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India has achieved the political justice, but not the social and economic justice. Illustrate the steps required to be taken towards its fulfillment. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: This is a factual question asking what needs to be done to achieve social and economic…

November 24, 2018
Why did Buddhism spread outside India but Jainism could not? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentors Comment: As mentioned earlier, art and culture question are factual and straightforward. This question is same too.…

November 24, 2018
Explain the following in not more than 70 words each. (a) Work ethics in government. (b) Orthodox loyalty to superiors in administration. (c) Accountability (d) Self-imposed morality v/s state imposed laws. (4×2.5=10 Marks)

Model answer: (a) Work ethics are the basic values that are followed by employees in an organization, It…

November 23, 2018
What is the Twin Balance Sheet Problem of India? Will this lead to an economic crisis? What is the solution to avoid a crisis? (15 Marks)

Mentors Comment: Economic Survey recently highlighted the issue of TBS in its publication and since then, it has…

November 23, 2018
Will granting constitutional status to NCBC have significant impact on the socio-economic conditions of the OBC’s. Critically examine (10 marks)

Mentors Comment: NCBC bill was recently passed in the Parliament, which gives constitutional status to NCBC. The related…

November 23, 2018
It is said that most of the freshwater on earth is locked up in the Polar Regions. Can harvesting icebergs be the solution to the global water crisis? (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Note: Point out the increasing water scarcity in the world (and problem of desalination of seawater so…

November 23, 2018
Ethics Case Study: A newly appointed Medical Superintendent of a district Government Hospital receives complaints about the negligent attitude of the doctors in times of casualties. The patients are not properly attended. Incidentally it is the only hospital in the city and the vicinity for the poor and needy. What do you propose the Medical Superintendent should do and why? Evaluate various options and suggest suitable measures. (150 W/ 10 M)

Model Answer: Health is of utmost important for human life to survive and flourish. Availability of proper facilities…

November 22, 2018
CBI has played a pivotal role of justice delivery in India since decades. However, the recent CBI crisis not only questions about CBI’s autonomous functioning but also about the Rule of Law under which it functions. Comment on the above point and suggest way forward. (150 W/ 10 M)

Source: https://www.firstpost.com/india/cbi-vs-cbi-india-faces-major-institutional-crisis-but-from-it-will-hopefully-emerge-a-stronger-democracy-5441831.html Model Answer: Introduction- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is India’s premier investigating agency that handles all high-profile cases. Its job…

November 22, 2018
The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution is often referred to as a charter for autonomy of a wide magnitude, but it has failed to decrease the tension between different stakeholders at the ground level. Elaborate. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should elaborate about the sixth schedule and its purpose in Indian Constitution and its various…

November 22, 2018
German diplomatic miscalculations were hugely responsible for WWI. Comment. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Note: The question is quite straightforward as well as factual. You have to remember the events prior…

November 22, 2018

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