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General Studies – 1
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Witch-hunts are still highly prevalent in 12 of Odisha’s 30 districts — especially Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Malkangiri, Gajapati and Ganjam — a new report has claimed.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about literary advancement during Vijayanagar period.
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 writing a brief about this ghastly practise of witch hunting in India.
Body:
First, write about the various causes of this particse – poverty, patriarchy, superstition, illiteracy, rumour mongering, property disputes etc. Next mention about the impact of it on modern society.
Next, write about some legislations aimed at preventing this. Argue for an effective central legislation banning the practice of witch hunting with a strong enforcement mechanism is the need of the hour.
Next, write further steps that are needed – measures to eradicate poverty, ensure better living standards, public health, educational facilities, infrastructural facilities in the isolated areas and villages. Organization should be established to deal with such cases expeditiously and in a delicate manner as a matter of priority. It is
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning only when evils like witch hunting are eradicated from the society that the complete enjoyment of civil liberties by people can become a reality.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
At a programme on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi transferred ₹1,000 crore to bank accounts of self help groups to benefit around 16 lakh women.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impact of pandemic on the SHG’s and measures needed to address it.
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 mentioning the aims and objectives of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) with a special emphasis on SHG’s.
Body:
First, mention the advantages of SGH’s – empowering society, bringing women into public sphere, increasing women participation in workforce, augmenting income, financial inclusion etc.
Next, write about how the pandemic has their functioning. Lack of funds, repayment issues, infrequent meetings, halting of income generating activities etc.
Next, suggest measures to overcome the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: New Indian Express
Why the question:
Electoral bonds have received tremendous attention and scrutiny as a unique poll funding instrument since their introduction in 2018. Critics have termed this a significant step backward in achieving the goal of transparency in political funding.
Key Demand of the question:
To critically analyse the performance of electoral bonds in improving transparency.
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 giving aims and objectives of introduction of electoral bonds.
Body:
In the first part, mention the functioning and features of electoral bond scheme – can be bought by any Indian citizen or company incorporated in India. The scheme allows parties to receive these bonds.
Next, write about how this new instrument of political party funding is aimed to ensure greater transparency by addressing the issue of anonymous financing. It sought to eliminate black money from the system.
Next, write about how they have increased opacity instead of increasing transparency.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to improve transparency with respect to electoral bonds.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
The Reserve Bank gave license to the Rs 6,000 crore National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL), a move that will help kickstart operations of the bad bank.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the potential of NARCL to solve the NPA issues in 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:
Begin by defining National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) and its purpose.
Body:
First, describe the structuring of the NARCL and also mention its mandate that makes it a bad bank.
Next, write about the potential of NARCL – high capital, backing of the government, reduce the burden on taxpayers, revival or reclamation of assets etc.
Next, write about its limitations – presence of private ARC’s, issues with restructuring and write off, corruption etc.
suggest need of right team with the right incentive structure and an innovative approach in handling assets for an effective performance of NARCL.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
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 importance of wetland ecosystem.
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 by defining a wetland and its types.
Body:
Write about the various functions performed by a wetland- water-related ecosystem services, productive areas for plant life and animals, major habitat for most of the world’s waterbirds and key habitat for migratory species, important source of food and high recreational, historical, scientific, and cultural values.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising their importance.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Easy.
Reference: Environment by Shankar
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 threats faced by The wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.
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 mentioning that The Union Government has established a country-wide protected area network for protection of these species and their habitats of threatened flora and fauna under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Body:
First, write about the threats to wildlife sanctuaries and national parks from habitat loss. Substantiate with examples. For e.g: Clearance of partis of Valley of flowers for Chardham road project.
Next, write the reasons for decline in key species – due to over-collection to supply domestic and foreign medicinal markets, over exploitation, forest degradation etc.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote.
Body:
Write about need of various interpretation of being happy
Next, using examples mention how to be more happier than others we end up being unhappy. Cite examples like wealth, power, status, social media fame etc.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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