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What is your conception of Good Life? How can it be attained? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Explain about good life. Mention the general conception of good life which everyone pursues or desires to pursues. Further, give your views of good life. One can talk about taking the best from everything.  Protection of basic rights, liberties, freedom etc. can also be the prospects of good life. Model Answer: A good… Continue reading What is your conception of Good Life? How can it be attained? (150 W/ 10 M)

What are the uses and advantages of Lithium ion batteries? Examine India’s technological and manufacturing capabilities in this crucial product. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentors Comment: With India’s push for electric vehicles (EVs), the need for Li-ion batteries has increased manifold. Hence it is an important and likely topic for Mains GS 3 paper. We see these batteries in our laptops, phones, other gadgets. They have to replace lead acid battery if EV design and cost has to be… Continue reading What are the uses and advantages of Lithium ion batteries? Examine India’s technological and manufacturing capabilities in this crucial product. (150 W/ 10 M)

A dedicated privacy law is being demanded vociferously in the country. In this context it is said that the data protection framework will need to treat privacy as a social and not just an individual need. Discuss.(150 W/ 10 M)

Mentors Comment: Three key words are important in the question: Privacy Law, Individual need and Social. So the structure of the answer will follow the same direction. In the intro tell the examiner why data protection is such a big word these days and cite recent examples of various incident like Cambridge Analytica fiasco, Aadhaar… Continue reading A dedicated privacy law is being demanded vociferously in the country. In this context it is said that the data protection framework will need to treat privacy as a social and not just an individual need. Discuss.(150 W/ 10 M)

The economic theory by linking Indian poverty to colonialism was trying to corrode the moral authority of colonial rule, and also perhaps by implication challenging the whole paternalistic imperialism or British benevolence. Comment. (150 W/10 M)

Mentor’s Note: In this question, you have to discuss the work of Moderate leaders in providing an economic critique of colonialism and shaping the Indian National Movement. In the intro, discuss how British justified their rule over India through theories like White Man’s Burden, Oriental Despotism and that they were benevolent rulers, trying to develop… Continue reading The economic theory by linking Indian poverty to colonialism was trying to corrode the moral authority of colonial rule, and also perhaps by implication challenging the whole paternalistic imperialism or British benevolence. Comment. (150 W/10 M)

[Burning Issue] What Ails the NBFC Sector

CONTEXT India’s non-banking financial companies (NBFC) sector — also known as the shadow banking system that provides services similar to traditional commercial banks but outside normal banking regulations — is passing through a turbulent period following a series of defaults by Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) and the subsequent liquidity crunch. The liquidity squeeze… Continue reading [Burning Issue] What Ails the NBFC Sector

How would you classify the conscience? Suppose an old man has a pension claim before a civil servant and according to law it is a doubtful claim, what he should do and why? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Define Conscience or bring the essence of it, and mention the source of conscience for civil servants i.e. our constitution. Further, mention different interpretations of conscience in order to classify conscience: i.e. Conscience as a faculty of moral cognition, mode of developed sensibility, internal judge, motives, faculty of practical reason and conscience as… Continue reading How would you classify the conscience? Suppose an old man has a pension claim before a civil servant and according to law it is a doubtful claim, what he should do and why? (150 W/ 10 M)

What is contract farming? Critically analyze the features of the draft “Model Contract Farming Act – 2018”. (150 W)

Sources: https://www.livemint.com/Politics/rsixdfstyX6oHWHsxdmznM/Centre-drafts-model-contract-farming-act-to-counter-price-ri.html https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/contract-farming-act-an-inadequate-model/593742.html Model Answer: Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture released a draft Model Contract Farming Act, 2018. The draft Model Act seeks to create a regulatory and policy framework for contract farming.  Based on this draft Model Act, legislatures of states can enact a law on contract farming as contracts fall under the Concurrent… Continue reading What is contract farming? Critically analyze the features of the draft “Model Contract Farming Act – 2018”. (150 W)

Mental illness is a critical health concern in India which also faces social stigma. In context of this analyze the importance of New Mental Health Care Act which came into force in July 2018. Also discuss challenges of mental health care system in the country. (200 W)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/a-plan-for-change/article24782364.ece   Model Answer: Introduction: The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 defines “mental illness” as a substantial disorder of thinking, mood, perception, orientation or memory that grossly impairs judgment, behaviour, capacity to recognise reality or ability to meet the ordinary demands of life, mental conditions associated with the abuse of alcohol and drugs. As per the Lancet study recently… Continue reading Mental illness is a critical health concern in India which also faces social stigma. In context of this analyze the importance of New Mental Health Care Act which came into force in July 2018. Also discuss challenges of mental health care system in the country. (200 W)

Buddhism as a religion has impacted so deep and affected philosophy and art of adaptive country that it penetrated the entire fabric of Chinese Culture. Explain. (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should mention how the Buddhism got spread in China over their own religion, most probably post Han period popularly called ‘period of disunity’. Further, the great Tang Dynasty popularized Buddhism in great portion of China. Further talk about Influence of Buddhism on the people over other religion. Meditation, everything truth, monastic life,… Continue reading Buddhism as a religion has impacted so deep and affected philosophy and art of adaptive country that it penetrated the entire fabric of Chinese Culture. Explain. (200 W)

26th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The term WaarsM was recently seen in news is a: a) Computer Virus b) Gene c) Super Galaxy d) None of these Inspired by: Researchers develop transgenic rice with reduced arsenic accumulation https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/researchers-develop-transgenic-rice-with-reduced-arsenic-accumulation/ Q.2) Recently, India’s very first Open Transit Data (OTD) system portal was inaugurated in New Delhi. With reference to the OTD,… Continue reading 26th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

India is notorious for high levels of corruption. Assess the nature of the problem of corruption in India. Suggest reforms. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Bring the essence of corruption in own words. Analyze the nature of corruption in India and its effects. One can also mention about the Corruption Perception Index and India’s rank. Further mention how it has become a notion of public perception. For example, bribing traffic police, bribing for faster delivery of work etc.… Continue reading India is notorious for high levels of corruption. Assess the nature of the problem of corruption in India. Suggest reforms. (150 W/ 10 M)

What do you understand by virtual reality? Assess its potential in transforming education sector along with other potential applications in line with Indian Technology Vision of 2035. (200 W/ 12 ½ M)

Sources: https://www.thehindu.com/education/immersive-education/article24298675.ece https://www.franchiseindia.com/education/Virtual-Reality-brings-reality-of-education-alive.9834 Model Answer: VR (VIRTUAL REALITY) is a term that describes computer-simulated environments which mimic real physical presences in real world or outside. This artificial environment is created with software and presented to the user in a way that the user accepts it as a real environment. Virtual realities artificially create sensory experiences,… Continue reading What do you understand by virtual reality? Assess its potential in transforming education sector along with other potential applications in line with Indian Technology Vision of 2035. (200 W/ 12 ½ M)

Considering the legacy of Independent Democracy, India should refrain from interfering in sovereign matters of Bhutan. Analyze the statement in the context of recent General Election in Bhutan. (200 W/ 12 ½ M)

Source: [Burning Issue] India – Bhutan Relations after recent elections in Bhutan Model Answer: India has been an all-weather friend of Bhutan since the latter’s independence. It was India who supported Bhutan’s admission in the United Nations and has been with the tiny Himalayan nation since decades assisting it for having a distinct place in… Continue reading Considering the legacy of Independent Democracy, India should refrain from interfering in sovereign matters of Bhutan. Analyze the statement in the context of recent General Election in Bhutan. (200 W/ 12 ½ M)

Kabir was one of the chief exponents of the Bhakti movement in the medieval period. Discuss the Relevance of teachings of Kabir in Contemporary India? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentors Comment: The question comes close to the heels of commemoration of 500th death anniversary of Sant Kabir and examines the kind of impact he has on contemporary Indian society through his teachings. Hence it is important for mains. The question asks us to discuss the relevance of Kabir’s teachings  in today’s world. Therefore, you… Continue reading Kabir was one of the chief exponents of the Bhakti movement in the medieval period. Discuss the Relevance of teachings of Kabir in Contemporary India? (150 W/ 10 M)

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[Burning Issue] India – Bhutan Relations after recent elections in Bhutan

Context Tshering Tobgay will be new Prime Minister of Bhutan. Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa Party has won the recent general elections in Bhutan. The National Assembly is the lower house of Bhutan Parliament. This is the third general election after democracy was adopted in Bhutan in 2008. BHUTAN ELECTION BACKGROUND Election to the House of Representatives also called the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India – Bhutan Relations after recent elections in Bhutan

26th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Students are advised to post answers in the comment section of this post below. Kindly ensure that each questions are posted separately with the purchased ID provided by us. Reviews will be provided in 48 hours. For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check  here: Click2Join Question 1) “The Enlightenment thinkers differed widely amongst themselves, but… Continue reading 26th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

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