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What is surface ozone? How is it formed? Discuss the consequences of increasing level of surface ozone for the environment? What steps should be taken to bring down its increasing level? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: This is a basic question pertaining to the significance of Ozone and its formation. Also its harmful effects and subsequent measures to avoid its ill effects on earth and living beings in particular. Introduce by explaining what is surface ozone and in general how it is harmful to living beings. Further, mention the… Continue reading What is surface ozone? How is it formed? Discuss the consequences of increasing level of surface ozone for the environment? What steps should be taken to bring down its increasing level? (150 W/ 10 M)

Ethics Case Study: You are posted in a district as DM. The agriculture sector has been hit severely this year in your district due to bad rains. There has been an increase in farmers’ deaths due to suicide. Due to this crisis faced by farmers, there is a protest on the main highway passing through the district. During the protest, two innocent famers got killed by a bullet fired by police. They were the sole bread earning members in their families. This made the situation more intense. People have blocked the highway and are sitting with the dead bodies. How will you pacify the crowd? What are the various options before you? Discuss them with their merits and demerits suggesting which course of action will you take and why? (150 W/ 10 M)

Do you think that use of Plastic bags be completely banned in India? Critically Analyze. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The  Union  ministry  of  environment,  forest  and  climate  change  amended  the  Plastic  Waste Management  Rules  (2016). Introduction should mention about the provisions of new rules as well as the harm caused by the use of plastic bags in India and also across globe. Further, mention why such steps needed? Points like poor handling… Continue reading Do you think that use of Plastic bags be completely banned in India? Critically Analyze. (150 W/ 10 M)

Improving child-sex ratio is government’s answer to combating the skewed demographic profile in India. Critically analyse the schemes dedicated for the purpose. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduce with what is child sex ratio and scenario of child sex ratio in India with statistics What are the policies and programmes for improving child sex ratio? Like BBBP, Sukanya Samridhi Yojana, girl child protection scheme, aapki beti hamari beti, etc and various laws and regulations related to this. What are the… Continue reading Improving child-sex ratio is government’s answer to combating the skewed demographic profile in India. Critically analyse the schemes dedicated for the purpose. (150 W/ 10 M)

The earth has got a limited carrying capacity. Without a fair and universal indicator environmental catastrophe is imminent as policymaking will remain environmentally insensitive. Critically discuss the role of Green GDP in this regard. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Natural resources are in limited quantity on earth which compelled us to think in its wiser use keeping in mind the future needs. Green GDP ensures its judicious use and proper planning in the use of natural resources. Introduction should explain in general, about the Green GDP and link it to sustainable use… Continue reading The earth has got a limited carrying capacity. Without a fair and universal indicator environmental catastrophe is imminent as policymaking will remain environmentally insensitive. Critically discuss the role of Green GDP in this regard. (150 W/ 10 M)

On Dec 2004, tsunami brought havoc on 14 countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for occurrence of tsunami and its effects on life and economy. In the light of the guidelines of NDMA (2010) describe the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentors Comment: In a recent scientific research paper, it has been claimed that climate change will increase the destructive power of the tsunamis. It is pertinent under these circumstances to discuss about Tsunamis as well as the preparedness as mentioned by NDMA. The question has three parts which need answering. First of all we need… Continue reading On Dec 2004, tsunami brought havoc on 14 countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for occurrence of tsunami and its effects on life and economy. In the light of the guidelines of NDMA (2010) describe the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events. (250 W/ 15 M)

It is commented by experts that The UGC failed to maintain the standards of higher education in India because its entire function was geared towards the disbursal of grants rather than regulation. Will replacing UGC with Higher Education Commission of India act as panacea for higher education? Critically examine (15 marks)

Mentors Comment: The government has expressed its intention to bring in the Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act) Bill, 2018, which will replace UGC with HECI. It will bring substantial and much required reform in the higher education regulation of India. The issue is quite important for the mains this… Continue reading It is commented by experts that The UGC failed to maintain the standards of higher education in India because its entire function was geared towards the disbursal of grants rather than regulation. Will replacing UGC with Higher Education Commission of India act as panacea for higher education? Critically examine (15 marks)

What do you understand by dissent and why is it important for a democracy. With examples explain why dissent needs more focus in India? (150 W / 10 M)

Model Answer: Dissent refers to the act of disagreeing with someone / over something leading to a debate. In an ideal scenario, the ultimate goal is to help understand each other’s position even if a consensus is not reached. Dissent is about “showing new perspectives”. Dissent is one of the foundations of democracy. The idea… Continue reading What do you understand by dissent and why is it important for a democracy. With examples explain why dissent needs more focus in India? (150 W / 10 M)

Farm Loan Waiver is a poll biat and it doesn’t seem easing farmers’ immediate distress. Do you think KALIA scheme of Odisha Government is more influential in this regard? Examine with justification. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-from-plate-to-plough-if-you-want-to-help-farmers/ https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/odishas-kalia-to-attack-poverty/   Model Answer: Introduction: Agriculture Sector is considered as ‘Prime-Mover’ of the economy and is also categorized as ‘Priority-Sector’ for financing various activities. Farm Loan Waiver scheme is among the many steps that have been taken to address the issues of farmers. Main Body: Farm-loan waivers do little to resolve the agriculture… Continue reading Farm Loan Waiver is a poll biat and it doesn’t seem easing farmers’ immediate distress. Do you think KALIA scheme of Odisha Government is more influential in this regard? Examine with justification. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Updating of the National Register of Citizens in Assam and the Citizenship Amendment Bill could lead to a redrawing of the demographic map of South Asia and give new life to the discredited two-nation theory. Critically Discuss (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentors Comment: Updation of NRC and the consequent fate of those who do not find a mention in the hallowed list raises very important ethical and diplomatic questions and dilemmas for our democracy, government and region. These opinion all deal with the moral, practical and diplomatic challenges before us going forward and hence the issue… Continue reading Updating of the National Register of Citizens in Assam and the Citizenship Amendment Bill could lead to a redrawing of the demographic map of South Asia and give new life to the discredited two-nation theory. Critically Discuss (250 W/ 15 M)

Maintaining the ecological flow or ‘aviral dhara’ in rivers is increasingly being recognised as critical for environmental as well as socio-political reasons. In this context, should India adopt something similar to the Water Framework Directive (WFD), 2000? Discuss. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: This question highlights the environmental and socio-political significance of aviral dhara. It also asks your opinion about adopting the WFD, 2000. The first sentence usually provides the hint as to what the intro should contain. Thus, begin with ‘aviral dhara’ (but do not repeat the words of the question statement). You can also… Continue reading Maintaining the ecological flow or ‘aviral dhara’ in rivers is increasingly being recognised as critical for environmental as well as socio-political reasons. In this context, should India adopt something similar to the Water Framework Directive (WFD), 2000? Discuss. (200 W/ 12½ M)

“The corrupt have many masters. The honest serve none”. In the light of the above statement discuss the reasons for decrement of ethics in public service. (150 W/ 10 M)

Model answer: The traditional cultural and spiritual values, which have been the mainstay of our civilization, seem to be losing their grip over society and politics due to Corruption. The corruption is prevalent in all the field of governance whether executive, legislature, judiciary, civil society, etc. each is supporting other to  compromise national interest by… Continue reading “The corrupt have many masters. The honest serve none”. In the light of the above statement discuss the reasons for decrement of ethics in public service. (150 W/ 10 M)

Describe the method of transplantation of trees? Do you think transplantation of trees can be a feasible option to fight deforestation and urbanization problem in mega Indian cities? Critically discuss. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: In the backdrop of mass protest against the felling of trees in Delhi, The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) ordered transplanting of trees. The Introduction should describe about the term transplanting of trees from one location to a new location. Further, the main body should discuss about how transplanting is done… Continue reading Describe the method of transplantation of trees? Do you think transplantation of trees can be a feasible option to fight deforestation and urbanization problem in mega Indian cities? Critically discuss. (200 W/ 12½ M)

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