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Though India has low level of labour force participation rates for women, but their participation in MGNREGA is above 50%. What are the reasons for it? What changes MGNREGA has brought to the situation of women? (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: The thinking line of the answer would be: More women than men work under the national programme that guarantees employment to rural people. This is remarkable given that only 26% per cent women form a part of the country’s workforce, according to the National Sample Survey Organization data of 2011-12. Answer: More women… Continue reading Though India has low level of labour force participation rates for women, but their participation in MGNREGA is above 50%. What are the reasons for it? What changes MGNREGA has brought to the situation of women? (250 Words)

The government is trying to enact a law to regulate the use of DNA technology in the country. Discuss the objectives and issues attached with the bill.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Start with the importance of  DNA technology. Explain why the government think there is a need for such a bill. State bill’s objective and features. Discuss issues being raised. Conclude suggesting some reforms to achieve a middle path.   Answer: Cabinet has cleared the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill once again,… Continue reading The government is trying to enact a law to regulate the use of DNA technology in the country. Discuss the objectives and issues attached with the bill.(250 words)

There should be seismic changes in the way Indian government think about absolute poverty and its alleviation. In this context discuss shortcomings of present poverty alleviation measures. Also suggest what changes should be made to achieve zero poverty.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Define absolute and relative poverty. Give Problems and challenges that current poverty alleviation programmes are facing. List down measures that are required to deal with poverty in the face of new challenges. Answer: Efforts at poverty alleviation have borne fruit in that for the first time since independence, the percentage of absolute poor… Continue reading There should be seismic changes in the way Indian government think about absolute poverty and its alleviation. In this context discuss shortcomings of present poverty alleviation measures. Also suggest what changes should be made to achieve zero poverty.(250 words)

The crisis of ethics in public life is more because of attitudinal problem of public servants rather than organizational ineffectiveness. Critically analyze. (150 Words)

Mentors Comment: The thinking line of the answer would be based on this: The laws made by the legislature, executive or judiciary may be sound and relevant, but they are not properly implemented by the government functionaries. This results in a mismatch between what is required and what is being provided. Answer: The laws made… Continue reading The crisis of ethics in public life is more because of attitudinal problem of public servants rather than organizational ineffectiveness. Critically analyze. (150 Words)

What is Separation of Power? Examine the idea of separation of power enshrined in Indian Constitution with suitable examples? (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: The thinking line of the answer would be: The principle of separation of powers deals with the mutual relations among the three organs of the government, namely legislature, executive and judiciary. The principle implies that each organ should be independent of the other and that no organ should perform functions that belong to… Continue reading What is Separation of Power? Examine the idea of separation of power enshrined in Indian Constitution with suitable examples? (250 Words)

“Originally envisaged as a temporary tool to uplift India’s most marginalised communities — Dalits and tribals — and create a level playing field, reservations slowly has become an instrument of displaying and seeking political power.” Do you agree? (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: The answer must analyse how the mandate of reservation has changed overtime and whether the aspects of the mandates are justified or not. Start with brief background of the context of the question. Students must weigh the pros and cons of reservation polices, first explain how reservation process and intent in terms of… Continue reading “Originally envisaged as a temporary tool to uplift India’s most marginalised communities — Dalits and tribals — and create a level playing field, reservations slowly has become an instrument of displaying and seeking political power.” Do you agree? (250 Words)

“That the Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly is known. But what is unnerving is that the rate of their erosion has doubled in recent years. This latest revelation calls for focused strategies to tackle its causes and consequences. ” Comment. (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: Begin with facts of climate changing around the Himalayan glaciers. Then, explain the melting of Himalayan glaciers, and that Himalayas are losing 8 billion tonnes of frozen water annually. Then explain how these revelation calls for focused strategies to tackle its causes and consequences. The Himalayan snow deposits, the lifeline of the rivers… Continue reading “That the Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly is known. But what is unnerving is that the rate of their erosion has doubled in recent years. This latest revelation calls for focused strategies to tackle its causes and consequences. ” Comment. (250 Words)

“Farmers have been struggling with inadequate returns on their produce, and it is due to various reasons; an important reason being the rising cost of inputs bringing down earning.” Can private investments in primary agriculture prove to be a solution to make agriculture more sustainable for the country? Discuss. (250 words)

Mentors Comment: The article debates about the role of private investments in agriculture and the possible consequences of it. Begin with brief background of the context in question. In the main body, the discussion should include the following: First discuss the gaps in agriculture system of the country – infrastructural gaps, financial gaps, role of… Continue reading “Farmers have been struggling with inadequate returns on their produce, and it is due to various reasons; an important reason being the rising cost of inputs bringing down earning.” Can private investments in primary agriculture prove to be a solution to make agriculture more sustainable for the country? Discuss. (250 words)

“The nation needs to find ways to contain growth of population without use of coercion.” Examine the statement in the light of UN’s World population prospects 2019 report. (250 words)

Mentors Comment: The answer must discuss the findings of the report and explain the challenges and opportunities India has in the coming future. The answer must have the following discussions: First discuss the key findings of the report. Then move on to discuss in what way India’s growing population poses more challenges than opportunities. Provide… Continue reading “The nation needs to find ways to contain growth of population without use of coercion.” Examine the statement in the light of UN’s World population prospects 2019 report. (250 words)

An organisation consists of a variety of individuals with varying values and degrees of motivation. What challenges do leaders face when forging a harmonious work culture in such an organisation? How can leaders engender a sense of inclusion in face of such diversity? (150 Words)

Mentors Comment: Bring out the challenges faced due to diversity in workforce such as age, gender, marital status, place of residence, etc. Mention the need to build an inclusive culture and striving towards a common organisational goal, while simultaneously pursuing personal goals. Answer: Leadership is about engaging and energizing people, and inspiring them to give… Continue reading An organisation consists of a variety of individuals with varying values and degrees of motivation. What challenges do leaders face when forging a harmonious work culture in such an organisation? How can leaders engender a sense of inclusion in face of such diversity? (150 Words)

What do you understand by the phenomenon of Cloud Burst? How is it related to flash floods ? Why are hilly areas more prone to the ill effects of cloud burst? (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: The answer should be given in three parts: The 1st part should clearly bring out the meaning of cloud burst and then explain the process of a cloud burst. Second part should establish the relationship between the cloud burst and flash floods. Third part should explain how both the occurrence as well as… Continue reading What do you understand by the phenomenon of Cloud Burst? How is it related to flash floods ? Why are hilly areas more prone to the ill effects of cloud burst? (250 Words)

“A world without nuclear weapons would be less stable and more dangerous for all of us.” Critically examine the ethical dimensions of the given statement from the perspective of international relations. (150 words)

Mentors Comments: First part of the answer should bring out how the issue of nuclear weapons has its own moral dimensions. Then one should examine the different ethical dimensions of the statement. They may be: – Stability in world affairs v/s always living under fear. – If Nuclear weapons in themselves are moral or immoral… Continue reading “A world without nuclear weapons would be less stable and more dangerous for all of us.” Critically examine the ethical dimensions of the given statement from the perspective of international relations. (150 words)

Discuss the influence of East India Companies (British, French, Dutch and Portuguese) on the architecture of the Indian subcontinent from mid-17th century onwards. (250 W)

Mentors Comments: The answer should mention the shift in architectural forms – towards port cities and fortified colonies due to arrival of East India Companies. Then highlight the prominent characteristics of each in brief. Further, the answer should trace the three schools, which marked the influence and contribution of the colonial architecture and support these… Continue reading Discuss the influence of East India Companies (British, French, Dutch and Portuguese) on the architecture of the Indian subcontinent from mid-17th century onwards. (250 W)

What is data localisation. Discuss the debates around it and provide a solution which works for all stakeholders involved.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Define data localisation. Give arguments supporting and opposing it. Issues at WTO. Suggest how laws can be formulated to secure all stakeholder’s interests. Answer: Data localization :- Data localization is the new trend in the internet world where there is borderless flow of information. In recent years, countries are instructing companies to keep… Continue reading What is data localisation. Discuss the debates around it and provide a solution which works for all stakeholders involved.(250 words)

All correct decisions are honest and all incorrect decisions are dishonest. Do you agree? How should the correctness and incorrectness of a decision be decided? (150 Words)

Mentors Comments: In the intro discuss what do you understand by this statement. Give your viewpoint with reasons whether you agree/disagree with the statement. Give suggestions how the correctness and incorrectness of a decision can be decided. Provide some examples to substantiate your points. You can use the examples of various government functionaries who faced… Continue reading All correct decisions are honest and all incorrect decisions are dishonest. Do you agree? How should the correctness and incorrectness of a decision be decided? (150 Words)

It has been observed that the ozone hole develops over Antarctica, and not over manufacturing centers where chlorofluorocarbons are released prodigiously. How can you explain this phenomenon? Examine the possible health and environmental impacts of ozone depletion. (150 Words)

Mentors Comment: The answer should begin by briefly explaining the phenomenon of ozone hole. Thereafter, students should enumerate the specific conditions, which exist at the south pole which aid the formation of ozone hole. Finally the students should separately list out the health and the environmental impacts of ozone depletion. Answer: Even though general understanding… Continue reading It has been observed that the ozone hole develops over Antarctica, and not over manufacturing centers where chlorofluorocarbons are released prodigiously. How can you explain this phenomenon? Examine the possible health and environmental impacts of ozone depletion. (150 Words)

Water Crisis in urban areas has reached to unprecedented levels. What has caused this? Suggest ways to improve water conservation in urban areas.(250 Words)

Mentor’s Comment Give facts or data regarding how the water crisis is severe in cities giving examples of Bengaluru and Chennai. Mention reasons for this crisis listing all factors. List all ways to conservation and better use of water. Answer: India is facing one of its major and most serious water crisis. According to the… Continue reading Water Crisis in urban areas has reached to unprecedented levels. What has caused this? Suggest ways to improve water conservation in urban areas.(250 Words)

What is acute encephalitis syndrome (AES)?Why has it affected only young children in a certain geographical location?What can be done to prevent this?(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Define AES Mention reasons for it affecting young children in Muzaffarpur frequently. List all measures so that it can be prevented. Answer: Acute encephalitis syndrome is a severe case of encephalitis transmitted by mosquitoes and is characterized by high fever and inflammation of the brain. The World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2006, coined the term AES to… Continue reading What is acute encephalitis syndrome (AES)?Why has it affected only young children in a certain geographical location?What can be done to prevent this?(250 words)

It is often said that home is the first school and parents are the first teachers. Explain the role of family in inculcating moral values. Analyze how the changing nature of family has affected this role in the context of India. (150 words)

Mentors Comment: Begin by briefly explaining what moral values are. Then illustrate how the family influences development of values in children with more emphasis on the role of parents. Further, the development of narrow/bad values may also be included in the answer to bring a contrast. Then briefly explain the changing nature of family in… Continue reading It is often said that home is the first school and parents are the first teachers. Explain the role of family in inculcating moral values. Analyze how the changing nature of family has affected this role in the context of India. (150 words)

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