[MISSION 2022] SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 27 April 2022 – INSIGHTSIAS

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General Studies – 1


 

Topic: Role of women and women’s organization,

1. While many Indian women have entrepreneurial ambitions, it is often more difficult for them to succeed. Examines the impediments to greater participation of female entrepreneurs in India. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Live Mint

Why the question:

The Landscape Study on Women Entrepreneurship by EdelGive Foundation shows that women entrepreneurs spend most of their income on food (65%), children’s education (53%), clothing (51%) and health/medical facilities (24%), which results in better educated and healthier generations.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the impediments to India’s women female entrepreneurs 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 giving role played by female entrepreneurs in India.

Body:

First, write about various impediments to female entrepreneurs in India – unconscious biases, low confidence in business skills, difficult access to finance and networks, a lack of family support and child-care options, as well as insufficient safety in work and public spaces.

Next, write about the steps that are overcome the above.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

 


General Studies – 2


 

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.

2. Critically examine Mission Antyodaya’s role in creation of a convergence and accountability framework for optimal utilisation and management of resources for the development of rural areas.  (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

The ‘Mission Antyodaya’ project of the Government of India launched in 2017-18 (and cast in a convergence framework avowedly to eradicate poverty in its multiple dimensions among rural households) bears great promise to revive the objectives of these great democratic reforms.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the achievements and limitations of Mission Antyodaya and to suggest measures to improve its performance.

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 writing about the aims and objectives of Mission Antyodaya.

Body:

First, write about the various features of Mission Antyodaya.

Next, write about the role played by Mission Antyodaya in poverty alleviation, enhancing livelihoods and rural development.

Next, write about the shortcomings of the Mission Antyodaya and suggest measures to overcome them.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

 

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

3. In the context of Smart Cities Mission, what are Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs)? How can they play a part in improving amenities for people and seamless delivery of services? (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri recently announced that Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) have been established in 80 cities selected as part of the Smart Cities Mission, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the ICCCs role in improving urban amenities.

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 writing about ICCCs in regard to Smart Cities Mission.

Body:

First, mention the various components of ICCCs – first is bandwidth; second, the sensors and edge devices which record and generate real-time data; third, various analytics which are software that draw on data captured by end devices to generate “intelligence”; fourth is data storage; fifth, the ICCC software.

Next, write about how ICCCs can ensure seamless delivery of services and improving public amenities.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward to ensure optimal utilisation of ICCCs.

 


General Studies – 3


 

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.

4. What is Internet of things (IoT)? Discuss its various applications. In what way, can the concerns associated with privacy and security of IoT be addressed? (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

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 IoT, its applications, concerns associated and ways to overcome those concerns.

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 IoT.

Body:

First, write about the working of IoT in brief.

Next, write about the various applications of IoT – “smart home”, including devices and appliances (such as lighting fixtures, thermostats, home security systems, cameras, and other home appliances) that support one or more common ecosystems, and can be controlled via devices associated with that ecosystem, such as smartphones and smart speakers. IoT is also used in healthcare systems.

Next, write about the concerns related to Privacy and security of IoT and suggest ways to overcome them.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

 

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.

5. Differentiate between DNA and RNA.  Throw light on the Significance of RNA technologies for India’s healthcare system. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

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 differentiate between DNA and RNA and write about importance of RNA technologies for healthcare.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by giving a brief about genetic makeup – DNA and RNA.

Body:

First, write the about the differences between DNA and RNA – DNA is double-stranded and RNA is single-stranded, RNA contains the sugar ribose, while DNA contains the slightly different sugar deoxyribose (a type of ribose that lacks one oxygen atom), and RNA has the nucleobase uracil while DNA contains thymine etc.

Next, write about the importance of RNA technologies for healthcare system of India. Substantiate with examples.

Conclusion:

Write a way forward wherein India can further harness these technologies.

 


General Studies – 4


 

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;

6. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)

“A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.” ― John Stuart Mill

Difficulty level: Moderate

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote and highlighting its core meaning about inaction.

Body:

Write about how bad actions can lead to evil in the society. However, also emphasise that inaction could also be lead to evil, that is, failure to stop evil despite having the means to do so. Mention that inaction is also accountable for failing to prevent evil. Substantiate with examples.

Conclusion:

Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.

 

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;

7.  What does this quote means to you? (150 words)

“The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” ― Socrates

Difficulty level: Moderate

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote and highlighting its core meaning about inaction.

Body:

Write about the importance of contentment. Mention the when humans seek to desire more, it leads to greed and ethics and moral are violated for the gratification of the greed. When we have contentment in life, we enjoy whatever we have. Substantiate with examples.

Conclusion:

Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.


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