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Q.2 How does the lack of inner-party democracy affect Indian democracy? What are the factors responsible for it and suggest the way forward. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/no-inner-party-democracy/article65658107.ece In the intro, mention the recent ouster of the UK Prime Minister and the role of party MP in it. In the body mention the centralised nature of party functioning and decision making in Indian political parties with the exception of a few parties. In the next part, contrast it with the… Continue reading Q.2 How does the lack of inner-party democracy affect Indian democracy? What are the factors responsible for it and suggest the way forward. (15 Marks)

Q.4 ‘Niti’ must be more concerned with ‘nyaya’ i.e. the elimination of removable injustices rather than defining a perfectly just society. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Explain the two approaches of justice i.e. Niti(arrangement-focused view) and Nyaya(realisation-focused). Explain why one should focus more on Nyaya rather than Niti. Provide examples of some removable injustices that should be focused upon by the government, and which would help out in removing other injustices as well in the long run, to reach… Continue reading Q.4 ‘Niti’ must be more concerned with ‘nyaya’ i.e. the elimination of removable injustices rather than defining a perfectly just society. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Q.3 How is the recent depreciation of the rupee different from its depreciation between 2008-2012? What are the factors responsible for the recent appreciation of the dollar? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-there-is-no-reason-to-panic-over-the-rupee-8039724/ In the intro, mention the recent all time low reached by rupee. In the body, mention the relationship between the domestic fundamentals and value of the currency. Next mention the weak domestic fundamentals responsible for depreciation between 2008-2012. Also mention the relationship now between the increase in the dollar index and depreciation… Continue reading Q.3 How is the recent depreciation of the rupee different from its depreciation between 2008-2012? What are the factors responsible for the recent appreciation of the dollar? (10 Marks)

Q.2 Bolstering friendship between India and Vietnam is a natural outcome of a growing convergence of their strategic and economic interests, and also their common vision for peace, prosperity and their people. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/india-vietnam-ties-from-strong-to-stronger/article65663062.ece In the intro, mention that India and Vietnam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. In the body mention the historic ties and convergence of interest between the two countries in areas such as maritime cooperation,  academic and cultural collaborations, shipbuilding, maritime connectivity, maritime education and research, coastal engineering, the blue… Continue reading Q.2 Bolstering friendship between India and Vietnam is a natural outcome of a growing convergence of their strategic and economic interests, and also their common vision for peace, prosperity and their people. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.3 What was the rationale of the deregulation of the fuel prices in India? Discuss the issues with the policy and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/is-the-fuel-pricing-policy-problematic/article65278617.ece In the intro, mention the rising fuel prices amid the Ukraine-Russia war. In the body describe the rationale behind deregulation like reducing the subsidy burden and bringing the cost in line with the international prices. In the issues mention the issue of intervention for political economy reasons, the need for intervention for… Continue reading Q.3 What was the rationale of the deregulation of the fuel prices in India? Discuss the issues with the policy and suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.2 The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill 2022 aims to replace the Identification of Prisoners Act 1920. Examine the reasons for the introduction of the Bill and what are the concerns with the provision of the Bill? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/this-is-a-criminal-attack-on-privacy/article65278800.ece In the intro, mention that the Prisoners Act 1920 suffered from the issue of the limited definition of the term ‘measurements’. In the body mention that in the 1980s, the Law Commission of India (in its 87th Report) and the Supreme Court of India in a judgment titled State of U.P. vs… Continue reading Q.2 The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill 2022 aims to replace the Identification of Prisoners Act 1920. Examine the reasons for the introduction of the Bill and what are the concerns with the provision of the Bill? (15 Marks)

Q.3 What are the lessons India can draw from the growth story of China and the role played by agriculture in it? Where does the agri-sector stand in India in comparison to China? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/with-india-set-to-become-most-populous-nation-a-prosperity-lesson-8035257/ In the intro, mention that in 1978 when China started its economic reforms, India’s per capita income was more than China’s. In the body mention the important lessons such as need for increasing the income level through agri-reforms and price deregulation, lack of reforms in agriculture after the liberalisation of economy of… Continue reading Q.3 What are the lessons India can draw from the growth story of China and the role played by agriculture in it? Where does the agri-sector stand in India in comparison to China? (10 Marks)

Q.2 What is the role of the Opposition in a democracy? How loopholes in the anti-defection law adds to the challenges posed to the Opposition in India? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/preserving-democracy-vigilant-opposition-necessary-not-just-vibrant-democracy-survival-india/article65650973.ece In the intro, mention the mass defections taking place despite the anti-defection law. In the body, mention the important functions of Opposition in maintaining the checks and balances, scrutiny of the policies formulated by the government, review of the actions of the government, raising the demands of the public and questioning the… Continue reading Q.2 What is the role of the Opposition in a democracy? How loopholes in the anti-defection law adds to the challenges posed to the Opposition in India? (10 Marks)

Q.3 Importance of increasing domestic coal production was highlighted by the surge in the prices of impoted coal. In context of this, suggest the measures to reduce the exposure to price volatility. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/we-need-an-orderly-transition-from-coal-to-renewables-8035406/lite/ In the intro, mention the recent power crisis in India due to shortage of coal.  In the body mention measures on the front of finance, regulation, quality of coal, removing financial burden due to cross subsidies etc.  Conclude by mentioning that implementing the changes suggested above to reduce the exposure of domestic… Continue reading Q.3 Importance of increasing domestic coal production was highlighted by the surge in the prices of impoted coal. In context of this, suggest the measures to reduce the exposure to price volatility. (10 Marks)

Q.2 The political and military aftermath of Russia’s war on Ukraine could potentially tilt the current global balance and take us back to a Euro-centric world order. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-ukraine-war-and-the-return-to-euro-centrism/article65644943.ece/amp/ In the intro, mention the sense of fear created in Europe due to Russian aggression. In the body, mention revival of NATO and sense of unity in Euro as a result of invasion. In the next part, mention weakening of trust in globalisation and the UN. These changes will result in Euro-centric… Continue reading Q.2 The political and military aftermath of Russia’s war on Ukraine could potentially tilt the current global balance and take us back to a Euro-centric world order. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.4 You are the principal of a college which has a long history of student politics. However, due to your personal belief, you are not in favour of conducting student elections and thus have kept the process of yearly student elections pending without any official announcement. While you are mulling over the decision of not conducting elections, you get representation from some professors as well as students who criticize the activities of student unions as obstructive to the academic environment of the college. Some time later, student leaders also come to talk to you regarding conduct of elections, and you tell them about the representation received by you against allowing student elections. You further tell them that you are contemplating suspending all activities related to student politics in the campus. On hearing this, student leaders become aggressive and start sloganeering and destroying college property. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) What are the issues involved in the case above? (b) How can you separate your personal ethics from professional ethics? (c) How would you deal with this situation? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly write down the facts of the given case. Identify the issues involved in this case. Discuss ways to separate your personal ethics from professional ethics. Write down your course of action in this situation.

Q.3 What were the improvements made in the GST to ensure stricter compliance? Suggest the improvements needed in the GST structure. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/gst-2-0-next-stage-of-reform-in-the-tax-regime-requires-creating-federal-institutions-8029959/ In the intro, mention the completion of five years of GST. In the body mention improvements such as input credit to the buyer only after the seller uploads the invoice, introduction of e-invoicing and the introduction of e-waybill. In the suggestions mention need to amend the law to provide that all units… Continue reading Q.3 What were the improvements made in the GST to ensure stricter compliance? Suggest the improvements needed in the GST structure. (10 Marks)

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