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Q.2 Taiwan finds itself caught in a crossfire between the US and China. What are the implications of the rising tension for India? What should be India’s approach? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/taiwan-between-giants-8068777/ https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/india-one-china-stand-relations-with-taiwan-8066647/ In the intro, mention the escalation of tension over the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. In the body, mention the implication of the rising tension between the US and China for East Asia and South East Asia as the countries may be forced to take the side… Continue reading Q.2 Taiwan finds itself caught in a crossfire between the US and China. What are the implications of the rising tension for India? What should be India’s approach? (10 Marks)

Q.3 Coal, oil and gas are not going anywhere in the developed world; they are, in fact, making a comeback. In context of this examine the factors responsible for downgrading of climate commitment and suggest the way forward for the developing countries. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-west-is-backsliding-on-climate-action/article65681859.ece1 In the intro, mention the increasing energy prices due to geopolitical disturbances. In the body mention the factors such as popular backlash against the emissions cuts, cost involved in the emission cut, rising energy prices due to various factors etc. Mention the need for collective action from developing countries to stop the… Continue reading Q.3 Coal, oil and gas are not going anywhere in the developed world; they are, in fact, making a comeback. In context of this examine the factors responsible for downgrading of climate commitment and suggest the way forward for the developing countries. (10 Marks)

Q.2 China’s growing influence in the Pacific region, including in the Indo-Pacific, and further strengthened by the entente with Russia, may hardly be a by-product of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, but it has induced fresh energy into the region. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-global-order-caught-up-in-a-swirl-of-chaos/article65682489.ece In the intro, mention that the Ukraine crisis has intensified the concerns of countries in the Indo-Pacific. In the body mention that growing closeness between China-Russia and assertive behaviour of China has heightened the concerns in the region. The US has responded to the situation through AUKUS and Quad, Partners in the… Continue reading Q.2 China’s growing influence in the Pacific region, including in the Indo-Pacific, and further strengthened by the entente with Russia, may hardly be a by-product of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, but it has induced fresh energy into the region. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.4 Corporate governance and business ethics are key factors influencing investment decisions and determining the flow of capital worldwide. In this context, discuss the inter-relationship between corporate governance and business ethics. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Define corporate governance and business ethics and bring out the distinction between them. Discuss the rising standards of business ethics and corporate governance. Establish a context and discuss the interrelationship between the two. Conclude appropriately.

Q.3 What is the significance of foreign exchange reserves for a developing country and what are the reasons for the recent decline in India’s foreign exchange reserves? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rbi-and-the-rupee-to-break-a-free-fall-or-not-to-8059652/ In the intro, mention the steep decline in India foreing exchange in the last few months. In the body, mention reasons a developing economy needs foreign exchange reserves for the settlement of capital and current account settlement. In the next part mention the factors responsible for the decline in India’s foreign exchange… Continue reading Q.3 What is the significance of foreign exchange reserves for a developing country and what are the reasons for the recent decline in India’s foreign exchange reserves? (10 Marks)

Q.2 What are the issues with the various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-pmla-verdict-overlooks-constitutional-safeguards/article65707726.ece In the intro, mention the recent ruling of the Supreme Court upholding the Act. In the body, mention issues such as vague definition of the terms, stringent conditions for granting bail, use of money bill route for enacting law, disproportionality in punishment, misuse for settling political scores etc. In the way forward… Continue reading Q.2 What are the issues with the various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.3 What are the World Trade Organisation’s rules over public stockholding of food? What are India’s concerns about it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/indias-wheat-waiver-wto-demand-is-risk-fraught/article65707757.ece In the intro, mention India’s demand for waiver to export wheat procured at subsidised price. In the body, mention rules that prohibit subsidised procurement due to its potential for disruption. The rules are cause of concern for India as the MSP given by the Indian government goes against the rule. Conclude by… Continue reading Q.3 What are the World Trade Organisation’s rules over public stockholding of food? What are India’s concerns about it? (10 Marks)

Q.2 What is the significance of the launch of the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for India and the region? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/bringing-eurasia-closer/article65706597.ece In the intro, mention the recent launch of the INSTC. In the body, mention the financial and geopolitical significance of the corridor for India and the region. It can be concluded by mentioning that as a transcontinental multi-modal corridor that aims to bring Eurasia closer together, the INSTC is a laudable initiative in… Continue reading Q.2 What is the significance of the launch of the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for India and the region? (10 Marks)

Q.3 What are the factors responsible for the deterioration of the financial position of the state-owned power distribution companies? Is bailout by the government a solution? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, mention the  increasing debt burden of the state-owned discoms. In the body mention the factors responsible such as high losses, increased tariff due to cross subsidies, delay in clearance of dues by the state governments, inefficiencies etc. In the next part, mention the issues with the previous attempts at bailing… Continue reading Q.3 What are the factors responsible for the deterioration of the financial position of the state-owned power distribution companies? Is bailout by the government a solution? (10 Marks)

Q.2 How whistleblowers contribute to participatory democracy by use of RTI? Suggest the measures to ensure the protection of whistleblowers. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/we-need-to-protect-whistle-blowers/article65698564.ece In the intro, define the term whistleblower. In the body, mention the contributions of the whistleblower through the use of RTI in bringing in transparency and accountability in governance. In the next part mention the threat to the lives of whistleblowers. In the suggestion mention the need for operationalizing the Whistle Blower… Continue reading Q.2 How whistleblowers contribute to participatory democracy by use of RTI? Suggest the measures to ensure the protection of whistleblowers. (10 Marks)

Q.4 You are a young officer posted as a Sub-Divisional Magistrate in a backward district. You receive a complaint against the appointment of a Dalit woman in a village school for cooking food under the Mid-Day Meal scheme by parents of some students. The parents are putting immense pressure on the school management to discontinue the services of the woman concerned on the basis of long-standing social norms of caste impurity. They also say that if the management fails to take a favourable decision, keeping in mind the prevailing social customs, they will convene a village assembly and take action against the woman and her family members, including boycotting them socially. Based on the above information, address the following: (a) Identify the issues involved in the given case study. (b) Highlighting the reasons behind continuing caste discrimination, discuss the steps which you will take to resolve the present issue. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by giving the gist of the case study. Write about the various issues and associated stakeholders in the given case. Mention the reasons behind the continuation of caste discrimination. Write down the steps that you will take in this situation. Conclude accordingly.

Q.3 What are the advantages and issues with e-commerce for medical drugs? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/draft-drugs-medical-devices-and-cosmetics-bill-2022-making-digital-pharmacist-8055264/ In the intro, mention the provisions of Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill 2022. In the body mention the advantages such as compliance with storage conditions required for the drugs, compliance with the requirement of valid prescription etc. In the challenges mention the issue of misuse and overuse of certain drugs. Conclude by mentioning… Continue reading Q.3 What are the advantages and issues with e-commerce for medical drugs? (10 Marks)

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