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General Studies – 1
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The NHRC has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Arunachal Pradesh government to submit an action taken report against the racial profiling and relocation of the Chakma and Hajong communities in the northeastern State.
Key Demand of the question:
To write issues faced by the tribal communities of north east and steps taken to address them.
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 writing about the extent of tribal population in the north east with examples of few major tribal groups.
Body:
First, in detail, mention the issues faced by the tribal communities of north east – Historical discrimination, violence, lack of rights, lack of accessibility, poverty, crime, tribal insurgency etc. Substantiate with facts and examples
Next, mention the various political, economic and social measures that have been formulated to achieve development of tribals in India. Mention their achievements and limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to overcome the limitations.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu , Indian Express
Why the question:
India is celebrating its 73rd republic day.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about meaning of Republic as envisaged by the constitution.
Directive word:
Elaborate – 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 defining Republican form of government.
Body:
Write the essential features of republicanism in India – Its inspiration, the historical linkages with freedom struggle, nature, its relation with liberty and democracy.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about the importance of being a republic in the present day.
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein
Difficulty level: Tough
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about Doctrine of Pith and Substance and the Doctrine of Colourable legislation.
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:
Begin by defining Doctrine of Pith and Substance and the Doctrine of Colourable legislation.
Body:
In the first part, give context about the how Doctrine of Pith and Substance and the Doctrine of Colourable legislation are relevant to centre-state relations to India.
Next, taking various supreme court judgements as example explain the importance of the doctrines in sharing of legislative powers between the centre and the state.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the major observations.
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Article 16 provides for equality of opportunity and equal pay for equal work to all in matters of public employment. But our laws have never seriously improved the unequal terms of male entitlement over women’s labour and/or their bodies.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the steps that must be taken for empowering women in a true sense.
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 women empowerment in India.
Body:
First, write about unequal pay – its various manifestations and its impact.
Next, write about inferior work – the notions that women agency is not as developed as men, its impact.
Next, denial of rights for women and not involving them in matters that affect them. Write about its impact.
Next, write about the steps required to bridge the above to achieve empowerment in a true sense.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
For climate and development’s sake, India needs to bring back a different industrial policy.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the benefits and potential Digital Public Goods in India.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context to India’s net zero declaration at cop-26.
Body:
First, in brief, mention India’s needed to balance both its development as well as its climate goals. Bring out the link between the two.
Next, write about the changes required to India’s industrial policy in this regard – A green industrialisation strategy in the with short-, medium- and long-terms. Write about the various components that need to included in this.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
6. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
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:
First, mention how some ethical thinkers think happiness as the end goal.
Next, Bring the importance of compassion in life and helping others and substantiate the examples from the past and present. Write how living a compassionate life is a life lived well.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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)
“He who has truth at his heart need never fear the want of persuasion on his tongue.” ― John Ruskin.
Difficulty level: Tough
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:
First, bring out the link as to how truthful and honest person enjoy high credibility.
Next, in brief talk about the role of credibility in persuasion and with examples explain how truth enhances credibility in itself. Substantiate with examples how people who are firm on truth, are the most influential persuaders.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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