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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 has been criticised for liquidating rather than rescuing the companies. Do you agree with this criticism of the Act? Give reasons in support of your argument. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/insolvency-and-bankruptcy-code-corporate-debt-resolution-process-7178980/ In the intro, briefly mention the objective the IBC 2016. In the body, mention that IBC enables… Continue reading The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 has been criticised for liquidating rather than rescuing the companies. Do you agree with this criticism of the Act? Give reasons in support of your argument. 10 marks

Being the largest democracies and unions of linguistically, culturally and ethnically diverse States, both the EU and India are well suited for a special relationship, but the reality is that the status is one without any spark of mutual chemistry. In light of this, examine the factors that explain the lack of mutual chemistry. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/an-india-eu-trade-pact-may-still-remain-elusive/article33776423.ece https://www.economist.com/asia/2017/02/09/is-india-a-country-or-a-continent In the intro, mention the similarities in India and the EU. In the factors responsible for… Continue reading Being the largest democracies and unions of linguistically, culturally and ethnically diverse States, both the EU and India are well suited for a special relationship, but the reality is that the status is one without any spark of mutual chemistry. In light of this, examine the factors that explain the lack of mutual chemistry. 10 marks

“What really matters for success, character, happiness and life-long achievements is a definite set of emotional skills— not just purely cognitive abilities.” — Daniel Goleman. Elucidate. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction start with some key facts related to population trends in the country. For such questions… Continue reading “What really matters for success, character, happiness and life-long achievements is a definite set of emotional skills— not just purely cognitive abilities.” — Daniel Goleman. Elucidate. 10 marks

India has been struggling with the problem of terrorists and smugglers infiltrating into the country and efforts are ongoing to secure our borders and curb cross-border infiltration. It is high time that we start using technology to deal with this problem. In light of this, explain the smart wall technology and how it could help India in dealing with the problems at borders. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/smart-walls-for-indian-borders/article33744239.ece In the intro, mention the proposed use of such technology in the case of the U.S.-Mexico border.… Continue reading India has been struggling with the problem of terrorists and smugglers infiltrating into the country and efforts are ongoing to secure our borders and curb cross-border infiltration. It is high time that we start using technology to deal with this problem. In light of this, explain the smart wall technology and how it could help India in dealing with the problems at borders. 10 marks

Vaccine nationalism has been threatening the global health and would exacerbate poverty. Examine the role played by India in this context. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/no-to-vaccine-nationalism-yes-to-global-cooperation/article33743197.ece In the intro, define vaccine nationalism. In the body, discuss in detail how the rich countries have… Continue reading Vaccine nationalism has been threatening the global health and would exacerbate poverty. Examine the role played by India in this context. 10 marks

To deal with the challenges faced in the financing, the Budget 2021-22 proposed the Development Finance Institution (DFI). How would DFI address the problem of financing? What are the concerns with allowing FPI in DFI? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/despite-some-hits-the-budget-has-crucial-misses/article33721377.ece In the intro, briefly describe the idea of DFI. In the body, mention the reasons for lack… Continue reading To deal with the challenges faced in the financing, the Budget 2021-22 proposed the Development Finance Institution (DFI). How would DFI address the problem of financing? What are the concerns with allowing FPI in DFI? 10 marks

The previous water policies primarily emphasised on the supply side, through the construction of reservoirs and dams. This draft policy focuses on improving efficiency and river restoration. That’s a paradigm shift. In light of this, discuss the major recommendations in the draft National Water Policy 2020. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://theprint.in/india/governance/user-fees-state-level-regulators-fewer-dams-what-draft-national-water-policy-proposes/591233/ In the intro, mention the constitution of the panel to update the 2012 National Water Policy. In… Continue reading The previous water policies primarily emphasised on the supply side, through the construction of reservoirs and dams. This draft policy focuses on improving efficiency and river restoration. That’s a paradigm shift. In light of this, discuss the major recommendations in the draft National Water Policy 2020. 10 marks

To deal with the issue of financial disempowerment of our municipalities, we need reforms through municipal legislation by our states. Suggest the agenda which would reflect progressive and enabling financial governance of our cities. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/union-budget-2021-15th-finance-commissions-final-report-7169195/ In the intro, mention the issue of financial constraints faced by the cities in India. In the… Continue reading To deal with the issue of financial disempowerment of our municipalities, we need reforms through municipal legislation by our states. Suggest the agenda which would reflect progressive and enabling financial governance of our cities. 10 marks

The Economic Survey 2020-21 highlights the issue of the adverse rating given by international credit rating agencies to emerging economies. Examine the basis used in the Economic Survey in support of the argument. Also, suggest on what basis India should make the argument against the rating given by the international credit rating agencies. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.livemint.com/opinion/quick-edit/economic-survey-india-s-unfair-credit-rating-11611922958312.html In the intro, mention the importance of rating given by these credit rating agencies to attract investment.… Continue reading The Economic Survey 2020-21 highlights the issue of the adverse rating given by international credit rating agencies to emerging economies. Examine the basis used in the Economic Survey in support of the argument. Also, suggest on what basis India should make the argument against the rating given by the international credit rating agencies. 10 marks

Governance in India has long been marred with structural challenges like transparency, lack of accountability and sustainable and inclusive growth. In light of this, discuss the role played by the Public Financial Management System in tackling these challenges. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/opinion-how-pfms-is-ensuring-transformation-through-digital-inclusion-11611914036703.html In the intro, briefly introduce PFMS. In the body, discuss the role played by PFMS in increasing… Continue reading Governance in India has long been marred with structural challenges like transparency, lack of accountability and sustainable and inclusive growth. In light of this, discuss the role played by the Public Financial Management System in tackling these challenges. 10 marks

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