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General Studies – 1
Topic: geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Economic Times
Why the question:
India is likely to get average monsoon rains this year, a private weather forecasting agency said on Tuesday, raising prospects of higher farm and economic growth in Asia’s third-biggest economy.
Key Demand of the question:
Bring out the seasonal variations in the monsoon and to analyse the impact of climate change on monsoon.
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:
Start by introducing Indian monsoon and its importance briefly.
Body:
Start by briefly mentioning about mechanism of the monsoon and the reasons for fluctuations in Indian monsoon according to the seasons. Divide the answer in to various months and how monsoon varies with it. Use a diagram to explain it more systematically. Do include the Western Disturbances, Somali Jet Streams, Easterly Jet streams etc.
In the next part, write about the impact of climate change – both monsoon deficit and too much monsoon in counterproductive in the Indian scenario. Mention the drawbacks of the too much surplus in monsoon such as floods, crop damage, increased pest infestation and disease, low outputs etc with supporting examples. Also, include the indirect costs incurred such as increased imports and reduced exports.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to deal with climate change impact and mitigate it.
General Studies – 2
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
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 key features of India’s foreign policy since its inception and its gradual evolution.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context towards development of foreign policy in its nascent stages..
Body:
First, write about the fundamental Principles of India’s foreign policy – Panchsheel, pragmatism, constructive engagement over aggression, global consensus on issues of global dimensions, non-alignment etc.
Next, bring out the evolution of India’s foreign policy.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning the present situation.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
The strategic framework published in a report April 6, 2022 to advance a One Health response to AMR at the global, regional and country levels is a joint effort by the World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
Key Demand of the question:
To write about concerns surrounding AMR, its causes, measures to deal with it and role of one health approach in this regard.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Define AMR and its causes.
Body:
First, write about the why there is global cause of concern – Superbug, Multi drug resistance to bacterium and viruses, Increased cost of treatment, prolonged hospitalisation, increased mortality and less effective inoculation.
Next, write about the various initiatives to tackle AMR – Global Action Plan on AMR, World Anti-microbial awareness week, Delhi Declaration on AMR, National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance etc. Evaluate its efficacy.
Next, write about the one health approach and the initiatives it offers in dealing with AMR.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
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 understand the potential of 5G technology and how India could harness it.
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 stating details of 5G network and its frequency range.
Body:
First, mention the various potential benefits of 5G technology such as faster access to critical services, building smart cities, developing competitiveness with other nations in service delivery standards etc.
Next, discuss the challenges to roll out 5G such as high cost of installation, public apprehension regarding safety, need for a robust policy and Centre-state coordination etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating that more and more discussions and quick action is the need of the hour for India to quickly harness the potential of 5G technology.
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Republic World
Why the question:
European Space Agency’s (ESA) Director-General Josef Aschbacher, on April 12, inaugurated a new facility- Space Safety Centre- dedicated to monitoring space weather, potentially hazardous asteroids and space debris.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the harmful effects of solar storms and space debris and ways to avoid them.
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 stating the what is a space debris and defining solar storm.
Body:
First, write about the impact of solar storms – electromagnetic radiation and charged particles spewed toward Earth can damage activated satellites. Astronauts and even infrastructure on Earth such as power grids too are prone to the threat.
Next, mention the threat posed by space debris to satellites especially to those in the lower earth orbits.
Next, write about international policy on space debris management needs to be put in place mainly to reduce the debris due to routine activity and also destructive testing should go through a rigorous regulation and taking responsibilities by countries who create the debris.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing measures for effective management of Space Debris and solar storms.
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)
“In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics”. – Earl Warren.
Difficulty level: Difficult.
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:
Start by giving a simple understanding of the meaning of the quote.
Body:
Mention the relationship between laws and ethics. Write that law needs a proper process and is support and supplemented by ethics. Write about law as a source of ethical guidance. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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)
“The highest result of education is tolerance” ― Helen Keller
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.
Directive word:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the quote in your word.
Body:
Write about tolerance and the ways it is developed. Mention the role of education in developing tolerance and how it helps us overcome our biases and prejudices. Write about the limitations of education in achieving tolerance. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by emphasising on the importance of tolerance in the world.
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