In the public administration organizations the civil servants are exercising their power of decision, day by day in many ways. Whether the action involves managing public resources in their role of interface with citizens or in the context of policy making, ethics represent a vital factor in creating and maintaining trust in government and its… Continue reading Discuss the ethical issues involved in giving freedom to civil servants to express their political beliefs and attitude as part of their freedom of speech. (250 words)

Mentors comments: The discussion is given in Old NCERT world history and its quite a common theme for discussion. Discuss the backwardness of these nations, idea of transforming these areas into markets for the finished products from Europe, getting raw materials, weak political structure, displaced loyalties of natives, lack of modern army etc. In a… Continue reading Examine the conditions favoring the imperialist conquest of Asia and Africa in the 18th and the 19th Century? (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Mention, briefly, the history of trade talks between India and EU 2. Why is it important for the two 3. What challenges does it hold? The EU is India’s largest trading partner, accounting for roughly 15 percent of total trade in goods and services and also the largest source of FDI inflows… Continue reading India-EU FTA is the next big thing in the relationship. Discuss the benefits and challenges of a potential trade deal between the two. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Climate change – facts: India specific 2. What are the unique threats India faces 3. What can be done to address the impact? Answer: Climate change is certainly without argument the most serious global environmental crisis that we face. It is not the only environmental problem, but it is unique in its multi-scalar characteristic,… Continue reading Climate change is real. Its impact on India is high. What steps do you think India should put on a priority basis to tackle climate change and its effects? (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Introduce with the K S Puttaswamy judgement 2. Why it remains unfulfilled – what are the challenges 3. What is the way ahead for privacy in India The right to privacy in India has developed through a series of decisions over the past 60 years. The Supreme Court of India (SCI) verdict in Justice… Continue reading Right to Privacy in India remains a judgement even after two years. Critically discuss. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Briefly discuss India’s position on SDG 2. What are the gaps 3. How to fulfill them The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a set of universal goals that meet the urgent environmental, political and economic challenges facing the world. The 17 SDGs are integrated—that is, they recognize that action in one area will… Continue reading Realising the Sustainable Development Goals needs more than just programmes and policies. Discuss. (250 Words)