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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
1. Has religion increased the social cohesiveness in Indian society? Argue (250 Words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: India Today
Why the question:
There is debate about the use of religion for nation-building, including in school.
Key Demand of the question:
How religion act as a force of cohesiveness and solidarity, but at the same time it is divisive.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining social cohesion i.e. Social cohesion is the degree of social integration and inclusion in communities and society at large, and the extent to which mutual solidarity finds expression itself among individuals and communities.
Body:
In the first part, argue how religion acts as force of social cohesion e.g. Religions in India do not reject the legacy of the past but absorb it, Religious customs and symbols help provide ethical teachings to society.
Then go on to argue how religion is decisive in nature e.g. Religion can be used to justify terrorism and violence, Religion as an institution that helps maintain patterns of social inequality.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced argument about the nature of secularism and how it can be used in the future to glue Indian society for overall progress.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency, and Accountability, E-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential
2. Discuss the potential of e-Governance, to improve public service delivery in India. (150 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:
The importance of e-Governance in India
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Brief on e-Governance and its related aspects
Body:
First, define what is meant by Public services
Then, highlight the Status of Public service delivery in India
Then, mention the Role of E-governance in reforming Public service delivery
Finally, challenges and way forward associated could be mentioned as well
Conclusion:
A relevant closing statement
Topic: Pressure Groups & Formal/informal Associations & Their Role in Polity.
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:
The importance of Self Help Groups in India
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Define Self-help groups and highlight their role in Indian society
Body:
First, elaborate on the statement in question
Then, mention how important SHGs are in Indian society
Then, discuss some of the issues SHG face in the society
Further, suggest some measures to address these issues
Conclusion:
A relevant closing statement
General Studies – 3
Topic: Mobilization of Resources
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Mint, Insights
Why the question:
The government will launch SPV for the planned monetization of land and non-core assets of state-owned companies. Also, the government launched National Monetization Pipeline last year.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need and challenges of asset monetization.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining what is asset monetization and give current context to it for the Indian Economy.
Body:
Enumerate rationale behind asset monetization e.g. Government PSU is one of the largest owners of land and if monetization well, they can be used for government revenues as well as generating growth.
Also, mention how the assets will be monetized.
Discuss some lacuna with this policy as well as challenges it will face.
Then go on to list government steps in this direction e.g. National monetization pipeline. Also, suggest what more should be done.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution, and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
Geopolitics of mineral resources are changing and UPSC too asked a related Qn on this in this year’s mains.
Key Demand of the question:
How critical minerals are important for clean energy transition and how India can secure it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give an overview of India’s carbon neutrality aim.
Body:
Explain how the geopolitics of energy resources are changing e.g. china owns over 80% of the supply of critical minerals necessary for clean energy transitions.
Enumerate steps India can take to secure its energy security e.g. fostering innovation and investment across the entire chain of power generation, storage, and supply, use of 3R formula: Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose.
Conclusion:
Suggest the need for the world to collaborate and share resources and technology to meet the climate goals as well as ensure sustainable use of resources.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Case study
Syllabus: Work Culture
Why the question?
Increasing cases of bank fraud and corporate mismanagement in the society in recent times.
Structure of the answer
Introduction
Summarize the ethical and moral values involved in the case study in a brief manner
Body
- Identify the stakeholder’s involved and ethical dilemmas in the case study
- Highlight the options available for you- discussing their pros and cons
- Provide a course of action chosen by you- justify your course of action by quoting any ethical philosophy to justify the action.
- You can give any examples of actions taken by leaders in a similar situation to further justify your course of action.
Conclusion
Suggest ways through which corporate frauds as highlighted in the case study could be prevented in society.
Topic: Quality of Service delivery, utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption
Why the question?
Digitization of welfare services in the country and issues arising out of it; oral instructions given by higher-ups and issues arising out of it.
Structure of the answer
Introduction
You can summarize the case study in a brief manner or highlight the importance of transparency and accountability in delivery of public services.
Body
- Highlight the challenges for you in the case
- Highlight the options available for you- discussing their pros and cons
- Provide a course of action chosen by you- justify your course of action by quoting any ethical philosophy to justify the action.
- You can give any examples of actions taken by leaders in a similar situation or you can quote any judgments given by the courts or the recommendations made by any committees to further justify your course of action
Conclusion
Suggest ways through which issues like this could be handled practically in the society in present times.
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