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Q) The desperate need for vital medical supplies has paved the way for their black marketing. In this context, discuss the various implications that black marketing can have during the pandemic and suggest measures to deal with them. 

Why this Question?

Issue of current importance. 

Key demand of the Question 

Problems arising out of black marketing of vital medical supplies and measures to deal with them. 

Directive 

Discuss- back up the answer by carefully selected evidence to make a case for and against an argument, or point out the advantages and disadvantages of the given context and finally arrive at a conclusion.

Introduction 

Mention what is black marketing and how it is currently rising.

Body 

In the first part, mention the problems due to black marketing of essential medical supplies. 

In the next part, suggest measures that can be taken.

Conclusion 

Conclude with a way forward. 

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Q) An effective strategy to deal with the grave crisis due to the COVID 19 pandemic demands citizen centric governance. Discuss.

Why this Question?

Issue of current importance. 

Key demand of the Question 

Explain the growing need for a new governance model that is citizens centric to combat COVID crisis and other such crises in the future.

Directive 

Discuss- back up the answer by carefully selected evidence to make a case for and against an argument, or point out the advantages and disadvantages of the given context and finally arrive at a conclusion.

Introduction 

Start by briefly giving a context about the question.

Body 

In the first part, explain why a new model of governance focusing on citizens becomes a necessity to tackle new challenges like the pandemic.

In the next part, discuss the importance of designing a smart government and suggest measures that can be taken.

Conclusion 

Conclude with a way forward. 

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Q.)The geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East have been changing in an unprecedented manner over the past few years. This has presented opportunities as well as challenges for India. Discuss.

Why this Question:

The Middle East has been in the news recently.

Key demand of the question:

Changing dynamics in the Middle East and the opportunities and challenges it presents for India.

Directive:

Discuss- back up the answer by carefully selected evidence to make a case for and against an argument, or point out the advantages and disadvantages of the given context and finally arrive at a conclusion.

Introduction:

Briefly write about the Middle Eastern countries and their importance for India. 

Body:

In the first part, write about the opportunities that India has in the Middle East- oil and natural gas imports, partnerships with countries like Israel, huge diaspora, etc.

In the next part, mention the challenges that conflicts in the Middle East have created for India. For eg- w.r.t. Iran, Israel- Palestine, etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude with how the Middle East has been an important part of India’s foreign policy- the Link West Policy.

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