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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.
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 Nagar style of architecture and its various sub types.
Directive word:
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 giving a brief about Nagara style.
Body:
In the first part, write various features of Nagara style – its parts, nature of plan, type of tower etc. Draw a small representative diagram of the same.
Next, mention sub classification based on type of shikhara – Rekha Prasad, Phamsana and Valabhi and their features in brief. Give examples of the same.
Next, mention the various sub-schools of Nagara style – Odisha School, Chandel School and Solanki School and their features in brief. Give examples of the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
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 origins of Bhakti movement and its nature in south India.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining bhakti movement of medieval in India.
Body:
First, mention the factors behind rise of Bhakti – orthodoxy of priests, caste system, oppression of women, impact of Sufism, establishment of Turkish rule and role of Bhakti saints.
Next, mention the nature of bhakti movement in south India – the bhakti of Alvars and Nayanars, Basavanna etc and their important features.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning the impact of Bhakti movement.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
India has embarked on a new journey — a new free trade agreement (FTA) journey to be precise — with renewed zeal and vigour. India’s approach towards FTAs is now focusing more on gaining meaningful market access and facilitating Indian industry’s integration into global value chains.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how FTA will benefit India and UAE while bring the countries strategically closer.
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.
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 context launch of the negotiations for a mutually beneficial FTA between India and UAE.
Body:
In the first part, in brief, giving an account of tries between India-U.A.E till recent times. (You can make use of a flow chart for better presentation).
Next, describe the proposed FTA– how it will benefit both India and U.A.E in terms of trade, investments, technology, infrastructure, diaspora and cultural contacts etc.
Bring out the strategic implications of signing of FTA and any potential bottlenecks in signing it.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward for realisation of a mutually beneficial FTA.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Hindustan Times , Financial Express
Why the question:
Releasing the first part of India’s National Green Hydrogen Policy, the government on Thursday announced some incentives for potential manufacturers, generation companies (gencos) and distribution licensees (discoms) to boost large scale indigenous production of green hydrogen.
Key Demand of the question:
To write importance of green hydrogen on India’s energy security.
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 aims and objectives of national hydrogen policy.
Body:
First, mention the properties of Hydrogen that makes it a favourable alternative to present day fossil fuels.
Next, write about the various bottlenecks to overcome in terms of technology, storage, transportation, new materials research, safety standards etc.
Next, mention the incentives that can be provided – PLI, keeping GST zero on green hydrogen etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Every third of the antibiotic manufacturing industries examined by the Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board have been found to be in violation of the discharge limits prescribed for Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP), according to a new report.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how improper disposal of antibiotics can lead to resistance.
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 defining anti-biotic resistance.
Body:
First, write about how improper disposal leading to source pollution can lead to serious health hazards such as antibiotic resistance. Mention its impact on human health.
Next, suggest steps to check source pollution of antibiotics – proper disposal mechanisms, accountability of pharma companies, monitoring and creating awareness etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics;
Difficulty level: Tough
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To write that the end goal morality is not happiness but making ourself worthy of happiness.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about link between Morality and its happiness as its end goal.
Body:
Write about when two things that are not compatible are what an individual should do and what the individual wants to do. When an individual does what they want to do they end up in a road that will lead them into immediate happiness but will not benefit them in the long run. On the other hand when the individual is doing what they should do it will bring them a feeling of discomfort and unhappiness but will benefit them at the end.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Ethics by Lexicon publications.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of impartiality in developing public in civil servants.
Directive:
Elaborate – 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 with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining impartiality.
Body:
Explain the importance of Impartiality as an attribute for a civil servant; in upholding the constitutional values, in practicing good work culture, in handling tough and challenging situations, in tackling corruption etc. Develop link how this will lead to building of trust.
Conclusion:
Conclude with others values that are needed along with impartiality.
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