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“Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them.” – Napoleon Bonaparte. Stating examples mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii) who worked for the development of society and country. (150 Words/ 15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Talk about the goals, aspiration, hopes and dreams etc. as ambition which drive people and their…

November 15, 2018
The 2017 Nobel Physics Prize was awarded “for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves”. What is Gravitational Wave and how are they detected? How does India’s association in LIGO-India project matters? Examine in the context of gain which India aspires. (250Words/15Marks)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/ripples-of-discord/article25469933.ece Model Answer: Introduction: The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory is a large-scale physics experiment aiming to…

November 15, 2018
What do you understand by Quad arrangement? Discuss its motive. What are the major issues Quad arrangements is facing? (150Words/10Marks)

Mentor’s comment: Explain about Quad Arrangement as a security dialogue between four nations. Explain about its prime motives…

November 15, 2018
“Paramountcy is a thing of gradual growth…… shaped partly by conquest, partly by treaty and partly by usage”. Elucidate in the context of distinct stages of British Evolution. (250 Words/15Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: The answer is simply asking about the establishment of British domination in India through different methods…

November 15, 2018
In the 21st century, should traditional modes of education (eg. Madrasas, gurukuls) be allowed to function? Identify the ethical issues and suggest a way forward. (150 Words/10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: The question seems to be straight forward but have some complications in proper deciphering the exact…

November 14, 2018
Poverty is not just lack of money; it is not having capabilities to realize one’s full potential as human being. Comment with respect to contemporary poverty alleviation and measurement strategy of the Indian government. (250 Words/15 Marks)

This is going to be a lengthy answer. So try to use diagrams to explain in better way.…

November 14, 2018
India needs a reinvented secularism 2.0 rooted in complete separation of religion and state. Critically comment (250 Words/15 Marks)

Mentors Comment: You must have come across the commentaries on Indian secularism for last couple of years in…

November 14, 2018
Discuss the changes in the nature and character of Peasant Movements of 1920’s compared to early uprisings/movements? (150 Words/15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: The question is quite straightforward and expects students to have conceptual knowledge of peasant movements in…

November 14, 2018
Ethics Case Study: You are posted in a government office. Recently a peon was appointed in your office. Ever since his appointment he has been more of a burden than any help in the office. He doesn’t do any work and is always found to be talking with anyone he encounters. You have been receiving complaints about him from other staff members too that he is not obeying their orders in the office. The peon was appointed on sympathy grounds after his father’s death since his mother is ill. His income is the only source for his family after his father’s death. He was appointed by your predecessor on humanitarian grounds. You are very strict and disciplined in your office and you expect others to be the same. You have also observed that his behaviour is unfit to continue in his job. He appears to suffer from some psychological problem too. Identify your moral and professional responsibilities in this case study and explain how will you deal with the situation? (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Case study is an essential part of Section B of Ethics paper and is scoring in…

November 13, 2018
“The autonomy for the central bank, within the framework of the RBI Act, is an essential and accepted governance requirement”. Examine where does RBI stand in terms of autonomy? (150 Words/ 10 Marks)

Sources: //economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/66453781.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/autonomy-of-rbi-essential-nurtured-by-govt-finance-ministry/article25378028.ece Introduction: Recently, the debate over independence functioning of RBI has been one of…

November 13, 2018

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