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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. The period between 600-300 BCE witnessed widespread changes in religious life. It marked the rise of two of the most important heterodox religious movements – Jainism and Buddhism. Compare and contrast both the religions. (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 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the differences and similarities between Buddhism and Jainism.
Directive word:
Compare and contrast – provide for a detailed comparison of the two types, their features that are similar as well as different. One must provide for detailed assessment of the two.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving context behind the rise of heterodox sects.
Body:
First, write about the major factors that led to widespread changes in religious life in 600-300 BCE, which resulted in emergence of Buddhism and Jainism.
Next, Bring out the differences between them like concept of soul, non-violence, sacrifice etc
Next, Discuss the similarities in the two faiths such as values like peace and righteous conduct.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
2. Evaluate the impact of Iranian and Macedonian invasions on various aspects of Indian polity and culture. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impact of Iranian and Macedonian invasions.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to 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:
Start by giving context Iranian and Macedonian invasions in ancient India.
Body:
First, write impact of Iranian invasions – Indo-Iranian contact, impetus to Indo-Iranian trade and commerce, influx of foreign groups, religious impact, art and architecture, language and script etc.
Next, write impact of Macedonian invasions in ancient India- civilisational contacts, history, coinage, art and architecture etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure,
3. India and Iran share close historical ties from time immemorial. Given the various ups and downs in bilateral relations between both the countries, time is therefore ripe for a reset in the relations to achieve collective goals and prosperity. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian’s three-day visit to India, last week, was the first ministerial-level visit from Iran since Ebrahim Raisi assumed the Iranian presidency in August last year.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the potential reset needed in the Indo-Iranian ties.
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 explaining historical ties between India-Iran
Body:
First, give a brief context about the evolution of Indo-Iranian ties post-independence and its various ups and downs.
Next, write about the importance of Indo-Iranian ties for both countries to achieve collective goals and ensure prosperity in the region
Next, suggest changes reset ties and to ensure cooperation.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment
4. What is demographic dividend? Examine the impact of unemployment on India’s demographic dividend. Do you think high public sector employment can be a panacea to waning dividend due to unemployment? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
For a nation that has had a significant demographic dividend — the working age population is much larger than the non-working age sections — finding productive employment for its youth was to be an imperative for India. Yet, in the last few years, unemployment has remained a major concern — the leaked Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) in 2018 revealed that India’s unemployment rate was the highest (6.07%) in four decades.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about demographic dividend, how unemployment affects it and can public sector hiring be a panacea to 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 defining demographic dividend and its various features.
Body:
First, write about the impact of unemployment on demographic dividend – demographic dividend may turn into a liability in the absence of enough jobs and the required skilled workforce etc.
Next, write about how public sector employment can help utilise demographic dividend. Write boath sides of the argument which highlights the potential as well as limitations of public sector employment.
Next, suggest ways to overcome the limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
5. Despite significant scientific advances made by Artificial intelligence (AI), there are concerns associated with it which needs immediate addressing. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
This week, Google sent a researcher on forced leave for suggesting that an AI chatbot he was talking to had become sentient.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the potential and concerns associated with AI.
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:
Define AI and its contributions in general.
Body:
First, explain that Artificial intelligence (AI) is competent to have a revolutionary impact on businesses and consumers globally.
Next, list down the advantages of AI in detail. Cite statistics and examples.
Next, Discuss the concerns associated with AI such as – job losses, robot bosses, human errors, high cost, ethical issues etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
6. What are microplastics? What are the threats posed by it? Discuss the steps that are needed to overcome these treats. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
For the first time, microplastics have been found in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica. The pollutant, scientists argue, poses a growing threat to the region’s ecosystem and could increase the melting of ice and snow.
Key Demand of the question:
To write threats posed by microplastics and steps needed to overcome it.
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 microplastics
Body:
First, write about the threats posed by microplastics – threat to aquatic life, migrate through the intestinal wall and travel to lymph nodes, carcinogenic, potential for both bioaccumulation and biomagnification etc.
Next, write about that are needed to combat threats posed by microplastics.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Case study.
7. You are the S.P of a district. There was a peaceful protest organised in your district against unemployment and demand for jobs. But suddenly, the protest took a violent turn and some miscreants indulged in arson, vandalising government property like trains, buses and pelting stones on policemen in which 2 constables were severely injured.
They very next day some of the miscreants were identified and the higher ups ordered you to raze some ‘illegal’ constructions belonging to the accused. On reaching one such spot, you ascertained that few of these said constructions were not illegal but were legitimate having all relevant documents. On conveying the same to the higher ups, they instructed you carry on with the demolition nevertheless.
(a) What are the options available in front of you? Evaluate their pros and cons
(b) Which course of action will you take? Justify.
(c) Is this case an example of the administration being the ‘judge, jury and executioner’? Debate
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Case Study Fridays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context and enumerate the stakeholders.
Body:
First, write about various options available to you and write pros and cons of each.
Next, in detail explain the course of action you will take and justify it ethically.
Next, discuss both sides regarding the nature of above case study and the administration being ‘judge, jury and executioner’
Conclusion:
Give a concise summation of your views to conclude the answer.
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