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Highlight the role of consumption and investment as the two largest contributors to India’s growth and explain how spending on the infrastructure could help revive the economy hit hard by the pandemic. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, explain the dominant role played by consumption in India’s growth. In the first part explain how… Continue reading Highlight the role of consumption and investment as the two largest contributors to India’s growth and explain how spending on the infrastructure could help revive the economy hit hard by the pandemic. 10 marks

Q.2 Examine the issues that introduce friction in India-China relations. Also, elaborate on the scope of India’s alliance with the U.S to counter the challenges posed by China. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/galwan-encounter-india-china-border-dispute-russia-us-india-foreign-relations-c-rajamohan-6482305/ In the intro, you can mention the deterioration of relations with China following the Galwan incident. In… Continue reading Q.2 Examine the issues that introduce friction in India-China relations. Also, elaborate on the scope of India’s alliance with the U.S to counter the challenges posed by China. 10 marks

What do you understand by ‘Information sharing’ and ‘transparency’? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring Information sharing and transparency in government. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define what ‘information sharing’ and ‘transparency’ are. In the body you can bring out the… Continue reading What do you understand by ‘Information sharing’ and ‘transparency’? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring Information sharing and transparency in government. 10 marks

Explain how local winds are different from planetary winds. Giving examples, highlight the role of local winds in influencing climate, agriculture and livelihood in various regions. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction you can briefly discuss these two types of winds by highlighting the characteristic difference between… Continue reading Explain how local winds are different from planetary winds. Giving examples, highlight the role of local winds in influencing climate, agriculture and livelihood in various regions. 10 marks

Given the complex nature of functions performed by the banks in comparison to other businesses subjecting them to stricter norms of governance is necessary. In light of this examine the adequacy of existing governance norms and suggest ways to improve them. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/rbi-goes-for-massive-governance-reforms-in-commercial-banks-key-recommendations/2006866/ In the intro, mention the recent episodes of governance failures like Yes Bank. In the body, mention… Continue reading Given the complex nature of functions performed by the banks in comparison to other businesses subjecting them to stricter norms of governance is necessary. In light of this examine the adequacy of existing governance norms and suggest ways to improve them. 10 marks

South Asia is perhaps the most natural regional grouping of states around the world, yet it is also the most difficult and contested grouping. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/in-border-claims-reimagining-south-asias-boundaries/article31940545.ece In the intro, you can briefly mention what do you mean by the political and economic union.… Continue reading South Asia is perhaps the most natural regional grouping of states around the world, yet it is also the most difficult and contested grouping. Comment. 10 marks

An NCC cadet, Pooja Mehta, has sent following petition to the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT)- “NCC Cadets spend three years of their life with an ambition to become an officer in defense or police. They sacrifice college life of fun and leisure to attend various local, state and national camps. They get rigorous training in discipline, leadership and physical fitness. While there is quota for sports persons in the recruitment of defense, railways and public sector undertakings, no such separate quota exists for NCC Cadets. Therefore, I request you to create separate quota for us in government jobs, failing which, we will organize a mass protest across the country.” As the Secretary (DoPT), how will you deal with petition? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction one must briefly explain the case study. In the body state the nature of the… Continue reading An NCC cadet, Pooja Mehta, has sent following petition to the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT)- “NCC Cadets spend three years of their life with an ambition to become an officer in defense or police. They sacrifice college life of fun and leisure to attend various local, state and national camps. They get rigorous training in discipline, leadership and physical fitness. While there is quota for sports persons in the recruitment of defense, railways and public sector undertakings, no such separate quota exists for NCC Cadets. Therefore, I request you to create separate quota for us in government jobs, failing which, we will organize a mass protest across the country.” As the Secretary (DoPT), how will you deal with petition? 10 marks

Examine the issues that would arise in shifting PDS to direct cash transfer. Also, examine the issues PDS currently faces and suggest the measures to make it more efficient. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-coronavirus-lockdown-food-stock-supply-pds-scheme-6476514/ In the intro, mention briefly state the importance of PDS in food security of the country. In… Continue reading Examine the issues that would arise in shifting PDS to direct cash transfer. Also, examine the issues PDS currently faces and suggest the measures to make it more efficient. 10 marks

Stability and security environment of the Persian Gulf region have wider implications for India’s interest. In light of this highlight the region’s importance for India.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/in-persian-gulf-littoral-cooperative-security-is-key/article31774318.ece In the intro, you can mention the significance of the region for not only India but for… Continue reading Stability and security environment of the Persian Gulf region have wider implications for India’s interest. In light of this highlight the region’s importance for India.10 marks

“Despite various policy interventions, DISCOMs continue to suffer from financial woes. Analyse the reasons for their woes. Examine the proposals in the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2020 and issues with them.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-jolt-to-national-energy-security/article31617586.ece In the intro, you can mention various policy interventions done by governments to help DISCOMs. In the… Continue reading “Despite various policy interventions, DISCOMs continue to suffer from financial woes. Analyse the reasons for their woes. Examine the proposals in the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2020 and issues with them.10 marks

Discuss the institutional framework set up at various levels under the Disaster Management Act 2005. Also, highlight the shortcoming and challenges in the implementation of the Act.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/the-perils-of-follow-the-leader-syndrome/article31909353.ece In the intro, briefly mention the purpose of the Act. In the body, the institutional provision under… Continue reading Discuss the institutional framework set up at various levels under the Disaster Management Act 2005. Also, highlight the shortcoming and challenges in the implementation of the Act.10 marks

You are the head of a government office. One day you find out that your subordinate is infected with HIV. Before you could stop the news from spreading, it had already become a topic of discussion among other members of the office. Now, they are pressuring you to suspend, sack or transfer him as they fear that his presence in the office might lead to other members getting contaminated with the virus. You try to make them understand that HIV does not spread from touching, but they are so skeptic and scared that they refuse to even listen to your reasoning. They all decide to not work until a decision is met. Your office is already under a lot of work pressure and in the next week you are to finish an urgent work within a deadline. How will you tackle this problem? Elaborate the steps that you will take to handle it.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain what your role should be as the head of the government office. In… Continue reading You are the head of a government office. One day you find out that your subordinate is infected with HIV. Before you could stop the news from spreading, it had already become a topic of discussion among other members of the office. Now, they are pressuring you to suspend, sack or transfer him as they fear that his presence in the office might lead to other members getting contaminated with the virus. You try to make them understand that HIV does not spread from touching, but they are so skeptic and scared that they refuse to even listen to your reasoning. They all decide to not work until a decision is met. Your office is already under a lot of work pressure and in the next week you are to finish an urgent work within a deadline. How will you tackle this problem? Elaborate the steps that you will take to handle it.10 marks

A fresh engineering graduate gets a job in a prestigious chemical industry. She likes the work. The salary is also good. However, after a few months she accidentally discovers that a highly toxic waste is being secretly discharged into a river nearby. This is causing health problems to the villagers downstream who depend on the river for their water needs. She is perturbed and mentions her concern to her colleagues who have been with the company for longer periods. They advise her to keep quite as anyone who mentions the topic is summarily dismissed. She cannot risk losing her job as she is the sole bread-winner for her family and has to support her ailing parents and siblings. At first, she thinks that if her seniors are keeping quiet, why should she stick out her neck. But her conscience pricks her to do something to save the river and the people who depend upon it. At heart she feels that the advice of silence given by her friends is not correct though she cannot give reasons for it. She thinks you are a wise person and seeks your advice. (a) What arguments can you advance to show her that keeping quiet is not morally right? (b) What course of action would you advise her to adopt and why? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly present the key details of the case study. In the body one must present… Continue reading A fresh engineering graduate gets a job in a prestigious chemical industry. She likes the work. The salary is also good. However, after a few months she accidentally discovers that a highly toxic waste is being secretly discharged into a river nearby. This is causing health problems to the villagers downstream who depend on the river for their water needs. She is perturbed and mentions her concern to her colleagues who have been with the company for longer periods. They advise her to keep quite as anyone who mentions the topic is summarily dismissed. She cannot risk losing her job as she is the sole bread-winner for her family and has to support her ailing parents and siblings. At first, she thinks that if her seniors are keeping quiet, why should she stick out her neck. But her conscience pricks her to do something to save the river and the people who depend upon it. At heart she feels that the advice of silence given by her friends is not correct though she cannot give reasons for it. She thinks you are a wise person and seeks your advice. (a) What arguments can you advance to show her that keeping quiet is not morally right? (b) What course of action would you advise her to adopt and why? 10 marks

The economic crisis brought by the corona crisis is not like the ones we faced before. This crisis is about an economic shock turning into the financial crisis. So, what should be fiscal and monetary policy interventions to tackle the crisis? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/coronavirus-india-economic-crisis-6472983/ In the intro, you can briefly explain why this crisis is different from the other crisis. In… Continue reading The economic crisis brought by the corona crisis is not like the ones we faced before. This crisis is about an economic shock turning into the financial crisis. So, what should be fiscal and monetary policy interventions to tackle the crisis? 10 marks

The corona pandemic has exposed the inadequacies of our health infrastructure. In light of this examine the issues the health sector of our country faces and suggest the measures to improve it to face the pandemic like situations in the future. 10 marks

  Mentor’s comment- In the intro, you could mention the countries expenditure as a percentage of GDP on health. In the… Continue reading The corona pandemic has exposed the inadequacies of our health infrastructure. In light of this examine the issues the health sector of our country faces and suggest the measures to improve it to face the pandemic like situations in the future. 10 marks

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