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Key to India’s economic recovery lies in widening its consumer base, so the government must channelize its spending accordingly. Discuss. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-  https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/coronavirus-pandemic-indian-economy-gdp-impact-job-loss-vaccine-6579383/lite/ In the intro, mention how India’s growth is hampered by structural and cyclic issues.  In the body,… Continue reading Key to India’s economic recovery lies in widening its consumer base, so the government must channelize its spending accordingly. Discuss. 10 marks

The Goods and Service Tax has been a grand bargain in the cooperative federalism. But issue of GST compensation to the States in the aftermath of lockdown threatens this achievement in the federalism. In light of this, explain the issue of compensation and suggest the ways to deal with it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the in intro, briefly mention the issue of compensation. In the body, mention how GST has been… Continue reading The Goods and Service Tax has been a grand bargain in the cooperative federalism. But issue of GST compensation to the States in the aftermath of lockdown threatens this achievement in the federalism. In light of this, explain the issue of compensation and suggest the ways to deal with it. 10 marks

What are the issues with the World Bank’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Index? What are the reasons for World Bank halting its publication and why should India be concerned about it? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-development-that-will-hardly-put-india-at-ease/article32481836.ece In the intro, mention the ‘Doing Business’ report of the World Bank. In the body, mention flaws… Continue reading What are the issues with the World Bank’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Index? What are the reasons for World Bank halting its publication and why should India be concerned about it? 10 marks

With citizen’s interest at core, the National Digital Health Mission aims to transform India’s health delivery landscape. In light of this, elaborate on the various principle it is based on and its building blocks. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ndhm-health-id-covid-19-india-6574094/ In the intro, briefly mention the NDHM. In the body, mention various principles like health for all, inclusivity,… Continue reading With citizen’s interest at core, the National Digital Health Mission aims to transform India’s health delivery landscape. In light of this, elaborate on the various principle it is based on and its building blocks. 10 marks

You are posted as a District Collector in one of the districts in India. It has been brought to your notice that a structure has been built by few members of a religious community on the public land without getting due permissions. In keeping with the guidelines of the Supreme Court of India, disallowing the construction of any permanent religious structures on public land, you are contemplating its removal. However, the leaders of the community in question have requested you to permit the structure saying that it is for the period of month long religious festival only. Moreover they say that there is no other religious place nearby where community members can celebrate their festival. Your seniors and the political leader of the area also support their views. However you are skeptical that after the festival is over, it may not be easy to remove the religious structure from the public land due to the involvement of community members at large. (1) Perform an objective and subjective analysis of the case. (2) What will you do in such a situation? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly discuss the case study. In the body, write the stakeholders and ethical issues involved… Continue reading You are posted as a District Collector in one of the districts in India. It has been brought to your notice that a structure has been built by few members of a religious community on the public land without getting due permissions. In keeping with the guidelines of the Supreme Court of India, disallowing the construction of any permanent religious structures on public land, you are contemplating its removal. However, the leaders of the community in question have requested you to permit the structure saying that it is for the period of month long religious festival only. Moreover they say that there is no other religious place nearby where community members can celebrate their festival. Your seniors and the political leader of the area also support their views. However you are skeptical that after the festival is over, it may not be easy to remove the religious structure from the public land due to the involvement of community members at large. (1) Perform an objective and subjective analysis of the case. (2) What will you do in such a situation? 10 marks

Technology changes augur well for the peaceful use of outer space but there are certain challenges in achieving the potential. What are such challenges at national and international level? 10 Marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-uncharted-territory-of-outer-space/article32449729.ece#:~:text=Space%20law%20is%20a%20product,appropriation%20by%20claims%20of%20sovereignty%E2%80%9D. In the intro, mention the technology changes taking place in the outer space. In the body mention… Continue reading Technology changes augur well for the peaceful use of outer space but there are certain challenges in achieving the potential. What are such challenges at national and international level? 10 Marks

Recruitment reform in the form of National Recruitment Agency is a radical step that would greatly enhance ease of living for the youth. Discuss. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/modi-national-recruitment-agency-nra-jobs-6571275/ In the intro, briefly mention the rationale behind the creation of the NRA. In the body, first,… Continue reading Recruitment reform in the form of National Recruitment Agency is a radical step that would greatly enhance ease of living for the youth. Discuss. 10 marks

Police stations are more a demo of power center than service center. After getting into civil services, suppose you become Police head of a district. Analyze the steps which you will take to improve the image of the police service. 10 Marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction start with the fact that police are the real guardians of our society. In the… Continue reading Police stations are more a demo of power center than service center. After getting into civil services, suppose you become Police head of a district. Analyze the steps which you will take to improve the image of the police service. 10 Marks

What are the constraints manufacturing sector faces in India? Suggest the ways to deal with these constraints? What role states can play in increasing manufacturing in India? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/magnets-for-manufacturing/article32440463.ece/amp/ In the intro, mention contribution of manufacturing sector in India’s GDP.  In the body mention constraints-infrastructure, tax… Continue reading What are the constraints manufacturing sector faces in India? Suggest the ways to deal with these constraints? What role states can play in increasing manufacturing in India? 10 marks

Covid pandemic has underscored the need for universal health coverage in India. What are the obstacles India faces in implementing universal health coverage? Suggest the measures to achieve it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/reversing-health-sector-neglect-with-a-reform-agenda/article32432569.ece/amp/ In the intro, briefly explain what is universal health coverage.  In the body, mention how pandemic has… Continue reading Covid pandemic has underscored the need for universal health coverage in India. What are the obstacles India faces in implementing universal health coverage? Suggest the measures to achieve it. 10 marks

“The answers to the questions of present are hidden in the experiences of the past”, in this context discuss the impacts of coronavirus pandemic in comparison to the great depression of 1929. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the context of the question with relevant facts. In the body narrate the… Continue reading “The answers to the questions of present are hidden in the experiences of the past”, in this context discuss the impacts of coronavirus pandemic in comparison to the great depression of 1929. 10 marks

In one of the districts of a frontier state, narcotics menace has been rampant. This has resulted in money laundering, mushrooming of poppy farming, arms smuggling and near stalling of education. The system is on the verge of collapse. The situation has been further worsened by unconfirmed reports that local politicians as well as some senior police officers are providing surreptitious patronage to the drug mafia. At that point of time a woman police officer, known for her skills in handling such situations is appointed as superintendent of police to bring the situation to normalcy. If you are the same police officer, identify the various dimensions of the crisis. Based on your understanding, suggest measures to deal with the crisis. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly highlight the various challenges faced by the state administration in this. In the body… Continue reading In one of the districts of a frontier state, narcotics menace has been rampant. This has resulted in money laundering, mushrooming of poppy farming, arms smuggling and near stalling of education. The system is on the verge of collapse. The situation has been further worsened by unconfirmed reports that local politicians as well as some senior police officers are providing surreptitious patronage to the drug mafia. At that point of time a woman police officer, known for her skills in handling such situations is appointed as superintendent of police to bring the situation to normalcy. If you are the same police officer, identify the various dimensions of the crisis. Based on your understanding, suggest measures to deal with the crisis. 10 marks

Examine how harnessing energy from nuclear fusion would help eliminate the many disadvantages associated with fission. In light of this, also assess India’s role in the ITER project. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/iter-project-indias-role-in-creating-a-miniature-sun-on-earth/2064396/ In the into, briefly explain what is nuclear fusion. In the body, explain how nuclear fusion is… Continue reading Examine how harnessing energy from nuclear fusion would help eliminate the many disadvantages associated with fission. In light of this, also assess India’s role in the ITER project. 10 marks

Delineate the changing nature and references of India’s approach towards strategic autonomy. Also examine its application in India’s foreign economic policy. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/reinventing-india-strategic-autonomy-china-us-6568347/ In the intro, mention the idea of ‘strategic autonomy’ in India’s foreign policy. In the body, mention… Continue reading Delineate the changing nature and references of India’s approach towards strategic autonomy. Also examine its application in India’s foreign economic policy. 10 marks

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