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A state has been struck with floods and there is immense anger and frustration among people regarding delay in flood relief measures. A reason for the anger is that immediate relief is directed towards localities where the local MLA and MP (belonging to the ruling party) reside. There have been incidents where people have physically attacked the relief personnel. It is winter and there is threat of adverse weather in the coming week. You have been brought in as the new District collector as the previous one was transferred due to public pressure on the political leadership. Your senior has directed you to give special attention towards the same locality where the loyal voters of the MLA and MP live. In this background – 1. Bring out and discuss the ethical issues involved in the above case. 2. Also suggest the right course of action in the given situation. 10 marks

Mentor’s  comment- In the introduction, briefly explain the case study. In the body , explain the ethical issues and stakeholders involved in the case study. Then write the possible steps with merits and demerits. Conclude with a balanced approach.

Indian economy suffers from the problem of reduced aggregate demand and dealing with it requires improving the income and productivity. In this context, suggest the ways to improve the income and productivity in the economy. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/aatmanirbhar-bharat-india-gdp-7049688/ In the intro, mention the reduced private final consumption expenditure in India. In the body discuss the need for increasing the productivity in agriculture thereby increasing the demand from labour-intensive industrial goods. In the next part, discuss the advantage of population dividend for India. Next mention the need for reforms in several… Continue reading Indian economy suffers from the problem of reduced aggregate demand and dealing with it requires improving the income and productivity. In this context, suggest the ways to improve the income and productivity in the economy. 10 marks

Unrestricted digital media could pose threat to peace and harmony in society. However, its regulation by the government could give rise to several other issues. In light of this, examine the need for regulation of digital media and how implications of its regulation by the government. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/media-regulation-that-is-quite-over-the-top/article33087271.ece In the intro, briefly introduce digital media and OTT platforms. In the body, mention the growing shift towards digital media from the traditional one and how its growing reach increased its potential to spread the information and so the need for regulation. In the next part, discuss the issues with the regulation by… Continue reading Unrestricted digital media could pose threat to peace and harmony in society. However, its regulation by the government could give rise to several other issues. In light of this, examine the need for regulation of digital media and how implications of its regulation by the government. 10 marks

Discuss the contributions of Ashfaqullah Khan in the Indian freedom struggle with special focus on his contributions to Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction start with dew key facts related to Ashfaqullah Khan. In the body comment on the aspects such as – Ashfaqulla Khan (1900 – 1927) was a freedom fighter in the Indian independence movement. In 1920,Mahatma Gandhi had launched his Non-cooperation movement against the British rule in India. But after the… Continue reading Discuss the contributions of Ashfaqullah Khan in the Indian freedom struggle with special focus on his contributions to Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. 10 marks

Due to the contemporary developments in the information technology and convergence, the accesses of adults and children to media including variety of entertainment have increased. The children have impressionable minds and the quality of entertainment would have a bearing on them even when they grow adults. One moderately rich family has two children who have given mobile phones to their children with internet connection so that they can complement their studies with huge amount of information and aids available on the internet. Father encourage children to ‘grow with the technology of their times’ and rather than ‘forcing discipline’ on them. However, there is also misuse of information technology. The students are engaging in many undesirable activities outside the school, especially their exposure to many computer games (Blue Whale Challenge, Dead Space 2, Mortal Kombat, Medal of Honour, Call of Duty Black OPS, New Vegas etc.), which are known to be fatal and addictive, impinging on their education and value systems. In this context, what steps parents can take to stop such new and pervasive kind of menace due to the unrestricted use of the computers and mobile phones? Also discuss importance of “forced discipline” in this case. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction, start by explaining the fact that – In the contemporary world, we suffer from information explosion and are consumed by the influence of technology where the rational mind takes over the emotional mind. In the body, you can explain that due to the contemporary developments in the information technology and… Continue reading Due to the contemporary developments in the information technology and convergence, the accesses of adults and children to media including variety of entertainment have increased. The children have impressionable minds and the quality of entertainment would have a bearing on them even when they grow adults. One moderately rich family has two children who have given mobile phones to their children with internet connection so that they can complement their studies with huge amount of information and aids available on the internet. Father encourage children to ‘grow with the technology of their times’ and rather than ‘forcing discipline’ on them. However, there is also misuse of information technology. The students are engaging in many undesirable activities outside the school, especially their exposure to many computer games (Blue Whale Challenge, Dead Space 2, Mortal Kombat, Medal of Honour, Call of Duty Black OPS, New Vegas etc.), which are known to be fatal and addictive, impinging on their education and value systems. In this context, what steps parents can take to stop such new and pervasive kind of menace due to the unrestricted use of the computers and mobile phones? Also discuss importance of “forced discipline” in this case. 10 marks

India has been facing the challenge of credit over the last 10 years. The challenge is indicative of issues India’s financial sector faces. In light of this, examine the issues faced by the financial institution in India and suggest the changes to make them strong to cater to the demands of Indian economy. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ant-group-ipo-alibaba-group-china-nationalised-banks-india-7048305/ In the intro, mention the importance of credit for the development of the economy. In the body, discuss the challenges faced by the financial institutions in India- regulatory hurdles, issues in catering to the priority sector, bad loans, a limited number of banks, unwillingness of foreign institutions to lend when needed etc.… Continue reading India has been facing the challenge of credit over the last 10 years. The challenge is indicative of issues India’s financial sector faces. In light of this, examine the issues faced by the financial institution in India and suggest the changes to make them strong to cater to the demands of Indian economy. 10 marks

The legal language in India suffers from several flaws which have several implications for the governance of the country. In light of this, examine the issues with the legal language in India and suggest the measures to deal with the issue. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/supreme-court-legal-jargon-india-legislature-bar-council-law-education-7048306/ In the intro, mention the recent PIL in the Supreme Court regarding the issues with legal language. In the body, discuss the issues such as the use of jargon, technical terms, lack of clarity in the language used in the laws, notifications, guidelines and judgements etc. In the next part, suggest measures… Continue reading The legal language in India suffers from several flaws which have several implications for the governance of the country. In light of this, examine the issues with the legal language in India and suggest the measures to deal with the issue. 10 marks

In Beed district of Maharashtra, 50 per cent of the women have been reported for hysterectomies. These women are as young as 25. The majorities of these women are cane cutters and migrate to the sugar belt of western Maharashtra during the cane cutting season; with the drought intensifying, the number of migrants multiplies. The contractor is keen to have women without wombs in his group of cane cutters, as they incur financial loses when any of the labourer goes for maternity leave. Moreover, menstruating women demand rest and toilets facilities. However, it is an unofficial dictum and contractors say that women are doing it voluntarily. It has also been observed that the child sex ratio in this district is an abysmal 807. For hysterectomies and abortion, the numbers of illegal clinics continue to proliferate in the district. Identify the ethical issues in above situation. As a DM magistrate of the concerned district, identify the course of action. What innovative steps you will take to solve this problem? 10 marks

In the introduction briefly explain the case study. The question is an ethical case study that involves identification of the stakeholders and ethical issues thus involved. Discuss what the issue is and what the causative factors of it are. Identify the ethical angles in the case study. Discuss the course of action you would take… Continue reading In Beed district of Maharashtra, 50 per cent of the women have been reported for hysterectomies. These women are as young as 25. The majorities of these women are cane cutters and migrate to the sugar belt of western Maharashtra during the cane cutting season; with the drought intensifying, the number of migrants multiplies. The contractor is keen to have women without wombs in his group of cane cutters, as they incur financial loses when any of the labourer goes for maternity leave. Moreover, menstruating women demand rest and toilets facilities. However, it is an unofficial dictum and contractors say that women are doing it voluntarily. It has also been observed that the child sex ratio in this district is an abysmal 807. For hysterectomies and abortion, the numbers of illegal clinics continue to proliferate in the district. Identify the ethical issues in above situation. As a DM magistrate of the concerned district, identify the course of action. What innovative steps you will take to solve this problem? 10 marks

There have been increasing instance of the judicial review of the decision of the central bank. What are the challenges in judicial review the central bank’s actions? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rbi-covid-19-loan-moratorium-supreme-court-7046727/ In the intro, mention the recent case of extension of the moratorium period by the RBI. In the body, discuss the role of the Central bank in the country such as deciding monetary policy and regulation of banks and how these functions involve complex decision making. In the next part discuss the… Continue reading There have been increasing instance of the judicial review of the decision of the central bank. What are the challenges in judicial review the central bank’s actions? 10 marks

Strong public sector capacities in healthcare are imperative to achieve medical preparedness for disasters. In light of this, examine the disaster preparedness of the public healthcare system in India and suggest ways to achieve it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/strengthening-public-health-capacities-in-disasters/article33069278.ece In the intro, mention the importance of strong healthcare systems in disaster mitigation. In the body, discuss the important part played by the public healthcare system in the event of disasters and that role is underlined in the covid pandemic. In the next part, suggest the pathways to make the public healthcare system… Continue reading Strong public sector capacities in healthcare are imperative to achieve medical preparedness for disasters. In light of this, examine the disaster preparedness of the public healthcare system in India and suggest ways to achieve it. 10 marks

With the double whammy of Monsoon and the pandemic, the conditions of the urban poor are more deplorable than that of their rural counterparts. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In a few introductory lines explain the general conditions of urban poor in India. In the body first explain the double whammy – the coming of Monsoon and the existing pandemic; explain how the two have been affecting the urban poor the most. Give the case study of Mumbai; suggest how the conditions… Continue reading With the double whammy of Monsoon and the pandemic, the conditions of the urban poor are more deplorable than that of their rural counterparts. Comment. 10 marks

Due to the contemporary developments in the information technology and convergence, the accesses of adults and children to media including variety of entertainment have increased. The children have impressionable minds and the quality of entertainment would have a bearing on them even when they grow adults. One moderately rich family has two children who have given mobile phones to their children with internet connection so that they can complement their studies with huge amount of information and aids available on the internet. Father encourage children to ‘grow with the technology of their times’ and rather than ‘forcing discipline’ on them. However, there is also misuse of information technology. The students are engaging in many undesirable activities outside the school, especially their exposure to many computer games (Blue Whale Challenge, Dead Space 2, Mortal Kombat, Medal of Honour, Call of Duty Black OPS, New Vegas etc.), which are known to be fatal and addictive, impinging on their education and value systems. In this context, what steps parents can take to stop such new and pervasive kind of menace due to the unrestricted use of the computers and mobile phones? Also discuss importance of “forced discipline” in this case. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- Start by explaining the fact that – In the contemporary world, we suffer from information explosion and are consumed by the influence of technology where the rational mind takes over the emotional mind. In the body discuss the nuances of the case – As in the above case overuse of mobile phones are… Continue reading Due to the contemporary developments in the information technology and convergence, the accesses of adults and children to media including variety of entertainment have increased. The children have impressionable minds and the quality of entertainment would have a bearing on them even when they grow adults. One moderately rich family has two children who have given mobile phones to their children with internet connection so that they can complement their studies with huge amount of information and aids available on the internet. Father encourage children to ‘grow with the technology of their times’ and rather than ‘forcing discipline’ on them. However, there is also misuse of information technology. The students are engaging in many undesirable activities outside the school, especially their exposure to many computer games (Blue Whale Challenge, Dead Space 2, Mortal Kombat, Medal of Honour, Call of Duty Black OPS, New Vegas etc.), which are known to be fatal and addictive, impinging on their education and value systems. In this context, what steps parents can take to stop such new and pervasive kind of menace due to the unrestricted use of the computers and mobile phones? Also discuss importance of “forced discipline” in this case. 10 marks

India needs an organic economic growth based on innovation and competitiveness instead of focusing specific sector in export-driven growth. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/lessons-from-vietnam-and-bangladesh/article33060511.ece In the intro, mention the importance of diversified growth. In the body, discuss the importance of growth in which diverse sectors of the economy register growth instead of certain sectors. In the next part, discuss the issues with the export-driven growth like vulnerability to the economic crises in the world and lack… Continue reading India needs an organic economic growth based on innovation and competitiveness instead of focusing specific sector in export-driven growth. Comment. 10 marks

The Election Commission of India has a much wider mandate than its counterpart in the U.S. and this has ensured the smoother power transfer in the U.S. In light of this compare the powers of two commissions and explain how it helped in consolidating democracy. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/turning-the-spotlight-on-americas-election-custodian/article33053738.ece In the intro, mention the primary function of the ECI. In the body, compare the mandates in which the narrow mandate of the U.S. Federal Commission which is related only to the financial matters. Next mention the wide powers conferred on the ECI in India. This wider power has ensured the smooth… Continue reading The Election Commission of India has a much wider mandate than its counterpart in the U.S. and this has ensured the smoother power transfer in the U.S. In light of this compare the powers of two commissions and explain how it helped in consolidating democracy. 10 marks

“Buddhism was more of a social movement under the backing of a religion”. Elucidate. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly define what you understand by Buddhism. In the body explain that Buddhism is a pragmatic teaching which starts from certain fundamental propositions about how we experience the world and how we act in it. It teaches that it is possible to transcend this sorrow-laden world of our experience and… Continue reading “Buddhism was more of a social movement under the backing of a religion”. Elucidate. 10 marks

You are a doctor in a government hospital. One of your lady friends got married in very rich and influential family. However, with passage of time you came to know that the family is very conservative as she visited you to seek your help in determining sex of the child at fetus stage. As her in-laws want a boy child to act as inheritor of the family. They have also ordered to abort the child if it is girl. Later her in-laws insisted hard and connected the doctor with the health minister on mobile phone. The minister said the doctor to help them in all possible manners without saying anything about the issue at hand. Thus reporting about the issue to police is waste. Answer the following questions: (a) What are the ethical dilemmas in the above case? (b) Do you think that your moral obligation also demands to help your friend? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction discuss about the context of the question. In the body explain that Sex ratio is an important social indicator measuring extent of prevailing equity between males and females in a society. Discuss that in the above case doctor is being persuaded or ordered to go for sex selective test by… Continue reading You are a doctor in a government hospital. One of your lady friends got married in very rich and influential family. However, with passage of time you came to know that the family is very conservative as she visited you to seek your help in determining sex of the child at fetus stage. As her in-laws want a boy child to act as inheritor of the family. They have also ordered to abort the child if it is girl. Later her in-laws insisted hard and connected the doctor with the health minister on mobile phone. The minister said the doctor to help them in all possible manners without saying anything about the issue at hand. Thus reporting about the issue to police is waste. Answer the following questions: (a) What are the ethical dilemmas in the above case? (b) Do you think that your moral obligation also demands to help your friend? 10 marks

As India pursues Atmanirbhar Bharat, there is a challenge of avoiding protectionist approach. In light of this, elaborate on the challenge of avoiding protectionist approach as India pursues Atmanirbhar Bharat. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, mention the objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat. In the body, discuss how the objective of pursuing self-sufficiency is different from turning protectionist. In the next part mention how export is essential for the development of the country and how it also involves import. Next, mention the reasons to avoid protectionist policies. Conclude… Continue reading As India pursues Atmanirbhar Bharat, there is a challenge of avoiding protectionist approach. In light of this, elaborate on the challenge of avoiding protectionist approach as India pursues Atmanirbhar Bharat. 10 marks

What constitutes India Indo-Pacific vision? Why is the region important for the world? What are the challenges India faces in fulfilling its vision in the region? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-pacific-relations-quad-exercise-6982086/ In the intro, mention the extent of the region. In the body, discuss the various aspect of India’s Indo-Pacific region which is embodied in SAGAR. In the next part mention with some figures why the region is important for the world as a large portion of trade and energy security of the… Continue reading What constitutes India Indo-Pacific vision? Why is the region important for the world? What are the challenges India faces in fulfilling its vision in the region? 10 marks

In the context of new social movements of Independent India , Discuss the key features of the New Farmer’s movements. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction start by explaining what constituted new social movements in the independent India. In the body , explain that emerging in 1970s and gaining farther momentum in 1980s, the farmers’ movement in India has exposed some newer contradictions of Indian agrarian society. Discuss the key features of these movements in the… Continue reading In the context of new social movements of Independent India , Discuss the key features of the New Farmer’s movements. 10 marks

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