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What is social sin? Is there any standard definition of it? How can we abstain from social sin? And if we fail to abstain from so called social sin, what would be the consequences? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Such factual questions are very much the part of ethics paper and we should be able…

November 21, 2018
By 2020 India is projected to be the youngest nation in the world in terms of numbers. While this provides India greater opportunity, it also poses challenges. Explain the various challenges to be faced and suggest measures to turn it into an opportunity. (150 W/ 10 M)

Source: https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/Eo1PgYgUyKl9xgWLrLPwJP/Demographic-dividend-growth-and-jobs.html Model Answer: Demographics can change the pace and pattern of economic growth. While China’s spectacular…

November 21, 2018
What are the aims and mandates of Shanghai Cooperation Organization? How far do you think it will boost India’s relation with Central Asian Countries and China? (150 W/ 10 M)

Sources: https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2018/06/12/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-summit-2018/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-calls-for-global-front-to-fight-terror-groups/article24129891.ece Model Answer: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which today has an ambitious regional and global vision,…

November 21, 2018
The purpose of the social reform movements in 19th century was to ‘purify’ and ‘rediscover’ an Indian civilization that would be conformant with the European ideals of rationalism, empiricism, monotheism and individualism. Comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question revolves around the social reform movement of 19th century which was initiated by people…

November 21, 2018
On what ethical grounds do countries justify possession of nuclear weapons? What is your stand on the issue? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question is straight forward and simple. Nuclear arms are meant for destruction and possess the…

November 20, 2018
Recently India launched GSAT – 29 Satellite which is intended to serve as a test bed for several new emerging technologies. Examine the features of GSAT – 29 and analyze how it will cater to communication requirements of users from remote areas of the country? (150 W/ 10 M)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/another-orbit/article25509395.ece https://www.livemint.com/Science/7RyYqbTd1XbVPcn7YG1FhJ/GSLVMkIIID2-blasts-off-injects-GSAT29-into-orbit.html Model Answer: The Indian Space Research Organisation has marked a big milestone by successfully testing…

November 20, 2018
“Mere constructing toilets will not serve the issue, but it’s the perception of people which needs to be changed”. Analyse this statement and discuss ways to change and influence mindsets of people regarding toilet use in India. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question demands you to assess the issues related to the use of toilets. It may…

November 20, 2018
The theory of plate tectonics has greatly contributed to our understanding of the earth. Comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: In the intro, start with the description of plate tectonic theory. In the main body you…

November 20, 2018
The climate change raises some serious ethical issues on the part of all stakeholder, the individuals, the nation, the next generation and the nature. Most arguments against climate change policies are short-term economic arguments of various types that almost always raise serious ethical problems. Elaborate. (150 W/10 M)

Mentors comment: The question is straight forward and wants us to identify the ethical issues involved in economic…

November 19, 2018
What do you understand by artificial intelligence? How will it affect India? Discuss India’s preparedness in this field (250 W/15 M)

Mentor’s comment: The question is straightforward. You should start your answer by explaining what is AI?. After this…

November 19, 2018

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