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General Studies – 1
Topic: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Landslides
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The recent volcanic eruption in Tongo and a similar question was asked in UPSC Mains 2021 GS1 a few days back.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain volcano formation and its types with suitable examples.
Directive:
Elucidate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate them with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Define what Volcanoes are.
Body:
A volcano is a vent (opening) in the earth’s crust through which molten material erupts suddenly from a magma chamber below the surface. Due to very high temperatures, some rocks slowly melt and turn into a thick flowing matter known as magma. Since it is lighter than the solid rock around it, the magma rises and gets collected in magma chambers which eventually pushes through fissures and vents on the earth’s surface.
Start by discussing their formation.
Mention types of volcanoes with suitable diagrams and descriptions.
Present the various landforms associated with it. Both intrusive and extrusive.
Also, highlight its impact on the environment.
Conclusion:
Conclude with their significant contributions in landform formation.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Reference: Polity by M. Laxmikanth
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:
The importance of powers and functions of Parliament in India
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account of the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate them with relevant associated facts
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Brief on the Indian Parliament, historical importance, notable opinion
Body:
Under demarcated sub-headings, mention the Multi-Function role played by the Parliament in India
Conclusion:
A relevant closing statement
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Reference: Polity by M. Laxmikanth
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:
The importance of Speaker’s powers in India
Directive word:
Analyze – When asked to analyze, 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:
Brief on articles relating to powers of Speaker in India
Body:
First, mention the recent incidents of defection in the Indian political scene that underline the need for a review
Then, the Issues with the ‘Office of the Speaker’, that call for an amendment under Anti-defection law
Further, to what provisions could the Constitution be amended, to curtail the Speaker’s power on the matter of Disqualification?
Conclusion:
A relevant closing statement
General Studies – 3
Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money laundering, and its prevention. Science and technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
Level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu, Indian Express
Why this question:
Recently, a government introduced a bill in the parliament to regulate cryptocurrency in India.
Key demand of the question:
The question aims to analyze the concept of cryptocurrency and its regulation.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin with a brief on what is a cryptocurrency – “any information or code or number or token not being part of any official digital currency, generated through cryptographic means or otherwise, providing a digital representation of value which is an exchange with or without consideration, with the promise or representation of having an inherent value in any business activity which may involve risk of loss or an expectation of profits or income, or functions as a store of value or a unit of account and includes its use in any financial transaction or investment, but not limited to, investment schemes.”
Body:
Highlight the issues that the use of cryptocurrencies creates for regulators.
Also, mention the benefits that it provides. Then mention why it needs to be regulated. You should mention the findings of RBI, Garg Committee (2019) as well as the government on cryptocurrencies.
Conclusion:
Conclude with the way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution, and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Level: Difficult
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
On the lines of the EU green deal, the author in the article has proposed that India should also have a green deal to fulfill its target of COP26 as well as ensure equity
Key Demand of the question:
Define what is green deal and examine its applicability for India
Directive:
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:
Give the context of the Question in light of India’s commitment to COP26 and the EU green deal or simply define the Green deal with an example
Body:
Mention a few points about the EU green deal e.g. EU came up with an announcement on additional measures to curb carbon emission. It would bring a law that would be binding on every member to ensure it becomes “climate neutral” by 2050.
Then enumerate how India can bring such a measure for the green deal. Also, highlight the challenges that it may face.
Conclusion:
Conclude with the importance of measures to curb carbon emission.
General Studies – 4
Topic: GS 4: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, and administrators
Structure of the question
Introduction
Define social justice in a brief manner.
Body
- Brief about ‘difference principle’
- Highlight the significance of this principle in forwarding social justice in India. Ex: India has many downtrodden sections due to old hierarchical society thus, difference principle to ensure the welfare of downtrodden is needed
- Give examples as to how this ‘difference principle’ manifests in India. Ex: Reservation schemes, Poverty alleviation schemes, etc.
Conclusion
Summarize the importance of the principle for India in a brief manner
Topic: GS 4: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, and administrators
Structure of the question
Introduction
Define Non-violence in a brief manner or talk about some violence-related events manifesting in the world as of now.
Body
- Quote some instances of events where violence is manifesting in the present times
- Highlight how non-violence is the way forward to solve these events. Ex: Non-violence in countries such as Yemen, Syria, etc. could help prevent refugee crisis, ensure human progress, prevent people from falling into poverty, etc.
- Violence should not be just construed from a physical perspective while writing the answer but also should include the mental form of violence in the present times
Conclusion
Suggest a suitable way forward to ensure non-violence is practiced in society.
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