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General Studies – 1
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Groundwater depletion in Punjab has been a growing concern. The groundwater level in most parts of the state has fallen to dangerous levels.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the extent of ground water depletion and measures needed to prevent it.
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 developing a link between green revolution and Groundwater depletion
Body:
First, with relevant statistics, mention to what extent ground has depleted in the regions. Write about the causes and impact of the same.
Next, write about various steps that are needed to further prevent over exploitation and to ensure recharging and rejuvenation of ground water.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
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 performance of SCS in aiding development.
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 behind the grant of SCS.
Body:
First, mention the various criteria on which SCS is granted to states that face geographical and socio-economic disadvantages. Mention the various benefits associated with it.
Next, analyze the performance of states granted SCS over the years. With facts and examples write as to what extent they befitted from the grant of SCS.
Next, mention the drawbacks of grant of SCS.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion about SCS.
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Difficulty level: Tough
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 the impact of FFC recommendations on inter-state relations.
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 giving context about FFC.
Body:
First, mention the relevant provisions of FFC pertaining to inter-state relations.
Next, explain in what way they affect the inter-state relations. Bring out the positives and negatives of it.
Next, throw light on provision of Performance based incentives and bring out its impact.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a way forward to further harmonize inter-state relations.
General Studies – 3
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Two days after China held a virtual summit with Central Asian countries, India too stepped in and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for “an integrated approach for regional connectivity and cooperation for the next 30 years”.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the manner in which India can mange opportunities and challenges in central asia.
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 context as to how central Asia is India’s “extended neighborhood”
In the first part, mention the economic considerations of India in that region – India for priority development projects in energy, healthcare, connectivity, IT, agriculture, education, etc.
Next, write about long-term security threats emanating out of the region especially in regard to the recent changes witnessed in Afghanistan.
Also, mention India’s ‘Connect Central Asia Policy’, role of INSTC and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in the above-mentioned aspects.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to better manage ties.
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: moneycontrol.com
Why the question:
A government study has estimated that facilitating a 10 percent decrease in indirect logistics costs will directly translate to a growth of 5-8 percent in exports.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need to reduce the cost of logistics 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 giving a statistic about high cost of logistics in India.
Body:
First, mention the impact of high cost of logistics on the Indian economy.
Next, analyze how regulations, poor connectivity and distribution challenges are detrimental to India’s developmental ambitions.
Next, suggest steps to overcome the same and reduce the bottlenecks.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions;
Difficulty level: Moderate
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by mentioning how various stakeholders try to exert influence in administration.
Body:
First, mention the various way in which public servants can limit the undue influence of higher ups in their own domain.
Next, mention how public servants can insulate them from unnecessary pressure of the politicians in administration.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on developing the right attitude to deal with the above.
Topic: case study.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Case Study Fridays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the criteria for putting staff on duty and from an ethical standpoint justify that why the staff has to be put to work.
Next, mention if the criteria or the justification would change in the case of a private hospital, instead of a government hospital.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on important of doing one’s duty.
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