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Q.2 What are the challenges facing India’s foreign policy and suggest the changes to make it conducive to finding a path to power for India in the post-pandemic world. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-shadow-foreign-policy-for-the-first-time/article37061053.ece In the intro, mention the geopolitical significance of the disruption caused by the pandemic. In the body, mention the challenges such as spillover effect of domestic issues in the international space such as CAA and Article 370, challenges posed by China, relations with Pakistan and situation in Afghanistan, relations with the US,… Continue reading Q.2 What are the challenges facing India’s foreign policy and suggest the changes to make it conducive to finding a path to power for India in the post-pandemic world. (10 Marks)

Q.3 Examine the factors responsible for the coal shortage leading to the crisis in the power sector. Also examine the role of Coal India Ltd. (CIL) in mitigating the crisis. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/coal-india-the-fall-guy-for-power-crisis-7576985/ In the intro, mention the recent coal crisis in which many thermal power plants were left with the stock of just 2 or 3 days against the mandated 15-30 days. In the body, mention the structural and operational factors that led to the crisis such as increased demand from China increasing the… Continue reading Q.3 Examine the factors responsible for the coal shortage leading to the crisis in the power sector. Also examine the role of Coal India Ltd. (CIL) in mitigating the crisis. (10 Marks)

Q.2 Explain the methodology used for the Global Hunger Index and the issues with it. In this context, suggest the way forward for tackling the issue of wasting and stunting in children. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/alarming-hunger-or-statistical-artefact/article37045072.ece In the intro, mention the decline in India ranking in the GHI to 101 place for this year. In the methodology used for the index mention its four components and the data source used for it. In the issues mention its focus on calory intake and its children oriented nature. In the… Continue reading Q.2 Explain the methodology used for the Global Hunger Index and the issues with it. In this context, suggest the way forward for tackling the issue of wasting and stunting in children. (10 Marks)

Q.1 ‘A young and vibrant India today will be an aged India tomorrow.’ What will be the challenges facing an ageing population in the future? How far do you think India today is ready for this India of tomorrow? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction give some data about the composition of population in India. In the body, first list down some challenges faced by the ageing population. Mention some schemes of the government for ageing population Write a way forward. Conclude accordingly.

Q.3 What are the consequences of illicit financial flows to the economies? What are the challenges in curbing illicit financial flows? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/taking-the-lid-off-illicit-financial-flows/article36974015.ece In the intro, mention the recent publication of Pandora Papers exposing once again the illegal activities of the rich across the world. In the body, mention the effects of illicit financial flows like impact on government revenue due to tax evasion, lowering of tax rates by the governments to attract the capital… Continue reading Q.3 What are the consequences of illicit financial flows to the economies? What are the challenges in curbing illicit financial flows? (10 Marks)

Q.2 What are the issues with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) being the sole and mandatory requirement for medical admission? Suggest the way forward to deal with the issues. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/neet-equality-of-opportunity-tamil-nadu-7573999/ In the intro, mention the act passes by the Tamil Nadu government and awaiting presidential nod seeking exemption from NEET. In the body, mention the issues raised by the Justice A K Rajan committee such as favouring students from a privileged background and bias towards CBSE, issue of equality of opportunity etc.… Continue reading Q.2 What are the issues with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) being the sole and mandatory requirement for medical admission? Suggest the way forward to deal with the issues. (10 Marks)

Q.1 Tribal population has fared poorly in various health indicators at the national level. In this context, highlighting various reasons for poor health of tribals and suggest suitable steps that need to be taken to address the same. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In the introduction, give some statistics about tribal health in India. In the body, list down the reasons for poor tribal health in India. Suggest some measures to improve the situation. Conclude by mentioning some of the steps taken in this regard.Also mention that there is a lot of scope for improvement.

Q.3 What are the factors driving the surge of private equity funding in India? What are the advantages and issues with such a rapid inflow of funds in the Indian economy? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indian-economy-market-investors-7570709/ In the intro, mention the flow of $52 billion of PE funding in India over the last one year. In the body, mention the factors such as better physical infrastructure, innovation in banking and digital economy, a large number of software professionals, maturing industries such as pharma and global factors like low-interest… Continue reading Q.3 What are the factors driving the surge of private equity funding in India? What are the advantages and issues with such a rapid inflow of funds in the Indian economy? (10 Marks)

Q.2 The civil services held India together after Independence, but if the country’s potential is to be realised, existing problems of inefficiency and inaction must be fixed. In light of this, examine the factors responsible for inefficiency and suggest the reforms. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-bureaucracy-reforms-civil-services-pm-narendra-modi-7572196/ In the intro, mention the need for a proactive, imaginative, technology-savvy, enabling bureaucracy. In the body, mention the important role played by the civil bureaucracy in the development of a country. In the next part, mention the issues such as lack of willingness to take the decision and judicial overreach. In the suggestions mention… Continue reading Q.2 The civil services held India together after Independence, but if the country’s potential is to be realised, existing problems of inefficiency and inaction must be fixed. In light of this, examine the factors responsible for inefficiency and suggest the reforms. (15 Marks)

Q.1 The important issues raised by the Women’s Organisations in pre-Independence era are still relevant today. Critically examine. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- In introduction, write about some women’s organisations in the pre-independence era during the social reform movement. In the body, mention some women’s issues during pre-independence era. Then, mention few points about the progress achieved on these issues after independence. After that write about how some of the challenges still remain albeit in different… Continue reading Q.1 The important issues raised by the Women’s Organisations in pre-Independence era are still relevant today. Critically examine. (15 Marks)

Q.4 You are a single mother and work as a school counsellor for the psychological well-being of primary and secondary school children at a reputed school. Recently, you have found through your interactions that several students have been facing emotional trauma and mental health issues. Realising the gravity of the situation you want to discuss this with the school authorities and the board of trustees and come up with an advanced plan that can help parents get better involved. However, during the meeting, concerns are raised regarding your findings and the lack of supporting evidence is also cited by some. Moreover, senior members who are present express a sense of displeasure at what this might mean for the reputation of the school. You are thoroughly appalled with this approach of the school authorities, yet you are mired down in your own financial circumstances. On the basis of the above situation, answer the following: (a) Identify the most relevant stakeholders in the case. (b) What are the dilemmas in the case? (c) Discuss how stigmatisation of mental health issues can be addressed in schools. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Briefly explain the case study. Mention the most relevant stakeholders in the case study. Explain the ethical dilemmas involved in the case. Explain how mental health issues can be de-stigmatised in schools. Conclude briefly.

Q.3 There is an urgent need for reorientation of the long-term direction of agri-food systems to not only enhance farm incomes but also ensure better access to safe and nutritious foods. Suggest the changes in India’s food system to ensure both the economic and food safety of the country. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/sowing-better-to-eat-better/article36995739.ece In the intro, mention the decline in nutrition-related indicators in surveys. In the body, mention the relation between the country’s agri-food system and its nutrition and food security. Also mention that addressing the problems of agri-food system will also help addressing country’s economic problems as well. In the suggestion, mention need for reorientation… Continue reading Q.3 There is an urgent need for reorientation of the long-term direction of agri-food systems to not only enhance farm incomes but also ensure better access to safe and nutritious foods. Suggest the changes in India’s food system to ensure both the economic and food safety of the country. (15 Marks)

Q.2 The world is today adrift. We are neither in a bipolar Cold War nor in a multipolar world, though perhaps tending towards a world of several power centres. In this context, examine the challenges and opportunities for India. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-strategy-for-india-in-a-world-that-is-adrift/article36867249.ece In the intro, mention the emergence of China as a global power and the relative decline of the US power. In the body, mention the lack of coherent international response to Covid pandemic, ineffective international response to climate change underlines the fact that the world is in between the orders. Next mention… Continue reading Q.2 The world is today adrift. We are neither in a bipolar Cold War nor in a multipolar world, though perhaps tending towards a world of several power centres. In this context, examine the challenges and opportunities for India. (10 Marks)

Q.4 Emotional intelligence in recent times has become the buzzword for determining the success of a person. Do you agree? If yes, mention the steps you have taken in your life to develop emotional intelligence. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Elaborate concept of emotional intelligence and its relevance in today’s life. Discuss in what way good emotional intelligence can directly be related to the success of a person. Also, mention some steps taken to develop Emotional Intelligence in your life. Conclude appropriately.

Q.3 Financial woes of the Discoms continue unabated despite various schemes. In this context, examine the various aspects of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and it seeks to improve the financial status of Discoms? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/nursing-the-ailing-power-discoms-back-to-health-7568792/lite/ In the intro, briefly mention the mounting losses of distribution companies and reasons for it. In the body, explain the various components of the scheme such as part A and B, separation of agri-feeder, improvement in metering, reforms based and results linked nature of the scheme. Conclude by mentioning the need for… Continue reading Q.3 Financial woes of the Discoms continue unabated despite various schemes. In this context, examine the various aspects of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and it seeks to improve the financial status of Discoms? (10 Marks)

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