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General Studies – 1
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled a hologram of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate, where he said a grand statue of the freedom fighter would be placed soon.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about steps taken by Bose towards National freedom and national construction.
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 giving a brief intro of Subhas Chandra Bose and his way of politics/
Body:
First, in detail, mention the various approach taken by Bose towards Indian freedom after resigning from Indian Civil Service.
Next, mention the various measures towards national reconstruction and his socialistic tendencies to achieve the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about his legacy in the present day.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
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:
To write about the shortcomings of PRI’s on fiscal and functional decentralisation and suggest measures to overcome them.
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 about the aims and objectives of 73rd Constitution Amendment Act
Body:
First, write in detail about how political decentralisation has been a success with respect to PRI’s.
Next, write about various shortcomings of PRI’s on fiscal decentralisation – lack of funds, issues with CSS, lack of agency to generate own revenues etc.
Next, write about various shortcomings of PRI’s on functional decentralisation – overlapping functions with state government, absence of a proper workforce, accountability issues etc.
Next, suggest measures to overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
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 Fifteenth Finance Commission recommendations and how they impact local bodies.
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 the giving the role of Finance Commission in fiscal augmentation of local bodies.
Body:
In the first part, in brief mention the major recommendations of 15th Finance Commission with respect to local bodies.
In the next part, mention positive aspects of the recommendations vis-à-vis 14th FC recommendations with a special emphasis on Urban Local bodies.
Next, mention the limitations of the above recommendations.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to overcome the limitations.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
After two years of deliberation, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 (JPC) tabled its report this week. The recommendations are appended with a redrafted version of the law, named the “Data Protection Bill, 2021”
Directive word:
Comment–
here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving the aims and objectives of the Data Protection Bill, 2021.
Body:
In the first part, mention the various features of Data Protection Bill, 2021
Next, bring out the various adverse impacts of the bill on ease of doing business – regulatory burdens, impediments to start ups, data transfer and onerous regulatory environment etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a way forward to address the above issues.
Topic: Government Budgeting.
Difficulty level: Easy.
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question: The last budget had presented a roadmap for fiscal consolidation, projecting to bring down the fiscal deficit from 9.5 per cent of GDP in 2020-21 to 6.8 per cent in 2021-22, and thereafter, to below 4.5 per cent by 2025-26.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the impact of fiscal deficit and the steps to overcome it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining fiscal deficit.
Body:
In the first part, give the context of pandemic and increased fiscal deficit due to it.
Next, write about the impact of fiscal deficit – price stability and inflation, push up overall demand in the economy, raising the cost of inputs, ‘crowding out’ effect etc.
Next, suggest policy measures to overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: sciencealert.com , Insights on India
Key Demand of the question:
To suggest ways for India to achieve its ‘Panchamrit’ declaration.
Directive:
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 giving context regarding India’s announcement at cop-26 at Glasgow.
Body:
First, mention the five components of ‘Panchamrit’ declaration.
Next, suggest innovative measures that India can take to cut down emissions – mainstreaming solar, harnessing nuclear energy, moving towards EV, bio fuels, carbon capture and storage etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way froward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world to the concepts of morality;
Difficulty Level: Tough
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question: To write about Kant’s Universal moral law.
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:
Write a writing about deontology of Kant.
Body:
In detail, explain the maxim of universal moral law as propounded by Kant and its role in guiding human action. Give examples to substantiate your points and mention its limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude the answer by summarising.
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