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Vulnerability is the predominant feature of employment in India. In light of this discuss the reasons for the persistence of the problem in rural employment and suggest the ways to deal with the issue. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/urban-employment-as-the-focal-point/article32604143.ece In the intro, mention some figures stating the dominance of informal and vulnerable employment in India. In… Continue reading Vulnerability is the predominant feature of employment in India. In light of this discuss the reasons for the persistence of the problem in rural employment and suggest the ways to deal with the issue. 10 marks

The basic structure and essential feature govern now the political and juristic destiny of Indian constitutional development. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/supreme-court-kesavananda-bharati-vs-state-of-kerala-judgment-indian-constitution-6597505/ In the intro, mention the important role of basic structure doctrine in the evolution of the Indian… Continue reading The basic structure and essential feature govern now the political and juristic destiny of Indian constitutional development. Comment. 10 marks

India’s IT industry, despite playing a prominent role in the countries economic development fails to dominate the international IT domain with its products. What are the factors responsible for the lack of innovative products from the Indian IT industry? Also, examine the opportunity provided to the Indian IT industry after the exit of Chinese companies after the ban imposed on them. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/exploiting-the-chinese-exit/article32594674.ece In the intro, mention some figures to highlight the significance of IT industry in Indian economy. In… Continue reading India’s IT industry, despite playing a prominent role in the countries economic development fails to dominate the international IT domain with its products. What are the factors responsible for the lack of innovative products from the Indian IT industry? Also, examine the opportunity provided to the Indian IT industry after the exit of Chinese companies after the ban imposed on them. 10 marks

The new realignments taking place in the Middle East has several implications for India. Analyse the geopolitical alignments taking place in the region and how it could have implications for India. 10 Marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/two-theatres-of-peacemaking-6596232/ In the intro, mention how the Middle East remains to be the flashpoints. In the body, mention… Continue reading The new realignments taking place in the Middle East has several implications for India. Analyse the geopolitical alignments taking place in the region and how it could have implications for India. 10 Marks

Good governance index has been scientifically designed to reflect various parameters of governance. Discuss in detail the key features of GGI and the role it plays in measuring governance. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction explain what you understand by Good Governance. In the body define what is Good Governance… Continue reading Good governance index has been scientifically designed to reflect various parameters of governance. Discuss in detail the key features of GGI and the role it plays in measuring governance. 10 marks

Despite various efforts, a solution to India’s malnutrition problem in children remains elusive. In light of this, elaborate on the issue of malnutrition in India among children and suggest ways to find the solution to the problem. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/poshan-maah-india-malnutrition-index-global-hunger-index-6594794/ In the intro, mention the malnutrition problem in India. In the body, mention the various figures from… Continue reading Despite various efforts, a solution to India’s malnutrition problem in children remains elusive. In light of this, elaborate on the issue of malnutrition in India among children and suggest ways to find the solution to the problem. 10 marks

Elaborate the importance of the Constitutional mandate of the oversight over the executive by the Parliament. Also explain the utility of question hour and implications of its suspension due to pandemic. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/question-hour-cancelled-parliament-monsoon-session-coronavirus-6594795/ In the intro, mention the oversight function of the Parliament. In the body, mention the importance of… Continue reading Elaborate the importance of the Constitutional mandate of the oversight over the executive by the Parliament. Also explain the utility of question hour and implications of its suspension due to pandemic. 10 marks

You are a jurist deciding an ethical case involving allegations that, Mrs. Sandy Tyson had helped her husband obtain a University fellowship to which he was not entitled. She is a former employee of the University. Mrs. Tyson is an African-American black lady married to Mike Tyson and both have denied the allegations and termed them as racist and baseless. What are the ethical issues involved here. What will be your decision. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction, briefly explain the case study. In the body write the legal as well as ethical… Continue reading You are a jurist deciding an ethical case involving allegations that, Mrs. Sandy Tyson had helped her husband obtain a University fellowship to which he was not entitled. She is a former employee of the University. Mrs. Tyson is an African-American black lady married to Mike Tyson and both have denied the allegations and termed them as racist and baseless. What are the ethical issues involved here. What will be your decision. 10 marks

There are multiple definitions for a ‘farmer’ in official data published by the Government of India and most of them makes land ownership a mandatory criterion for being a farmer. In light of this discuss the need to formulate official definitions that go beyond the land ownership criterion. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/redefining-a-farmer/article32566123.ece#:~:text=It%20can%20be%20further%20refined,economies%20needs%20no%20further%20emphasis. In the intro, mention the lack of a universal definition of a farmer in India. In the… Continue reading There are multiple definitions for a ‘farmer’ in official data published by the Government of India and most of them makes land ownership a mandatory criterion for being a farmer. In light of this discuss the need to formulate official definitions that go beyond the land ownership criterion. 10 marks

The Election Commission of India has been exploring the possibility of remote voting through blockchain technology. Analyse the opportunities and challenges in the adoption of such technology for voting in India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/in-blockchain-voting-leave-out-the-general-election/article32565188.ece In the body, mention the recent move of the Election Commission to digitising electoral infrastructure. In the… Continue reading The Election Commission of India has been exploring the possibility of remote voting through blockchain technology. Analyse the opportunities and challenges in the adoption of such technology for voting in India. 10 marks

You are the leader of a 5 member team that has been assigned to carry out social impact assessment of a project proposed in a Naxal area. Members have been allotted a remote village each to conduct surveys and ascertain views of local people. You are under strict instructions not to disclose the identity of respondents outside the project. While compiling data, you are puzzled by the responses from one of the villages. You accompany the point-person for that village next day for verification. You randomly pick a person from the list of respondents and ask her for clarification of the response she had given earlier. She seems confused and denies any knowledge of the survey being conducted, let alone she being questioned. You try to verify this from other respondents and get similar replies. This raises serious doubts about the integrity and credibility of the survey process. What are the ethical issues involved in the situation? As a team leader accountable for credibility of the survey and working on a hard timeline, what are the possible options before you? List their merits and demerits. Giving reasons, state the course of action you would follow. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction, briefly explain the case study. In the body, first write the ethical issues involved in… Continue reading You are the leader of a 5 member team that has been assigned to carry out social impact assessment of a project proposed in a Naxal area. Members have been allotted a remote village each to conduct surveys and ascertain views of local people. You are under strict instructions not to disclose the identity of respondents outside the project. While compiling data, you are puzzled by the responses from one of the villages. You accompany the point-person for that village next day for verification. You randomly pick a person from the list of respondents and ask her for clarification of the response she had given earlier. She seems confused and denies any knowledge of the survey being conducted, let alone she being questioned. You try to verify this from other respondents and get similar replies. This raises serious doubts about the integrity and credibility of the survey process. What are the ethical issues involved in the situation? As a team leader accountable for credibility of the survey and working on a hard timeline, what are the possible options before you? List their merits and demerits. Giving reasons, state the course of action you would follow. 10 marks

Bt cotton has been credited for the increased cotton yield in India. In light of this examine the impact of Bt cotton on the cotton production in India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-twisted-trajectory-of-bt-cotton/article32566091.ece In the intro, mention the concept of GM crops. In the body, mention data from the various… Continue reading Bt cotton has been credited for the increased cotton yield in India. In light of this examine the impact of Bt cotton on the cotton production in India. 10 marks

India has not been able to find an alternative to NAM which has been described as the basic tenet of India’s foreign policy. Discuss. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/what-is-in-a-nam-and-indias-alignment/article32555378.ece In the intro, briefly introduce the NAM. In the body, mention how India spearheaded the NAM. Also,… Continue reading India has not been able to find an alternative to NAM which has been described as the basic tenet of India’s foreign policy. Discuss. 10 marks

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