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Examine the issues in the effective functioning of the anti-defection law. Does the law, while discouraging defections, also lead to defeat of healthy intra-party debates and dissent? Analyse. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the anti-defection law. In the body, explain its  importance but how it has… Continue reading Examine the issues in the effective functioning of the anti-defection law. Does the law, while discouraging defections, also lead to defeat of healthy intra-party debates and dissent? Analyse. 10 marks

“Efforts to address child marriage in India should be in consonance with the socioeconomic realities that demand investment in education, welfare, and opportunities for women.” Elaborate. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction discuss the context of the decision of raising the legal age of marriage for women… Continue reading “Efforts to address child marriage in India should be in consonance with the socioeconomic realities that demand investment in education, welfare, and opportunities for women.” Elaborate. 10 marks

You and your friend are living together in a metropolitan city and preparing for civil service examinations. While you manage to meet your daily targets, you sense that your friend is unable to cope up with the pressure of the exam. Fear of not passing the exam and meeting the expectations of his family is stressing him further. You realise that with time your friend is losing interest in everything and often talks about committing suicide if he is unable to meet his goal. He is also missing out on meals and prefers to stay indoors when asked to venture out. When you sought professional help, the doctor diagnosed your friend with clinical depression. Being aware that your friend needs professional counselling and psychiatric care, you reach out to his parents who reside in a rural area. They rebuff you for suggesting counselling and instead reiterate that nothing is wrong with him. They sternly mention that your bringing up the matter will only make people engage in loose talk. They also ignore you when you politely inform them that it is not wise to ignore one’s mental health. Your friend’s parents see his state as a sign of failure and decide to call him home where he can continue with his preparation. You are aware of the gravity of the situation if your friend goes back to his house. You also know that there is very little awareness about mental health and that the solution is not to ignore it but to take necessary measures to tackle it. (a) As a concerned friend and an aspiring civil servant who can frame policies for the public in the future and has a moral duty towards them, what are the options available to you in such a situation? (b) Evaluate each of these options and choose the option you would adopt, giving reasons. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the case study. In the body state the available options and their impacts… Continue reading You and your friend are living together in a metropolitan city and preparing for civil service examinations. While you manage to meet your daily targets, you sense that your friend is unable to cope up with the pressure of the exam. Fear of not passing the exam and meeting the expectations of his family is stressing him further. You realise that with time your friend is losing interest in everything and often talks about committing suicide if he is unable to meet his goal. He is also missing out on meals and prefers to stay indoors when asked to venture out. When you sought professional help, the doctor diagnosed your friend with clinical depression. Being aware that your friend needs professional counselling and psychiatric care, you reach out to his parents who reside in a rural area. They rebuff you for suggesting counselling and instead reiterate that nothing is wrong with him. They sternly mention that your bringing up the matter will only make people engage in loose talk. They also ignore you when you politely inform them that it is not wise to ignore one’s mental health. Your friend’s parents see his state as a sign of failure and decide to call him home where he can continue with his preparation. You are aware of the gravity of the situation if your friend goes back to his house. You also know that there is very little awareness about mental health and that the solution is not to ignore it but to take necessary measures to tackle it. (a) As a concerned friend and an aspiring civil servant who can frame policies for the public in the future and has a moral duty towards them, what are the options available to you in such a situation? (b) Evaluate each of these options and choose the option you would adopt, giving reasons. 10 marks

Growing focus and shift towards renewable energy underline the relevance and importance of the green energy markets more than ever before. Assess the status of renewable power generation in India and the factors responsible for its rapid growth. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/renewable-energy-generation-betting-on-the-green-power-market/2147657/ In the intro, mention the present installed capacity for renewable in India. In the body, mention the… Continue reading Growing focus and shift towards renewable energy underline the relevance and importance of the green energy markets more than ever before. Assess the status of renewable power generation in India and the factors responsible for its rapid growth. 10 marks

Custodial torture and deaths are the worst forms of human rights violations. Their prevention requires comprehensive reforms. In light of this, examine the challenges in the prevention of such crimes and suggest the measures and reforms required to deal with the issue. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/police-custodial-torture-cases-cctvs-7100133/ In the intro, cite figures about custodial deaths in India. In the body, mention the reasons for… Continue reading Custodial torture and deaths are the worst forms of human rights violations. Their prevention requires comprehensive reforms. In light of this, examine the challenges in the prevention of such crimes and suggest the measures and reforms required to deal with the issue. 10 marks

During your election duty you caught hold of a vehicle full of cash. On inquiry, it was revealed to you that the vehicle belongs to a very popular politician of the region and even the exit polls are predicting his victory. The politician calls you up to release the vehicle. You try to approach your senior to seek advice but can’t reach him. (a) What are the options available to you? (b) What course of action will you take? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the case study. This is an administrative challenge wherein you (student) are judged… Continue reading During your election duty you caught hold of a vehicle full of cash. On inquiry, it was revealed to you that the vehicle belongs to a very popular politician of the region and even the exit polls are predicting his victory. The politician calls you up to release the vehicle. You try to approach your senior to seek advice but can’t reach him. (a) What are the options available to you? (b) What course of action will you take? 10 marks

One of the gravest threat that blocks the promise of this young nation at the foundational level, it has to be arguably malnutrition. In light of this, explain how malnutrition affects the future of the country and suggests the strategy to deal with this threat effecitively. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/thousand-days-of-nutrition-and-a-billion-dreams/article33292645.ece In the body, mention figures that highlight the intensity of the problem in India. In the body,… Continue reading One of the gravest threat that blocks the promise of this young nation at the foundational level, it has to be arguably malnutrition. In light of this, explain how malnutrition affects the future of the country and suggests the strategy to deal with this threat effecitively. 10 marks

Flexibility is a guiding principle of federalism in India that is the reason the imperatives of security, state-building, and economic development are always allowed to trump federal pieties. In light of this, examine the factors which are responsible for sustaining federalism in India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/who-wants-federalism-7098577/ In the intro, mention how Indian federalism is different from the federalism in a strict sense such… Continue reading Flexibility is a guiding principle of federalism in India that is the reason the imperatives of security, state-building, and economic development are always allowed to trump federal pieties. In light of this, examine the factors which are responsible for sustaining federalism in India. 10 marks

You are a Public Information Officer (PIO) in a government department. You are aware that the RTI Act 2005 envisages transparency and accountability in administration. The act has functioned as a check on the supposedly arbitrarily administrative behaviour and actions. However, as a PIO you have observed that there are citizens who filed RTI applications not for themselves but on behalf of such stakeholders who purportedly want to have access to information to further their own interests. At the same time there are these RTI activists who routinely file RTI applications and attempt to extort money from the decision makers. This type of RTI activism has affected the functioning of the administration adversely and also possibly jeopardises the genuineness of the applications which are essentially aimed at getting justice. What measures would you suggest to separate genuine and non-genuine applications? Give merits and demerits of your suggestions. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly talk about importance of RTI act in ensuring transparency and accountability in Indian democracy.… Continue reading You are a Public Information Officer (PIO) in a government department. You are aware that the RTI Act 2005 envisages transparency and accountability in administration. The act has functioned as a check on the supposedly arbitrarily administrative behaviour and actions. However, as a PIO you have observed that there are citizens who filed RTI applications not for themselves but on behalf of such stakeholders who purportedly want to have access to information to further their own interests. At the same time there are these RTI activists who routinely file RTI applications and attempt to extort money from the decision makers. This type of RTI activism has affected the functioning of the administration adversely and also possibly jeopardises the genuineness of the applications which are essentially aimed at getting justice. What measures would you suggest to separate genuine and non-genuine applications? Give merits and demerits of your suggestions. 10 marks

‘India’s population pyramid is expected to bulge across the 15-59 age groups over the next decade. This demographic advantage is predicted to last only Until 2040. India therefore has a very narrow time frame to harness its demographic dividend and to overcome its skill shortages’. Discuss and Suggest measures for harnessing the demographic dividend in the short span of time. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction explain the demographic advantage of India. In the body discuss what the existing issues with… Continue reading ‘India’s population pyramid is expected to bulge across the 15-59 age groups over the next decade. This demographic advantage is predicted to last only Until 2040. India therefore has a very narrow time frame to harness its demographic dividend and to overcome its skill shortages’. Discuss and Suggest measures for harnessing the demographic dividend in the short span of time. 10 marks

There is a potential of the rise of an AI economy in India, to tap that potential India need to focus on AI capacity building. In light of this, discuss the role AI could play in India’s development and steps taken by the government in this direction. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-rise-of-the-ai-economy/article33282408.ece In the body, briefly introduce AI. In the body, explain in detail the potential of AI in… Continue reading There is a potential of the rise of an AI economy in India, to tap that potential India need to focus on AI capacity building. In light of this, discuss the role AI could play in India’s development and steps taken by the government in this direction. 10 marks

The Covid pandemic is an opportunity for India to start health system reforms. Discuss the policy measures that should form the basis of such reforms, making India prepared to handle the next pandemic effectively. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/needed-more-wealth-in-health-sector-coronavirus/ In the intro, mention how the pandemic has highlighted the shortcomings of the Indian health sector. In… Continue reading The Covid pandemic is an opportunity for India to start health system reforms. Discuss the policy measures that should form the basis of such reforms, making India prepared to handle the next pandemic effectively. 10 marks

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