[MISSION 2022] SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 22 November 2021 – INSIGHTSIAS

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General Studies – 1


 

Topic: Salient features of the Indian physical geography.

1. Give an account of the seasonal variation in the Indian Monsoon. Also, Give reasons for the late withdrawal and erratic progress of the monsoon winds over the country in recent years. (250 Words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Insights on India, Down to Earth

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of the General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of the Mission-2022 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question:

Explain how monsoon winds vary with season and why this variation has been erratic in recent years.

Directive word: 

Account – Explain in detail the process or its impact

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Give a brief introduction of Indian Monsoon and give IMD data about late withdrawal in recent years

Body:

Give a detailed description of changes in the Indian Monsoon during different seasons and underlying reasons for it e.g. shifting of ITCZ, Jet Streams. Show variation using diagrams/maps.

Give reason for erratic and late withdrawal of monsoon e.g. La Nina, positive IOD, warming sea surface temperature of Arabian and Bay of Bengal Sea

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising the above.

 

Topic: Salient features of the world’s physical geography.

2. What causes the change of seasons on the Earth? How does climate change affect the seasons? Explain (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Insights on India, Climatechange.Ita.org

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of the General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of the Mission-2022 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question:

Give reasons for the change in season and why this change is getting affected by Global Warming.

Directive word: 

Explain– This is an all-encompassing directive that mandates us to write in detail and give the reason for the phenomenon.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Briefly describe what seasons are

Body:

Enumerate the reasons for the season e.g. movement of earth, the shape of earth’s axis, etc. Now give in detail how the seasons are getting affected as a result of climate change e.g. early springs, increasing droughts, deadly heatwaves, the late withdrawal of Monsoon, etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising the above.

 


General Studies – 2


 

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation

3. Reliable and timely public data are important for evidence-based Policymaking. Comment. Also, Highlight the statement in the light of concerns and challenges associated with it. (250 words)

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

The importance of Data in Governance has always been in news

Key Demand of the question:

Highlight the importance, concerns and challenges associated with Public data in policy making process.

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 the statement in question

Body:

First. Mention Why data is needed in Policy making process

Then the challenges associated with Public Data in Governance process, followed by the challenges associated with it

Conclusion:

A relevant closing statement

 

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

4. Trade and Investment between India and United States have experienced enormous growth over the past two decades, but still lag behind in deepening strategic and cultural alignment. Analyse how better trade partnership will help both countries navigate the post-pandemic landscape. (250 Words)

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Reference: Indian Express

Why the question:

As the US-India Trade Policy Forum begins, it is critical to address the shortfall in trade ties. The current stakes for a growing economic partnership have never been greater as we experience a volatile and uneven global economic recovery from the pandemic.

Key Demand of the question:

Analyse the present state of bilateral relationship between India and US; and the areas of cooperation required to take it further.

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:

Describe the partnership between the world’s two largest democracies and free-market societies.

Body:

First talk about the need for greater cooperation when the world is experiencing a volatile global economic recovery from the pandemic.

Mention how expanding trade can help in India’s economic recovery.

Talk about the recent decisions taken in India like raising FDI caps in key sectors and the repeal of the retroactive tax law can create a positive momentum in the economic partnership.

Talk about the US-India cooperation in healthcare sector, digital sphere and 5G can accelerate trade.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward for strengthening trade and investment ties.

 


General Studies – 3


 

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.

5. Space debris pose a risk to space-stationed astronauts, other spacecraft that occupy low-earth orbits and launch vehicles destined for higher orbits. Comment on the need for a Space debris Mitigation Treaty (250 words)

Difficulty Level: Moderate

 Reference: Live Mint

Why the question:

Recently Russia destroyed one of its old satellites by causing a tail-on collision with an ASAT rocket it had fired. It led to thousands of pieces of space debris.

Key Demand of the question:

Write about the risks posed by Space debris and how countries must act responsibly to mitigate the risk.

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:

Write about what are Space debris.

Body:

Write about recent instances and space tests by countries which have resulted into space debris and caused enormous damage.

Mention about India’s actions.

Write about urgent case for a strict international ASAT non-proliferation and test-ban treaty.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

 


General Studies – 4


 

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

6. Narrate an incident from your life where your emotions led to some spontaneous undesirable action. Also elaborate on the steps taken by you to prevent such things in future. (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 and the actions needed to build Emotional Quotient?

Directive word:

Elaborate– To give in more detail, provide more information on

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by describing the influence of Emotions on our actions.

Body:

Mention an incident where your emotions led to undesirable actions.

Further, the steps needed to prevent such things in life.

Conclusion:

A relevant summarising statement


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