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General Studies – 1
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
C. Rajagopalachari founded the ashram at Pudupalayam in Namakkal district in February 1925 with the goal of promoting khadi, countering untouchability and weaning men off drunkenness. For generations, several families have relied on Gandhi Ashram for their livelihood. Now, this institution is in decline.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the contributions of C. Rajagopalachari.
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:
Give a brief about C. Rajagopalachari.
Body:
Write about the contributions of C. Rajagopalachari to pre and post independent India – Last governor-general of India, freedom fighter, writer, politician, statesman, liberal economics, conservative on social issues, Non-cooperation movement, Swatantra Party, opposed Nehru’s socialism, pacifist during World War II, forward-thinking views on free markets, nuclear disarmament, and communal harmony etc.
Conclusion:
Summarise and conclude.
Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah again attacked India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, on the Kashmir issue.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about issues regarding accession of Kashmir, issues regarding and steps that are needed to resolve it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context regarding Kashmir Accession.
Body:
First, write about the Instrument of Accession and its nature post which Kashmir became a part of the Indian union.
Next, write about the Article 370 and trace the resultant issues till present day developments.
Next, write about the various issues in the above, leading to the illegal occupation of parts of Kashmir by Pakistan and India’s response to it. Trace the developments to the present day.
Next, write about the possible solutions to settle the Kashmir issue.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
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 write about the classification, process of formation and the impact of air masses in weather.
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:
Define what air masses are and the chief characteristics of Air masses.
Body:
First, bring out the classification of Air Masses – various types, their characteristics.
Next, write about the processes behind the formation of air masses – essential conditions for formation of an air mass such as uniformity in meteorological conditions, ample time and plain topography which plays an assisting role.
Next, explain how air masses impact the micro climate – creation of an occluded front, maritime air masses causing rainfall, cyclonic and anti-cyclonic conditions etc. Give examples for these impacts on micro climate.
Conclusion:
Summarise the major impacts air masses.
General Studies – 2
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article discusses that most South Asian states are sceptical of India’s primacy in their own ways
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the nature of dynamic foreign policy and its limitations.
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:
Give a brief about India and its neighbourhood and its Neighbourhood first policy.
Body:
First, begin by mentioning the various dynamics of India with respect to its neighbours such as Chinese diplomacy with Bhutan, Nepal & Sri Lanka, Taliban control over Afghanistan, Sri Lanka & associated concerns for India, Role of Pakistan in Jammu & Kashmir security issues etc.
Next, deliberate upon the need for a strategic custom made approach with each neighbour such as economic aides, socio-cultural engagements and exchanges, military drills, regional groupings etc
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article discusses issues in the Multidimensional Poverty Index.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about various ways to measure poverty and issues in regards to poverty measurement.
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 importance of poverty measurement.
Body:
First, write about the various ways to measure poverty – National Sample Survey (NSS) based per capita consumption, Income based poverty line, consumption-based poverty line, Poverty line basket, Various committees and international standards etc.
Next, write about the various issues with poverty measurement in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to overcome the above issues.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions;
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the ways to strengthen moral character among civil servants.
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 mentioning about moral relativism.
Body:
Write about the various determinants that are involved in deciding whether an action is moral right or wrong. Write about the variation or relativity of moral actions across time and space. Substantiate wit examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions;
Difficulty Level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
Using the metaphor of the moral compass to describe conscience, our inner sense of right and wrong offers a framework to guide our actions.
Directive:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by describing what you understand by moral compass (conscience) which governs the actions you take in day-to-day life.
Body:
Elaborate on how the moral compass aids in deciding what right from is wrong. Use examples to substantiate your points.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by bring out how the moral compass prevents us acting purely from self-interest and helps us live a life of integrity.
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