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Despite growing levels of agriculture credit, small farmers still lack access to it. What are the reasons for it. Suggest the measures to deal with the issue. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/in-agri-credit-small-farmers-are-still-outside-the-fence/article33651459.ece In the intro, mention the rising levels of agri-credit over the years. In the body, mention how… Continue reading Despite growing levels of agriculture credit, small farmers still lack access to it. What are the reasons for it. Suggest the measures to deal with the issue. 10 marks

Over the last few years, there has been increasing evidence of the government and external partners working together on complex policy problems. In light of this, examine the advantages of a partnership with the private sector for governance. Also, explain the meaning of thought partnership and its implications for policymaking. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/roots-to-government-private-thought-partnerships/article33669744.ece In the intro, mention the need for wide consultation and co-working for policymaking. In the body, mention… Continue reading Over the last few years, there has been increasing evidence of the government and external partners working together on complex policy problems. In light of this, examine the advantages of a partnership with the private sector for governance. Also, explain the meaning of thought partnership and its implications for policymaking. 10 marks

As per the OECD methodology, net support provided by Indian government to its farmers is negative for the year 2019. However, India’s expenditure on agriculture is consistently rising. What explains this conundrum? What are the concerns for India in the price support method of OECD? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/getting-it-wrong-on-indias-level-of-agricultural-support/article33629376.ece In the intro, mention figures about the support provided to the farmers. In the body, mention how… Continue reading As per the OECD methodology, net support provided by Indian government to its farmers is negative for the year 2019. However, India’s expenditure on agriculture is consistently rising. What explains this conundrum? What are the concerns for India in the price support method of OECD? 10 marks

How Socio-Economic and Caste Census is different from the Census? How linking and syncing of these data with other databases could help in the governance? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-new-framework-around-caste-and-the-census/article33638335.ece In the intro, mention the debate around full-scale Caste Census. In the body, mention the differences like… Continue reading How Socio-Economic and Caste Census is different from the Census? How linking and syncing of these data with other databases could help in the governance? 10 marks

Explain tolerance and compassion in Indian context. How effectively can tolerance and compassion be used by the respective authority in the process of decision making in public administration? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define what tolerance and compassion are. In the body explain why a civil servant /public… Continue reading Explain tolerance and compassion in Indian context. How effectively can tolerance and compassion be used by the respective authority in the process of decision making in public administration? 10 marks

Digital corporations can operate in a market without a physical presence. The current basis for taxing in a particular jurisdiction is a notion of a fixed place of business. In light of this, examine the challenges in taxing the digital companies and how India is dealing with such a challenge? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/digital-companies-cyber-tax-g20-countries-7154883/ In the intro, briefly mention the equalisation levy implemented by India. In the body, mention the issue… Continue reading Digital corporations can operate in a market without a physical presence. The current basis for taxing in a particular jurisdiction is a notion of a fixed place of business. In light of this, examine the challenges in taxing the digital companies and how India is dealing with such a challenge? 10 marks

With a view to the contentious issue of delay in the carrying out the death penalty, do you think that India should abolish the death penalty? Give reasons in support of your argument. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-case-to-dispose-of-mercy-petitions-swiftly/article33628342.ece In the intro, mention the issue of pendency of mercy petitions with the President and delay in… Continue reading With a view to the contentious issue of delay in the carrying out the death penalty, do you think that India should abolish the death penalty? Give reasons in support of your argument. 10 marks

The term ‘governance’, ‘good governance’ and ‘ethical governance’ though appear alike, mean different in our society. In this context, compare and contrast these terms in the light of governance structure in India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction explain that the term ‘governance’, ‘good governance’ and ‘ethical governance’ appears to be used interchangeably… Continue reading The term ‘governance’, ‘good governance’ and ‘ethical governance’ though appear alike, mean different in our society. In this context, compare and contrast these terms in the light of governance structure in India. 10 marks

It is only when the people value and protect the freedom of expression and celebrate the culture of dissent democracy flourishes. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/supreme-court-india-judiciary-constitution-modi-govt-7154935/ In the intro, mention the importance of freedom of expression for democracy.  In the body, discuss the… Continue reading It is only when the people value and protect the freedom of expression and celebrate the culture of dissent democracy flourishes. Comment. 10 marks

What is Bad Bank? What are the challenges it could face in the Indian context? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/its-better-to-stop-the-creation-of-bad-debt-than-set-up-a-bad-bank-11610985109485.html https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/Why-a-%E2%80%98bad-bank%E2%80%99-is-tricky/article15477841.ece In the intro, briefly mention the rising level of NPA in Indian banks which is expected… Continue reading What is Bad Bank? What are the challenges it could face in the Indian context? 10 marks

India-Nepal ties are in a new transition after a brief interregnum in ties owing to some issues. In light of this, examine the issues that affect the relationship between the two countries and progress made on the various new initiatives. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/india-nepal-relations-in-a-new-transition/article33612401.ece In the intro, mention the souring of the relation between the two countries after the boundary issue. In… Continue reading India-Nepal ties are in a new transition after a brief interregnum in ties owing to some issues. In light of this, examine the issues that affect the relationship between the two countries and progress made on the various new initiatives. 10 marks

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