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Complying to WTO puts a burden on developing nations. It is high time India rethinks its obligation to WTO. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss WTO – India relation briefly 2. Discuss why WTO has been burdensome – TRIPS, Doha Development Agenda, etc., 3. However, argue how WTO has, in fact, helped developing countries, quoting the recent WTO win on solar dispute against the US Link: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-minor-win-for-india-at-wto/article29376593.ece Answer: The World Trade Organization is an intergovernmental organization… Continue reading Complying to WTO puts a burden on developing nations. It is high time India rethinks its obligation to WTO. (250 Words)

India should welcome ENDS to prevent further tobacco-related deaths in the future. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss ENDS and how it is better than traditional tobacco 2. Prove how India has failed to prevent smoking-related deaths despite a ban on ENDS and several other steps 3. Discuss how other nations are embracing ENDS to reduce tobacco consumption Link: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-s-vape-ban-only-deprives-smokers-of-safer-options-1568051174845.html   Answer: E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that work by… Continue reading India should welcome ENDS to prevent further tobacco-related deaths in the future. (250 Words)

There is generally a difference between two groups of civil servants- one group always think in terms of public interest and tries to devise programmes and policies that best serve the public interest while there is another group, which in the name of public interest devises programmes and policies which run political campaigns of the government in power. The Home Minister has called a special meeting of the civil servants to listen to their problems in serving public interest and find ways for improvement. Suppose you are in the first group, whose sole concern is public interest and you are attending the meeting. Answer the following questions based on the above case: (a) Would you make a point that, it is an intolerable abuse of power to serve the political campaign of the ruling party in the name of serving public or national interest? Why? (b) Do you agree that civil servants should follow the commands of the ruling class, which has a compulsion to fulfill commitments expressed in their manifesto based on which they have won electoral mandates? (c) How a civil servant can maintain political neutrality, which is one of the most important attributes of a good officer? Discuss with respect to the above case where one group of civil servants is fitted against you and they have their own opinion and reason for such stand. (d) If your Home Minister is willing to be with the other side, then how will you present your case to the Home Minister?

a.) Would you make a point that, it is an intolerable abuse of power to serve the political campaign of the rulingparty in the name of serving public or national interest? Why? Yes, I would try to make this point. The civil servants are public servants and not political agents. All the powers and privileges… Continue reading There is generally a difference between two groups of civil servants- one group always think in terms of public interest and tries to devise programmes and policies that best serve the public interest while there is another group, which in the name of public interest devises programmes and policies which run political campaigns of the government in power. The Home Minister has called a special meeting of the civil servants to listen to their problems in serving public interest and find ways for improvement. Suppose you are in the first group, whose sole concern is public interest and you are attending the meeting. Answer the following questions based on the above case: (a) Would you make a point that, it is an intolerable abuse of power to serve the political campaign of the ruling party in the name of serving public or national interest? Why? (b) Do you agree that civil servants should follow the commands of the ruling class, which has a compulsion to fulfill commitments expressed in their manifesto based on which they have won electoral mandates? (c) How a civil servant can maintain political neutrality, which is one of the most important attributes of a good officer? Discuss with respect to the above case where one group of civil servants is fitted against you and they have their own opinion and reason for such stand. (d) If your Home Minister is willing to be with the other side, then how will you present your case to the Home Minister?

Regulatory institutions in India are still a “work in progress”, and they have not attained the kind of maturity that is needed for the emerging economy. Comment. (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: It’s a straightforward question. In the discussion, you have to discuss the regulatory framework in India. Regulatory bodies are important because substantial power to make laws has shifted from elected representatives to technocrats sitting in regulatory bodies. In the intro give the present scenario of regulatory bodies in India. Highlight their functioning. In… Continue reading Regulatory institutions in India are still a “work in progress”, and they have not attained the kind of maturity that is needed for the emerging economy. Comment. (250 Words)

Gs Paper III Indian Economy: Lecture on Balance of Payment Account

  Join Economic Survey and Budget 2019 | Advanced Program Click here Join Demystifying Economics- Core & Current Affairs Buildup Lecture Series 2020  Click here The lecture introduces the candidates to issues related to foreign trade. It discusses key concepts of Balance of the payment account, capital account, current account, current account deficit, Bop deficit,… Continue reading Gs Paper III Indian Economy: Lecture on Balance of Payment Account

Argue for and against the privatisation of Public Sector Banks in India. What do you think is the need of the hour to reform the Indian banking scenario. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss the proposal of privatization being mooted by several committees and economists. 2. What are the benefits of the proposal? What challenges does it pose? 3. What are the immediate steps to be taken to address Banking sector challenges? https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/opinion-the-case-for-privatizing-public-sector-banks-1567967550243.html   Answer: Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India is fragmented, with some… Continue reading Argue for and against the privatisation of Public Sector Banks in India. What do you think is the need of the hour to reform the Indian banking scenario. (250 Words)

Local Self Governments remain eternally dependent on the states for fulfilling their mandate. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss the constitutionally mandated role of LSGs 2. What is stifling them from realizing the objectives – what are states doing and not doing to prevent them from realizing the full potential 3. Suggest steps to improve the state of LSGs and bring in grassroots development https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/throttled-at-the-grass-roots/article29369019.ece Answer: Local Self Government is… Continue reading Local Self Governments remain eternally dependent on the states for fulfilling their mandate. Discuss. (250 Words)

You are officer in charge for transfer and posting of personnel of a particular department. This position is very difficult mainly for two reasons- (i) people closer to the power corridor try to influence you and (ii) women officers often send requests to postpone transfer orders on the pretext of family responsibilities. Consider the following situations and give your views with suitable explanations. (a) A Cabinet Minister sends a D.O letter to you regarding posting of an official on a supposedly ‘lucrative assignment’ for which you have already decided about the name of a more competent officer with a good track record of honesty, integrity, probity and timely delivery. What will you do? (b) As per the rules in your department, every officer needs to be transferred from one destination to other after three years. A woman officer comes to you with a request that as the new destination allotted to her is far flung and remote, she would fail to provide medical treatment to her ageing and sick in-laws who need constant clinical help. But according to her innate qualities and high level of expertise, the new destination would need only officer like her to deliver best results and meet official targets. What will you do? (c) The position of incharge of transfer and posting provides a very lucrative opportunity to make money and cultivate liaison for a life time. One should not be ‘too idealistic’ to ignore such opportunities and adopt ‘pragmatic approach’. Do you agree? Give reasons. (250 Words)

Answer: (a) A Cabinet Minister sends a D.O letter to you regarding the posting of an official on a supposedly ‘lucrative assignment’ for which you have already decided about the name of a more competent officer with a good track record of honesty, integrity, probity and timely delivery. What will you do? An administrative job… Continue reading You are officer in charge for transfer and posting of personnel of a particular department. This position is very difficult mainly for two reasons- (i) people closer to the power corridor try to influence you and (ii) women officers often send requests to postpone transfer orders on the pretext of family responsibilities. Consider the following situations and give your views with suitable explanations. (a) A Cabinet Minister sends a D.O letter to you regarding posting of an official on a supposedly ‘lucrative assignment’ for which you have already decided about the name of a more competent officer with a good track record of honesty, integrity, probity and timely delivery. What will you do? (b) As per the rules in your department, every officer needs to be transferred from one destination to other after three years. A woman officer comes to you with a request that as the new destination allotted to her is far flung and remote, she would fail to provide medical treatment to her ageing and sick in-laws who need constant clinical help. But according to her innate qualities and high level of expertise, the new destination would need only officer like her to deliver best results and meet official targets. What will you do? (c) The position of incharge of transfer and posting provides a very lucrative opportunity to make money and cultivate liaison for a life time. One should not be ‘too idealistic’ to ignore such opportunities and adopt ‘pragmatic approach’. Do you agree? Give reasons. (250 Words)

Despite being the pivot of Indian democracy, the civil services have performed rather poorly when it comes to administering the routine. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: In recent times, you must have seen posts on social media about public servants donning various hats that do not belong to their core areas. They were supposed to work routine stuff according to their service domains but lately, they have been going off track and doing all kinds of other stuff. The… Continue reading Despite being the pivot of Indian democracy, the civil services have performed rather poorly when it comes to administering the routine. Discuss. (250 Words)

It seems impossible only if you dont work towards it! #yournext

Completed a subject. Was unable to attempt the questions. Gone through previous year papers. Was clueless. Referred to multiple topper videos. Couldn’t come up with a sound strategy. The exam seems like a humongous task. There are over 10 subjects to be prepared many demanding mastery at the level of MA(masters). Then there is work to… Continue reading It seems impossible only if you dont work towards it! #yournext

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 07 September 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

Dear students, Here’s a link to the Prelims Daily Quiz Analysis Video. Watch this after you have attempted that day’s Prelims Daily questions [on this link] The full playlist is available here [click2watch] We need your comments, likes, and shares on these videos. The aim of this series is to help you revise news via… Continue reading [Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 07 September 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 06 September 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

Dear students, Here’s a link to the Prelims Daily Quiz Analysis Video. Watch this after you have attempted that day’s Prelims Daily questions [on this link] The full playlist is available here [click2watch] We need your comments, likes, and shares on these videos. The aim of this series is to help you revise news via… Continue reading [Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 06 September 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 05 September 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

Dear students, Here’s a link to the Prelims Daily Quiz Analysis Video. Watch this after you have attempted that day’s Prelims Daily questions [on this link] The full playlist is available here [click2watch] We need your comments, likes, and shares on these videos. The aim of this series is to help you revise news via… Continue reading [Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 05 September 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

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