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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 puppetry as an art from which borrows and combines elements from other art forms.
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:
Start with what Indian puppetry is and its diversity across Indian states.
Body:
Write in detail about how puppetry draws from painting, sculpture, music, dance, drama and other visual arts. Cite examples to substantiate your points. The diverse forms of Indian puppetry and its various types.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about importance of puppetry as visual art.
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 Harappan art and its relation with Harappan society.
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 about folk art in India with examples.
Body:
Mention the major elements of folk art in India. Elaborate how they are manifestation of cultural diversity as well as regional specializations. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarize with respect to folk art of India.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
There’s a lot that unites India and Germany. Both are leading democracies and share a passion for liberal thought, ingenuity and social inclusivity.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about key aspects of Indo-German cooperation and mutual interest and how the two nations are natural partners making joint efforts for prosperity.
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 writing about evolution of Indo-German relationship especially in the post-Merkel ere.
Body:
First, Discuss the commonalities between the two countries. E.g Both share common values and constitutional principles, and the bilateral relationship has always been based on great mutual respect and understanding. Today, India is one of the biggest and fastest-growing economies, and Germany is the biggest economy in Europe. Both are natural partners making a joint effort for prosperity, while ensuring that they safeguard the environment etc.
Next, suggest areas where countries can further cooperate for mutual benefits – clean energy, trade, climate change etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about taking forward Indo-German relations forward in post Merkel era.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Live Mint
Why the question:
India’s trade with Russia has not yet been severely impacted by the rising tensions in the border region of Russia and Ukraine, but there is looming prospect that it could be impacted if wider sanctions on Russia are announced.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about economic impact due to the Ukraine crisis and steps needed to mitigate it.
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 context regarding the economic fallout from the Ukraine crisis.
Body:
First, direct impact from the crisis – fuel prices, India’s gas requirements and price fluctuations.
Next, write about indirect impact from the crisis – Indian exports to Russia, Indian investments in Russia and impact of sanctions etc.
Next, write about the systemic measures that India must take to mitigate and reduce the negative fallouts from the crisis.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
In a crucial development for quantum technology in India, a joint team of experts from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link for a distance of over 100 kilometres.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the applications of Quantum Technology and evaluate the steps taken to promote 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 defining is Quantum Key Distribution and its application.
Body:
First, write about the various applications of is Quantum technologies – Cybersecurity, Drug Development, Financial Modeling, weather Forecasting and Climate Change and Solar Capture etc.
Next, write about steps taken to promote Quantum technology in India – Quantum-Enabled Science & Technology (QuEST), National Mission for Quantum Technologies and Applications (NM-QTA) and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) solution etc.
Next, write about the pros and cons of the above steps in furthering Quantum technology in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward to overcome limitations to enable growth of Quantum technology in India.
Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
China’s latest demonstration of physically moving one of its disabled satellites into the graveyard orbit was bringing in newer threats in the race to weaponize the space domain.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the attempts at weaponization of space and its implications for India.
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 mentioning the race among nations to establish domination in the outer space leading to weaponization of space.
Body:
First, give a few instances of weaponization of space and its impact on India. Especially the Chinese attempts at weaponizing the space domain.
Next, mention about the threats to India from the weaponization of space and steps that India should take to protect its interests.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
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 mentioning about the facts of case study and relevant stakeholders.
Body:
- Mention the ethical and right course of action you will take as the S.P to ensure justice and to end criminal illegal mining.
- Write about preventive steps you will take to ensure that such incidents do not happen in future.
- Debate whether the inaction of administration was complicit in the attack – present arguments on the both sides and present a balanced opinion in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude by suggesting steps to overcome inaction.
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