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Q.2 India and Australia today represent a partnership with a near-complete convergence of interests and values. Two multicultural, federal democracies are natural partners of the future. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-and-australia-are-finally-acting-like-the-natural-partners-they-are-7845069/ In the intro, mention the INDAUS ECTA deal. In the body, mention how the geo-stategic and geo-economic factors are aiding the convergence of the countries. Mention cooperation in areas such as security, economy, energy, research, cultural ties through  Australia-India Maitri Cultural Partnership etc. Conclude by mentioning the partnership between Australia and India is no longer… Continue reading Q.2 India and Australia today represent a partnership with a near-complete convergence of interests and values. Two multicultural, federal democracies are natural partners of the future. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.3 Discuss the importance of agri-R&D in the context of India. Suggest the ways to help India attain supremacy in agri-R&D and innovation systems. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/budgeting-for-a-well-fed-self-reliant-india-agriculture-narendra-modi-7839250/ In the intro, mention that India’s potential to emerge as a significant exporter of agri-produce remains untapped. In the body, mention the correlation between spending on agri-R&D and agricultural growth as mentioned in the Economic Survey 2021-22. Also mention other research which shows that agri-R&D yields better return compared to return on… Continue reading Q.3 Discuss the importance of agri-R&D in the context of India. Suggest the ways to help India attain supremacy in agri-R&D and innovation systems. (10 Marks)

Q.2 BIMSTEC has huge potential as a natural platform for development cooperation in a rapidly changing geopolitical calculus and can leverage its unique position as a pivot in the Indo-Pacific region. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/bridging-the-bay-in-quest-of-a-stronger-bimstec/article65271509.ece In the intro, mention the context of the fifth BIMSTEC Summit in Sri Lanka. In the body, mention how the economic and strategic significance of the Bay of Bengal is growing rapidly with a re-emergence of the idea of the ‘Indo-Pacific’ region. In the next part mention the potential for development economic… Continue reading Q.2 BIMSTEC has huge potential as a natural platform for development cooperation in a rapidly changing geopolitical calculus and can leverage its unique position as a pivot in the Indo-Pacific region. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.3 What is green hydrogen? What are the incentives offered under the green hydrogen policy? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/green-hydrogen-policy-some-hits-one-crucial-miss/2471061/ In the intro, mention the National Hydrogen Mission in India. In the body, explain the green hydrogen, in the incentives mention the waiver of inter-state transmission (ISTS) tariff for 25 years for projects commissioned before June 2025 and permitting open access for sourcing renewable energy within 15 days of receiving applications, banking of… Continue reading Q.3 What is green hydrogen? What are the incentives offered under the green hydrogen policy? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.2 How the use of technology can help in better policing? Also, examine the issues with the use of technology for policing? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/technology-can-make-policing-better-and-dangerous-7835030/ In the intro, mention the increasing use of technologies such as AI and facial recognition by the police. In the body, mention use of technologies such as AI and facial recognition, fingerprint system and other predictive policing tools. Also mention  Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) project and Crime and Criminal Tracking Network… Continue reading Q.2 How the use of technology can help in better policing? Also, examine the issues with the use of technology for policing? (10 Marks)

Q.1 Discuss the major changes introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919 and its significance as a historical landmark in the Indian freedom struggle. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly discuss the circumstances and situation under which the Government of India Act, 1919 was enacted in India. Discuss the key features and the major changes introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919. With examples show how it was a historical landmark in the freedom struggle of India. Conclude on the basis… Continue reading Q.1 Discuss the major changes introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919 and its significance as a historical landmark in the Indian freedom struggle. (15 Marks)

Q.3 What are the issues with the Draft India Data Accessibility and Use Policy 2022? ? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/forging-a-social-contract-for-data/article65259953.ece In the intro, mention that the Draft policy aims at providing a robust scaffolding for harnessing public sector data for informed decision-making, citizen-centric delivery of public services, and economy-wide digital innovation. In the body, mention the issues such as ignoring the canons of RTI as the draft confines transparency of public data to non-personal… Continue reading Q.3 What are the issues with the Draft India Data Accessibility and Use Policy 2022? ? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.2 How does foreign policy influence our lives at personal and collective levels? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/foreign-policy-must-also-make-a-difference-at-home-india-china-russia-ukraine-7836635/ In the intro, mention that the operation Ganga recently carried out to evacuate students from Russia. In the body mention that foreign policy is a link to the outside world. At a personal level foreign policy comes into play from getting visa to access to foreign markets, receiving information about regulations and practices, for… Continue reading Q.2 How does foreign policy influence our lives at personal and collective levels? (10 Marks)

Q.4 You are the Chairman of a Committee, constituted by the government, to suggest measures to improve the quality of education in state-run schools. In view of the increasing dropout rate and the widening gap between students’ learning ability in state-run and private schools, answer the following questions: (a) Examine the role of government in the education sector, especially providing primary and secondary education through state-run schools. (b) Identify the principles and values that would guide your recommendations in this regard. (c) Suggest some ways in which quality of education in state-run schools can be improved. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly discuss the issue of increased enrolment in private schools. Discuss the role of the government in the education sector. State the principles & values that should form the core of the recommendations Suggest ways in which quality of education can be improved in state-run schools.

Q.3 As a part of the government’s overall market borrowings in 2022-23, sovereign green bonds will be issued. In the context of this, discuss the advantages of green bonds as means of finance and a tool to achieve sustainable development goals. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/lic-ipo-green-bonds-digital-currency-hold-promise-7833419/ https://www.financialexpress.com/market/sovereign-green-bonds-india-has-latched-on-to-global-trend/2446266/ In the intro, briefly explain how green bonds are different from conventional bonds. In the body, mention how green bonds could help in mobilising the resources to finance green infrastructures such as renewable energy, water management and low-carbon building projects. Also mention that they have the potential to attract a larger… Continue reading Q.3 As a part of the government’s overall market borrowings in 2022-23, sovereign green bonds will be issued. In the context of this, discuss the advantages of green bonds as means of finance and a tool to achieve sustainable development goals. (10 Marks)

Q.2 What are the issues with appointing civil servants to the post of Secretary-General of the Houses of the Parliament? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/needed-an-indian-legislative-service/article65249778.ece In the intro, mention the principle laid in the Constitution that secretariats should be independent of the executive government. In the body, mention article 98 and issues with the appointing civil servant such as violation of the principle of independence from the executive, violation of the principle of separation of power, lack… Continue reading Q.2 What are the issues with appointing civil servants to the post of Secretary-General of the Houses of the Parliament? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

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