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General Studies – 1
Topic: effects of globalization on Indian society.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Indian Express
Why the question:
The World Inequality Lab, a research centre at the Paris School of Economics, released the 2022 World Inequality Report (WIR) on December 7, 2021.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about relationship between inequalities and globalisation and measures needed to tackle the same.
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:
Begin by citing statistic about growing inequalities in India.
Body:
In the first part, write about how globalisation was supposed to bring equitable benefits but it has caused growing inequalities. Account for the various causes for it and the impact of the same.
Next, write about various steps that are needed to address inequalities in in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: New Indian Express
Why the question:
The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a heavy blow to the education of children in India. Many children had ended up working in nearby farms or faraway industrial units, and stayed away from lectures regularly.
Key Demand of the question:
to Discuss in detail the impact of the pandemic on child labour and steps required to tackle it.
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:
Begin the answer by giving statistic regarding child labour in India.
Body:
First, write about the impact of covid-19 pandemic on drop outs and increasing trends of child labour. Cite other factors which lead to child labour.
Net, write about the measures that are needed to be taken to ensure holistic development of children and prevent the menace of child labour.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The Government refrained from commenting on a Supreme Court notice issued to it on a petition that seeks directions to the respondents to take steps to remove anomalies on the grounds of divorce, maintenance and alimony.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about analyse the debate regarding introduction of the Uniform civil code.
Directive word:
Critically analyze – 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 Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as per article 44.
Body:
First, explaining the aims and objectives behind UCC in India.
Next, discuss in detail the arguments for UCC in India – Mentioned in DPSP, uniformity of laws, achieving equality, simplification of law, progressive measure etc.
Next, discuss in detail the arguments against the UCC in India – Lack of consensus, against cultural diversity, right of minorities, tribal customs etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion regarding UCC.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Indian Express
Why the question:
RBI Monetary Policy Highlights: In line with expectations, the RBI MPC keeps key rates unchanged. This is the ninth consecutive time since the rate remains unchanged
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 mandate of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) monetary policy committee.
Body:
In the first part, mention the reasons for the status quo – rise in commodity prices, possible supply-side disruption due to the spread of the new coronavirus variant and moderation in global growth and international trade, reinforced inflationary pressures., A possible faster normalization by the Federal Reserve etc.
Next, bring out the pros and cons of the above move.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion about the move to continue with status quo
General Studies – 3
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need to tackle plastic pollution by regulating its manufacturing as well as managing plastic waste.
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 a statistic regarding the extent of plastic pollution in India and the world.
Body:
First, mention the various sources of plastic pollution and its impact.
Next, write about the steps that have been taken to regulated the manufacture of plastic in India.
Next, enumerate policy measures and other initiative to tackle plastic waste management in India. Examine the performance the above measures.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to holistically tackle the issue of plastic pollution.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Easy.
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To explain the major causes of water pollution in India.
Directive:
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:
Initiate the discussion by highlighting the importance of water as a public good, its importance for life in general.
Body:
First, write about Over 70% of India’s surface and groundwater is contaminated by human and other waste and is likely to be polluted.
Next, write about the major causes of water pollution and analyse them.
Next, suggest steps to mitigate water pollution in India.
Conclusion:
Write a way forward.
Topic: Case Study.
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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
You may begin by bringing out the gravity of the issue of custodial violence in India.
Body:
- In the light of recent events, suggest various steps to ensure proper mechanism to ensure transparency, safety of convicts, informing family members, making legal aid available to arrested etc.
- Debate as to whether superintendents of police should be held accountable for custodial violence. The Pros and cons of such report. Suggest a way forward.
Conclusion:
Stress on the need to end the menace of custodial violence in India.
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