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General Studies – 1
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: New Indian Express
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need for protecting intangible heritage of 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 writing about the glorious and rich Indian sculpture.
Body:
In the first part, trace the development of Indian sculupture, divide your anser in to various time period starting from Indus Valley, Maruayn age, Post Mauryan age, Gupta age and Post Gupta age. Also, cover about the development of Sculpture in South India under the Pallavas, Cholas and Vijayanagar empire.
Next, mention about major themes in India sculptures – religious Buddhist, Jain and Hindu and also mention the development of secular sculptures. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating a balanced view of nature of sculpture in ancient and medieval India.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: dnaindia.com
Why the question:
The wait for the 10th installment of the farmers under PM Kisan Yojana is about to end as the date of release of installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi has been announced. A message has also been sent to the beneficiaries. On January 1, PM Modi will also interact with farmers through video conferencing.
Key Demand of the question:
To evaluate the performance of PM-Kisan in achieving its sated objectives.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing the aims and objectives of PM Kisan.
Body:
First, in brief mention the various features of PM-Kisan.
Next, mention to what extent it has been able to achieve liquidity availability among farmers, help them access to cash in times of distress etc.
Next, mention the various limitations – exclusion errors, lack of timely disbursal, need for documentation etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , The Hindu
Why the question:
The Government has rushed the passage of the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Parliament, also amending the Representation of the People Act, 1950 by facilitating the linking of a person’s Aadhaar number with electoral roll data.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the consequences of Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
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 context about Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and what it seeks to acheieve.
Body:
In the first part, mention the need and benefits of linking Aadhar with voter ID – weeding out bogus voters, more transparency, ease of registrations for new voters, eliminating duplicity etc.
Next, write about the potential limitations of the above – disenfranchisement, procedural concerns, undermining the voluntary premise, burden of proof, Political profiling, beyond the stated “welfare” purpose of aadhar etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by way forward for addressing the above issues.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹76,000 crore scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country, taking the total amount of incentives announced for the electronics sector to ₹2.30 lakh crore, a government statement said.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the India Semiconductor Mission and its strategic significance.
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 mentioning the aims and objectives of India Semiconductor Mission.
Body:
In the first part, mention the various applications of Semiconductors and reasons for their shortage.
Next, write about salient features of India Semiconductor Mission and how it will help us achieve self-sufficiency.
Next, write about the limitations of the above and measures to overcome them.
Conclusion:
Conclude by way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Moderate
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 adverse effects of climate change on the planet.
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 climate change.
Body:
Write about the various impacts of climate change on various regions – water cycle, rainfall patterns, Coastal areas, extreme sea level events, melting of glaciers and ice sheets, Changes to the ocean, marine heatwaves, ocean acidification, and reduced oxygen levels etc. Cite statistic to substantiate your points.
Next, write about the urgent steps that are required to combat climate change.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Moderate
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 National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) potential to achieve sustainable development.
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 mentioning the aims and objectives of climate change.
Body:
Write about 8 parts of NAPCC – which are aimed at ensuring both developments and combat climate crisis. Cite examples to substantiate the points as to how they achieve convergence. Hint: National solar mission is aimed achieving energy security as well as clean energy.
Next, write about the limitation of the above to tackle climate change.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour;
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about cost of speaking the truth.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about importance of speaking truth in civil service.
Body:
With examples mentions how civil servants are targeted for speaking truth to those in power – transfers, punishment posting, threats, suspensions and even harm to their life etc.
Mention steps to protect and safeguard those who speak truth to the authorities.
Conclusion:
Conclude that truth is cover value of country and must be spoken irrespective of who it is being spoken to.
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