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General Studies – 1
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
1. Explain how the pandemic has worsened India’s poverty crisis. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article explains as to how the pandemic has worsened India’s poverty crisis.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain how the pandemic has worsened India’s poverty crisis.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with some key data justifying your understanding of the question.
Body:
Estimates show that around 150-199 million additional people will fall into poverty this year. It means an overall increase in poverty by 15-20 per cent, making around half of the country’s population poor.
Discuss the key factors that have pushed people into poverty. Lockdown, economic crisis, loss of demand, disruption of supplies etc.
Suggest what needs to be done to overcome it; improvement in effectiveness and efficiency in governance, Changes in consumption patterns of food, energy and water, Global collaboration for climate action, Additional investments in Covid-19 recovery, Need for improved broadband access and technology innovation etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with solutions.
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The progress made by India in sustainable and modern energy has brought several benefits to the people.
Key Demand of the question:
According to research, women have the capability to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health for which they need access to services to make societies are healthier and more productive, Thus explain the need of population stabilization strategies to be adjusted keeping in mind the rights of women.
Directive:
Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with facts related to India’s population size. On this World Population Day celebrated on July 11 India has a reason to celebrate as it has entered a demographic sweet spot that will continue for another two to three decades.
Body:
India is currently enjoying what is referred to as a demographic dividend. Half of India’s population is under 29 years of age. This significant proportion of young people in the total population will help drive India’s economic growth.
Talk about the importance of Sexual and reproductive health and rights or SRHR.
Discuss the progress made by India so far.
Explain that however, for India to be able to enjoy the fruits of this demographic dividend the young population must not only be healthy, knowledgeable and skilled but must also be provided with the rights and choices to develop to their fullest potential, including, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
Reference: mea.gov.in
Why the question:
The question is based on the theme of India’s relations with South Asia.
Key Demand of the question:
One must discuss in detail in what way India’s relationship with ASEAN is a key pillar of her foreign policy and the foundation of Act East Policy.
Directive:
Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with a brief on what ASEAN is, its conception and motto.
Body:
In the answer body explain that India’s focus on a strengthened and multi-faceted relationship with ASEAN is an outcome of the significant changes in the world’s political and economic scenario since the early 1990s and India’s own march towards economic liberalisation.
India’s search for economic space resulted in the ‘Look East Policy’. The Look East Policy has today matured into a dynamic and action oriented ‘Act East Policy. PM at the 12th ASEAN India Summit and the 9th East Asia Summit held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, in November, 2014, formally enunciated the Act East Policy.
Discuss in detail the strengths and opportunities before India with respect to ASEAN and its relations.
Bring out the challenges before it.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance.
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article explains that the guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court are welcome, but they require robust systems.
Key Demand of the question:
Examine the role of judiciary in tackling the problems of migrant workers during COVID 19 pandemic.
Directive:
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:
The Supreme Court on June 29 pronounced its judgment in the migrant labourers’ case. The case was initiated last year after the national lockdown was announced on March 24.
Body:
Two of the most important components to protect the migrants during this time were the food and travel arrangements insisted on by the court.
In the orders pronounced in May this year, it laid down that dry ration be provided to migrants who want to return to their homes.
Further, the court said that identity proof should not be insisted upon by the governments since the labourers might not be able to furnish it.
Secondly, the court called upon the State governments to arrange transportation for workers who need to return to their homes.
Discuss the efforts made by Judiciary so far.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance.
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Reference: tribuneindia.com
Why the question:
The Prime Minister held an all-party meeting involving leaders of mainstream political parties from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to discuss the prevailing situation and the future course of action in the region. Thus the question.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss in detail the regional aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and analyse the barriers and opportunities in the current scenario.
Directive:
Elucidate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with the recent agenda of the meeting; first outreach initiative from the Centre since the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A – that bestowed special status to J&K and privileges to its residents – and split the state into two union territories: J&K and Ladakh.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
First explain the situation in J&K since 2019 and explain how the time is ripe to review the policy approach towards J&K.
Explain that before making any assessment of the underlying reasons for current discussions of possibility of statehood to J&K, it is important to, first, recognise a paradox of the Kashmir policy.
Discuss the challenges in detail.
Conclusion:
Conclude by suggesting solutions to address the issues.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article emphasizes on the fact that India must show global leadership on climate crisis by adopting a holistic approach to energy.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss in detail the progress made by India in achieving SDGs related to access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.
Directive:
Account – Weigh up to what extent something is true. Persuade the reader of your argument by citing relevant research but also remember to point out any flaws and counter- arguments as well. Conclude by stating clearly how far you are in agreement with the original proposition.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with the relevant details of the SDGs related to access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.
Body:
First explain how sustainable development goals ensure access to affordable reliable sustainable and modern energy to all.
Discuss then the importance of Energy for Development in general.
Establish the link between energy and sustainable development.
Account for the progress made by India so far in this direction; example – Various schemes like PAHAL (Pratyaksh Hanstrantit Labh), Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana; Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga have improved the access and provided better sources of energy to the people, thereby relieving them from the unsustainable and harmful use of firewood and kerosene.
Conclusion:
The progress made by India in sustainable and modern energy has brought several benefits to the people. With aforementioned schemes / initiatives; Government of India is targeting to ensure universal access to affordable energy (SDG goal 7) by 2022.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of Family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
Reference: researchgate.net
Why the question:
The question is about evaluating the universal nature of ethical principles.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss if ethical principles are universal in nature with suitable examples.
Directive:
Justify – When you are asked to justify, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidences. You have to appraise the worth of the statement in question using suitable case studies or/ and examples.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with what you understand by ethical principles.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
Firstly, talk about the concept of ethical universalism. It believes in universal and immutable ethical values i.e. there are some ethical principles that are always true, that these principles can be discovered and that these principles apply to everyone.
Ethical principles are used to decide the rightness or wrongness of an action. But what is ethical under a given circumstance may itself be a subject of debate.
Then discuss the concept of ethical relativism. It believes that ethical principles keep changing depending on the circumstances and sociocultural factors. Ethicality of an act depends on the different cultures or different periods in history. For example, homosexuality has been de-criminalized recently in our country.
Provide relevant examples for both – universalism and relativism.
Conclusion:
Conclude based on the arguments written in the answer.
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