[MISSION 2022] SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 10 November 2021 – INSIGHTSIAS

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General Studies – 1


 

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.

1. What is a tsunami? Mention its causes and characteristics. Also, describe the factors of destruction from tsunamis? (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1. UPSC asked Question related to Tsunamic in 2017

Key Demand of the question:

To write about to factors which lead to formation of Tsunami and its characteristics as well as its destructive impact.

Directive word: 

Describe – Give a detailed explanation of the process or impact

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Write about Tsunamic -Tsunami is a series of large waves of extremely long wavelength and period usually generated by a violent, impulsive undersea disturbance or activity near the coast or in the ocean.

Body:

Write about the various causes of Tsunami e.g. Earthquake, Rock fall, etc. Mention the characteristics of its waves, why it becomes so destructive near the shore. Write about three factors of destructions – Inundation, Wave Impact and Erosion. Also, give examples of few recent Tsunamic including 2004 Indian Ocean

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising the above.

 

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.

2. The destructive power of Tsunamis is all because of the topography of the seafloor near the shore, and is bound to increase in the future. Highlighting the statement, discuss some of the mitigation measures in this regard. (250 words)

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 about how topography of sea floor influence formation of Tsunami, why Tsunami destructive power is going to increase and mitigation measures required.

Directive word: 

Discuss- This is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key demand of the question.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Explain the relation of Tsunami with its topography of the sea floor. ( No need to go deeper into the causes, as that has been dealt in the previous questions)

Body:

Explain Why Tsunamic waves is going to be more destructive in the future e.g. effect of sea level rise, Climate change. Also, destructive power of much weaker power will increase in the future. Then, describe various mitigation factors- by government, NDMA and your own suggestions.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising the above.

 


General Studies – 2


 

Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations.

3. Conflicts over fishing rights are not infrequent along the International Maritime Boundary Line between India and Pakistan. Discuss how both countries can ensure that fishermen are not victims of a deterioration in ties between the countries. (250 Words)

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

Recently an Indian fisherman was killed in firing by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) off Gujarat.

Key Demand of the question:

Highlight the present state of conflicts over fishing rights between India and Pakistan, and how this can be resolved.

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.

 Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Describe the current state of conflict of fishing rights by highlighting the killing of Indian fishermen.

Body:

Mention about the established international practices and bilateral understandings.

Talk about how Civilians along international borders often get caught in disputes between countries.

Mention about fishermen issue between India and Sri Lanka.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward for collaboration between countries for solving the issue.

 


General Studies – 3


 

Topic: Environmental Pollution and Degradation. Environmental Impact Assessment

4. The ‘Net-Zero’ commitment of India, in relevance to Climate Change presents many opportunities and challenges. Comment (150 Words)

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Reference: Indian Express

Why the question:

Recently, the Indian Prime Minister made a few commitments at the COP26

Key Demand of the question:

Highlight the opportunities and challenges for India with its ‘net-zero’ commitment

Directive word:

Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon

 Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

A brief on ‘net-Zero’ commitments at COP26

Body:

First. Mention the opportunities for India with its commitment; then the challenges

Suggest way forward

Conclusion:

A relevant closing statement

 


General Studies – 4


 

Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.

5. “Every individual’s decision is determined more by emotions, rather than by rationale”. Comment (250 Words)

 Difficulty Level: Moderate

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.

Key Demand of the question:

How emotions influence our decisions more than the rationale behind it?

Directive word:

Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by describing Decision making process

Body:

Mention the factors that influence Decision making process

Then, mention how Emotions determine our actions & Decisions?

Further explain, how taking decisions with a Rationale in mind, would enhance the decision making process?

Conclusion:

A relevant summarising statement

 

Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration.

6. There can be no good governance without moral leadership. Comment. (150 words)

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the relationship between moral leadership and good governance.

Directive word:

Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by describing moral leadership.

Body:

Bring out the relationship between moral leadership and good governance. In governance, a leader grapples with not only the legal aspects of the matter, but also with ensuring that moral interpretations yield equitable results. Substantiate with recent examples form the happenings as well as historical examples.

Suggest ways how leadership can align itself to moral values.

Conclusion:

Conclude by stressing on need for moral leadership in the present times.


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