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Though India has low level of labour force participation rates for women, but their participation in MGNREGA is above 50%. What are the reasons for it? What changes MGNREGA has brought to the situation of women? (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: The thinking line of the answer would be: More women than men work under the national programme that guarantees employment to rural people. This is remarkable given that only 26% per cent women form a part of the country’s workforce, according to the National Sample Survey Organization data of 2011-12. Answer: More women… Continue reading Though India has low level of labour force participation rates for women, but their participation in MGNREGA is above 50%. What are the reasons for it? What changes MGNREGA has brought to the situation of women? (250 Words)

Last day to join Essay Full Length Test Series – 2019 program under the aegis of Serving IPS officer

Dear Students, Every good candidate hovers around 90-110 in the GS Papers (1-3). Where brilliant students outscore their competitors is the Essay – with scores varying from 70 to 160. That’s a difference of 90 marks. Potentially the difference between final list and disappointment. Or between IAS and Grade B services. Essay Paper can be… Continue reading Last day to join Essay Full Length Test Series – 2019 program under the aegis of Serving IPS officer

The government is trying to enact a law to regulate the use of DNA technology in the country. Discuss the objectives and issues attached with the bill.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Start with the importance of  DNA technology. Explain why the government think there is a need for such a bill. State bill’s objective and features. Discuss issues being raised. Conclude suggesting some reforms to achieve a middle path.   Answer: Cabinet has cleared the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill once again,… Continue reading The government is trying to enact a law to regulate the use of DNA technology in the country. Discuss the objectives and issues attached with the bill.(250 words)

There should be seismic changes in the way Indian government think about absolute poverty and its alleviation. In this context discuss shortcomings of present poverty alleviation measures. Also suggest what changes should be made to achieve zero poverty.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Define absolute and relative poverty. Give Problems and challenges that current poverty alleviation programmes are facing. List down measures that are required to deal with poverty in the face of new challenges. Answer: Efforts at poverty alleviation have borne fruit in that for the first time since independence, the percentage of absolute poor… Continue reading There should be seismic changes in the way Indian government think about absolute poverty and its alleviation. In this context discuss shortcomings of present poverty alleviation measures. Also suggest what changes should be made to achieve zero poverty.(250 words)

The crisis of ethics in public life is more because of attitudinal problem of public servants rather than organizational ineffectiveness. Critically analyze. (150 Words)

Mentors Comment: The thinking line of the answer would be based on this: The laws made by the legislature, executive or judiciary may be sound and relevant, but they are not properly implemented by the government functionaries. This results in a mismatch between what is required and what is being provided. Answer: The laws made… Continue reading The crisis of ethics in public life is more because of attitudinal problem of public servants rather than organizational ineffectiveness. Critically analyze. (150 Words)

What is Separation of Power? Examine the idea of separation of power enshrined in Indian Constitution with suitable examples? (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: The thinking line of the answer would be: The principle of separation of powers deals with the mutual relations among the three organs of the government, namely legislature, executive and judiciary. The principle implies that each organ should be independent of the other and that no organ should perform functions that belong to… Continue reading What is Separation of Power? Examine the idea of separation of power enshrined in Indian Constitution with suitable examples? (250 Words)

[Burning Issue] India And Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

India and SCO News PK Modi departed for the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek to attend a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the then security and economic architecture in the Eurasian region dissolved and new structures had to come up. The original… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India And Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

“Originally envisaged as a temporary tool to uplift India’s most marginalised communities — Dalits and tribals — and create a level playing field, reservations slowly has become an instrument of displaying and seeking political power.” Do you agree? (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: The answer must analyse how the mandate of reservation has changed overtime and whether the aspects of the mandates are justified or not. Start with brief background of the context of the question. Students must weigh the pros and cons of reservation polices, first explain how reservation process and intent in terms of… Continue reading “Originally envisaged as a temporary tool to uplift India’s most marginalised communities — Dalits and tribals — and create a level playing field, reservations slowly has become an instrument of displaying and seeking political power.” Do you agree? (250 Words)

“That the Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly is known. But what is unnerving is that the rate of their erosion has doubled in recent years. This latest revelation calls for focused strategies to tackle its causes and consequences. ” Comment. (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: Begin with facts of climate changing around the Himalayan glaciers. Then, explain the melting of Himalayan glaciers, and that Himalayas are losing 8 billion tonnes of frozen water annually. Then explain how these revelation calls for focused strategies to tackle its causes and consequences. The Himalayan snow deposits, the lifeline of the rivers… Continue reading “That the Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly is known. But what is unnerving is that the rate of their erosion has doubled in recent years. This latest revelation calls for focused strategies to tackle its causes and consequences. ” Comment. (250 Words)

“Farmers have been struggling with inadequate returns on their produce, and it is due to various reasons; an important reason being the rising cost of inputs bringing down earning.” Can private investments in primary agriculture prove to be a solution to make agriculture more sustainable for the country? Discuss. (250 words)

Mentors Comment: The article debates about the role of private investments in agriculture and the possible consequences of it. Begin with brief background of the context in question. In the main body, the discussion should include the following: First discuss the gaps in agriculture system of the country – infrastructural gaps, financial gaps, role of… Continue reading “Farmers have been struggling with inadequate returns on their produce, and it is due to various reasons; an important reason being the rising cost of inputs bringing down earning.” Can private investments in primary agriculture prove to be a solution to make agriculture more sustainable for the country? Discuss. (250 words)

“The nation needs to find ways to contain growth of population without use of coercion.” Examine the statement in the light of UN’s World population prospects 2019 report. (250 words)

Mentors Comment: The answer must discuss the findings of the report and explain the challenges and opportunities India has in the coming future. The answer must have the following discussions: First discuss the key findings of the report. Then move on to discuss in what way India’s growing population poses more challenges than opportunities. Provide… Continue reading “The nation needs to find ways to contain growth of population without use of coercion.” Examine the statement in the light of UN’s World population prospects 2019 report. (250 words)

An organisation consists of a variety of individuals with varying values and degrees of motivation. What challenges do leaders face when forging a harmonious work culture in such an organisation? How can leaders engender a sense of inclusion in face of such diversity? (150 Words)

Mentors Comment: Bring out the challenges faced due to diversity in workforce such as age, gender, marital status, place of residence, etc. Mention the need to build an inclusive culture and striving towards a common organisational goal, while simultaneously pursuing personal goals. Answer: Leadership is about engaging and energizing people, and inspiring them to give… Continue reading An organisation consists of a variety of individuals with varying values and degrees of motivation. What challenges do leaders face when forging a harmonious work culture in such an organisation? How can leaders engender a sense of inclusion in face of such diversity? (150 Words)

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