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General Studies – 1
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 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write the various forms of glacial landforms and the impact of black carbon on glaciers.
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 describing glaciers and its types.
Body:
In the first part, write about the erosional landforms created by the glaciers.
Next, write about the depositional landforms created by the glaciers.
Next, the significance of glacial landforms in geomorphic process, economy and ecology.
Finally, write about Black carbon – its heat trapping properties and its impact on glaciers – cite recent examples to substantiate its impact.
Conclusion:
Mention a way forward to protect the glaciers from the effects of black carbon.
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Certificate Physical & Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
The question expects us to explain that the earth’s crust is a result of the constructive changes as a result of orogenesis and the external forces that are aggressively working to wear away the surface. Explain what these forces are and how they impact the formation of earth’s crust
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:
Highlight that earth’s crust is a result of the constructive changes as a result of orogenesis and the external forces that are aggressively working to wear away the surface.
Body:
First, explain that orogenesis builds new mountains, folding and faulting causes uplift or depression in certain areas and volcanic disruptions also modify the surface
Next, explain the various external forces that working against such forces such as weathering, erosion, transportation and depositing. Explain how they impact the relief features seen on earth’s crust.
Conclusion:
Explain what is the impact of such force.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Recently, Defence Minister said that it is justifiable to discuss the role of women in the armed forces and stated the historic examples of Rani Lakshmi bai and Indira Gandhi and their role to defend India in Shanghai Co operation meet.
Key Demand of the question:
To discuss the role of women in National defence as part of the armed forces.
Directive word:
Comment- here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning the constitutional ideal of promoting equality and women empowerment.
Body:
Mention about the untapped potential of women to be leaders in the armed forces until recently and the right move of the government to allow permanent commissioning of women. Next, highlight the twin nature of women as both nurturer/ caregiver as well as a protector. These instincts and by nature with women and has been historically proven by the leaders such as Rani Lakshmi Bai.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating that gender cannot be base to discriminate woman in the field of armed forces and that the recent move is a step in the right direction.
Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Global Hunger Index ranks India at 101 out of 116 countries
Key Demand of the question:
To give an account on various factors leading to India’s poor performance in the Global Hunger Index ranking.
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 describing key indicators on which the Global Hunger Index is measured.
Body:
Describe the reasons and impact of hunger in India – status of child mortality, stunting and wasting in India. Highlight the key cause of the poor performance being that mothers are too young, too short, too thin and too undernourished themselves, before they get pregnant, during pregnancy, and then after giving birth, during breast-feeding.
Alongside being a health issue, there are social factors like early marriage etc all of which contribute to the undernourishment, stunting and wasting of children.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning that mothers should be our prime focus both in terms of their health as well as marriageable age, in order to address the root cause of the issue.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
PM Modi launches the Gati Shakti-National Master Plan to connect India’s economic zones.
Key Demand of the question:
To highlight the need for a co-ordinated approach to plan infrastructure projects to ensure multi-modal connectivity.
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:
Start by mentioning that Gati Shakthi is the National Master Plan for ‘multi-modal connectivity’, and called it PM Gati Shakti.
Body:
Give an account of the Gati Shakthi initiative that it is a GIS-based capturing all utilities and network linkages in various economic clusters and the master plan in various infrastructure sectors is planned till 2024-25.
Also mention that Gati Shakti will help cut logistic costs, increase cargo handling capacity at ports and reduce the turnaround time thus ensuring a multiplier effect in the overall economic development by improving export competitiveness and investment environment.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning that various departments from road to railways, aviation to agriculture are interlinked on a common portal to promote better co ordination and faster outcomes.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Case Study
As the S.P, what course of action will you take? (250 words)
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-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
to develop a link between changing your attitude and changing your behaviour.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving an account of patriarchy and superstition in modern times.
Body:
Mention as an S.P, the short-term measures you will immediately take to provide relief to the woman and hold the guilty party accountable.
Next, write about the long-term measures you will take to root out patriarchy and superstition in the district.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by stressing how changing to right behaviours can impact our nation positively.
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