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General Studies – 1
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
Difficulty level: Moderate
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 in detail the Aeolian landforms with suitable examples.
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 about Aeolian landforms and its various types.
Body:
Explain both erosional and depositional landforms caused by the wind action.
Take examples – Zeugen or Rock Mushrooms, Yardangs, Blow Outs, Inselbergs, Desert pavement, Erg or Sand Sea, Ripples, Barchan, Longitudinal dunes, Transverse Dunes, Star Dunes etc. Write how sparse vegetation plays a part in the formation of the above landforms.
Use suitable diagrams and explain the effect of wind on them.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance of such factors in shaping landforms.
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
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 process of the formation of Karst landforms and their various types.
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:
Begin by mentioning of landforms formed by the action of ground water.
Body:
First, explain the chemical process by which Karst landforms are formed.
Next, Explain the features like; Sinkholes and caves are erosional landforms formed due to the action of ground water.
Next, explain depositional landforms of groundwater. With neat diagrams the karst landforms associated with groundwater.
Conclusion:
Conclude with significance of such action of ground water in creation of landforms.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Law
Why the question:
In a recent case, Praveen Kumar Chaudhary v. Election Commission of India, the Delhi High Court reaffirmed that prisoners do not have a right to vote.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the implications of denying under-trial prisoners the right to vote.
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 mentioning disqualifications to be voter under article 326 and section 62(5) of the Representation of People Act, 1951.
Body:
First, write about the implications of denying vote to undertrial prisoners – undertrial prisoners remain in jail because of their inability to pay the requisite bail bond, access legal aid, negates their civic capacity and revokes their social status etc.
Next, talk about the aspect such as resource crunch, administrative inconvenience and logistical problems in making facilities for undertrials to vote.
Conclusion:
Comment on the way forward that is need to adopted in this regard.
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
India and Israel have agreed to start the free trade agreement negotiations from November.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the growing relations between India-Israel and benefits of signing an FTA for both countries.
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 writing about the growing trade ties among other things between India and Israel in the recent past.
Body:
First, talk about how defence sector dominates the ties between both countries.
Next, talk about the benefits of signing FTA for both the countries with respect some of the major sectors – India’s large market and huge consumer base, Water and Agriculture, Israeli Pharma, R&D etc.
Next, mention bottlenecks in signing of the FTA and the ways to resolve it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on the mutual benefits for both countries by signing the FTA.
General Studies – 1
Topic: Disaster and disaster management
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
At least 25 people have lost their lives in Kerala’s floods that took on alarming proportions over the weekend. Triggered by heavy rains in the south-west tip of the Indian peninsula, the inundation has revived memories of a deluge in 2018.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of involving and empowering local communities in flood management strategy.
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:
Begin by giving the context of recent floods and rising trends of flood across India.
Body:
First, write about the how floods impact the local communities and their livelihoods.
Next, write about the benefits of involving local communities in planning, preparation, adaptation, mitigation and rehabilitation process of flood risk management. Also, speak on the limitations of centralised approach to flood management.
Next, write about the need to address the long terms causes like climate change, unplanned development, destruction of fragile ecosystems etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward
General Studies – 4
Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Conceptual Tuesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
to develop a link between emotional intelligence and persuasion.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving 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:
Begin by defining emotional intelligence (EI).
Body:
First mention the role of EI in – perceiving emotions, using emotions, understanding emotions, and managing emotions.
Next, link the emotional aspect of EI with communication and persuasion – attempting to influence an outcome or followers using – authority, consistency and commitment, liking and reciprocity/reciprocation etc.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by stressing on the implications for leaders and employers in understanding the importance of interpersonal relationships in the organizational context.
Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
7. Why is objectivity important for a civil servant? Discuss with examples. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Conceptual Tuesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of objectivity.
Directive:
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 objectivity.
Body:
Write about how Objectivity helps in taking decisions based upon established facts and figures, helps avoid personal opinion and bias and arrive at fair decision.
Cite suitable examples to substantiate your points.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by stressing on its significance.
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