[MISSION 2022] SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 29 March 2022 – INSIGHTSIAS

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General Studies – 1


Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.

1. Atmanirbhar Bharat is a human-centric way forward based on our own civilisational ethos and values. Elaborate. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: the Hindu

 

Why the question: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call in May 2020 for an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) highlighted the reality that in a post-COVID-19 world, India cannot exist in isolation. It is clear that the world is small and connected. In just the last one month, the ripple effects of the war in Ukraine on our economy and democracy make it imperative for us to continuously engage with the world around us.

Key Demand of the question: To write nature of Atmanirbhar Bharat and its relation with India’s ethos and values.

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 mentioning the aims and objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Body:

First, in brief, give the various facets of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Next, write about how Atmanirbhar Bharat is rooted India’s ethos and values – Its link with Gandhian swadeshi, self-reliant India dealing with the world on its own terms., addresses existential challenges in the country, Social capital, family and communities etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude by the achievements of Atmanirbhar Bharat in the Indian societal context.

 


General Studies – 2


Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes;

2. Evaluate the performance of Ujjwala 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana) in achieving the vision of universal access to LPG for the poor. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: the print

 

Why the question: The Central government on Monday apprised the Rajya Sabha that there is no hindrance in achieving the targets set for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)–a flagship scheme of the current dispensation to provide LPG cylinder to rural and deprived households.

Key Demand of the question: To write about performance Ujjwala 2.0, the bottlenecks that the poor face in accessing LPG and to suggest measures to overcome those.

Directive word: 

Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you must 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 explaining the aims and objectives of Ujjwala 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana).

Body:

Write a brief comparison with its earlier version, its successes and limitations and how Ujjwala 2.0 is an improvement over its previous version.

Next, write about the various impediments like affordability, administrative issues, low value for women’s labour etc poor face while accessing LPG which causes them to continue to use firewood and cow dung as fuel.

Write the measures that need to be taken to enhance and promote the usage of LPG. Mention the aspect of integrating other forms clean energy apart from LPG which is accessible and affordable.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

 

 

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.

3. The economic crisis in Sri Lanka is also having its spill over effect on India. Examine. How can India’s priority for geo-economics and regional connectivity help Sri Lanka overcome this crisis? (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Business standard

 

Why the question: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday assured Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa of India’s continued cooperation in coping with the unprecedented economic crisis in the island nation.

Key Demand of the question: To write about impact of economic crisis in Sri Lanka on India and how India can play a part in helping Sri Lanka overcome it.

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 regarding the unprecedented economic crisis in Sri Lanka.

Body:

In brief, mention the various factors that has led to this crisis.

Next, write about the spill over effect the crisis is having on India – Driven out by hunger and loss of jobs, people from the island nation are seeking refuge in India, supply chain blockage at Colombo, impact on Bilateral trade, Indian investments in Sri Lanka etc.

Next, write the ways how India’s geo-economic and connectivity perspective can help Lanka.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

 

Topic:  Important aspects of governance,

4. Good governance brings about women’s empowerment directly by boosting gender participation in the making of decisions through consensus-building and representation. Discuss. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: livemint

 

Why the question: In response to globalization, economic competitiveness among countries has drastically increased. To gain an advantage, developing and developed countries are looking to achieve sustainable and substantial growth, at the heart of which lies the concept of ‘good governance.’.

Key Demand of the question: To write about the role of good governance in fostering women entrepreneurship and empowerment.

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 defining good governance and its relation with women empowerment.

Body:

Write about the role of good governance in women empowerment – Central to inclusive and sustainable industrial development is the urgent need to harness the economic potential of women – half of the world’s population. women are powerful drivers of development. When men and women become more equal, economies grow faster, fewer people remain in poverty, and overall well-being increases.

Mention the steps that are further required to promote good governance to achieve women empowerment.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

 


General Studies – 3


Topic: changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.

5. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in India play an important role in India’s economic and social arena with significant contribution to output, employment and exports. Examine the impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) on India’s MSME sector. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question: To write about contribution of MSME in India’s growth and how FTA’s affect MSMEs.

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 factual status of proportion of MSME vis-à-vis the population dependent on it also adding the dimension of the demographic demand of India.

Body:

Elaborate upon the importance of MSMEs in socio-economic development of the country. GDP growth, Job creation, exports and entrepreneurship etc.

Mention about the challenges created by FTA’s with respect to MSMEs such as – Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), Import Duties, Non-Tariff Measures, Investment, Rules of Origin (ROO), skilling, linkage with the e commerce industries, upgrading of marketing skills and meeting new market needs etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward and summarising the overall impact of MSMEs in socio-economic development of India.

 

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.

6. The changing nature of warfare calls for an architecture of a strong strategic defence for India to secure itself against the current geopolitical boil-over and resultant reshaping of multi-polarity. Analyse. (250 words) 

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: livemint

 

Why the question: The time has come to secure our geography, democracy and economic well-being. Ukraine is demonstrating that the quality of leadership, political in particular, matters. Our leadership at every level should encourage patriotism and love of the motherland to deliver what the nation needs.

Key Demand of the question: To write about need to develop a strong strategic defence to prepare for a changing nature of warfare and steps needed in that direction.

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 providing context regarding the emergence of new forms warfare and explain them in brief.

Body:

In first part, mention the vulnerabilities of India to such warfare – economic losses, loss of autonomy, internal dissension etc.

Next, write about the steps that are needed to placed – tackling information war, identifying vulnerable areas, creating awareness, proactively taking action against hostile elements etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

 


General Studies – 4


Topic: Citizen’s Charters

7. Explain the basic principles of citizens’ charter movement and bring out its importance. (150 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Conceptual Tuesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.

Key Demand of the question: To explain the concept of Moral Relativism using examples.

Directive word: 

Explain – Clarify the topic by giving 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 the answer by defining a citizen charter.

Body:

First, discuss the core principles of a citizen’s charter; Awareness: About citizen’s entitlements; time, period and quality of service delivery, Simple to understand, Moral backing, Accountability: Individual and of organization, Transparency: Rules/ Procedures/ Schemes/Grievances, Empowerment: Citizens especially weaker sections.

Next, write about the importance of above.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising.

 


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