[MISSION 2022] SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 20 April 2022 – INSIGHTSIAS

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General Studies – 2


 

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

1. The efforts by the Union government to make the north eastern region the main pillar of the Act East policy have been useful in bringing a sense of political stability that is very crucial for optimal economic development in the region. Examine. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Indian Express

Why the question:

On March 29, the Assam and Meghalaya chief ministers signed an agreement to resolve the five-decade-old border dispute in the presence of the Union home minister. Two days later, the Union home ministry (MHA) decided to reduce the disturbed areas under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur after decades. Both these developments are significant for restoring normalcy and enabling perception changes about the north eastern region.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the importance of north east to India’s act east policy and role of political stability for the regions development.

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 role played by the north east in India’s act east policy.

Body:

First, write about various impediments to development of north east regions – political instability, insurgency, high tribal population, lack of funds and security concerns etc.

Next, write about the steps that are needed in the north east apart from making it a crucial element in India’s act east policy to achieve higher levels of development.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

 

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.

2. Explain the importance of parliamentary accountability of the executive and various mechanisms in the constitution to ensure it. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Indian Express

Why the question:

The Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament in 2021 saw the Lok Sabha clearing over 18 bills with about 34 minutes of discussion for each. The Essential Defence Services Bill (2021), enabling the government to prohibit strikes, lockouts and lay-offs in units in the defence industry, saw 12 minutes of debate in the Lok Sabha, while the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill (2021) had just five minutes of debate (PRS India, 2021). Not one bill was referred to a parliamentary committee.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the importance of parliamentary accountability and various mechanisms to ensure it.

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: 

Define parliamentary accountability.

Body:

First, write about the importance of parliamentary accountability for a democracy – checks and balances, preventing authoritarian tendencies, ensuring welfare and avoiding corruption etc.

Next, write about the various methods mentioned in the constitution to ensure parliamentary accountability of the executive.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward to uphold and promote parliamentary accountability of the executive.

 

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

3. India’s pursuit of its ambitious net zero targets is conditional upon many internal and external factors. Do you think India can achieve net zero emissions by 2070? Critically examine. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Business Standard

Why the question:

India’s economic development needs will constrain the government’s ability to extend sufficient financial support to fund its carbon transition and will leave the path open for the private sector to drive emissions reduction, rating agency Moody’s said.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about if India can achieve its COP-26 pledges while balancing its socio-economic goals.

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 giving context about COP-26 summit in Glasgow and India’s pledges.

Body:

First, write the performance of India’s performance with respect to achieving the its NDC’s of Paris climate deal. Mention about India’s performance in the latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2021 .

Next, mention the various developmental aspirations that are in front of India which must be factored in any net zero commitment

Conclusion:

Write a way forward wherein India can achieve net zero as well as sustainable development.

 

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

4. India and the US are strategic partners today in the true sense of the term. But a partnership among mature major powers is never about seeking a complete convergence. It is about managing differences by ensuring a continuous dialogue and channelling these differences into crafting new opportunities. Analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

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 aspect’s of convergence and divergence between India and U.S and how to overcome divergence.

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 writing about the deepening India and U.S ties.

Body:

First, mention the various components of India-U.S comprehensive global strategic partnership.

Next, write about the recent developments in trade between the two countries – volume of trade, India-U.S. Trade Policy Forum and India – U.S. Economic and Financial Partnership Dialogue etc.

Next, write about the recent developments in clean energy cooperation between the two countries – Strategic Energy Partnership/ Climate & Clean Energy Agenda 2030 etc.

Next, write about the various divergences – Ukraine issue, India’s partnership with Russia, U.S partnership with Pakistan etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward to further enhance the ties.

 


General Studies – 3


 

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

5. Reducing cost of doing business is one of the most important aspects of ease of doing business. Discuss. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

One of the key objectives of reforms has been to reduce the distortions generated by the earlier excessive micromanagement of the economy. With internal economic liberalisation, openness to international trade and investment, an open free market economy has emerged. Improving the ease of doing business continues to be a major priority.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the importance of reducing the cost of doing business.

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 explaining cost of doing business.

Body:

First, write about the various different aspects of cost of doing business. Substantiate with statistics and bring about the impact of high cost of doing business on various macroeconomic parameters.

Next, write about the steps that are needed to be taken in order to reduce the cost of doing business.

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)

“Facts are many, but the truth is one” – Rabindranath Tagore

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 by explaining the literal meaning of the quote and highlighting its core meaning about importance of truth.

Body:

Write about facts can be manipulated and manufactures to suits the narrative. Give examples of justify your points. Mention that despite facts may point to different things generally the truth is only one.

Conclusion:

Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.

 

Topic : Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.

7. Integrity isn’t fidelity to your beliefs. It’s fidelity to seeking the truth. Comment. (150 words)

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.

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: 

Begin by giving a definition of Integrity.

Body:

Write about the various dimensions of Integrity and mention how it is important to uphold the value for the purpose of the value in itself as promoting truth and not as an aspect of one’s belief with few examples.

Conclusion:

Summarise by highlighting the aspects stressed in body of the answer and conclude Integrity as a core aspect of truth.


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