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Q.3 India has led the resistance and been the most vocal critic of the Joint Statement Initiative. Yet, given the increasingly fragmented global trading landscape and the rising importance of the global digital economy, can India tailor its engagement with the WTO to better accommodate its economic and geopolitical interests? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/notes-for-india-as-the-digital-trade-juggernaut-rolls-on/article38393921.ece In the intro, mention India and South Africa’s  resistance to JSI. In the body mention issues over digital trade between developing and developed countries,  issues of data sovereignty, disclosing source code etc. In the next part, mention need for engagement in the issue. Conclude by mentioning that negotiating without surrendering domestic policymaking… Continue reading Q.3 India has led the resistance and been the most vocal critic of the Joint Statement Initiative. Yet, given the increasingly fragmented global trading landscape and the rising importance of the global digital economy, can India tailor its engagement with the WTO to better accommodate its economic and geopolitical interests? (10 Marks)

Q.2 How All-India Services are different from state civil services? What are the implications of the proposed IAS rule changes?(10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/upsetting-the-centre-state-balance-ias-cadre-7761492/lite/ In the intro, mention proposed changes in rule for Central deputation of IAS officers. In the body, mention articles in constitution for services and control for state services and All-India services. In the implications mention impact on federal structure, reluctance by states for appointing IAS officers etc. Conclude by mentioning the need… Continue reading Q.2 How All-India Services are different from state civil services? What are the implications of the proposed IAS rule changes?(10 Marks)

Q.3 What is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? What are the benefits and concerns associated with it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/budget-rbi-digital-rupee-7755577/ In the intro, mention the announcement about the proposed introduction of digital currency to be issued by the RBI. In the body, explain digital currency and how it is different from conventional currencies. In the benefits mention financial inclusion, lower costs for financial transactions, , the advantages of an alternate payments system, the… Continue reading Q.3 What is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? What are the benefits and concerns associated with it? (10 Marks)

Q.2 What are the reasons for the pendency of cases in the Indian judiciary? What are the implications of pendency of cases related to significant constitutional matters in the Supreme Court? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-supreme-failure/article38354697.ece In the intro, mention that due to pandemic pending cases in various courts had crossed the 4.5 crore mark In the body, mention the reasons for pendency-vacancies of judges, inadequate technical infrastructure, more time for disposal of cases, increase in new cases etc. In the next part, mention the implications of important… Continue reading Q.2 What are the reasons for the pendency of cases in the Indian judiciary? What are the implications of pendency of cases related to significant constitutional matters in the Supreme Court? (15 Marks)

Q.2 How retention of healthcare data by healthcare providers can benefit us? Suggest the way forward to ensure privacy-centric data retention policy. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/weighing-in-on-a-health-data-retention-plan/article38389337.ece In the intro, mention the consultative process on the health data retention by NHA. In the body mention advantages such as portability of health data, research and innovation by availability of data etc. In the suggestions mention,  use based classification, anonymizing data, express and informed consent etc. Conclude by mentioning the need… Continue reading Q.2 How retention of healthcare data by healthcare providers can benefit us? Suggest the way forward to ensure privacy-centric data retention policy. (10 Marks)

Q.1 Menstruation has always been surrounded by taboos and myths that exclude women from many aspects of socio-cultural life. Discuss in the context of India. Also, suggest some steps to combat these taboos and myths. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer by highlighting the taboos and myths associated with menstruation. Discuss how it excludes women from many forms of socio-cultural aspects. Mention some suggestions to address these taboos and myths. Conclude on the basis of the above points.

Q.4 You are a young officer posted as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in a district. You have received information that at a party some people were harassed by your subordinate police officer. On further inquiry, you came to know that two complaints have been filed – one by the police and the other by people who organised the party. According to the police, people had gathered without permission and were not following COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and social distancing norms. But on the other hand, the complaint filed by the party organisers says that police entered the private venue due to loud noise and harassed everyone at the party including women guests. According to them, your subordinate police officer even tore apart the document, which granted permission to organise the party. A video of this incident, showing your subordinate officer tearing off a document, is being widely circulated on social media platforms. Due to this, social activists want you to take strict action against your subordinate police officer. (a) Identify the ethical issues in the case. (b) What are the factors that can influence decision by competent authorities in such instances? Do you think mobilising public opinion through social media is a fair way to influence the decision in such cases? (c) As the SP, what will be your course of action in this situation? (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly highlight the main issue involved in the above case and link it with present context. List the ethical issues in the above case. Mention the factors that can influence decisions by competent authorities. Give your view on whether mobilising public opinion through social media is a fair way to influence the decision… Continue reading Q.4 You are a young officer posted as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in a district. You have received information that at a party some people were harassed by your subordinate police officer. On further inquiry, you came to know that two complaints have been filed – one by the police and the other by people who organised the party. According to the police, people had gathered without permission and were not following COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and social distancing norms. But on the other hand, the complaint filed by the party organisers says that police entered the private venue due to loud noise and harassed everyone at the party including women guests. According to them, your subordinate police officer even tore apart the document, which granted permission to organise the party. A video of this incident, showing your subordinate officer tearing off a document, is being widely circulated on social media platforms. Due to this, social activists want you to take strict action against your subordinate police officer. (a) Identify the ethical issues in the case. (b) What are the factors that can influence decision by competent authorities in such instances? Do you think mobilising public opinion through social media is a fair way to influence the decision in such cases? (c) As the SP, what will be your course of action in this situation? (20 Marks)

Q.3 Why artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are termed as a gateway to a future? What are the concerns with AI technology? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/artificial-intelligence-technologies-have-climate-cost-7753829/ In the intro, explain the AI technology. In the body mention the advantages the technology could offer such as time-saving, execution of the complex task, it can operate 24×7 without downtime, mass-market potential etc. In the concerns mention bias, privacy, inequality safety, environmental impact etc. Conclude by mentioning the need to pay… Continue reading Q.3 Why artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are termed as a gateway to a future? What are the concerns with AI technology? (10 Marks)

Q.2 Few Western powers are as deeply connected to India as Britain. This is also accentuated by their shared vision for a transformative decade for the India-United Kingdom partnership. In the context of this, examine the opportunities offered by the deepening partnership between the two countries. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/ink-india-britain-free-trade-unlock-new-opportunity/article38366663.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/narendra-modi-boris-johnson-digital-conversation-covid-crisis-india-uk-relations-7300826/ In the intro, mention an announcement made by leaders of two countries for a shared vision for a transformative decade. In the body, mention possibilities in the technology domain, security and defence ties as the UK is tilting to Indo-Pacific, trade ties as negotiations for FTA are underway, people to people ties… Continue reading Q.2 Few Western powers are as deeply connected to India as Britain. This is also accentuated by their shared vision for a transformative decade for the India-United Kingdom partnership. In the context of this, examine the opportunities offered by the deepening partnership between the two countries. (10 Marks)

Q.3 The Budget for 2022-23 is a bold effort at public investment-led growth. What are the challenges in achieving it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-bold-effort-at-public-investment-led-growth/article38361022.ece In the intro, mention the emphasis on the public investment-led growth in the budget 22-23. In the challenges mention falling private consumption, funding challenges, declining employment, adverse external factors, rising inequality etc. Conclude by mentioning that without fully committed funds for capital investment, the success of the ambitious effort remains a difficult… Continue reading Q.3 The Budget for 2022-23 is a bold effort at public investment-led growth. What are the challenges in achieving it? (10 Marks)

Q.2 What are the reasons for high out of pocket expenditure on health in India? Suggest the measures to address it. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-missing-focus-on-health-union-budget-7752130/ In the intro, mention allocation for health in the budget. In the body mention reasons such as poor pubic health infrastructure and lack of universal coverage in health insurance etc. In the measures mention increasing allocation, universal coverage in public-funded health insurance etc. Conclude by mentioning the need to address the issue… Continue reading Q.2 What are the reasons for high out of pocket expenditure on health in India? Suggest the measures to address it. (10 Marks)

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