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What is the significance of disclosure about the use of patent by licensee/patentee in India. How changes in rules about the disclosure could affect compulsory licensing regime in India? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment– https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/an-anti-disclosure-amendment-that-hits-public-health/article33488183.ece In the intro, mention the unique feature of patent law in India that require disclosure about working… Continue reading What is the significance of disclosure about the use of patent by licensee/patentee in India. How changes in rules about the disclosure could affect compulsory licensing regime in India? 10 marks

Changing geopolitical realities will change the U.S.’s approach to India which offers both the countries an opportunity for cooperation in dealing with common concerns and furthering their trade and strategic ties. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/joe-biden-india-us-relation-foreign-policy-economic-crisis-7132769/lite/ In the intro, mention shared concern about China.  In the body, mention how new administration in the… Continue reading Changing geopolitical realities will change the U.S.’s approach to India which offers both the countries an opportunity for cooperation in dealing with common concerns and furthering their trade and strategic ties. Comment. 10 marks

What factors affect the formation of a person’s attitude towards social problems? In our society, contrasting attitudes are prevalent in many social problems. What contrasting attitudes do you notice about the caste system in our society? How do you explain the existence of these contrasting attitudes. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by hinting about formation of attitude in a person. In the body explain that one’s upbringing, beliefs… Continue reading What factors affect the formation of a person’s attitude towards social problems? In our society, contrasting attitudes are prevalent in many social problems. What contrasting attitudes do you notice about the caste system in our society? How do you explain the existence of these contrasting attitudes. 10 marks

What are the challenges in the regulation of higher education in the country? How National Education Policy 2020 seeks to deal with the issue? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/national-education-policy-nep-2020-higher-education-7129261/ In the intro, mention the multiplicity of regulators for education in India. In the body, discuss challenges… Continue reading What are the challenges in the regulation of higher education in the country? How National Education Policy 2020 seeks to deal with the issue? 10 marks

Suppose you are an officer in charge of implementing a social service scheme to provide support to old and destitute women. An old and illiterate woman comes to you to avail the benefits of the scheme. However, she has no documents to show that she fulfils the eligibility criteria. But after meeting her and listening to her you feel that she certainly needs support. Your enquiries also show that she is really destitute and living in a pitiable condition. You are in a dilemma as to what to do. Putting her under the scheme without necessary documents would clearly be violation of rules. But denying her the support would be cruel and inhuman. (2016) (a) Can you think of a rational way to resolve this dilemma? (b) Give your reasons for it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-   In the introduction briefly explain the case study. In the body, mention the stakeholders involved. Then explain… Continue reading Suppose you are an officer in charge of implementing a social service scheme to provide support to old and destitute women. An old and illiterate woman comes to you to avail the benefits of the scheme. However, she has no documents to show that she fulfils the eligibility criteria. But after meeting her and listening to her you feel that she certainly needs support. Your enquiries also show that she is really destitute and living in a pitiable condition. You are in a dilemma as to what to do. Putting her under the scheme without necessary documents would clearly be violation of rules. But denying her the support would be cruel and inhuman. (2016) (a) Can you think of a rational way to resolve this dilemma? (b) Give your reasons for it. 10 marks

For India to claim its rightful position in the new world order, it is imperative that the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ is globally integrated to harness the opportunities created by the emerging shifts. Suggest the strategic priorities for India to harness the opportunities. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/reviving-the-economy-3c-approach-to-atmanirbharta/2157104/ In the intro, mention with figures how pandemic would be affecting different countries differently. In the body,… Continue reading For India to claim its rightful position in the new world order, it is imperative that the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ is globally integrated to harness the opportunities created by the emerging shifts. Suggest the strategic priorities for India to harness the opportunities. 10 marks

If the proposed legislation has far-reaching consequences, it is better to refer it to the Select Committee for consideration. Farmers opposition to the farm laws underlines this fact. In light of this, delineate the importance of following parliamentary procedure for the passage of legislation and suggest the ways to deal with the situations in which there is opposition to such legislation. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment– https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/farm-laws-2020-farmers-protest-parlaiment-modi-govt-7117350/ In the intro, mention the context of farmers opposition to the farm bills. In the body, mention… Continue reading If the proposed legislation has far-reaching consequences, it is better to refer it to the Select Committee for consideration. Farmers opposition to the farm laws underlines this fact. In light of this, delineate the importance of following parliamentary procedure for the passage of legislation and suggest the ways to deal with the situations in which there is opposition to such legislation. 10 marks

Once Ravi goes to market with his mother for celebratory shopping. There he finds that most of the shopkeepers have employed children as attendants and are being treated harshly. Ravi gets very touched by seeing all this and argues with one of the shopkeepers on this issue. His mother tells him to stop and explains that the shopkeeper will remove the child and child may have no earning source for family. (250 words) (a) What should Ravi do in consonance with moral quality in this situation? (b) Discuss limitations of various possible actions that Ravi is supposed to take. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by explaining and identifying the key stakeholders in the case study. In the body, explain the available… Continue reading Once Ravi goes to market with his mother for celebratory shopping. There he finds that most of the shopkeepers have employed children as attendants and are being treated harshly. Ravi gets very touched by seeing all this and argues with one of the shopkeepers on this issue. His mother tells him to stop and explains that the shopkeeper will remove the child and child may have no earning source for family. (250 words) (a) What should Ravi do in consonance with moral quality in this situation? (b) Discuss limitations of various possible actions that Ravi is supposed to take. 10 marks

Assess the steps taken by India to meets its climate commitments made under the Paris Agreement? What are the challenges India faces in fulfiling its commitments. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/five-years-since-paris-an-opportunity-to-build-back-better/article33396510.ece In the intro, mention the completion of five years of Paris Agreement and how major countries have… Continue reading Assess the steps taken by India to meets its climate commitments made under the Paris Agreement? What are the challenges India faces in fulfiling its commitments. 10 marks

The world is at an inflexion point where geopolitics has been transformed and power equations are being altered. In this context, India’s instinctive preference should be for a multipolar order as the best assurance of its security and as most conducive to its own social and economic development. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/for-india-despite-a-rising-china-this-is-a-favourable-geopolitical-moment-coronavirus-7115782/ In the intro, mention the disruption caused by the pandemic and the rise of China as a… Continue reading The world is at an inflexion point where geopolitics has been transformed and power equations are being altered. In this context, India’s instinctive preference should be for a multipolar order as the best assurance of its security and as most conducive to its own social and economic development. Comment. 10 marks

Aryaman is a brilliant Science Teacher in a private English medium school in Lucknow and gets yearly package of Rs.4 lakhs. Another school at Ghaziabad offers him package of Rs.4.5 lakhs. Aryaman makes a verbal commitment to the Ghaziabad school principle, “Sure,l’ll join your school from next month.” But when Aryaman submits his resignation to Lucknow school, its Principle Mr. Raj requests him to stay and offers new package of Rs.3.8 lakhs. Should Aryaman take back his resignation? yes/no/why? Explain. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly discuss the context of the case study, identify the stakeholders. In the body discuss… Continue reading Aryaman is a brilliant Science Teacher in a private English medium school in Lucknow and gets yearly package of Rs.4 lakhs. Another school at Ghaziabad offers him package of Rs.4.5 lakhs. Aryaman makes a verbal commitment to the Ghaziabad school principle, “Sure,l’ll join your school from next month.” But when Aryaman submits his resignation to Lucknow school, its Principle Mr. Raj requests him to stay and offers new package of Rs.3.8 lakhs. Should Aryaman take back his resignation? yes/no/why? Explain. 10 marks

What are the challenges in providing the Minimum Support Price legal backing? Also, discuss its impact on grain handling under the PDS. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/union-budget-2021-22-the-burgeoning-food-subsidy-bill-will-be-a-key-budget-worry/2155584/ In the intro, mention the farmers’ agitation for the legal backing to the MSP. In the body,… Continue reading What are the challenges in providing the Minimum Support Price legal backing? Also, discuss its impact on grain handling under the PDS. 10 marks

A strong coalition with the European middle powers should be the indispensable element of India’s foreign policy in the face of changing geopolitical circumstances. Comment. 10 marks

  Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/delhi-now-sees-european-powers-as-natural-partners-in-constructing-a-durable-balance-of-power-in-indo-pacific-7114110/ In the intro, mention the changing geopolitical circumstances for India like Chines aggression in Indo-Pacific and northern… Continue reading A strong coalition with the European middle powers should be the indispensable element of India’s foreign policy in the face of changing geopolitical circumstances. Comment. 10 marks

Generating power from waste generated in the cities could provide a solution to multiple problems. Discuss the advantages of generating power from the waste and what are the problems in realising this. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/converting-waste-to-energy/article33357967.ece In the intro, mention how waste-to-energy in cities could in mitigating multiple problems. In the body, explain… Continue reading Generating power from waste generated in the cities could provide a solution to multiple problems. Discuss the advantages of generating power from the waste and what are the problems in realising this. 10 marks

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