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Creating post-harvest physical infrastructure is as important as the changes in the legal framework. In light of this, highlight the importance of recently announced Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and suggest the measures to increase the price realisation of agri-products by farmers. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/narendra-modi-agriculture-infrastructure-fund-scheme-india-farmers-6557619/lite/ In the intro, mention importance of storage facilities.  In the body, mention the AIF and its potential.… Continue reading Creating post-harvest physical infrastructure is as important as the changes in the legal framework. In light of this, highlight the importance of recently announced Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and suggest the measures to increase the price realisation of agri-products by farmers. 10 marks

Analyse the salience of India-Sri Lanka relations as neighbours. Also examine how domestic politics in both the countries influence bilateral relation. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-centrality-of-devolution-in-development/article32369351.ece In the intro, mention how Sri Lanka is important for India.  In the body, mention factors such… Continue reading Analyse the salience of India-Sri Lanka relations as neighbours. Also examine how domestic politics in both the countries influence bilateral relation. 10 marks

How the proposed National Digital Health Mission could transform health system in India? What are the concerns with it? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-health-sector-data-ecosystem-niti-aayog-national-health-stack-bluebook-6553690/ In the introduction, mention NDHM.  In the body, mention advantages such as accountability, patient outcomes, evidence based… Continue reading How the proposed National Digital Health Mission could transform health system in India? What are the concerns with it? 10 marks

Innovations in data collection and reporting holds potential in many fields. Discuss various challenges with respect to data collection in India. Suggest short and long term solutions. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-challenges-in-counting-the-dead/article32347217.ece In the introduction, talk about technology of data – how data is the new oil. In the… Continue reading Innovations in data collection and reporting holds potential in many fields. Discuss various challenges with respect to data collection in India. Suggest short and long term solutions. 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

“A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food and on the contrary if he eats meat, he participates in killing animal merely for the sake of his appetite and to act so is immoral.” Do you agree with this view? Critically examine. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly narrate the case study. In the body discuss the context of the case study… Continue reading “A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food and on the contrary if he eats meat, he participates in killing animal merely for the sake of his appetite and to act so is immoral.” Do you agree with this view? Critically examine. 10 marks

How helpful the PMFBY has been to the farmers in fending off the risks? Assess the success of PMFBY and reasons for changes made in it by the roll-out of PMFBY 2.0. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/pm-fasal-bima-yojana-2-0-centre-revamps-flagship-scheme-to-ensure-quick-payment-of-claims-to-farmers/2053505/ In the intro, mention the purpose importance of insurance to the farmers. In the body, mention the… Continue reading How helpful the PMFBY has been to the farmers in fending off the risks? Assess the success of PMFBY and reasons for changes made in it by the roll-out of PMFBY 2.0. 10 marks

Examine the role of the Supreme Court as the guardian of the Constitution with reference to the provisions in the Constitution. What are the challenges judiciary faces? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/supreme-court-democracy-politicisation-judiciary-kashmir-covid-6552287/ In the intro, briefly explains why the Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution. In the… Continue reading Examine the role of the Supreme Court as the guardian of the Constitution with reference to the provisions in the Constitution. What are the challenges judiciary faces? 10 marks

Examine the implications of India’s growing dependence on indirect tax revenue? Suggest the measures to reduce such dependence. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-taxation-policy-fiscal-deficit-covid-impact-on-economy-indirect-tax-revenue-6549290/ In the intro, mention the share of indirect taxes in India’s total tax revenue. In the body,… Continue reading Examine the implications of India’s growing dependence on indirect tax revenue? Suggest the measures to reduce such dependence. 10 marks

What are the features of constitutional secularism adopted by India? How the party politics in India poses a threat to the idea of constitutional secularism? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-future-of-indian-secularism/article32329223.ece In the intro, briefly define the secularism. In the body, mention the essential features such as how Constitution… Continue reading What are the features of constitutional secularism adopted by India? How the party politics in India poses a threat to the idea of constitutional secularism? 10 marks

You are stuck in traffic driving a car. A poor girl looking very frail approaches you and start begging for money. Looking at her frail appearance, out of compassion, you take out your wallet to search for a ten rupees note. The girl then snatches your wallet and starts running. A man on a motorbike who see this act, catches the girl and starts beating her in full view of public. Now the traffic is moving and your car is in the middle of the road. What will you do in such a situation ? And why ? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction, do not waste too many words, as case studies require more explanation, keep the introductory… Continue reading You are stuck in traffic driving a car. A poor girl looking very frail approaches you and start begging for money. Looking at her frail appearance, out of compassion, you take out your wallet to search for a ten rupees note. The girl then snatches your wallet and starts running. A man on a motorbike who see this act, catches the girl and starts beating her in full view of public. Now the traffic is moving and your car is in the middle of the road. What will you do in such a situation ? And why ? 10 marks

India has witnessed a rapid degradation of its wetlands in recent times, Discuss the causes and explain in what way they will lead to water, food and climate insecurity in the country? Suggest solutions to address the issue. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain what wetlands are. In the body first explain why it is important to… Continue reading India has witnessed a rapid degradation of its wetlands in recent times, Discuss the causes and explain in what way they will lead to water, food and climate insecurity in the country? Suggest solutions to address the issue. 10 marks

Though many neighbouring countries share India’s concern towards China, their approach in dealing with China differs from India’s approach. In light of this examine the challenges India faces in maintaining its relations with its neighbourhood and the extended neighbourhood. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/isolating-china-as-proposition-and-the-reality/article32320417.ece In the intro, mention the rising discontent against China in the neighbouring countries. In the body, mention… Continue reading Though many neighbouring countries share India’s concern towards China, their approach in dealing with China differs from India’s approach. In light of this examine the challenges India faces in maintaining its relations with its neighbourhood and the extended neighbourhood. 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 state the fact that police are the real guardians of our society. In the body… 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

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