[MISSION 2022] SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 27 January 2022 – INSIGHTSIAS

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General Studies – 1


 

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.

1. Why did the tribal groups of India respond violently to imposition of colonial rule in India? What was its significance and why did it fail? Analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Down to Earth

Why the question:

As Gujarat features a tableau commemorating a massacre of Bhil tribespeople by colonial troops in 1922, as India delves into the history of tribal engagement with the British.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about how various forms of oppression resulted in various tribal revolts and its significance.

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 eighteenth and the nineteenth centuries witnessed many tribal uprisings against the oppression of ruling class.

Body:

Mention about the various issues faced by tribals such as imposition of a high land revenue demand by the state, corrupt practices, the colonial policies further aggravating their hardships such as destruction of Indian handloom and handicraft industries eviction of peasants from their lands, encroachment on tribal lands etc, money lenders, eviction etc. Cite a few instances of peasant and tribal revolts such as Bhil, Mappila, Santhal etc to substantiate your points.

Next, write about the reasons for the failure of these revolts.

Next, Write about its significance of these tribal revolts.

Conclusion:

Conclude by mentioning that in the long run up to the National freedom struggle, the Peasants and tribals struggle evolved and became part of main stream national movement eventually.

 


General Studies – 2


 

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.

2. What are the objectives of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat scheme? Do you think it has contributed to the deepening of cooperative federalism in India? (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate.

Reference: Insights on India

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 the objectives of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat scheme and to evaluate to what extent it has furthered cooperative federalism in India.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by defining cooperative federalism in India.

Body:

In the first part, write about the objectives of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat scheme.

Next, write about successes of the scheme in deepening cooperative federalism in India. Substantiate with facts and examples.

Next, write about shortcomings of the scheme and how it can further be leveraged to enhance cooperative federalism.

Conclusion:

Conclude by passing a balanced judgement on the scheme in regards to deepening of cooperative federalism in India.

 

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.

3. What is asymmetric federalism? Discuss its need in reference to special constitutional provisions for some states.  (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Polity by M. Laxmikanth.

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 asymmetric federalism and its need.

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 defining asymmetric federalism in India.             

Body:

Explain the asymmetric federalism prevalent and followed in the country; the main forms of administrative units in India are the Centre and the States. But there are other forms, too, all set up to address specific local, historical and geographical contexts. Besides the Centre and the States, the country has Union Territories with a legislature and Union Territories without a legislature. Substantiate with examples.

Conclusion:

Conclude with uniqueness and importance of India’s federalism.

 

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

4. In an era dominated by heightening Sino–US rivalry, there is a greater need for global cooperation between India and the EU to help renew multilateralism. Comment. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: orfonline.org

Why the question:

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed strategic facets of the India-EU cooperation with European Union’s (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles and also deliberated upon global hotspots, including Afghanistan and Myanmar.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the need for greater cooperation between India and the EU in the current global scenario.

Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Briefly mention the current global geopolitical scenario dominated by Sino–US rivalry.

Body:

First, elaborate upon how the Sino–US rivalry has reduced the multilateralism across the world.

Next, explain the areas in whih India and EU can come together to further multilateralism in the global politics – Trade, Security, climate change, digitalisation, and the malfunctioning of international organisations etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward to realise the above.

 


General Studies – 3


 

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.

5. India needs focused policy interventions to overcome unemployment due to the impact of the pandemic, automation as well as educated unemployment. Discuss.  (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: Live Mint

Why the question:

The country’s labour population ratio (LPR) has dropped to 42%, according to the International Labour Organization.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the policy measures required to offset impact of the pandemic, automation and educated unemployment

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 citing a statistic to show the extent of unemployment in India.

Body:

First, mention how the above mention three factors have contributed to various facets of unemployment in India and its impact

Next, stress on the targeted policy that are needed to specially address the above and overcome them.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

 

Topic: Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.

6. With the bourgeoning urban and young population, demand for processed food items is set to increase in the coming years. The food processing industry in India needs to gear up to meet the demand by investing in necessary infrastructure. Examine. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate.

Reference: The Hindu

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the steps that are needed to harness India’s food processing potential.

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 a statistic about current status of food processing industry in India.

Body:

First, in detail, write about the scope for food processing in India – youth population, growing demand, its suitability, sustained agricultural production etc.

Next, write about the steps that must be take by the food processing industry to step up to realise its potential.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

 


General Studies – 4


 

Topic: determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions.

7. Artificial intelligence though has enormous technological potential but has ethical concerns as well. Substantiate with examples. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by giving context growth of A.I as well growing ethical concerns regarding it.

Body:

First, write about the technological potential of A.I and by taking examples highlight the ethical concern associated with A.I.

Next, suggest ways to address the above concerns in an equitable and efficient manner without stifling the growth of technology.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising that technology  has to grow within ethical boundaries of modern societies.


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