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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
While a single definition of secularism has been evasive, modern nation-states have since long grappled with this principle.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the limitations of Indian form of secularism and to analyse if western model would be better suited to India.
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 western form of secularism.
Body:
First, being out a comparative analysis of India and Western form of secularism.
Next, write about the various limitations of Indian form of secularism.
Next, mention as to why western form of secularism is not suited for Indian needs.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning ways to overcome communal forces while continuing with Indian form of secularism.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how federalism has strengthened Indian democracy.
Elaborate – 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 federalism in India and its uniqueness.
Body:
In the first part, write about types of federalism in India and explain them in brief.
Next, write about how federalism has strengthened India democracy – Participation, Power sharing, fulfilling regional aspirations, economic development and nation integration etc.
Next, write about limitation of Indian federalism. Centralisation, Revenue issues etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about features of parliamentary form of government and the reasons for its adoption.
Compare and contrast – provide for a detailed comparison of the two types, their features that are similar as well as different. One must provide for detailed assessment of the two.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by describing parliamentary form of government adopted by India.
Body:
In the first part, write about the major features of Parliamentary forms of government in India. Nominal and Real Head, Executive is a Part of Legislature, Majority Party Rule, Collective Responsibility etc.
Next, write about its advantages – Represents Diverse Group, Better Co-Ordination Between Legislature and Executive, Prevents Authoritarianism etc.
Next, write about the reasons as to why India adopted parliamentary system after independence.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the major observations.
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: New Indian Express , The Hindu
Why the question:
The Maharashtra Assembly on Thursday (December 2) passed the Shakti Criminal Laws (Maharashtra Amendment) Act unanimously. With the passage of the Bill, it became the second state in India after Andhra Pradesh to approve death penalty for heinous offences of rape and gangrape.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of wetland ecosystem.
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly mention the role of NGOs in civil society.
Body:
First, elaborate upon the role of NGO’s in achieving developmental aspiration.
Next, explain the three changes brought about by the amendment to FCRA and the recent issue of non-renewal of FCRA license and how it would impact the normal functioning of NGOs.
Next, Mention the rationale behind such regulation and need for it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on striking a balance between promotion of NGOs and ensuring National security.
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 country’s labour population ratio (LPR) has dropped to 42%, according to the International Labour Organization.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the policy measures required to offset impact of automation and overcome jobless growth.
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 defining jobless growth. Cite a statistic to substantiate.
Body:
First, mention that the model of economic growth prioritises capital over labour and is unlikely to resolve the unemployment crisis. Mention about labour replacement technologies such as 3D printers, AI etc that is replacing human labour.
Next, stress on the fact that the unorganised sector contributes highly to employment creation. Further mention the need for high end skill training of our existing labour force and planned training coupled with placements along with social security needs, more focus on services sector etc is the need of the hour.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Difficulty level: Tough.
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), hurled into space by the Ariane 5 rocket from European Space Agency’s Spaceport in French Guiana, South America, on December 2
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the differences James Webb Telescope and Hubble Telescope.
Directive word:
Compare and contrast – provide for a detailed comparison of the two types, their features that are similar as well as different. One must provide for detailed assessment of the two.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of the launch of James Webb Telescope.
Body:
First, make a comparative analysis of James Webb Telescope with that of Hubble Telescope on the basis of – Wavelength, Size, Orbit and How Far Will Webb See over Hubble.
Next, write about the information about origins of big bang and other past information that can be studied using James Webb.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about the importance of James Webb Telescope.
General Studies – 4
Topic: determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions.
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 giving context with an example.
Body:
Bring out limitations and constraints on ethical action in human beings – coercion, force, lack of courage, egoism, desperation. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Mention way to overcome the above and to always act in an ethical manner.
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