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Ethics Case Study: India looses too many lives due to heavy floods and other natural disasters every year. The nature and cause of floods across different parts of the states are different. In some areas flood situation is worsened due to high level of siltation and rising river bed. Poor maintenance and resultant failure of embankments and erosional activities are other contributing factors leading to recurrence of floods causing high magnitude of losses and damages. Floods in urban areas such as Guwahati are a result of yet another set of contributing factors such as inadequate urban drainage, poor maintenance of drains and improper land use planning. A single flood event cannot be attributed to climate change but shifting rainfall pattern is also influencing the characteristics of the floods. In such a context, disaster risk reduction efforts to reduce flood losses require due attention to not only the direct causes but also the social milieu, economic diaspora, natural environment, ethical and cultural practices etc. These processes are complex in nature owing to historical background and the present processes of development and urbanization. Culture influences to a large extent affect the implementation of strategies and policies. You have been appointed as a District Administrator tasked with disaster risk reduction. You are new to this place unknown to cultural and traditional practices. Everything from rescue to rehabilitation is dependent on you. 1. What are the courses do you think will be suitable for such areas and how you are going to deal with the situation? Justify your actions. 2. What are the ethical impediments you are likely to face in dealing with the people affected by floods?

Mentor’s Comment: The case study is taken from the floods situation in Assam and West Bengal which the…

December 14, 2018
After 53 years, the Border Security Force is facing myriad challenges, ranging from the reassessment of operational philosophy and a personnel management dilemma to an acute disconnect of the leadership with ground realities. Examine. (200 W// 12½ M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-to-keep-india-safe-bsf-must-get-leaders-from-its-own-ranks-not-the-ips/ Model Answer: The Border Security Force, the world’s largest border guarding force, recently celebrated its 54th…

December 14, 2018
In the wake of perceived failure of public institutions in India, many analysts have described the situation as ‘an emergency of Indian constitutionalism’. Do you agree with such an assessment? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: This question is very analytical in nature. It wants you to assess whether the public institutions…

December 14, 2018
Greek and Roman literary account proved extremely useful in writing the history of Ancient India? Discuss. (200 W 12 ½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: Start the answer by mentioning 2-3 lines about importance of literary accounts in writing history of…

December 14, 2018
He who has not forgiven an enemy has not yet tasted one of the most sublime enjoyments of life. – ‘Johann K. Lavatu’ (10 marks 150 words)

Model Answer: Forgiveness is a gift that is not expected from people having narrower view. It is a…

December 13, 2018
What is Bioplastic? Examine whether use of bioplastic is safe in comparison to petroleum based plastic or are likely to contribute more in global greenhouse gas emission if its use increases? (150 W /10 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/bioplastics-not-an-eco-friendly-alternative-to-plastic-study/ Model Answer: Bioplastics are developed as an alternative to the petroleum-based plastics. Increased use of petroleum-based…

December 13, 2018
Critically analyse key features of proposal for enactment of Dam Safety Bill – 2018. (150 W/ 10 M)

Source: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=179939 Model Answer: There are more than 5200 big dams in India and about 450 dams are…

December 13, 2018
India’s geology encompasses the entire geological history of the earth. Elaborate. What is the link between India’s mineral resource distribution and her geological structure? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should explain about geological period. A geological period is one of several subdivisions of geologic time enabling cross-referencing of…

December 13, 2018
Be the Servant of all, and do not try in the least to govern other. Nobody will come to help you if you will put yourself forward as a leader. Kill self first, if you want to lead. – ‘Swami Vivekananda’ (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The statement is straight forward which says what a good leader should follow while leading. Introduction…

December 12, 2018
As climate is changing, creating resilient food systems has become the need of the hour. How can Zero budget natural farming help in this regard? (200 W 12½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should explain about resilient food system and its features. Like it can adapt and transform…

December 12, 2018

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