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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. Discuss the importance of fairs in the development, spread and promotion of various art forms throughout the course of history. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The India Art Fair (IAF) opens on April 28 in New Delhi after a year’s break owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is the biggest event for Indian art and artists, besides the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, which, unlike the fair, is not aimed at commerce.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the role played by fairs in the development and promotion of various art forms.
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:
Start by giving context about fairs as part of Indian culture since time immemorial.
Body:
Write about the role played by fairs with respect to development and promotion of various art forms – providing platform, ensuring continuity, livelihood to artists, promotion throughout the country. Substantiate with examples. etc.
Next, write about bottlenecks in organising fairs across the country during recent times.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the need to promote fairs.
Topic: Social empowerment
2. The demographic transition, changes in the age structure and the switch from joint family to nuclear family are a source of concern for the support and care of elderly population. A proper road map is needed to streamline elderly care in India. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Our world is facing a rapid population ageing. The number of individuals above 60 years is at an all-time high and estimated to reach 2.1 billion by 2050.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various concerns with elderly population and measures needed to overcome 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 statistic regarding the current status of elderly population in India.
Body:
First, highlight that how the demographic transition as occurred and the various factors that have led to increased elderly population in India.
Next, write about the various issues associated with elderly population in India – lack of care, social isolation, dearth of geriatric care, family issues etc.
Next, write about the need of roadmap to scale up elderly care with passage of time.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
3. Critically analyse India’s role with respect to various world affairs as the non-permanent member of UNSC. Do you think that the UNSC needs reforming? (250 words)
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 role of India at UNSC as the non-permanent member and reforms needed in UNSC.
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 giving context about India’s stint with UNSC as the non-permanent member.
Body:
First, mention the key resolutions and activities that were undertaken during India’s presidency with a special emphasis on Afghanistan, Palestine and Ukraine. Write about India as proponent of international law with respect to Afghan crisis, Israel-Palestine issue and efforts to maintain the rules based international order.
Next, write about the need for reforms in the UNSC – archaic membership structure of the UNSC, expansion of the UNSC’s permanent membership, structural inequality in the security grouping etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward and diplomatic steps needed to be taken in this regard.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
4. Examine the various issues that impact tea production in the country. What measures are needed to ensure result oriented, fast-paced yet sustainable growth in the sector? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
The draft Tea (Promotion and Development) Bill, 2022, is meant to replace the 68-year-old Tea Act, 1953. The commerce ministry, which is piloting the Bill, says the new legislation will remove colonial-era provisions and socialist-era governmental restrictions on the industry.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the issues with tea production and measures needed to overcome them.
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 briefly citing statistics regarding the extent of tea production in India and India’s share in global market.
Body:
First, write about the importance tea industry.
Next, write about the various issues in the tea industry – archaic laws, labour issues, pesticides, lack of standards etc.
Next, write about the measures that are required – draft Tea (Promotion and Development) Bill, overcoming labour issues, supply chain bottlenecks etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
5. What is gene therapy? Examine the scope and concerns associated with this novel technology. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
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 the gene therapy, its scope and concerns associated with the technology.
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 briefly defining gene therapy.
Body:
First, in brief, explain the mechanism of the working of gene therapy and its types.
Next, write about the scope of gene therapy – influencing the course of various genetic and acquired disorders at the genetic level.
Next, write about the various concerns associated with the gene therapy – cost, ethical concerns, procedural difficulties etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to overcome the concerns.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
6. A carbon price that starts low and rises steadily could help India reach its targets under the Paris climate accord and also achieve net zero in the long run. Critically examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
As climate change bakes the planet, dozens of nations and many local governments are putting a price tag on greenhouse gas emissions that are increasing flooding, droughts and other costly catastrophes.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about need of carbon pricing regime to tackle climate change.
Directive word:
Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining carbon pricing.
Body:
First, in brief, explain the as to how the carbon pricing mechanism works. Cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the role of carbon pricing in tackling climate change – Carbon pricing helps express carbon emissions in monetary terms, shift the burden for the damage back to those who are responsible for it, helps identify revenue opportunities and risks to reduce costs, emissions and guide capital investment decisions.
Next, write about the limitations associated with carbon pricing – cost of business, low incentives for developing countries etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to overcome the concerns.
General Studies – 4
Topic: role of Family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
7. The emotional and ethical foundation we give our children at home is foundational to their life. Elaborate. (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 write about the role of family in providing emotional and ethical foundation to their children.
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 the answer by mentioning the role of family in inculcating values in children.
Body:
First, write about family as an institution of socialization for a person is his/her family. Since values have an affective component, family plays a major role in an individual subscribing to certain values. Mention as to how these lay foundation to strong emotional and ethical foundation in children’s life.
Next, write about the importance of above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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