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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed States and Union Territories to immediately start the process of issuing voter ID cards, Aadhaar and ration cards to sex workers across the country.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about literary advancement during Vijayanagar period.
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 about the continued oppression and stigmatisation of sex workers.
Body:
First, write about the various issues faced by sex workers in India – conflation with trafficking, criminalising sex work, Violence, Violation of Human Rights of Sex Workers, Discrimination in Medical Facilities, issue with documentation etc.
Next, write about remedial steps to be taken in this regard – access to basic service and facilities, Fully decriminalise sex work and related activities, act against violence faced by sex workers, strengthen accountability of law enforcement, prevent trafficking etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
As per the latest World Inequality Report, from 1950 to 1991, the income of the bottom 50% of Indians was largely around a fifth of the total income of the country. It started to come down after 1991, and in 2021, it stood at 13.1%.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impact of liberalisation on urban poverty and inequality in India.
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 of liberalisation and its impact on society of India.
Body:
First, bring its impact on poverty. Mention about the economic progress made because of liberalisation and how it helped in alleviate poverty. Cite statistic to substantiate your point.
Next, write about the trends of increasing inequalities in India and how liberalisation played a part in it. Give examples and statistics to substantiate your points.
Mention the impact of the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to effectively reduce inequalities in India.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
For the first time in 16 years, Germany has a government without the Christian Democratic Union. Negotiations among the Social Democratic Party (red), the Free Democratic Party (yellow) and the Greens have resulted in the “traffic light” coalition led by Olaf Scholz, who has been sworn in as Chancellor.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the aspects of continuity and change in the post-merkel era
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 of India’s bipartisan outreach to Germany and the continuity witnessed under Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Body:
First, elaborate up on major aspects of Indo-German relations – Collaboration on High-Speed Railways, Strategic Financing Initiative for Asia, High Technology Partnership Group and defence industry partner etc.
Next, Write about the potential changes that could be witnessed under the new leadership.
Next, suggest steps as to how India should deal with it.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to achieve better in bilateral relationship.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Investment models.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The Finance Minister unveiled the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) making progress on one of the key promises held out in Union Budget 2021. Financing the National Infrastructure Pipeline’s ambitious outlay of Rs 111 lakh crore requires an out-of-the-box approach.
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 writing about National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) its aims and objectives.
Body:
In the first part, write about the various features of National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP).
Next, write about the potential benefits that the government will accrue from the NMP – revenue, improve on efficiency of use of assets, addition of gross savings in the economy etc.
Write about the potential challenges to the newly proposed NMP. Lack of identifiable revenues streams in various assets, absence of dispute resolution mechanism etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Easy.
Reference: Environment by Shankar
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the threats faced by the wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.
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 mentioning that The Union Government has established a country-wide protected area network for protection of these species and their habitats of threatened flora and fauna under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Body:
First, write about the threats to wildlife sanctuaries and national parks from habitat loss. Substantiate with examples. For e.g. Clearance of partis of Valley of flowers for Chardham highway project.
Next, about the other factors affecting wildlife sanctuaries and national parks – Road/Railway lines inside protected areas, Uncontrolled passage of heavy vehicles during night-time, Man-animal conflicts, Threat from invasive species
Next, Discuss the potential solutions to issues such as – involving local communities in decision making, building infrastructure, anti poaching camps etc
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the achievements of project tiger in India.
Directive:
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:
Start by explaining the aims and objectives behind the launch of project tiger.
Body:
First, write about the crisis in tiger population before the launch of Project Tiger. Mention the steps that were introduced as part of tiger conservation efforts.
Next, evaluate in success in achieving improvements in tiger numbers. Also, mention the various how it also conserved the local flora and fauna of ecosystems.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on the need to keep up the conservation efforts.
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)
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.
Body:
Write about importance of liberty and equal liberties for everyone. Give instances across the world where liberty has been curtailed across the world, its impact and talk about the need for their liberation.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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