[MISSION 2022] SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 17 February 2022 – INSIGHTSIAS

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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.

1. Even though Vijayanagara period is often claimed as the Golden Age of Telugu literature, an equally great number of works were written in Tamil, Kannada and Sanskrit too. Discuss. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Indian art and culture – Nitin Singhania.

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the progress of literature during Vijayanagara period.

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 write about the rich progress in literature during the Vijayanagar period.

Body:

In the first part, write the progress witnessed in Telugu – which makes its thee golden age for Telugu literature. Mention important works, poets and patronage offered by the rulers.

Next, mention the important developments and works during the Vijayanagar period in Tamil, Kannada and Sanskrit. Mention important works and poets of the same.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising Vijayanagara period witnessed flourishing of almost all languages in the region.

 

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

2. What is a Stupa? Discuss the main characteristics of a Stupa. Trace the development of Stupa architecture during post-Mauryan age. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Indian art and culture – Nitin Singhania.

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the characteristics of Stupa and its progress during post-Mauryan age.

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 a Stupa.

Body:

First, draw a small representative diagram of a Stupa and mention the major features of that belong in a Stupa and their significance.

Next, mention the progress in the construction of Stupa during the Post-Mauryan age in India with examples.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising regarding Stupa architecture.

 


General Studies – 2


 

Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues,

3. Gender norms and patriarchal attitudes continue to govern the reproductive rights and contraception choices of women. Fostering better informed and healthier reproductive behaviour among women must be the way forward to address this issue. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Live Mint

Why the question:

The recently-released fifth round of our National Family and Health Survey (NFHS-5) highlights that there has been a more than 10 percentage-point increase in the use of contraception among currently married women aged 15-49 years.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about how patriarchal attitudes affect women’s reproductive rights and measures needed to inculcate healthier reproductive behaviour.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by giving context recent findings from NFHS-5 regarding women’s reproductive rights and choices.

Body:

In the first part, mention how Gender norms and patriarchal attitudes continue to affect women choices and the adverse impacts of the same.

Next, write about the measures that are needed – promoting awareness, giving choice, continuous medical support, counselling etc to overcome this issue.

Conclusion:

Conclude by way forward for addressing the above issues.

 


General Studies – 3


 

Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies

4. Tribunals in India face a number of administrative constraints which add up to delays in disposal of cases and underutilisation of Indian tribunal system. Analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said its judicial intervention saw the government make abrupt efforts to fill up vacancies in tribunals some time back and nothing after that.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the various issues in the functioning of tribunals in India and to suggest measures to resolve them.

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: 

Give a brief description about tribunals and their purpose of removing delayed justice and also adjudicate on technical issues. Mention relevant articles of constitution associated with tribunals.

Body:

Firstly, give brief history of tribunals in India. With the use of statistics and facts such as number of tribunals established.

Discuss the performance of tribunals with respect to case pendency, adjudication, appeals, appointments, etc.

Also, mention latest court judgements related to tribunals to bring in more independence of the Tribunals from the executives. Mention about the National Tribunal Commission and issue of manpower in the Tribunals.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward to make dispensation of justice via tribunals more effective.

 

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.

5. The monetary policy needs to maintain a balance between economic growth and high inflation. Why has the central bank kept the interest rates low? What is its impact? Examine the factors for the increasing rate of inflation in the economy and suggest steps that are needed to balance it. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: The HinduNew Indian Express

Why the question:

India’s inflation based on the consumer price index quickened to 6.01% in January, breaching the central bank’s upper tolerance limit of 6%. While the headline number was no surprise given that the RBI had forecast the acceleration, the official data merit scrutiny.

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 developing a link a between inflation and economic growth and how central bank is tasked with balancing it.

Body:

First, mention the reasons for low interest rates by the RBI – spurring growth, overcoming impact of the pandemic, higher demand by consumers and investments by corporations, leading to higher GDP growth and job creation.

Next, write about the impact of keeping the policy rate low – increasing inflation, lack of monetary policy transmission, increased inequality etc.

Next, mention the reasons for increasing trends in inflation and suggest steps to overcome the same.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

 


General Studies – 4


 

Topic: corporate governance.

6. Corporate governance in India has often found to be inefficient, reactive and too powerless to prevent unethical practises. Comment in the light of recent events. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: Indian Express

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 shortcomings of corporate governance in India.

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 defining corporate governance.

Body:

Write about the various limitations and shortcomings of corporate governance – frequent scams, lack of transparency, absences of accountability, corruption etc. Give recent examples like Yes bank, NSE scam.

Suggest steps to overcome the above.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

 

Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions;

7. Do you think there are sufficient mechanisms to prevent harassment of honest and upright officers in the country? Substantiate with examples.  (150 words)

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 if the mechanisms to protect honest officers are sufficient.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by writing about sometimes there are cost to being honest.

Body:

First, 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.

Next, mention steps which are available – Tribunals, Courts, Police protection, whistle-blowers act etc. Mention the limitations of the same and how many honest officers are targeted for their integrity.

Conclusion:

Conclude by suggesting measures to make these mechanisms more robust and effective.


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