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Q.3 India’s size and diversity offers enormous opportunities for the tourism sector. Highlighting the importance of tourism sector in India, mention some government efforts to give it a boost. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/incredible-india-back-a-full-circle-tagline-to-revive-post-covid-foreign-tourist-arrival-amitabh-kant-again-plays-a-big-role/articleshow/95669283.cms Introduce the answer by talking about India’s diversity and potential for tourism. In the body, explain the importance of tourism sector in India. Next, mention some challenges associated with the growth of tourism in India. List down some of the major initiatives of the government to boost the sector. Conclude by mentioning… Continue reading Q.3 India’s size and diversity offers enormous opportunities for the tourism sector. Highlighting the importance of tourism sector in India, mention some government efforts to give it a boost. (15 Marks)

Q.2 Indiscriminate use of section 124-A of the IPC is like a saw in the hands of carpenter who cuts the entire forest instead of a tree. Has the Sedition law outlived its utility? Justify your answer. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer by explaining the meaning of sedition and why it faces criticism from some quarters. In the body of the answer, discuss the reasons for reduced utility of the sedition law in the country. In the next part of the body, discuss the significance of the sedition law. In last part… Continue reading Q.2 Indiscriminate use of section 124-A of the IPC is like a saw in the hands of carpenter who cuts the entire forest instead of a tree. Has the Sedition law outlived its utility? Justify your answer. (10 Marks)

Q.3 Participation of the private sector in India’s outer space journey is gradually becoming a necessity. Discuss. Also, highlight the concerns associated. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-first-private-rocket-governments-8280767/ Introduce the answer by mentioning that India’s space sector has been under state monopoly for a long period of time. You can also link it with the recent launch of the Vikram S rocket. In the body, list down points on why the participation of private sector in space activities is needed.… Continue reading Q.3 Participation of the private sector in India’s outer space journey is gradually becoming a necessity. Discuss. Also, highlight the concerns associated. (15 Marks)

Q.2 Mutual comity and respect between social media intermediaries and national governments are necessary to democratize cyberpolitics in the interest of users. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer by explaining the meaning of cyberpolitics. Also, explain what do you understand by democratization of cyberpolitics. In the body of the answer, discuss in detail how the functioning of SMIs undermines democratization of cyberpolitics. In the next part of the body, discuss the government initiatives for democratization of cyberpolitics. In… Continue reading Q.2 Mutual comity and respect between social media intermediaries and national governments are necessary to democratize cyberpolitics in the interest of users. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Q.4 Civil servants often face a crisis of conscience when fulfilling their official duties. In your opinion, what are the reasons for such crisis? How can they be resolved? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start the answer with the meaning of conscience and then explain the meaning of crisis of conscience. In the main body of your answer, define some of the situations where civil servants face a crisis of conscience and what are the reasons for such conflicts. For the next part discuss ways to resolve… Continue reading Q.4 Civil servants often face a crisis of conscience when fulfilling their official duties. In your opinion, what are the reasons for such crisis? How can they be resolved? (10 Marks)

Q.3 Underline factors responsible for poor solid waste management in Indian cities. In what ways can the trinity of citizens, businesses, and the governments tackle this hazard. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/between-demolition-and-delimitation-jahangirpuris-waste-woes-go-unattended/article66162275.ece https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/waste/india-s-challenges-in-waste-management-56753 Introduce the answer with definition of urban waste. Describe poor urban waste management. Structure the body of the answer in two parts. First, list factors responsible for poor solid waste management in Indian cities. Next, suggest measures to be taken by citizens, businesses and government. Conclude with an emphasis on sustainable… Continue reading Q.3 Underline factors responsible for poor solid waste management in Indian cities. In what ways can the trinity of citizens, businesses, and the governments tackle this hazard. (15 Marks)

Q.2 Highlighting the maladies that the quasi-judicial courts in India suffer from, suggest ways to streamline their work. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/quasi-judicial-courts-cases-challenges-8278311/ Introduce the answer by talking about the quasi-judicial bodies in India. Stress their importance in ensuring citizen wellness. In the body, list down the challenges faced by these organizations in delivering justice. Suggest a way forward. Conclude by mentioning that reforms are necessary in order to fulfil the commitment to ease of… Continue reading Q.2 Highlighting the maladies that the quasi-judicial courts in India suffer from, suggest ways to streamline their work. (10 Marks)

Q.4 Akhil is a very reputed doctor who is passionate about the role of medical profession in development of India. Akhil is also an honest tax payer, having paid nearly 40% of his income in personal tax during the previous financial year. He has a small family with a 3-year-old daughter and a wife. They live in a major city that faces problems of acute pollution each year in winters. Given the sustained nature of the problem, Akhil has been thinking for some time about shifting to another city. Akhil started his professional journey as a doctor along with his childhood friend Rajesh. They studied in the same school and went to the same medical college. Today, both of them are highly paid doctors. They are thinking about partnering to start a hospital chain in India for affordable health care. Recently they organized a medical camp, bringing along other doctors and provided free cataract surgeries. At the camp family members of a patient thrashed a doctor and the medical staff attending the patient for alleged negligence in surgery. In wake of this incident, Rajesh has decided to migrate to country X which has attractive personal tax rates, better civic facilities, good schools, clean air, and is welcoming for skilled medical professionals. The beating of medical staff at the medical camp has left Akhil worried as well. He does not see this as a one-off incident. In recent years attacks on doctors and medical staffs by families of patients have increased across the country. Rajesh is trying to convince Akhil to move to X along with him. Akhil is a patriotic person and he feels conflicted about the prospect of moving to another country. He is aware that there is shortage of skilled medical professional in India, and migrating to another country would be doing a disservice to a medically under-served nation like India. But he is also feeling frustrated at the quality of life he seems to be getting in this country. As he is pondering over the thought, he sees the day’s newspaper filled with reports about crimes against women. He is thinking that in a more gender-sensitive society her daughter will be able to develop her potential in a free-spirited way. In light of these facts, answer: a) Akhil considers himself a patriot and wants to serve the nation as a doctor. Everyone has a different conception of patriotism. What does patriotism mean to you? b) What options are available to Akhil? Suggest and justify the most preferable choice. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Start by writing the gist of the case and the conflict at hand. Write your understanding of patriotism giving reference to the case. List the options available for Akhil. Write merits and demerits of each choice. Then for the last part, discuss the most suitable course of action and justification for it.

Q.3 While infrastructure can act as the force multiplier to achieve a 5 trillion USD economy, Gatishakti masterplan can play a similar role for the growth of infrastructure. Elaborate. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/help-bring-capital-into-national-infrastructure-pipeline-pm-gati-shakti-fm-to-niif/article66149501.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/gati-shakti-a-much-needed-fast-track-to-development/ Introduce the answer with significance of infrastructure and describe Gatishakti plan. In the body, explain the role of infrastructure as a force multiplier to achieve 5 trillion-dollar economy. Next, discuss the role of the Gatishakti master plan in facilitating the growth of infrastructure. Conclude by contextualising Gatishakti alongside other initiatives for… Continue reading Q.3 While infrastructure can act as the force multiplier to achieve a 5 trillion USD economy, Gatishakti masterplan can play a similar role for the growth of infrastructure. Elaborate. (15 Marks)

Q.2 It is said that political funding plays a pivotal role in fostering political competition in the country. Critically evaluate the electoral bonds scheme in making the political funding process more transparent. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/opaque-political-financing-could-cost-democracy-dear/article66149909.ece Introduce the answer by writing about different types of political competition- inter-party, intra-party and ideological. Next, with few examples elaborate the role of political funding in ensuring political competition. In next part, briefly explain electoral bonds and list down the arguments/allegations against it. Also, mention some of the arguments in favour of… Continue reading Q.2 It is said that political funding plays a pivotal role in fostering political competition in the country. Critically evaluate the electoral bonds scheme in making the political funding process more transparent. (15 Marks)

Q.1 Although the revolt of 1857 came at first as a mere military mutiny, it speedily changed its character and became a national insurrection. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a short description of revolt of 1857 and mention the debate over its national and local characterization. List down the factors that contributed to the transformation in the scale of revolt. Then, list elements that bring out the national character of revolt. Also, mention elements that indicate against a national characterization.… Continue reading Q.1 Although the revolt of 1857 came at first as a mere military mutiny, it speedily changed its character and became a national insurrection. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Q.3 Inspite of the global collaboration on tackling terror financing, challenges still remain. Discuss. Also, suggest a way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/how-we-can-further-our-efforts-in-curbing-terror-financing-8270564/ In the introduction, explain terror financing. In the body of the answer, first, list down the global efforts to handle terror financing. Briefly examine their success. In the next part, list down the challenges that still remain. Suggest a way forward. Conclude on a positive note.

Q.2 Using recent examples, highlight the challenges to cooperative federalism in India. What should be done to strengthen it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/undermining-federalism-eroding-states-autonomy/article66141425.ece Introduce the answer by explaining cooperative federalism. In the body, list down the roadblocks in ensuring cooperative federalism in India. Mention examples from the article tagged above. Suggest a way forward. Conclude by emphasizing that strong states make a strong nation.

Q.4 Highlight the role played by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in paving the way for social equality in India. Examine the reasons behind the continued presence of social inequality in the country. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Define social inequality. List down the contribution of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar in ushering in an agenda, instruments and institutions for social equity in India. Then, list the factors that create social inequality including from values and attitudes. Conclude with combined summary of the two parts of the question.

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