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General Studies – 1
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Reference: Chapter-17 – A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir (Spectrum Publishers)
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 as mentioned in Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for the emergence and popularity of revolutionary activity in India.
Directive word:
Elucidate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Write the origin and nature of revolutionary movement and organisations associated with in India.
Body:
In detail write about the causes for the emergence of revolutionary nationalism. Elaborate on the political failures of leaders with examples which gave impetus to revolutionaries to take up violence.
Write about the violence which was a reaction to the repression of the government. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude my mentioning the contribution of the revolutionaries.
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Chapter-20: India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 as mentioned in Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the contributions of Surya Sen.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give a brief introduction of Surya Sen and his shift from peaceful agitations to revolutionary nationalism.
Body:
In detail, enumerate the detailed contributions of Surya Sen from mobilising and organising troops to the Chittagong Armoury Raid.
Next, bring out the detailed impact of Surya Sen’s activities on the India’s freedom struggle especially in Bengal. Specially emphasise upon the role of women under Surya sen.
Conclusion:
Write about the legacy of Surya Sen.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , The Hindu
Why the question:
During the Monsoon Session, MPs have raised questions about revising the criteria for defining the creamy layer among OBCs.
Key Demand of the question:
To trace the development of the concept of creamy layer and reason if its should be extended to SC/ST communities.
Directive word:
Critically analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining the creamy layer with respect to identifying a Backward Class for reservation.
Body:
To trace the development of the concept of creamy layer from the beginning up till the present times. Mandal Commission report, Indra Sawhney judgment (1992), Nagaraj case (2006) and Jarnail Singh vs Lachhmi Narain Gupta case (2018).
Next, argue for the need for a creamy layer to reservation among Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes communities. Also, mention the central governments stand and other reasons why creamy layer is not need therefore.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced view regarding creamy layer for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes communities.
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The e-Committee of the Supreme Court of India recently released its draft vision document for Phase III of the e-Courts project.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the approach that needs to be taken for digitisation of courts.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about e-Courts project of the SC, its aims and objectives.
Body:
Mention the advantages that the digitisation od judiciary brings. Especially with respect disruptions caused by the pandemic.
Next, bring out the concerns associated with e-Courts. Need for performance audits and sandboxing measures to carefully understand and gauge the potential and risks.
Write about additional measures that are required to realise the full potential e-courts
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
The Central government has hiked the minimum price that sugar mills must pay to cane farmers by ₹5 a quintal, setting the fair and remunerative price (FRP) at ₹290 a quintal for the 2021-22 sugar season.
Key Demand of the question:
To mention the various way in which minimum price for sugarcane is determine and write about issues in FRP.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Mention the scenario about the Sugarcane and Sugar industry.
Body:
Write in detail about the two mechanisms for determination of minimum price of sugarcane in India – Fair and remunerative price (FRP) and State Advised Prices (SAP).
Write about issues in regards to Fair and remunerative price (FRP). Explain how rise FRP without rise in sugar prices have negatively impacted the sugar Industry.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
India’s Environment, Forests and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav Minister said Equity and climate justice should be the touchstone of any global climate response.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the concept of climate justice and how it can lead to equity.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by explaining the concept of climate justice.
Body:
Further elaborate upon the various dimensions of the climate justice and what it seeks to achieve.
Next, bring out how impact of climate change will be disproportionate across the north-south divide, income levels, gender, race etc. Mention statistics, facts and figures to substantiate your answer.
Write as to how climate justice can be a way to reduce such disproportionate impact and to achieve climate goals in an equitable way.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to achieve climate justice.
General Studies – 4
Topic: ethics – in private and public relationships;
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
Directive:
Justify – When you are asked to justify, you must pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question using suitable case studies or/ and examples.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Write about how there is a conflict between private and public relationships during day to day administrative work.
Body:
From the perspective of an administrator further elaborate that having a right is not same as doing the right thing. Mention as to why it is imperative for the administrator to do the right thing. Use examples to substantiate your point.
Bring out the various facets of integrity, impartiality and nonpartisan ship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections that an administrator must consider before taking any actions in case of conflict.
Mention certain principles, theories and benchmarks one can take the right decision especially when faced with a conflict or dilemma.
Conclusion:
Complete by summarizing the need for doing the right thing especially for those who are in power.
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