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Elaborate on how the introduction of GST has benefited the various stakeholders. Also, examine how the flexibility adopted in its applicability contributed in creating the signal market throughout the country. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-builder-of-common-ground-arun-jaitley-death-anniversary-6567017/ In the Intro, briefly mention what GST is. In the body mention the various ways in which… Continue reading Elaborate on how the introduction of GST has benefited the various stakeholders. Also, examine how the flexibility adopted in its applicability contributed in creating the signal market throughout the country. 10 marks

What introduces friction in India-Nepal relations is Nepal’s newfound aspirations and India’s reluctance in acknowledging it. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/thinking-through-the-nepal-policy/article32424033.ece In the intro, mention the special relations between India and Nepal. In the body mention the instances… Continue reading What introduces friction in India-Nepal relations is Nepal’s newfound aspirations and India’s reluctance in acknowledging it. Comment. 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 traditional theatre forms incorporate common man’s interest as well as regional, local and folk coloring derived from classical elements. Analyse with examples. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly talk about the significance of India traditional theatre forms. In the body uoteq examples of… Continue reading India traditional theatre forms incorporate common man’s interest as well as regional, local and folk coloring derived from classical elements. Analyse with examples. 10 marks

India’s tax-to-GDP ratio is one of the lowest when compared with OECD countries. What are the implications of it? Also, examine the factors responsible for such a low ratio. And suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/budget-faqs/what-is-tax-to-gdp-ratio-where-does-india-fare-on-this-indicator/articleshow/73222499.cms https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/why-reforming-archaic-tax-laws-is-crucial/2061143/ In the intro, explain what is tax-to-GDP ration and cite the figure of tax-to-GDP collection in… Continue reading India’s tax-to-GDP ratio is one of the lowest when compared with OECD countries. What are the implications of it? Also, examine the factors responsible for such a low ratio. And suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks

What are the implications of the recent judgement of the Supreme Court granting coparcenary rights under the Hindu Succession Act 1956? Also examine the issues and challenges due to the judgement. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/women-right-to-property-gender-equality-supreme-court-6561773/ In the intro, mention the recent judgement and clarifications made in it over the previous judgements. In… Continue reading What are the implications of the recent judgement of the Supreme Court granting coparcenary rights under the Hindu Succession Act 1956? Also examine the issues and challenges due to the judgement. 10 marks

RBI’s functions at the current juncture suffer from contradictions in its functions. Examine such contradictions in its role and suggest ways to avoid such contradictions. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/reserve-bank-of-india-shaktikanta-das-coronavirus-impact-indian-economy-imflation-rate-gdp-6560349/ In the intro, mention, in brief, the monetary policy role played by the RBI. In the body,… Continue reading RBI’s functions at the current juncture suffer from contradictions in its functions. Examine such contradictions in its role and suggest ways to avoid such contradictions. 10 marks

Examine how India’s Constitution supported the people’s ‘right to know’ as interpreted by the judiciary. Also, elaborate on the important role it plays in the administration of the country. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/resurrecting-the-right-to-know/article32387743.ece In the intro, mention how the right to know was recognised 50 years ago. In the body… Continue reading Examine how India’s Constitution supported the people’s ‘right to know’ as interpreted by the judiciary. Also, elaborate on the important role it plays in the administration of the country. 10 marks

What are the factors affecting the affordability of electricity to all? Suggest the measures to make it affordable. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/powering-reforms-bringing-power-psus-under-competitive-bidding-will-help-in-tariff-reduction/2057940/ In the intro, mention the importance of affordable electricity. In the body mention the factors such as… Continue reading What are the factors affecting the affordability of electricity to all? Suggest the measures to make it affordable. 10 marks

What are the threats to the sovereignty of Arab countries due to geopolitical orientation? What role India can play to safeguarding it? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/narendra-modi-arab-gulf-countries-middle-east-relations-c-raja-mohan-6558876/ In the intro, mention the importance of Arab countries for India. In the body, mention the geopolitical orientation… Continue reading What are the threats to the sovereignty of Arab countries due to geopolitical orientation? What role India can play to safeguarding it? 10 marks

“Examine how covid induced economic recession is different from the past recessions in India. What are the options with the government to deal with the situation?” 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-crisis-without-villains-6557602/ In the intro, mention the economic disruption caused by the pandemic. In the body, mention how the… Continue reading “Examine how covid induced economic recession is different from the past recessions in India. What are the options with the government to deal with the situation?” 10 marks

What are the parameters laid down by the Supreme Court in the Government of NCT of Delhi vs. Union of India (2018) to avoid the conflict between Lt. Governor and the Delhi Government? Also examine the scope of referring any matter to the consideration of the President by the Lt. Governor. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/jurisdictional-conflict-in-the-running-of-delhi/article32378854.ece In the intro, mention the constitutional provisions related to Delhi NCT. In the body, mention the various… Continue reading What are the parameters laid down by the Supreme Court in the Government of NCT of Delhi vs. Union of India (2018) to avoid the conflict between Lt. Governor and the Delhi Government? Also examine the scope of referring any matter to the consideration of the President by the Lt. Governor. 10 marks

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