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A pre-requisite to Stable and Developed North East is Strong ties between India & Myanmar. Discuss. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should discuss about the strategic position of Myanmar towards establishing relationship with East Asian Countries. This focus towards Myanmar will develop the northeastern region of India. Further, talk about the problems of Northeastern region and link their solution to increased accessibility to East Asian countries. Also mention about recent efforts towards strengthening… Continue reading A pre-requisite to Stable and Developed North East is Strong ties between India & Myanmar. Discuss. (150 W/ 10 M)

Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru differed with each other wrt to the shape of social, economic and political structure of Indian polity after Independence, however both the leaders lived and worked harmoniously during the struggle for freedom. In the light of the above statement bring out the similarities and differences between the ideology of Gandhiji and Nehru? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Such question are common to our examination and are asked in different form every other years. Here, the introduction should mention about both the leaders being great to our national freedom. however, there are differences in their thought from development perspective to social, economic and political. Next mention similarities between both the leaders.… Continue reading Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru differed with each other wrt to the shape of social, economic and political structure of Indian polity after Independence, however both the leaders lived and worked harmoniously during the struggle for freedom. In the light of the above statement bring out the similarities and differences between the ideology of Gandhiji and Nehru? (250 W/ 15 M)

Despite the SC condemning mob lynching, the incident is on the rise across the country. Does India need an anti-lynching law? Critically comment. (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The reports of lynching have become more common in recent times for which SC court has to step in and suggest few recommendations to end mob lynching. The introduction should mention about the lynching and why it is in increasing pace. Further, mention why India need an anti-lynching law. Like incidence of cow… Continue reading Despite the SC condemning mob lynching, the incident is on the rise across the country. Does India need an anti-lynching law? Critically comment. (200 W)

Despite the fact that partition of India was a political act the real tragedy of it was faced by the lower classes. Discuss. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The question is straight forward and need some analytical approach to generate relevant points. Introduction should mention how the worst sufferers of partition were Lower Class. The policy of divide and rule itself was desired towards elite Muslims to capture political power, the representatives who were talking about the partition whether Hindus of… Continue reading Despite the fact that partition of India was a political act the real tragedy of it was faced by the lower classes. Discuss. (150 W)

“Civil Servants should be fully aware to office politics; however they should be minimally concerned with it”. Critically examine the statement. (150 W/ 10 M)

Model Answer: Office politics can start from a small issue. But it can sometimes snowball to major workplace issues adversely impacting employee morale and productivity.  Toxic office politics can be a huge issue for companies, irrespective of their size, as it creates a major setback to the employee culture.  It can drive talented people out… Continue reading “Civil Servants should be fully aware to office politics; however they should be minimally concerned with it”. Critically examine the statement. (150 W/ 10 M)

What role does Civil Society play in ensuring Good-Governance? Discuss the challenges being faced by civil society organization in India? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentors comment: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Introduction should mention about the civil society and they being the back bone of democracy. Further, mention the need for civil society organization, like they help in plural sphere, enables citizens to… Continue reading What role does Civil Society play in ensuring Good-Governance? Discuss the challenges being faced by civil society organization in India? (250 W/ 15 M)

Farmers should be treated as producers with internationally competitive potential, not as objects of charity. Critically comment on the statement in the light of the recent hike in MSP of Kharif crops? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question holds importance due to recent steep hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Kharif crops. Introduction should mention what is MSP and in general (short) talk about its importance. Further, mention positive impact of recent MSP hike. Next, talk how MSP will worsen the condition of the Farmer. Like hike… Continue reading Farmers should be treated as producers with internationally competitive potential, not as objects of charity. Critically comment on the statement in the light of the recent hike in MSP of Kharif crops? (150 W/ 10 M)

Elaborate the formation and significance of coral reefs. How have global warming affected coral reefs? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question holds significance due to rising global warming and its effects on coral reefs as a result many marine flora and fauna are getting affected. Since this is the basic and straight question, not much needed to direct in this though few points should be kept in mind while framing structure. Introduction… Continue reading Elaborate the formation and significance of coral reefs. How have global warming affected coral reefs? (250 W/ 15 M)

Anyone can become angry —that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way —this is not easy. In this context, discuss how can anger be managed and used constructively in life? (10 M/ 150 W)

Model Answer: Anger is an emotion which varies in intensity ranging from anger to rage. Every person has different kind of response to situations which he does not like. Anger comes naturally to all of us. What is important is to use that anger in constructive way. The following points give an idea of how… Continue reading Anyone can become angry —that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way —this is not easy. In this context, discuss how can anger be managed and used constructively in life? (10 M/ 150 W)

How Indo-Korean ties can enhance the economy of both the countries? Comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question itself directs the way answer to be written. Introduction should explain about the economic ties between both the countries. Signing of CEPA in 2010, India’s export of about $2.91 billion, FDI by major Korean industries etc. have significant economic impact on both the countries. Further mention how the ties can be… Continue reading How Indo-Korean ties can enhance the economy of both the countries? Comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

Even after three decades of its existence, SAARC’s performance has been less than satisfactory, and its role in strengthening regional cooperation is being questioned. Do you think its relevancy has diminished in current times? Critically examine. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: [op-ed snap] Why SAARC is still relevant Model answer: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an intergovernmental regional organization founded in 1985 with 8 member countries. Its aim is to foster cooperative environment among member countries and south Asian regions by forging agreements, bilateral and multilateral talks. SAARC comprises 3% of world’s… Continue reading Even after three decades of its existence, SAARC’s performance has been less than satisfactory, and its role in strengthening regional cooperation is being questioned. Do you think its relevancy has diminished in current times? Critically examine. (200 W/ 12½ M)

An exclusive focus on educating women or financial inclusiveness is unlikely to be effective in making women economically more empowered? Comment. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question holds importance due to India’s worst performance in global gender gap report released by World Economic Forum. The introduction will should explain how we performed in gender parity and the reason why there is low participation of women in India’s workforce. Further, mention what hurdles women faces especially in India due… Continue reading An exclusive focus on educating women or financial inclusiveness is unlikely to be effective in making women economically more empowered? Comment. (250 W/ 15 M)

The success of good governance hinges on a productive work culture. Discuss the present work culture within the government offices in the country. How can professional loyalty bring positive work culture in an organization? ( 10 marks 150 words)

Model answer: Loyalty to one’s profession and organization is requisite to positive work culture unfortunately; the Indian state and the society have failed to inculcate a sense of belonging and loyalty among its employees towards the government. For most of the government employees, work is treated as a load and not as worship. Following points… Continue reading The success of good governance hinges on a productive work culture. Discuss the present work culture within the government offices in the country. How can professional loyalty bring positive work culture in an organization? ( 10 marks 150 words)

According to the CAG report, Agriculture Insurance Companies Collected Huge Premiums from Farmers but Failed to Pay the Claims. Can information and communication tools help farmers regain faith in crop insurance schemes? Examine. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The issue of huge collection of premiums by the insurance companies has been highlighted by the CAG. Introduction should mention about the current ongoing schemes of insurance related to crop insurance and the problems highlighted by CAG. Further mention what are the other problems crop insurance faces. Price sensitive, poor awareness, lengthy and… Continue reading According to the CAG report, Agriculture Insurance Companies Collected Huge Premiums from Farmers but Failed to Pay the Claims. Can information and communication tools help farmers regain faith in crop insurance schemes? Examine. (250 W/ 15 M)

Given the deep inequalities prevalent in access to education and jobs on caste and socio-economic status, how far do you think that creating 10% quota for EWS will serve the purpose? Discuss potential implications of implementing 10% quota and suggest way forward. (250 W/ 15 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-solution-in-search-of-a-problem-on-10-reservations/   Model Answer: India’s reservation system is clearly in disarray. However, it is unlikely that the recently passed Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019, creating a 10% quota for the economically weaker sections (EWS), will serve as anything more than a band-aid. This bill entitles 10% direct reservation in government jobs and for admission in… Continue reading Given the deep inequalities prevalent in access to education and jobs on caste and socio-economic status, how far do you think that creating 10% quota for EWS will serve the purpose? Discuss potential implications of implementing 10% quota and suggest way forward. (250 W/ 15 M)

Explain the formation of Indian monsoons. Highlight the link between monsoons and India’s cropping pattern. (15 marks)

Mentor’s Comment: The similar question has been asked in UPSC. ‘What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the won population residing in Monsoon Asia?’ (UPSC Mains 2017). Introduction should explain monsoon as a global phenomena influenced by variety of factors affecting pattern of rainfall in… Continue reading Explain the formation of Indian monsoons. Highlight the link between monsoons and India’s cropping pattern. (15 marks)

Ethics Case Study: You are posted as a senior officer in forest department. Your office deals with granting clearances to new projects. Your son has recently started a new project where he wants to set up a new factory in a forest area. This would involve clearing some area of district through which forest passes. The government has presently been not giving clearances to such projects as it has been emphasizing on forest conservation. Your son asks you to get the clearances done from your department. You have always been an upright officer and have not taken any benefit of the post held by you. However, this project is important for your son as you want him to get settled. Will you use your authority to get the project cleared? What are the ethical conflicts that arise in the case? What are the options that are available to you? Discuss them with their merits and demerits. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The case study has been take in light of conflict of interest faced by public servants while holding public office. The case involves the following ethical concerns: Personal interests vs abeyance to principles of public life, firmness to government principles vs violating government rules for self gain, upholding personal principles vs comprising them… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: You are posted as a senior officer in forest department. Your office deals with granting clearances to new projects. Your son has recently started a new project where he wants to set up a new factory in a forest area. This would involve clearing some area of district through which forest passes. The government has presently been not giving clearances to such projects as it has been emphasizing on forest conservation. Your son asks you to get the clearances done from your department. You have always been an upright officer and have not taken any benefit of the post held by you. However, this project is important for your son as you want him to get settled. Will you use your authority to get the project cleared? What are the ethical conflicts that arise in the case? What are the options that are available to you? Discuss them with their merits and demerits. (150 W/ 10 M)

What do you understand by Net neutrality? Critically comment on TRAI’s recent recommendations on net neutrality? (200 W/12 ½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: Explain about Net-Neutrality in simple terms. Mention how this debate sparked in India and what if Net Neutrality wasn’t there. Mention the recent order of TRAI and Telecom Commissions Acceptance on TRAI rule. Further, bring the criticism of the TRAI’s decisions. Waste of bandwidth resources, certain services with high quality of service demand… Continue reading What do you understand by Net neutrality? Critically comment on TRAI’s recent recommendations on net neutrality? (200 W/12 ½ M)

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