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Examine how an organization’s work culture influences or communicates ethics towards society at large. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction write about the work culture of an organization. In the body explain the factors influencing the ethics of society at large. Define work culture . Explain with examples of how it impacts societal ethics. Discuss that Ethics form an essential part of the foundation on which a civilized society is… Continue reading Examine how an organization’s work culture influences or communicates ethics towards society at large. 10 marks

Along with food security, India needs nutritional security in its diet. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-majority-cannot-afford-a-balanced-diet/article32206439.ece In the intro, mention the SOFI report by FAO. In the body, mention the healthy diet and how it is different from the energy sufficient diet. Next mention the affordability of the healthy diet against the context of Indian poverty line, which is below the international poverty line. So, along with taking… Continue reading Along with food security, India needs nutritional security in its diet. Comment. 10 marks

Recent events point to India’s declining smart power in its neighbourhood and extended neighbourhood. Examine the factors that could explain these changes. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/needed-a-map-for-indias-foreign-policy/article32206877.ece In the intro, mention the declining relation and influence in Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Iran etc. In the body mention various factors like increasing alignment with the U.S., domestic politics like CAA, overambitious moves etc. Conclude by mentioning the need to have a strategic plan to maintain relations with the neighbourhood.

No country can realize its full potential without the equal participation of women and men. Achieving gender equality is not only the right thing to do but the key to a country’s growth and development. Elaborate in the backdrop of recently released “Women, Business and the Law 2020” report. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction, write the facts pointed by the report- Women, Business and the Law (WBL) report. In the body first discuss why a country should focus on gender equality. Comment on the aspects brought out by the report, such as the index analyzes laws and regulations affecting women’s economic inclusion in 190… Continue reading No country can realize its full potential without the equal participation of women and men. Achieving gender equality is not only the right thing to do but the key to a country’s growth and development. Elaborate in the backdrop of recently released “Women, Business and the Law 2020” report. 10 marks

What is artificial intelligence? Why data is critical for AI? In the context of this, examine the utility of Gopalakrishnan Committee recommendations in this regard. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/data-sharing-digital-world-gopalakrishnan-committee-6524049/ In the intro, mention the rise of AI in the past few years. In the body explain how AI works by using data to form the basis of neural networks. How this is critical for India’s future in the AI. The Gopalakrishnan Committee recommendations seek to govern the non-personal data and use… Continue reading What is artificial intelligence? Why data is critical for AI? In the context of this, examine the utility of Gopalakrishnan Committee recommendations in this regard. 10 marks

Compare the functioning of the presidential system of government with a parliamentary government. Also, examine the issues Indian polity faces due to the parliamentary system of government. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rajasthan-political-crisis-parliamentary-system-shashi-tharoor-6522100/ In the intro, mention the India system of parliamentary government. In the body, compare the two systems on the various basis-election, drawing of executive, quality of executives, the responsibility to the house, law-making process, the election of the president vs. prime minister etc. In the issues in India, you can mention the… Continue reading Compare the functioning of the presidential system of government with a parliamentary government. Also, examine the issues Indian polity faces due to the parliamentary system of government. 10 marks

Discuss specific challenges that were witnessed especially during the integration of North-East India post-independence. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction explain in short the context of the question. In the body explain how the regional aspirations of the North-East became the focal point of the north-east and gained prominence in the 80’s. Explain/list down the various challenges of North-east that were against the cause of integration such as demand for… Continue reading Discuss specific challenges that were witnessed especially during the integration of North-East India post-independence. 10 marks

Despite the penetration of the internet in India, the speed that the user gets is still abysmally slow. Mention the reasons for the low speed and suggest the measures by the government to address the issue of the low internet speed. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/fix-digital-indias-cycle-tracks-first/2033380/ In the intro, mention the penetration of smartphones and with it internet in India. In the body, mention the reason for slow speed like availability of spectrum with telcos, lack of wired connection, lack of fibre optical connectivity between the mobile tower, high spectrum cost by the government etc. In the suggestion… Continue reading Despite the penetration of the internet in India, the speed that the user gets is still abysmally slow. Mention the reasons for the low speed and suggest the measures by the government to address the issue of the low internet speed. 10 marks

India and South Korea have many avenues to deepen their ties for the benefit of each other. Examine the areas in which both countries can cooperate and factors that are responsible for stagnancy in the relationship between the two countries. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/deepening-india-s-korea-ties/article32175582.ece In the intro, mention the trade ties between the two countries. In the body mention the commonalities between the two countries like democracy, rich culture next mention the trade ties and scope for increasing the ties further, challenges both the countries faces in the form of aggressive China, in the factor responsible mention… Continue reading India and South Korea have many avenues to deepen their ties for the benefit of each other. Examine the areas in which both countries can cooperate and factors that are responsible for stagnancy in the relationship between the two countries. 10 marks

One year after becoming CEO of Starbucks, you are faced with a leadership test when two black men were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks. The men were waiting to meet a business associate, but they did not purchase anything while they were waiting. The store manager asked them to leave and they refused, explaining that they were there to meet someone. The manager called the police because the men refused to leave, and the police arrested them. Another patron at Starbucks recorded the arrest on her cell phone, and it quickly went viral. In an interview after the arrest, the woman who took the video mentions that she had been sitting there for a while, and she wasn’t asked to leave even though she didn’t order anything. Additionally, the video shows the business associate of the black men show up during the arrest, and he asks the manager and the police what the men had done wrong. The general public and those who witnessed the arrest labeled it as discriminatory and racist. What should be your response in this matter. Discuss the ethical issues involved in the incident. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction, briefly explain what the case study is all about. In the body discuss the ethical issues at hand. E.g Bias and racism, lack of application of mind and retrieval of facts necessary for action etc. Discuss what would be your response and how will you handle various ethical issues involved… Continue reading One year after becoming CEO of Starbucks, you are faced with a leadership test when two black men were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks. The men were waiting to meet a business associate, but they did not purchase anything while they were waiting. The store manager asked them to leave and they refused, explaining that they were there to meet someone. The manager called the police because the men refused to leave, and the police arrested them. Another patron at Starbucks recorded the arrest on her cell phone, and it quickly went viral. In an interview after the arrest, the woman who took the video mentions that she had been sitting there for a while, and she wasn’t asked to leave even though she didn’t order anything. Additionally, the video shows the business associate of the black men show up during the arrest, and he asks the manager and the police what the men had done wrong. The general public and those who witnessed the arrest labeled it as discriminatory and racist. What should be your response in this matter. Discuss the ethical issues involved in the incident. 10 marks

Who were the Khudai Khidmatgars? Analyse the aftermath of the Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the inttroduction explain about who Khudai Khidmatgars were. In the body talk about the contributions of Khudai Khidmatgars, a non-violent movement against British occupation of the Indian subcontinent. Discuss why did the Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre happen? What was it? Explain the aftermath of the incident. Conclude with significance of the event… Continue reading Who were the Khudai Khidmatgars? Analyse the aftermath of the Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre. 10 marks

Privatisation of the coal sector will go a long way in transforming India’s growth trajectory. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/privatisation-of-coal-sector-will-transform-indias-growth-trajectory-writes-amitabh-kant/2032424/ In the intro, mention the government decision to open the sector to private sector. In the body mention the problems due to the restrictions in the sector. Next mention how the opening of the sector to private players could benefit the country-reduced import bill, increased production, technology, investment, employment etc. Conclude by… Continue reading Privatisation of the coal sector will go a long way in transforming India’s growth trajectory. Comment. 10 marks

Examine the ways in which a member of the house is deemed to have given up his membership under the 10th Schedule as interpreted in the various judgements. Also, analyse the implications of conducting a floor test in a situation when members of the ruling party are lured with rewards. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indian-constitution-rajasthan-politics-congress-ashok-gehlot-sachin-pilot-row-anti-defection-law-6518865/ In the intro, briefly introduce the 10th schedule. In the body, mention the ways like voluntarily giving up the membership by resignation, joining another party, acting against the party, publicly expressing opposition to the party, engaging in anti-party activities etc. In the next part, mention the issue of conducting a floor test… Continue reading Examine the ways in which a member of the house is deemed to have given up his membership under the 10th Schedule as interpreted in the various judgements. Also, analyse the implications of conducting a floor test in a situation when members of the ruling party are lured with rewards. 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 write what the case study is all about. In the body explain the legal as well as ethical issues involved in the case study.. The legal aspect will be determined by the level of involvement of Mrs Sandy Tyson- how she managed to influence the award. The ethical aspect… 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

What do you mean by Renaissance describe the main features of Indian renaissance? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain what renaissance is. In the body explain the main features of Indian Renaissance. Mention the new movements for socio-religious reforms that were started under Raja Ram Mohan Roy and other intellectuals. It was influenced by western thinkers. Also explain how Indian Renaissance gave rise to study of English… Continue reading What do you mean by Renaissance describe the main features of Indian renaissance? 10 marks

On one hand there are people who think the law should let women decide whether to have abortions called pro-choice and on the other hand are people who are pro-life; who believe that all humans, including the unborn, have a right to life. What in your view point is ethical and justified? Is the belief that abortion is wrong and that it is murder correct? Critically analyse and give your opinion with suitable justifications. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction explain the context of the question. In the body highlight the current scenario – discuss the Alabama human life protection act. Explain the salient features of the bill. Then move to discuss what are the ethical issues involved, debate the women rights of reproduction vs freedom to choose to live of… Continue reading On one hand there are people who think the law should let women decide whether to have abortions called pro-choice and on the other hand are people who are pro-life; who believe that all humans, including the unborn, have a right to life. What in your view point is ethical and justified? Is the belief that abortion is wrong and that it is murder correct? Critically analyse and give your opinion with suitable justifications. 10 marks

Analyse India’s fiscal response to Covid-19 in comparison to other countries. Also, compare the adoption of cash transfer against public work for income support in India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-covid-19-fiscal-response-and-indias-standing/article32154153.ece In the intro, mention the stimulus package figures. In the body, you can mention IMF Policy Tracker comparison, next compare value of the package as a percentage of GDP with other countries. In the comparison of cash transfers against public works mention the figure and adoption of cash transfer in the world… Continue reading Analyse India’s fiscal response to Covid-19 in comparison to other countries. Also, compare the adoption of cash transfer against public work for income support in India. 10 marks

To counter the challenges manifested by China through recent events India needs to explore along with other options the subtler tools of power available to it. Examine the diplomatic tools available with India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-main-planks-in-a-counter-china-policy/article32154149.ece In the intro, mention that along with military option a country can use diplomatic channels in dealing with an adversary. In the body, mention creating diplomatic support in favour of India regarding border violations, cultivation of foreign leader with specific attention to China’s aggressive policies, revitalising NAM, highlighting India’s peaceful intentions through… Continue reading To counter the challenges manifested by China through recent events India needs to explore along with other options the subtler tools of power available to it. Examine the diplomatic tools available with India. 10 marks

Medieval literature of India played a key role and led to the modern Indian languages taking shape and being born. Elucidate.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly highlight the timeline of medieval literature; their origin and evolution. In the body explain that India’s middle ages brought about a very rich tradition of devotional literature of remarkable merit. Explain that Bhakti literature is the most important development of the medieval period; discuss the contributors to this period… Continue reading Medieval literature of India played a key role and led to the modern Indian languages taking shape and being born. Elucidate.10 marks

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