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You are traveling in a government bus to attend a very important job interview. In one hour you should be present at the interview venue. The bus is very congested. Luckily you are seated. From your seat you observe that a middle aged man standing next to a girl is touching and trying to molest her. The girl is silently resisting and trying to move away from him. But the man is continuing his actions. As the bus is congested, nobody is noticing this except you. In this situation, what will you do? Explain. If you do not do anything, which values will you be compromising? Explain their importance. 10 marks

In the introduction briefly discuss the case. In the body you can explain the possible solutions available to you to… Continue reading You are traveling in a government bus to attend a very important job interview. In one hour you should be present at the interview venue. The bus is very congested. Luckily you are seated. From your seat you observe that a middle aged man standing next to a girl is touching and trying to molest her. The girl is silently resisting and trying to move away from him. But the man is continuing his actions. As the bus is congested, nobody is noticing this except you. In this situation, what will you do? Explain. If you do not do anything, which values will you be compromising? Explain their importance. 10 marks

Cybersecurity framework should have multiple aspects from prevention techniques to cyber audits. Discuss multiple necessities for a holistic framework. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/getting-the-firewall-ready-cyber-audits-critical-for-government-to-begin-with/2015355/ https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/why-india-needs-an-updated-cybersecurity-strategy/2001658/ In the intro, briefly mention the importance of cybersecurity. In the body, a multi-pronged approach to… Continue reading Cybersecurity framework should have multiple aspects from prevention techniques to cyber audits. Discuss multiple necessities for a holistic framework. 10 marks

What constitutes India’s Indo-Pacific vision? Elaborate on the factors that explain China’s reluctance to subscribe to this vision. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-indian-ocean-front-6493234/ In the intro, highlight the region’s importance from security, economic, historical, cultural point of view. In the… Continue reading What constitutes India’s Indo-Pacific vision? Elaborate on the factors that explain China’s reluctance to subscribe to this vision. 10 marks

While India has been the net exporter of agricultural products ever since the economic reforms of 1991, yet it is far from realising its potential to become the leading agri-produce exporter. In light of this, suggest the strategy that India should follow to increase India’s net agri-exports. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/atma-nirbhar-bharat-scheme-agriculture-narendra-modi-govt-covid-19-6491672/ In the intro, briefly state India’s progress from ship-to-mouth country to self-sufficiency to the exporter. In the… Continue reading While India has been the net exporter of agricultural products ever since the economic reforms of 1991, yet it is far from realising its potential to become the leading agri-produce exporter. In light of this, suggest the strategy that India should follow to increase India’s net agri-exports. 10 marks

The judgement of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Italian marines case was based on the immunity of state officials. What could be the implication of invoking immunity of state official in this judgement? What should be the next course of action for India? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://vk.com/doc562341376_558583356?hash=9848149162eaaf5a93&dl=dc100bbf20d792fd19 In the intro, briefly mention the issues involved in the case. In the body, first, explain the… Continue reading The judgement of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Italian marines case was based on the immunity of state officials. What could be the implication of invoking immunity of state official in this judgement? What should be the next course of action for India? 10 marks

You are working as an Execution officer (EO) in a Zila. You have been given responsibility to measure MGNREGA works undertaken by 3 gram panchayats. You have authority to give administrative sanctions to all MGNREGA works. In one of these panchayats you noticed that your predecessor had wrongly measured many works, and in many cases he had approved works that never existed. One day few elected members of that panchayat with bundle of job cards come to you to seek ‘sanction’ for the works done by them. When enquired, they reveal that they were contractors who had completed works under MGNREGA. When you reject their demand, they threaten you and tell you that the previous EO was made to quit his job because he didn’t listen to them. This is your first job and is very important to sustain your family. There have been precedents in the past that some officials were beaten to death in some parts of the Zila. What will you do in this situation? Explain in detail citing rules from MGNREGA Act. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly state the facts of the case. In the body explain the provision of social… Continue reading You are working as an Execution officer (EO) in a Zila. You have been given responsibility to measure MGNREGA works undertaken by 3 gram panchayats. You have authority to give administrative sanctions to all MGNREGA works. In one of these panchayats you noticed that your predecessor had wrongly measured many works, and in many cases he had approved works that never existed. One day few elected members of that panchayat with bundle of job cards come to you to seek ‘sanction’ for the works done by them. When enquired, they reveal that they were contractors who had completed works under MGNREGA. When you reject their demand, they threaten you and tell you that the previous EO was made to quit his job because he didn’t listen to them. This is your first job and is very important to sustain your family. There have been precedents in the past that some officials were beaten to death in some parts of the Zila. What will you do in this situation? Explain in detail citing rules from MGNREGA Act. 10 marks

What is universal basic income (UBI)? What issues it could face while implementing in India? Suggest the steps to address the issues in the UBI. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/corona-crisis-india-healthcare-system-universal-basic-income-mgnrega-migrant-workers-6487481/ In the intro, briefly explain the concept UBI. In the body, mention the issues in the implementation… Continue reading What is universal basic income (UBI)? What issues it could face while implementing in India? Suggest the steps to address the issues in the UBI. 10 marks

India has been chosen as the non-permanent member of the UNSC and will be there at the critical time in the history of the UNSC. What should be India’s priority and approach as a member of the UNSC? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/in-an-uncertain-world-a-seat-at-the-global-high-table/article31973275.ece https://theprint.in/diplomacy/india-set-to-be-unsc-non-permanent-member-says-will-bring-five-s-approach-to-world/436171/ In the intro, briefly mention the structure of UNSC and what being a permanent and non-permanent… Continue reading India has been chosen as the non-permanent member of the UNSC and will be there at the critical time in the history of the UNSC. What should be India’s priority and approach as a member of the UNSC? 10 marks

Propaganda can lead to cult leadership, and propaganda along with cult leadership could be dangerous for peace and stability within the country and for the world. Comment with reference to Nazism in Germany. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly define the concept of Propaganda and Cult leadership. In the body you can discuss… Continue reading Propaganda can lead to cult leadership, and propaganda along with cult leadership could be dangerous for peace and stability within the country and for the world. Comment with reference to Nazism in Germany. 10 marks

Discuss in what way PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) can bring in more e-transparency and e-accountability with real-time presence leading to a culture of Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction discuss briefly  the objectives of PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation). In the body explain… Continue reading Discuss in what way PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) can bring in more e-transparency and e-accountability with real-time presence leading to a culture of Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. 10 marks

Digital services have become critical to every 21st-century economy and more so for the Indian economy. In light, highlight the salience of digital services for the Indian economy and what are the issues that could affect the growth trajectory of the sector in India? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment– https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/reforming-indias-digital-policy/article31966403.ece In the intro, mention what constitutes digital services. In the body, mention the significance of digital services… Continue reading Digital services have become critical to every 21st-century economy and more so for the Indian economy. In light, highlight the salience of digital services for the Indian economy and what are the issues that could affect the growth trajectory of the sector in India? 10 marks

The cracks in the global order were apparent but the pandemic has accentuated the challenges to the global order. In light of this, examine the challenges to global order is facing the role that India should play. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/antonio-guterres-united-nations-coronavirus-pandemic-syed-akbaruddin-6485727/ In the intro, briefly mention the disruption caused by corona pandemic. In the body, challenges faced by… Continue reading The cracks in the global order were apparent but the pandemic has accentuated the challenges to the global order. In light of this, examine the challenges to global order is facing the role that India should play. 10 marks

India’s foreign exchange reserves touched new height recently. This also gives rise to the argument of lost opportunity. In light of this discuss the utility of maintaining foreign exchange reserves and issue of optimum level of foreign exchange reserves.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/forex-reserves-rising-indin-economy-gdp-covid-19-impact-6484029/ In the intro, briefly explain what foreign exchange reserve is. In the body,  as the utility of… Continue reading India’s foreign exchange reserves touched new height recently. This also gives rise to the argument of lost opportunity. In light of this discuss the utility of maintaining foreign exchange reserves and issue of optimum level of foreign exchange reserves.10 marks

Custodial torture is an anathema to democracy. Examine the issues related to custodial torture and how is it against the basic fundamental rights? What steps should be taken to prevent such acts by the police functionaries? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/tamil-nadu-police-custodial-deaths-torture-guarding-the-guardians-6484025/ In the intro, explain custodial torture. In the body explain how it is an extra-judicial element in… Continue reading Custodial torture is an anathema to democracy. Examine the issues related to custodial torture and how is it against the basic fundamental rights? What steps should be taken to prevent such acts by the police functionaries? 10 marks

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