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Ethics Case Study: You are posted in a government office. Recently a peon was appointed in your office. Ever since his appointment he has been more of a burden than any help in the office. He doesn’t do any work and is always found to be talking with anyone he encounters. You have been receiving complaints about him from other staff members too that he is not obeying their orders in the office. The peon was appointed on sympathy grounds after his father’s death since his mother is ill. His income is the only source for his family after his father’s death. He was appointed by your predecessor on humanitarian grounds. You are very strict and disciplined in your office and you expect others to be the same. You have also observed that his behaviour is unfit to continue in his job. He appears to suffer from some psychological problem too. Identify your moral and professional responsibilities in this case study and explain how will you deal with the situation? (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Case study is an essential part of Section B of Ethics paper and is scoring in nature. Case studies offer descriptions and data of situations, from which we have to: Firstly: Identify key points or issues Weigh up the situation Consider the information you do and don’t have Further: Define the problem/issue to… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: You are posted in a government office. Recently a peon was appointed in your office. Ever since his appointment he has been more of a burden than any help in the office. He doesn’t do any work and is always found to be talking with anyone he encounters. You have been receiving complaints about him from other staff members too that he is not obeying their orders in the office. The peon was appointed on sympathy grounds after his father’s death since his mother is ill. His income is the only source for his family after his father’s death. He was appointed by your predecessor on humanitarian grounds. You are very strict and disciplined in your office and you expect others to be the same. You have also observed that his behaviour is unfit to continue in his job. He appears to suffer from some psychological problem too. Identify your moral and professional responsibilities in this case study and explain how will you deal with the situation? (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

“The autonomy for the central bank, within the framework of the RBI Act, is an essential and accepted governance requirement”. Examine where does RBI stand in terms of autonomy? (150 Words/ 10 Marks)

Sources: //economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/66453781.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst   https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/autonomy-of-rbi-essential-nurtured-by-govt-finance-ministry/article25378028.ece   Introduction: Recently, the debate over independence functioning of RBI has been one of the hot topics. The contention is mainly about RBI seeking more power to control bad loans, regulating banking actions including powers to remove chairmen, directors or CEOs of state owned banks. Both the Government and the RBI… Continue reading “The autonomy for the central bank, within the framework of the RBI Act, is an essential and accepted governance requirement”. Examine where does RBI stand in terms of autonomy? (150 Words/ 10 Marks)

What is the mandate and structure of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) of the UN? How has the nature of UN peacekeeping operations changed over the years? How can the operations be made more effective? (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Recently, the Indian Army contingent was awarded United Nations Medal for “selfless service”. The contingent is part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in South Sudan. At the same time, in 2018, UN secretary general submitted an ambitious blueprint for the consideration of the UN general assembly to restructure the… Continue reading What is the mandate and structure of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) of the UN? How has the nature of UN peacekeeping operations changed over the years? How can the operations be made more effective? (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

What do you mean by stateless society? What are the political and social principles of stateless society? What is the role of state in stateless society and how it is different from modern society? (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Main idea of the question: The societies which have no formal agency of social control such as no rigid boundary, no bureaucracy, no fixed ideology, have oral tradition, simple economy and single person holds several powers like religious, economical, political etc. are main characteristics of stateless society. Roles played by state in stateless… Continue reading What do you mean by stateless society? What are the political and social principles of stateless society? What is the role of state in stateless society and how it is different from modern society? (250 Words/ 15 Marks)

12th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Update: Students have to post answers in the comment section of this post only and not on the individual question. Post each answer separately with your purchase ID. Reviews will be provided in 48 hours. For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check  here: Click2Join Question 1) Discuss the Key features of the Mughal Paintings? How… Continue reading 12th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Discipline generally implies following the order and subordination. However, it may be counter-productive for the organisation. Discuss. (150 words/10 marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Explain about discipline and show some benefits of it on individuals’ life. However, discipline in general is suppression of basic desire, wish and want and hence excessive suppression of personal desires may become counter-productive. Mention what excessive ban on personal desires can lead to with examples. Conclude with the balanced points showing the… Continue reading Discipline generally implies following the order and subordination. However, it may be counter-productive for the organisation. Discuss. (150 words/10 marks)

What do you understand by ‘convective storms’? Why are they climatically atypical?(250 words/15 marks)

Mentors Comment: In the first part of the question, the requirement is simple: Describe what is convective storms and what are its basic characteristics. In the second part, you have to describe how convective storms are unlike other climatic phenomenons (Because of unpredictability and nature) and how it affects things on Earth. Discuss the effects… Continue reading What do you understand by ‘convective storms’? Why are they climatically atypical?(250 words/15 marks)

What do you mean by anti-defection law? Do you think it protects defector more instead preventing defections? Give argument in favour of suitably amending the said law. (150 words/10 marks)

Mentor’s Comment: Define and explain about Anti-Defection Law. What was the aim behind incorporating it. It was enacted in 52nd Amendment Act 1985 to maintain the political stability in Parliament. However, it has been observed that in some instances it protects the defectors because of impartial decision making, lack of legal knowledge in presiding officer… Continue reading What do you mean by anti-defection law? Do you think it protects defector more instead preventing defections? Give argument in favour of suitably amending the said law. (150 words/10 marks)

Discuss the Key features of the Mughal Paintings? How did it reflected the contemporary socio-cultural and political realities? (150 words/10 marks)

Mentors Comment: Quite straightforward question and these types of questions are common in the Art and Culture section. The requirements of the questions are clearly depicted and the key words are not hidden. There will be two parts of the answer. First dealing with key features of the Mughal paintings and second discussing the reflection… Continue reading Discuss the Key features of the Mughal Paintings? How did it reflected the contemporary socio-cultural and political realities? (150 words/10 marks)

10th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Recently the Union Cabinet has approved the mechanism and procedure for sale of the enemy shares. Which of the following bodies/agencies is the Custodian of Enemy Properties in India? a) Enforcement Directorate b) Custodian of Enemy Property of India c) Department of Investment and Public Asset Management d) None of these Inspired by: [pib]… Continue reading 10th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

9th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Beyond Fake News Project is an initiative of: a) Google b) Facebook c) WhatsApp d) BBC Inspired by: BBC launches fake news fight-back with global campaign https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/bbc-launches-fake-news-fight-back-with-global-campaign/ Q.2) With reference to the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities 2018, consider the following statements: It is organised by Ministry of Human Resource Development. India… Continue reading 9th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

[Burning Issue] Constitutional crisis in Sri Lanka

Context President Maithripala Sirisena sacked Mr Wickremesinghe, replacing him with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The President subsequently prorogued Parliament for over two weeks, deferring the possibility of a floor test until November 16. INTRODUCTION The recent political turmoil in Sri Lanka brings to the surface the debate on domestic issues vis-Ă -vis South Asian geopolitics. The… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Constitutional crisis in Sri Lanka

10th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Click on each question to write the answer to that particular question. Do NOT write your answers in the comment section of this post. For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check  here: Click2Join Question 1) Discuss the similarities & differences between Dravida type of architecture and Vesara type of architecture? (150W/10M) Question 2) Do you… Continue reading 10th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example. (150W/10M)

Mentor’s Comment: Define Conflict of Interest (CoI) or bring essence of it in own/easy words. Show the reason(s) for its arising and how it takes advantages/priorities over public interest and official duties. Show the ways to resolve Conflict of Interest especially in administration. Add Conclusion by mentioning some legal way which India follows in order… Continue reading Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example. (150W/10M)

Stubble burning seriously affects the environment very badly causing serious health hazards in people. What do you mean by stubble burning and what are its effects on environment? What measures should be taken by the Government to persuade farmers not to follow this practice? Discuss. (250W/15M)

Sources: Stubble Burning – A threat to the environment? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/up-in-the-air/article25099646.ece Model Answer: Stubble Burning: Stubble burning is the deliberate setting fire to the crop residue that remains after wheat, paddy and other grains have been harvested. The carbon (C) component in stubbles is lost by burning and that the process of burning stubbles even occasionally, seriously affects the… Continue reading Stubble burning seriously affects the environment very badly causing serious health hazards in people. What do you mean by stubble burning and what are its effects on environment? What measures should be taken by the Government to persuade farmers not to follow this practice? Discuss. (250W/15M)

Do you think Article 35A should be abolished? Critically comment. (150W/10M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question is very much in trending now a day and is much in debate. The approach of this question is simple, however, the question demands criticism hence, the one need to criticize whatever the points is being mentioned. First and foremost is the introduction. It should mention about the article 35A, the… Continue reading Do you think Article 35A should be abolished? Critically comment. (150W/10M)

Discuss the similarities & differences between Dravida type of architecture and Vesara type of architecture? (150W/10M)

Mentor’s Comment: This is a straightforward question, where all you have to do is explain the similarities and differences between the Dravida and Vesara type of architecture. In the introduction, explain the two forms of architecture one by one. Then in the main body, under the subheading “similarities between the two types of architecture” explain… Continue reading Discuss the similarities & differences between Dravida type of architecture and Vesara type of architecture? (150W/10M)

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