. In the body, compare the various provisions of article… Continue reading Compare the procedures adopted in the Indian and the U.S. Constitution towards the constitutional amendment. Do you agree with the view that the flexibility towards amendment procedure has led to more number of amendments to the Indian constitution? 10 marks

Suicide frequency among the youth and especially students is rising in the country. Education is to be blamed for this to a great extent. Today while education is imparting attributes needed for competition and existentialist requirements, it is failing to give us eternal values like courage, character, patience, honesty, integrity, etc. Do you agree? Give reasons. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction first discuss the issue of suicides among youth; quote facts to highlight the issue and… Continue reading Suicide frequency among the youth and especially students is rising in the country. Education is to be blamed for this to a great extent. Today while education is imparting attributes needed for competition and existentialist requirements, it is failing to give us eternal values like courage, character, patience, honesty, integrity, etc. Do you agree? Give reasons. 10 marks

Examine how India’s poor are likely to tremendously bear the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures being taken to limit its spread. Suggest measures to decrease this impact. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain why it’s always the poor who are most vulnerable. In the body quote… Continue reading Examine how India’s poor are likely to tremendously bear the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures being taken to limit its spread. Suggest measures to decrease this impact. 10 marks

Central Electricity Authority finalised the optimal electricity mix study recently setting the targets for the future. Examine the constraints that expansion of solar energy faces and suggest the pathways to overcome the challenges. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/what-india-should-do-to-get-its-energy-transition-right/2016648/ In the intro, if you could, cite the targets for renewable in the study. In the body,… Continue reading Central Electricity Authority finalised the optimal electricity mix study recently setting the targets for the future. Examine the constraints that expansion of solar energy faces and suggest the pathways to overcome the challenges. 10 marks

The South China Sea is important not just to its littoral countries but to the others as well. But China’s growing inclination to change the status quo there harms the interests of other stakeholders. In light of this suggest the relevant options that India could exercise. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/more-expansion-further-isolation/article32015849.ece In the intro, highlight the importance of the South China Sea as a vital sea lane to… Continue reading The South China Sea is important not just to its littoral countries but to the others as well. But China’s growing inclination to change the status quo there harms the interests of other stakeholders. In light of this suggest the relevant options that India could exercise. 10 marks

Aparna recently landed a well-paying software job in a reputed company in Bangalore. She has an ambition to become a civil servant. She is working hard towards it. Recently she wrote the entrance for Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellowship (PMRDF) and got selected as its Fellow. Though she received better salary in the present job, she wanted to accept the PMRD Fellowship and work for it. She will be posted in a faraway state from her present location. The district where she will be posted is a sensitive region severely affected by Naxal problem. Few days ago, few civil servants and policemen were killed by Naxals in an ambush. Aparna’s parents do not want her to leave the present job. She thinks that this fellowship would equip her with skills needed to work as an IAS officer in case she gets selected in future. If you are in Aparna’s place, what decision will you take? Give reasons. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the situation in the question. In the body, bring out the ethical dilemmas… Continue reading Aparna recently landed a well-paying software job in a reputed company in Bangalore. She has an ambition to become a civil servant. She is working hard towards it. Recently she wrote the entrance for Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellowship (PMRDF) and got selected as its Fellow. Though she received better salary in the present job, she wanted to accept the PMRD Fellowship and work for it. She will be posted in a faraway state from her present location. The district where she will be posted is a sensitive region severely affected by Naxal problem. Few days ago, few civil servants and policemen were killed by Naxals in an ambush. Aparna’s parents do not want her to leave the present job. She thinks that this fellowship would equip her with skills needed to work as an IAS officer in case she gets selected in future. If you are in Aparna’s place, what decision will you take? Give reasons. 10 marks

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