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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. With the Gupta period India entered upon the classical phase of sculpture. By the efforts of the centuries, techniques of art were perfected, definite types were evolved, and ideals of beauty were formulated with precision. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: New Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Archaeologist Debala Mitra has published a monograph on the iconography of Gupta sculpture.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how Gupta period marked a classical phase in sculptural art and its major features.
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:
Start by mentioning that progress in sculpture reached new heights during the Gupta era.
Body:
Write about the various features of Gupta sculpture – intelligent grasp of the true aims and essential principles of art, a highly developed aesthetic sense and masterly execution by skilled hands, remarkable images, amalgamation of various schools etc. Cite examples of the various works produced during it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
2. Reducing dependence on imports for medical devices will lead to lower cost of health care as well improvement in domestic quality. Comment in the light of draft National Policy for Medical Devices, 2022. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The government is proposing a new policy to reduce India’s dependence on import of high-end medical devices.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about benefits of reducing dependence on imports for high-end medical devices and how draft National Policy for Medical Devices seeks to achieve that.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving statistic related to medical devices and its dependence of imports
Body:
Frist, write about the benefits that can be accrued by the reducing the dependence on imports – reduced cost of healthcare, drive efficiency, and aid quality improvements in medical devices manufactured in the country etc.
Next, write about the various approaches the draft National Policy for Medical Devices, 2022 seeks to achieve it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country,
3. Despite its advantages, the potential of organic farming in scalability and profitability can be realised only after overcoming the limitations posed it. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
India’s wheat exports surpassed $872 million (2021-22) and rice exports in 2021-22 is likely to surpass the record $10 million, according to the agriculture department of the Government of India. Surprisingly, rice was found to contain high pesticides and trace elements. This calls for promotion of organic farming.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the ways to overcome limitations of organic farming to realise its true 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.
Introduction:
Begin by defining organic farming and its current status in India.
Body:
First, write about the benefits associated with organic farming – will conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and potentially reduce cost of production and climate-related risks for farmers, increased yield, better incomes
Next, about the various limiting factors of organic factors which hinder its scalability and profitability – high cost, low shelf life, lack of awareness, less adoption among farmers etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to overcome the above limitations.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
4. What are the objectives of fiscal policy? Explain it types and how it is different from monetary policy? (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 fiscal policy, its types and its difference with monetary policy.
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 Fiscal policy.
Body:
First, write the various objectives of Fiscal policy – economic growth, to reduce income and wealth inequalities, To provide employment opportunities and To ensure stability in prices etc.
Next, explain the various types of fiscal policy – Neutral, Expansionary and Contractionary fiscal policy.
Next, write the differences between fiscal and monetary policy.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
5. Critically Examine the role of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act (FRBMA), 2003 in institutionalizing financial discipline and reducing India’s fiscal deficit. What changes are needed to the act in the post pandemic recovery phase? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
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 the performance of FRBMA and changes needed to it post pandemic.
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 writing about the aims and objectives of FRBMA
Body:
First, write about the performance of FRBMA since its inception especially during phases of low economic growth and volatility in global economy. Mention the pros and cons of its performance. Also, mention the various changes made to the act.
Next, write about the changes needed to the act as India recovers from the impact of the pandemic.
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)
“It is compassion, the most gracious of virtues, which moves the world.” ― Tiruvalluvar
Difficulty level: Moderate
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 the answer by explaining the quote in your own words.
Body:
Explain the role of compassion as a virtue. Write about why compassion is considered to be the most gracious of virtues and its needs in the present world. Cite examples to substantiate as how compassion can move the world.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about need of being compassionate in present times.
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)
“Without man and his potential for moral progress, the whole of reality would be a mere wilderness, a thing in vain, and have no final purpose.” ― Immanuel Kant.
Difficulty level: Moderate
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 the answer by explaining the quote in your own words.
Body:
Explain the context of moral progress of human beings. Link as to how moral progress and bounds of morality has resulted in the progress and betterment of societies over a period of time. Cite examples to substantiate your points.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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