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General Studies – 1
Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.
1. Examine the causes that led to the outbreak of World War-I. To what extent can Germany be held responsible for the war? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Chapter-1: Mastering Modern World History – Norman Lowe
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for the outbreak for the first world war and responsibility of Germany for the war.
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 the context of assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand that started the great war of 1914.
Body:
First, write about the geo-political Tensions had been brewing throughout Europe—especially in the troubled Balkan region of southeast Europe, the alliances involving European powers, the Ottoman Empire, Russia and other parties had existed for years, The political instability in the Balkans etc, Hyper nationalism leading to mutual distrust. Mention other factors such as economic and military causes.
Next, write about the German responsibility for the first world war. Mention is role in the war as well as the responsibility of the others in it.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced opinion on the German responsibility for the first world war.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
2. Indian Constitution which upholds the principles of equality, fraternity, secularism etc. are often considered as a ‘bag of borrowings’. Critically Analyse the statement. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Polity by M. Laxmikanth
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the nature of borrowings with respect to the Indian constitution and elements of originality.
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 borrowed features of India constitution.
Body:
First, write about the major borrowings of Indian constitution from various constitutions of the world.
Next, write about certain unique features of Indian constitution. write about how even though India referred to other countries Constitution it cannot be concluded as a mere copying or borrowing. It is evident in the Constitution that it is not bare copying which is happened but a clear adaptation of ideas in a way which is suitable for the Indian society. Such approach or references thus cannot be termed as copying moreover its studying and adapting ideologies in a suitable manner.
Conclusion:
Conclude by opining that Indian Constitution was as a bag of adaptations and not a bag of borrowings.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
3. Empowering the ASHA workers to truly integrate the multiple roles of community mobiliser, activist and provider of first contact care will ensure holistic developmental outcomes at the grassroot level. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Indian Express
Why the question:
The country’s frontline health workers or ASHAs were one of the six recipients of the WHO’s Global Health Leaders Award-2022 that recognizes leadership, contributions to advancing global health and commitment to regional health issues.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of ASHA for grassroot level development.
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 writing about ASHA workers as part of National Rural Health Mission.
Body:
First, write about the major roles played the ASHA workers – The ASHA programme is considered as being vital to achieving the goal of increasing community engagement with the health system, improving the health status of the community through securing people’s access to health care services. Mention the work done by the ASHA workers in the Pandemic.
Next, write certain limitations with respect to the ASHA programme and suggest measures to empower the ASHA workers further.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
4. For India, Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) may prove to be a good opportunity. Given New Delhi’s reluctance to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Agreement (RCEP), signing on to IPEF allows India another viable opportunity to shape the economic rules of the game in the region. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: India Times , live Mint
Why the question:
After 16 months in office, the Joe Biden administration has finally pulled back the curtain on its signature economic initiative: the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). However, as grand reveals go, IPEF has been more than a little underwhelming.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), the advantages it can offers and its limitations.
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 about the announcement of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and its members.
Body:
First, write about the reasons as to why India withdrew from RCEP.
Next, write about advantages IPEF can offer for India – cooperation on infrastructure and clean energy, apart from coordination over taxation, rule enforcement and its trade prospects etc.
Next, write about the various concerns associated with IPEF.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion regarding the formation of IPEF.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing
5. What are the various impediments to blue revolution in India? Throw light on measures that are needed to achieve blue revolution with a special emphasis on cage culture in fisheries. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The UN’s FAO estimates indicate that growth in total fish consumption outpaced all other animal proteins, recording year-on-year growth of 2.1% since 2015 (SOFIA 2020–21).
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impediments to blue revolution and the measures needed to achieve it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining as to what constitutes a blue revolution in India.
Body:
In the first part, write the about the various impediments to blue revolution – untapped water resources, lack of new technologies, lack of cold storage and marketing etc.
Next, write about the various steps that are needed to rectify the above and achieve blue revolution.
Next, write about the importance of cage culture in order to ensure increased fish catch and increased profitability.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
6. How are Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips different from traditional chips? Elaborate upon their applications in various sectors. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips has risen, with chipmakers designing different types of these chips to power AI applications.
Key Demand of the question:
To write the differences between AI and traditional chips and applications of AI chips.
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 giving details regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips
Body:
First, write about the differences between Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips and traditional chips – handle higher computational necessities, optimised cores and heterogeneous enterprise etc.
Next, write about the applications of AI chips – natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, robotics, and network security across a wide variety of sectors, including automotive, IT, healthcare, and retail. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising their importance.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world to the concepts of morality;
7. During the pandemic, communities rediscovered how to care, and rediscovered the meaning of community by performing small, systematic acts of compassion. Discuss. (150 Words)
Difficulty Level: Moderate
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 coming together of communities by act of compassion during the pandemic.
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 context regarding the tough times during the pandemic.
Body:
Write about how compassion led to solidarity among communities locally, nationally as well as internationally during the pandemic. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning that key lessons learnt during the pandemic should be replicated even in the normal times.
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