[MISSION 2022] SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 18 May 2022 – INSIGHTSIAS

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General Studies – 1


 

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.

1. Our planet earth is surrounded by a gaseous layer called Atmosphere which is divided into various other layers having its own specific traits and functions. Elaborate. (250 words).

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.

Key Demand of the question:

To how the regions of the atmosphere are divided on the basis of temperature, the explanation of each layer along with the reasons how they are significant for us.

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: 

Write about the temperature classification and atmosphere can be divided into troposphere, the stratosphere, the mesosphere and the thermosphere.

Body:

Draw a neat labelled diagram of the layers of atmosphere which will help you save up on words as well as provide an opportunity to mention in more facts and details.

Explain the above layers and how they are significant for us. For instance, flights fly in tropopause to evade turbulence, the significance of ionosphere for radio communication etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising the importance of atmosphere.

 

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

2. Museums play a crucial role in preserving our culture and heritage, have the power to create unity on both a social and political level, but also on a local one. Elaborate.  (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

On the occasion of International Museum Day on May 18, the Ministry of Culture has made admissions to all museums under its ambit free of cost for a week. This not only makes our art and culture accessible to all, but also provides us an opportunity to propagate our civilisational heritage.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the importance of museums.

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 writing about the aims and objectives of establishing museums.

Body:

First, write about the various aspects of the importance of museums – Learning from the past, Bringing communities together, Standing firm in the face of adversity, Digitalisation, innovation and interaction, Educating future generations etc.

Next, write about the various steps taken to preserve and establish museums across India by the government.

Conclusion:

Conclude by Summarising.

 

Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society.

3. Explain the phenomenon of deglobalisation that is being witnesses across the world. What are the causes for it? Are there any positives for the Indian society in deglobalisation? (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

The phenomenon of “deglobalisation” has its regional implications too. Europe, once seen as a “poster child” for the virtues of regional integration, became the epitome of its limitations, since the “idea of Europe” crumbled quickly under the onslaught of the pandemic.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about deglobalisation, its causes and impact on the Indian society.

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: 

Start by defining deglobalisation.

Body:

First, in the detail explain the carious facets of deglobalisation – economic and cultural.

Next, write about the various factors leading to deglobalisation – pandemic, nationalism, shortages, lack of basic needs etc.

Next write about the various positives and negatives of deglobalisation on the Indian society. Specifically highlight the various positives of deglobalisation – reduce income inequality, reduce environmental disequilibrium etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude with way forward to address the negatives.

 


General Studies – 2


 

Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.

4. The institution of the Lokpal is yet to play any significant role in tackling corruption in the country.  Examine. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about limitations of Lokpal and the ways to effective operationalise Lokapal.

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:

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by writing about the aims and objectives of Lokpal and Lokayutka in India.

Body:

First, write about the various issues concerning Lokpal in India – government has not made rules prescribing the form for filing complaints to the Lokpal, rules regarding asset disclosure by public servants, inquiry and prosecution wings are yet to be set up, not appointment of the Director of Inquiry or Prosecution etc.

Next, writ about the impact of the above and suggest steps to overcome it.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward to effectively operationalise Lokpal.

 


General Studies – 3


 

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

5. Dams, and riverine barriers at large, lead to the loss of habitat for species belonging to riverine ecosystems and severely impact the routes of migratory fish. Critically analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

At least 239 barriers – a record figure – were removed from rivers across 17 countries of Europe, the 2021 Dam Removal Progress report has revealed. This is a 137 per cent increase from the previous year.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the drawbacks of barriers and threats it poses to various ecosystem services.

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 mentioning the purpose of creating dams and barriers.

Body:

First, write about various negative impact of dams and barriers on ecosystem services – probabilities of a flash flooding and local landfalls, extinction of many fish and other aquatic species, the disappearance of birds in floodplains, huge losses of forest, wetland and farmland, erosion of coastal deltas and the issue of local land acquisition etc.

Next, write about the needs of dams and barriers for socio-economic purpose of the country.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing balanced opinion regarding dams and barriers.

 

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

6. The health impacts of pollution remain enormous, and low- and middle-income countries bear most of the brunt of this burden. Discuss. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

Pollution caused nearly nine million deaths in 2019, or about one in six deaths worldwide. This number had effectively unchanged since the last such analysis in 2015 by the Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health, according to a report published in The Lancet Planetary Health

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the impact of pollution on health, especially on the low- and middle-income countries.

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 statistic regarding the impact of pollution on health.

Body:

First, write the about the impact of pollution on health – Exposure to high levels of pollution can cause a variety of adverse health outcomes. It increases the risk of respiratory infections, heart disease and lung cancer. Both short- and long-term exposure to pollutants have been associated with health impacts etc.

Next, write about the disproportionate impact of pollution on health of people of low- and middle-income countries.

Next, write about the steps that are needed to tackle the above.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

 


General Studies – 4


 

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)

“Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” ― Lao Tzu

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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