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The BSF, which is often hailed as India’s ‘first line of defence’ has been tasked with wartime and peacetime roles. Though it is quite adept at its peacetime role, its wartime preparedness needs an overhaul. Comment.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://thewire.in/security/bsf-indias-first-line-of-defence-is-not-equipped-face-an-enemy-military-attack#:~:text=BSF%2C%20India’s%20′First%20Line%20of%20Defence’%2C%20is%20Not,Face%20an%20Enemy%20Military%20Attack&text=While%20the%20BSF%20discharges%20its,face%20of%20a%20military%20assault. In the intro, briefly introduce the BSF. In the body, explain why BSF is not well prepared… Continue reading The BSF, which is often hailed as India’s ‘first line of defence’ has been tasked with wartime and peacetime roles. Though it is quite adept at its peacetime role, its wartime preparedness needs an overhaul. Comment.10 marks

India has been heading the World Health Organisation’s executive board. What should be India’s policy approach while heading the board as WHO is facing the credibility crisis amid Covid pandemic?10 Marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/seizing-the-moment-at-the-who/article31733278.ece In the intro, briefly mention the role of the WHO executive board. In body, you can mention… Continue reading India has been heading the World Health Organisation’s executive board. What should be India’s policy approach while heading the board as WHO is facing the credibility crisis amid Covid pandemic?10 Marks

A Pandemic has broken out and the only key in sight is a drug developed by a group of doctors and scientists. The issue, however, is that the drug is not yet tested. If the standard testing protocol is adhered to, it would take at least a year to get the final approval for human consumption. By that time, the pandemic would have taken millions of lives already. The only possible way to expedite trials is to test the drug directly on human beings. It effectively means replacing animals with humans for trial. Furthermore, there would hardly be any volunteer for such trials. In the meantime, there is an idea floating around the countries. Why not choose the convicts of murders and rapes serving capital punishment for the trials? Even if they die during the trials, it would hardly be a loss to the society and if they survive, their lives would be of some worth for the society after-all. What do you think? Should prisoners be forced to undergo the trial? Examine and Substantiate your choice.10 Marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain how the current case captures the ethical dilemma where lives of humans are… Continue reading A Pandemic has broken out and the only key in sight is a drug developed by a group of doctors and scientists. The issue, however, is that the drug is not yet tested. If the standard testing protocol is adhered to, it would take at least a year to get the final approval for human consumption. By that time, the pandemic would have taken millions of lives already. The only possible way to expedite trials is to test the drug directly on human beings. It effectively means replacing animals with humans for trial. Furthermore, there would hardly be any volunteer for such trials. In the meantime, there is an idea floating around the countries. Why not choose the convicts of murders and rapes serving capital punishment for the trials? Even if they die during the trials, it would hardly be a loss to the society and if they survive, their lives would be of some worth for the society after-all. What do you think? Should prisoners be forced to undergo the trial? Examine and Substantiate your choice.10 Marks

Mr. X worked in the human resources department that was interviewing applicants for a top job in a widget company. After reading many applications, one stood out way ahead of the others. Then he realized that he knew the applicant, Mr. Y. They had hung out together when they were teenagers. Mr. Y had been a wild kid and once was arrested for shoplifting and the possession of drugs. Mr. Y had completed mandatory counseling and, as far as Mr. X knew, Mr. Y had straightened out his life and had done well during the last twenty years. Mr. Y hadn’t indicated in his application that he had once been arrested and Mr. X feared that the company would never hire someone with a police record, no matter how minor or how long ago the offence was. Do you favor Mr. X revealing the information?10 Marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction you can explain briefly the demand of the case study. In the body identify the… Continue reading Mr. X worked in the human resources department that was interviewing applicants for a top job in a widget company. After reading many applications, one stood out way ahead of the others. Then he realized that he knew the applicant, Mr. Y. They had hung out together when they were teenagers. Mr. Y had been a wild kid and once was arrested for shoplifting and the possession of drugs. Mr. Y had completed mandatory counseling and, as far as Mr. X knew, Mr. Y had straightened out his life and had done well during the last twenty years. Mr. Y hadn’t indicated in his application that he had once been arrested and Mr. X feared that the company would never hire someone with a police record, no matter how minor or how long ago the offence was. Do you favor Mr. X revealing the information?10 Marks

Against the changing geopolitical and security scenarios, there is a growing demand for decoupling of the Indian economy from China and reducing the dependence. What could be the challenges in doing so? Suggest the measures to achieve this goal.10 Marks

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, you can mention the backdrop of souring relations between the two countries and the disruption… Continue reading Against the changing geopolitical and security scenarios, there is a growing demand for decoupling of the Indian economy from China and reducing the dependence. What could be the challenges in doing so? Suggest the measures to achieve this goal.10 Marks

Structure of the UN built according to the conditions of 1945, fails to reflect the world as it is now. In light of this, examine the issues the UN and its agencies faces and why there is an urgent need for reform.10 Marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.economist.com/special-report/2020/06/20/the-uns-structures-built-in-1945-are-not-fit-for-2020-let-alone-beyond-it In the intro, you can mention the context of WW2 in which the UN came into being.… Continue reading Structure of the UN built according to the conditions of 1945, fails to reflect the world as it is now. In light of this, examine the issues the UN and its agencies faces and why there is an urgent need for reform.10 Marks

There has been a growing demand for pooling of patents of the cure for Covid-19 at the global level. What could be the advantages of such a move? Also explain why such a move has been opposed by some.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction, you can mention the urgency of vaccine or medicine for Covid-19. In the body, you… Continue reading There has been a growing demand for pooling of patents of the cure for Covid-19 at the global level. What could be the advantages of such a move? Also explain why such a move has been opposed by some.10 marks

Covid pandemic has highlighted a lot of structural issues in governance. Highlight them and suggest some solutions which can be adopted at various levels of governance.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, you can mention that pandemic and disruption experienced in its wake has posed an unprecedented… Continue reading Covid pandemic has highlighted a lot of structural issues in governance. Highlight them and suggest some solutions which can be adopted at various levels of governance.10 marks

There was a mention of reforms related to agri-sector in the recently announced stimulus package. Examine the issues with segments of agri-sector which necessitated these reforms.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/unpacking-the-reform-agriculture-trade-ordinances-farmers-6463963/ In the intro, mention the three areas with which these reforms will deal- ECA, Contract farming and… Continue reading There was a mention of reforms related to agri-sector in the recently announced stimulus package. Examine the issues with segments of agri-sector which necessitated these reforms.10 marks

The education system like other sectors has been disrupted due to the Covid pandemic. And this has resulted in a push for shifting learning in the classroom to online. Examine the challenges and opportunities involved in the adoption of online mode of education. 10 Marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-lockdown-coronavirus-online-classes-e-learning-virtual-schools-6463946/ https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/coronavirus-pandemic-online-education-technology-6345621/ https://www.thehindu.com/education/traditional-vs-virtual/article31602383.ece  In the intro, you can mention how disruption due to pandemic has forced us to… Continue reading The education system like other sectors has been disrupted due to the Covid pandemic. And this has resulted in a push for shifting learning in the classroom to online. Examine the challenges and opportunities involved in the adoption of online mode of education. 10 Marks

With the economy in the tailspin amid pandemic, the news of India’s Forex reserves touching the $500 billion mark for the first time provided the semblance of solace. Examine the factors that could explain this increase.10 Marks

Mentor’s comment- https://finshots.in/archive/india-foreign-exchange-reserves/ In the intro, mention the importance of adequate Forex for a country. In the body, you can… Continue reading With the economy in the tailspin amid pandemic, the news of India’s Forex reserves touching the $500 billion mark for the first time provided the semblance of solace. Examine the factors that could explain this increase.10 Marks

Disaster Management Act-2005 has been invoked by the government to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, but the provisions of the Acts suggests that it is not well suited to deal with the circumstances created by the pandemic.” Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/law-to-deal-with-pandemics/ https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/04/26/covid-19-and-the-ambit-of-the-disaster-management-act.html In the intro, you can mention the lockdown situation and why various legal provisions needed to… Continue reading Disaster Management Act-2005 has been invoked by the government to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, but the provisions of the Acts suggests that it is not well suited to deal with the circumstances created by the pandemic.” Comment. 10 marks

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