[MISSION 2022] SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 14 March 2022 – INSIGHTSIAS

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General Studies – 1


 

Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.

1. During the Quit India Movement, there was a paradigm shift in the nature of mass movement in India’s freedom struggle. Explain. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Chapter 35- India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra.

Key Demand of the question:

To write how Quit India movement was different from the previous mass movements.

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: 

Give the context of political scene of the country that led to the launch of Quit India movement

Body:

Write about the factors that made the movement stand apart from other struggles or movements against the Imperial rule, on lines of, Gandhi’s strategy, emergence of new leaders, Violence, Princely States, new developments and mass involvement etc and the way it aligned the local interest with that of national interest.

Conclusion:

Conclude by mentioning that the much-needed impetus towards conclusion to the national freedom struggle can be credited to the Quit India movement.

 


General Studies – 2


 

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

2. The National Land Monetisation Corporation will not only generate revenue from the surplus land holdings of the government but also streamline management of government held land. Analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate.

Reference: Indian Express

Why the question:

Last week, the Union cabinet approved the creation of a National Land Monetisation Corporation to monetise the surplus land holdings of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other government agencies.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the potential benefits from the National Land Monetisation Corporation.

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 giving context regarding setting up of National Land Monetisation Corporation and its aims.

Body:

First, write about as to how National Land Monetisation Corporation will lead to monetisation of surplus land and underutilised assets of the government.

Next, write about how National Land Monetisation Corporation will lead to better management of government lands – comprehensive inventory of the state’s land holding, Database for investment, boundary demarcation and use of technology to settle disputes.

Conclusion:

Conclude writing a way forward.

 


General Studies – 3


 

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

3. What is inflation? How does inflation impact various macroeconomic parameters? Suggest measures that should be taken to keep the rate of inflation under accepted limits. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

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 inflation, its impact and measures needed to keep it under control.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by defining inflation.

Body:

First, write about the impact of inflation on various macroeconomic parameters – purchasing power, growth, cost of living, availability of credit and exchange rates etc.

Next, write about the measures that are taken to keep inflation under tolerable limits – the monetary policy measures, fiscal policy measures and price control measures.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

 

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

4. The covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected the economy leading to increase in unemployment rates across the country. Discuss the steps that are needed to overcome this issue as the economy recovers. (250 words)

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 steps that are needed to overcome unemployment caused by the pandemic.

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 the context regarding the unemployment caused by the pandemic. Cite a statistic regarding the levels of unemployment.

Body:

Firstly, write about the important causes that led to the increasing the levels of unemployment during the pandemic.

Next, write about the steps that must be taken to reduce the employment levels in the economy – Labour-intensive measures, Accelerating Investment, diversification of agriculture, decentralised development and upskilling etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

 

Topic: Disaster and disaster management.

5. Though nuclear energy is a source of clean energy but the vulnerabilities of nuclear reactors make it prone to disasters. Examine. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

Nuclear technology is hazardous. The world was reminded of this on March 3, when a fire broke out near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine (Europe’s largest) during the course of a military battle. Had the fire affected the cooling system, the plant’s power supply, or its spent fuel pool, a major disaster could have occurred. Luckily, this did not happen.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about potential and limitations of nuclear energy in India.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Start with prospects of Nuclear energy in general.

Body:

First, write about the potential of nuclear energy in India and India’s progress so far with respect to it as well its role in energy security of India.

Next, write about risks associated with nuclear energy and highlight with examples why we shouldn’t depend completely on nuclear. Cite examples to substantiate.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

 

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.

6. Do you think India’s ‘No first use’ policy with respect to use of nuclear weapons is practical and pragmatic? Critically examine. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Live Mint

Why the question:

A dangerous mishap took place last week. An unarmed Indian missile was accidentally fired into Pakistan. Expressing deep regret, India’s government ascribed it to a technical malfunction during routine maintenance and expressed relief that there was no loss of life.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about practicality of India’s no first use policy.

Directive word:

Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into 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. 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 judgment.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by describing India’s ‘No first use’ policy.

Body:

Firstly, in brief, write about the evolution of India’s nuclear policy.

Next, write about why India’s ‘No first use’ policy is practical and pragmatic –  helped India secure crucial international deals, NSG waiver, Nuclear weapons as deterrent, cooperation with countries in safe use of nuclear power etc,

Next, write the limitations of the above – defensive policy, changing geopolitics, hostile neighbourhood etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a balanced opinion regarding India’s ‘No first use’ policy.

 


General Studies – 4


 

Topic: dimensions of ethics;

7. Moral norms are aspirational and prescriptive rather than functional and descriptive. Critically analyse. (150 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Why the question:

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

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the natures of moral norms.

Directive:

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:

Start by explaining moral norms.

Body:

First, explain as to how moral norms are aspirational and prescriptive – contains ideals, principles and policies which are sensitive to positive outcomes, action-based, and focused on what we should do.

Next, explain as to how moral norms are functional and descriptive – people’s beliefs about as values, which actions are right and wrong, and which characteristics of moral agents are virtuous.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a balanced opinion regarding moral norms.


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