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Emotional intelligence in recent times has become the buzzword for determining the success of a person. Do you agree? If yes, mention the steps you have taken in your life to develop emotional intelligence. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define what you understand by emotional intelligence. In the body explain that by improving your… Continue reading Emotional intelligence in recent times has become the buzzword for determining the success of a person. Do you agree? If yes, mention the steps you have taken in your life to develop emotional intelligence. 10 marks

India needs to explore the option of hydrogen-based vehicular fuel. But the adoption of it faces several challenges. In light of this, examine benefits and the challenges in adoption of hydrogen as a vehicular fuel. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/fuelling-a-green-future/2121991/ In the intro, mention how vehicular emissions contribute to air pollution. In the body, discuss the advantages… Continue reading India needs to explore the option of hydrogen-based vehicular fuel. But the adoption of it faces several challenges. In light of this, examine benefits and the challenges in adoption of hydrogen as a vehicular fuel. 10 marks

Fairness and inclusion are the two dimensions of equity in education. However, the shift towards digital education throws new challenges to the New National Education Policy in achieving these two dimensions. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/equity-in-education-matters/2121998/ In the intro, mention the importance of equity in education. In the body, discuss dimensions of equity… Continue reading Fairness and inclusion are the two dimensions of equity in education. However, the shift towards digital education throws new challenges to the New National Education Policy in achieving these two dimensions. Comment. 10 marks

“Mob not only threatens democracy but also is one of the greatest impediments for the civil servants to provide good governance.” Discuss. In such a context do you think the ‘citizen’ in citizen charter is a misnomer? Critically analyse. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly narrate what is mob violence. In the body discuss the recent examples of mob… Continue reading “Mob not only threatens democracy but also is one of the greatest impediments for the civil servants to provide good governance.” Discuss. In such a context do you think the ‘citizen’ in citizen charter is a misnomer? Critically analyse. 10 marks

States are at the forefront of development and generation of opportunities and growth. Yet, States are facing the weakened financial capacity in the recent past. Examine the reasons for the weakened financial powers of the State and suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-financial-capacity-of-states-is-being-weakened/article33024573.ece In the intro, mention how the Constitution has provided for the financial independence of the State and… Continue reading States are at the forefront of development and generation of opportunities and growth. Yet, States are facing the weakened financial capacity in the recent past. Examine the reasons for the weakened financial powers of the State and suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks

How the economic progress of a country is shaped by the productivity of its labour force? What are the ways to enhance productivity? Also elaborate on the role played by the technology. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/fixing-the-rules-of-the-economy/article33024404.ece In the intro, mention how economic progress depends on productivity and not the population. In the body,… Continue reading How the economic progress of a country is shaped by the productivity of its labour force? What are the ways to enhance productivity? Also elaborate on the role played by the technology. 10 marks

Analyse the role played by the RBI in containing inflations? What are the legal provisions made to ensure the accountability of the RBI in this regard? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/reinforcing-rbis-accountability/article33006927.ece In the intro, mention the role played by the RBI in the economy like dealing with the… Continue reading Analyse the role played by the RBI in containing inflations? What are the legal provisions made to ensure the accountability of the RBI in this regard? 10 marks

Free speech is a basic right that preconditions the realisation of other rights. In light of this, examine Indian Constitutions approach toward free speech and how it differs from other democracies. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/france-teacher-beheaded-freedom-of-speech-hate-crime-6930297/lite/ In the intro, mention how freedom of speech enables a person to pursue other rights and why… Continue reading Free speech is a basic right that preconditions the realisation of other rights. In light of this, examine Indian Constitutions approach toward free speech and how it differs from other democracies. 10 marks

Discuss the accomplishments and failures of Non-cooperation movement of 1920. Also elaborate upon its impact on the subsequent freedom movements in pre-independence India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In short start by explaining the significance that Non-cooperation movement of 1920 holds in the freedom struggle of… Continue reading Discuss the accomplishments and failures of Non-cooperation movement of 1920. Also elaborate upon its impact on the subsequent freedom movements in pre-independence India. 10 marks

What are the implications of India’s signing of foundational military agreements with the U.S. for India’s foreign policy. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-shifting-trajectory-of-indias-foreign-policy/article32998602.ece In the intro, mention the recent signing of BECA by India at 2+2 dialogue with the U.… Continue reading What are the implications of India’s signing of foundational military agreements with the U.S. for India’s foreign policy. 10 marks

Some feel that values keep changing with time and situation, while others firmly believe that there are certain universal and eternal human values. Give your perception in this regard with due justification. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction define what you understand by values. In the body discuss what constitutes values in an… Continue reading Some feel that values keep changing with time and situation, while others firmly believe that there are certain universal and eternal human values. Give your perception in this regard with due justification. 10 marks

Discoms continues to be the weakest link in the electricity chain although they enjoy the regulated rate of return. What are the reasons for stress in the Discoms and suggest the measures to make them self-sustaining. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/indias-discom-stress-is-more-than-the-sum-of-its-past/article32957608.ece In the intro, mention the important role played by the discoms by retailing the power to consumers.… Continue reading Discoms continues to be the weakest link in the electricity chain although they enjoy the regulated rate of return. What are the reasons for stress in the Discoms and suggest the measures to make them self-sustaining. 10 marks

Despite turbulence in the region, India’s engagement with West Asia has always been characterised by non-alignment and ethos of equitable engagement. In light of this, elaborate on India’s approach to the region and contrast it with that of China’s. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/contesting-neighbours-revised-geopolitical-playbooks/article32947431.ece In the intro, mention the balancing act of diplomacy performed by India in maintaining the ties with… Continue reading Despite turbulence in the region, India’s engagement with West Asia has always been characterised by non-alignment and ethos of equitable engagement. In light of this, elaborate on India’s approach to the region and contrast it with that of China’s. 10 marks

Women instinctively fear for their safety every time they step out of their homes in many parts of India, Critically examine whether they enjoy the most basic of rights of free movement, enshrined in the Constitution? What should be the way forward? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction explain in brief the issue of public safety associated with women. In the body discuss… Continue reading Women instinctively fear for their safety every time they step out of their homes in many parts of India, Critically examine whether they enjoy the most basic of rights of free movement, enshrined in the Constitution? What should be the way forward? 10 marks

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