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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. Pallavas were the pioneers of South Indian art and architecture. Comment. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: New Indian Express
Why the question:
A demand has been raised to declared Kanchipuram as an UNESCO world heritage site.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the transformation in Pallava architecture from rock cut to stone built temples.
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 how Pallavas laid the foundation of south Indian architecture.
Body:
Discuss about the four stages of temple development and explain how they evolved from rock cut structure to stone built temples. Mention the major features of early stages of Dravidian architecture under Pallavas. Highlight along with examples.
Next, write about development of sculpture along with examples under Pallavas.
Conclusion:
Conclude by commenting on the pioneer nature of Pallavan contributions to Indian art and architecture.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
Women of today have proven themselves in all fields, including those heavily dominated by men. However, even in today’s day and age, women rarely achieve victory without facing numerous challenges of gender-based and other related social biases. Some of the obstacles that women commonly encounter, especially in a male-dominated field of human endeavour, are as follows:
Key Demand of the question:
To examine how empowerment of women is being hindered by various social biases.
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 of gender discrimination faced by women.
Body:
First, examine the various types of gender discrimination which exists at entrepreneurial level – Societal biases on capabilities, biases on cerebral capacities of women, Familial constraints, restrained access to funds, Lack of networks and mentors etc.
Suggest ways to overcome the above
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Print
Why the question:
Recognising that online dispute resolution, or ODR, is here to revolutionise dispute resolution in India, the NITI Aayog has taken multiple initiatives over the past year to further research on the subject.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about ODR as an effective tool for mediation and addressing legal disputes.
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 defining ODR.
Body:
In the first part, briefly mention the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Next, write about the advantages and potential of ODR in India – efficient, costs, time, process etc,
Next, bring out limitations of ODR in India – digital divide, privacy, record maintenance, legal processes.
Conclusion:
Conclude by way forward for developing a comprehensive action plan is the solution.
Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the government is proceeding with the exercise to find the successor of the deceased Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of CDS to the nations security.s
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 the rationale behind creation of the post of CDS.
Body:
In the first part, He will be the single-point military adviser to the government as suggested by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999.
Next, mention the roles and responsibilities of CDS – oversees and coordinates the working of the three Services. The charter of the CDS, if implemented properly, will prepare the 15-lakh strong armed forces for the wars of the future. The CDS is mandated to ensure the Army, Navy and IAF, which often pull in different directions, truly integrate to slash wasteful expenditure amidst the ongoing severe fund crunch for military modernization because of the ballooning pay and pension bills.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on the need of CDS to make India ready for new generation warfare.
Tags: Chief of Defence staff (CDS).
General Studies – 3
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: InsightsonIndia.com
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 National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) potential to achieve sustainable development.
Elucidate – 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 mentioning the aims and objectives of climate change.
Body:
Write about 8 parts of NAPCC – which are aimed at ensuring both developments and combat climate crisis. Cite examples to substantiate the points as to how they achieve convergence. Hint: National solar mission is aimed achieving energy security as well as clean energy.
Next, write about the limitation of the above to tackle climate change.
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 analyse if Geo-engineering could be a viable option to overcome the climate crisis.
Directive word:
Critically 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgement.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin the answer by defining geo-engineering.
Body:
You can use a bubble diagram to show the various modes of geo-engineering such as Shoot Mirrors into Space (Solar Sunscreen), Copy a Volcano, Build Fake Trees etc.
In the first part of the body, write about how the above strategies work and will be beneficial for the planet above and over existing mitigation strategies to tide over the climate crisis. Clearly outline as to why it may be needed.
In the next part, mention about the major drawbacks, impediments and concerns regarding the implementation of the above strategies
Conclusion:
End your answer that existing strategies should be implemented on a war footing, but alternative ideas must also be considered, planned and studied about just in case of a climate emergency.
Topic: Case study.
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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
You may begin by bringing out the gravity of the issue of mob violence in India and its impact.
Body:
- In the light of recent events, analyse the causes behind rise of mob lynching. State your arguments for and against if it symbolises a moral decay in our society.
- Give your arguments for and against need for a separate law for mob lynching.
Conclusion:
Suggest measures to prevent mob lynching in India.
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