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General Studies – 1
Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about reasons for rise of Industrial revolution in England.
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:
Start by defining Industrial Revolution.
Body:
In detail, write about the reasons for rise of Industrial revolution in England – Agricultural changes, Population boom, Economic innovations, New ideas and a scientific viewpoint, Transportation foundations, Natural resources, supportive government and numerous colonies .
Conclusion:
Summarize how all the above factors converged to start the revolution in England.
Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the positive and negative impact of Industrial revolution as well as its impact on India.
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:
Start the answer by mentioning the manifold of major changes brought on Industrial revolution.
Body:
In the first part mention the positive impact of Industrial revolution – Growth of modern Industry, emergence of cities, new capitalistic class, improvement in lifestyle, technological innovations etc.
Next, mention the negative impact of IR – poor working conditions, poor living conditions, low wages, child labor, Luddite movement and pollution.
Next, in detail, write about how IR in Britain impact the Indian colony.
Conclusion:
Summarise the overall impact of Industrial revolution.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Ahead of the reconstitution of the 24 Department-Related Standing Committees (DRSC), Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu sent a detailed record of participation by the members in committee meetings over the past year to the political parties, calling them to nominate members only based on their participation and interest.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of standing committees, the decline in their performance and steps need to utilise their full potential.
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:
Begin by write about standing committees, their mandate and their functioning.
Body:
In the first part of the body, write about the importance of the standing committees – discuss laws and policies by analysing them in-depth, non-partisanship, track government expenditure, scrutinise policies and bills and seek expert advice, consensus-building among parties etc.
Next, write about their diminished role – reduced sitting, pandemic, less attendance, partisanship etc – cite stats to substantiate your points.
Suggest steps to utilise their full potential.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
As India grows more urban, the importance of effective governance and service delivery by city governments becomes central to the well-being of Indians.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the benefits of e-governance at local level with respect to service delivery and achieving socio-economic goals.
Directive word:
Elaborate – 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:
Start by defining e-governance.
Body:
In the first part, address the how e-governance improves service delivery – give examples from across the country.
Next, link e-governance with achieving broader socio-economic goals like – poverty alleviation, equity, security and sustainable development etc.
Conclusion:
Write a way forward how local governments can move towards e-governance.
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
A meeting of foreign ministers from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries, which was set to be held in New York on Saturday, has been cancelled. Sources report that the member states were unable to agree upon the participation of Afghanistan, with Pakistan and India in particular at loggerheads over the issue.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the potential ramifications of recent geo-political changes on SAARC and to comment on potential point of achieving south Asian solidarity without Pakistan.
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 giving context of recent cancellation of SAARC FM meet.
Body:
In the first part, bring out the current uncertainties which forebode a bleak future for SAARC – Crisis in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Indo-Pak equation, Covid crisis etc.
Next, mention as to why India should take the lead in considering alternative. It will ensure integrated, connected, secure and prosperous South Asia, and lead economic, technological, cultural, and social development’ of the region.
Next, deliberate as to whether reviving SAARC will be in India’s interest?
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward and diplomatic steps needed to achieve south Asian solidarity.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint, Down to Earth
Why the question:
The WHO has updated global air pollution standards, a first since 2005. The update, in most instances, reduces the maximum permissible limits for several classes of pollutants from nitrous oxide to particulate matter (PM).
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the steps taken so far to tackle air pollution and suggest further steps to improve the quality of air on the basis recent recommendations by WHO.
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:
Begin the answer by giving air pollution statistics in India.
Body:
In brief, write about the impact of air pollution in India.
Next, write about the various policy measures like Air Pollution Act, National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), Commission for Air Quality Management, Graded Response Action Plan, National Ambient Air Quality Standard etc.
Next, write about the recent updated global air pollution standards by WHO. Mention the steps that India must ensure to conform with those and further improve the quality of air.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward
General Studies -4
Topic: Case Study.
What will be your course of action? Justify. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Case Study Fridays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Introduction:
Begin by laying out the context of the case study and evil of drug menace.
Body:
Note down all the relevant stakeholders and ethical issues in the case study.
Mention about the possible courses of action such as starting from accepting the radical plan in its entirety to totally rejecting. Analyse the pros and cons of such actions.
Then mention the course of action you would take which is ethically as well as legally justified but also solves the issue of drug menace. Analyse its pros and cons. Also, mention how you will tackle any ramifications emerging out of it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarizing the morally justified solution and positive way forward.
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