[MISSION 2022] SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 6 May 2022 – INSIGHTSIAS

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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. What do you understand by intangible cultural heritage? What are the various measures aimed at protecting and preserving intangible cultural heritage of India?  (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the need for protecting intangible heritage of India.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by writing about the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.

Body:

In the first part, write the items in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage and the region they belong to.

Next, write need for protecting intangible heritage of India – cultural heritage, source of livelihood, dying arts. Celebrating diversity etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude by stating the importance of intangible heritage of India.

 

Topic: Role of women and women’s organization

2.  Due to lack of stronger supportive infrastructure, women are faced with choice between career and familial responsibilities. Enumerate the measures that are required to overcome this trend. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Indian Express

Why the question:

A recent international Deloitte survey reports how women’s workplaces are driving them out of full-time jobs, while the pandemic years have only made things worse in terms of burnout and work/life balance.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the conflict between women’s career and familial responsibilities and steps needed to balance the both.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by giving context regarding the conflict between the work life balance faced by women.

Body:

First, write about the various causes behind this conflict – societal, attitudinal, lack of support etc.

Next, write about the measures that are required in order to ensure a balance between the bot.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward to address this issue.

 

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

3. France and India have shared a common belief in the importance of multilateralism and have a common respect for international rules and regulations. These shared beliefs can form the basis for a cooperation agenda. Analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held extensive discussions on a range of bilateral and pressing global issues, including the raging conflict in Ukraine, the situation in the Indo-Pacific and terrorism, as the two top leaders agreed on a blueprint to work together in making the India-France strategic partnership a force for global good.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the potential in the Indo-French relations for cooperation between the two countries.

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.

Body:

First, discuss about the historic relations between the India and France in brief.

Next, write about the further potential in the Indo-French relations especially given the current geopolitical turmoil in Europe. Elaborate on the aspect of importance of multilateralism and have a common respect for international rules and regulations that both the countries share.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward in order to achieve the potential.

 


General Studies – 3


 

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

4. Invasive alien species have serious negative consequences for their new environment and overall biodiversity of the region. Discuss. In what ways can the spread of invasive species be contained? (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Down to Earth

Why the question:

Alien trees are invading mountainous areas across South Africa. These are important water generating regions and the trees threaten water supplies in several cities, among them Cape Town and Gqeberha. Both have experienced water shortages in recent years.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the threats posed by invasive alien species and ways to tackle their spread.

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 explaining the term invasive alien species.

Body:

First, Explain the various threats posed by them. Provide examples and present the scenario of harm posed by invasive species in India – threaten cultivable land and wildlife habitats alike, may lead to the conversion of marshy wetlands into dry land. E.g.: water hyacinth, spread into the forests through the corridors created by landslides, affect the soil and destroy the microhabitat of that area

Next, Write about the various government policies and programmes in this direction.

Conclusion:

Conclude with solutions to address the issue.

 

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

5. Climate change impacts different regions in a disproportionate manner which affects livelihoods as well as our survival. Elucidate. (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.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the adverse effects of climate change on the planet.

Elucidate – Give 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 climate change.

Body:

Write about the various impacts of climate change on various regions – water cycle, rainfall patterns, Coastal areas, extreme sea level events, melting of glaciers and ice sheets, Changes to the ocean, marine heatwaves, ocean acidification, and reduced oxygen levels etc. Cite statistic to substantiate your points.

Next, write about the urgent steps that are required to combat climate change.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

 

Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.

6. Chief of Defence staff (CDS) was created to promote jointness and restructure military commands for optimal resource utilisation. However, there is scope to utilise the post of CDS more effectively and in a more integrated manner among the tri services. Evaluate.

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: The Print

Why the question:

The Narendra Modi government is looking at possibly splitting the post of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), both of which were held by the late General Bipin Rawat.

Demand of the question:

To write about the importance of CDS to the nation’s security and reforms needed in the post of CDS.

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: 

Begin by mentioning the rationale behind creation of the post of CDS.

Body:

In the first part, mention his role – he will be the single-point military adviser to the government as suggested by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999. Mention the roles and responsibilities of CDS – oversees and coordinates the working of the three Services. The charter of the CDS, if implemented properly, will prepare the 15-lakh strong armed forces for the wars of the future. The CDS is mandated to ensure the Army, Navy and IAF, which often pull in different directions, truly integrate to slash wasteful expenditure amidst the ongoing severe fund crunch for military modernization because of the ballooning pay and pension bills. Next, write about tis limitations.

Next, write about the various limitations associated with CDS in its shorts existence and steps needed to overcome them.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

 


General Studies – 4 


 

Topic: Case Study.

7. In recent times, there has been an increasing concern in India to develop effective civil service ethics, code of conduct, transparency measures, ethics and integrity systems and anti-corruption agencies. In view of this, there is a need being felt to focus on three specific areas, which are directly relevant to the problems of internalizing integrity and ethics in the civil services. These are as follows:

    1. Anticipating specific threats to ethical standards and integrity in the civil services,
    2. Strengthening the ethical competence of civil servant and
    3. Developing administrative processes and practices which promote ethical values and integrity in civil services.

Suggest institutional measures to address the above three issues. (250 words) (UPSC2019)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Why the question:

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


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