[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 19 April 2019
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Tomorrow’s Static Topic: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
General Studies – 1
Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation.
Why this question:
The article discusses the necessity and need of creating green urban spaces to achieve sustainable development of resources in Urban areas.
Demand of the question:
The answer must evaluate in detail the concept of Green spaces applied to urban areas, what are the benefits and challenges in implementing them and their relevance in Indian context.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction
Start by explaining the concept of Green spaces.
Body
- Merits of Green spaces – Green spaces such as parks and sports fields as well as woods and natural meadows, wetlands or other ecosystems, represent a fundamental component of any urban ecosystem. Green urban areas facilitate physical activity and relaxation, and form a refuge from noise. Trees produce oxygen, and help filter out harmful air pollution, including airborne particulate matter. Water spots, from lakes to rivers and fountains, moderate temperatures.
- Urban parks and gardens play a critical role in cooling cities, and also provide safe routes for walking and cycling for transport purposes as well as sites for physical activity, social interaction and for recreation.
- Discuss the challenges in creating urban green spaces
- Why is the necessity?
- Conclude with what should be done?
Conclusion
Conclude with way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
Polity by Lakshmikanth
Why this question:
The question is to analyse the harmony Between Legislature and Executive as distinct feature of Indian constitution.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must explain this feature of harmony between the two wings as the greatest merit of parliamentary system of government.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin with importance of Indian constitutional scheme.
Body:
The body of the answer should explain that the greatest advantage of the parliamentary system is that it ensures harmonious relationship and cooperation between the legislative and executive organs of the government. The executive is a part of the legislature and both are interdependent at work.
As a result, there is less scope for disputes and conflicts between the two organs.
Justify it with recent instances where the harmony was evident to substantiate your answer better. Also compare and contrast it with constitutional schemes of other countries.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating importance of such a feature of the constitution.
Topic: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
Polity by Lakshmikant
Why this question:
The question is direct evaluation of electoral process of our country with respect to other countries that also exercise electoral process as a tool of democracy.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must evaluate the current systems of elections and the processes in comparison with processes practiced in other countries. Provide for a Comparative study of Electoral Systems and their Features.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin with significance of Indian electoral system and how it has evolved over time.
Body:
In brief discuss – the aspects of origins of electoral systems, simplicity, geographic accountability of voters, Questions concerning the relationships between electoral systems, proportionality, and the number of political parties in a party system etc. should be discussed in comparison with other popular countries that use elections as a tool of Democracy.
Then have a dimension specifically dedicated to discuss Indian electoral process – how it has evolved? Solutions it came up with EVM machines, VVPAT system etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with optimism, that Indian electoral system has evolved a long way and there is still scope to improve upon.
Topic : Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
Why this question:
The Election Commission (EC) has come under intense scrutiny over the last few weeks for its inability to take swift action against those violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Thus the question tends to evaluate the powers and limitations of Election commission of India.
Key demands of the question:
The answer must discuss how Election commission plays a vital role in organizing elections. The most critical challenge before the Election Commission of India is to implement norms and the Model Code of Conduct to ensure free and fair elections in the country. Its existence and independence are necessitated by history, which has revealed that self-governing elections are not free from disruption.
Directive word
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction
Introduce by highlighting the significance of ECI.
Body
The body of the answer should address the following dimensions:
- Role of Election Commission of India.
- Key Functions and Powers.
- Independence of the Election Commission
- Electoral Reforms
- Use of Scientific and Technological Advancements.
- Discuss the recent cases where ECI went vociferously and also instances where it was rendered toothless.
Conclusion
Conclude with significance and way forward.
Topic :Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Why this question:
The question is amidst the recent controversies surrounding Jet Airways, the problems faced by Indian aviation industry is alarming and one needs to assess the New aviation policy and the fixes it aims to bring.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must discuss the lacunae plaguing the airlines sector in India and explain the nuances of the new aviation policy.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer
Introduction:
Introduce by highlighting the alarming situation of airlines sector in India.
Body:
- The answer is straight forward and must be explained with recent cases such that ranging from Kingfisher airlines of the past to Jet airways of today.
- Quote suitable facts to express the current crisis situation in the Aviation industry in India.
- Discuss specific issues – competition , rise in the price of fuel, Government interventions, High operational costs, High cost of aviation turbine fuel, High service tax and other charges, Shortage of maintenance facilities, High foreign exchange rate, Competition from foreign airlines, Congestion at airports, Lack of qualified pilots and technical manpower etc.
- Discuss relevance of the new aviation policy ; salient features and what solutions it has to offer.
- Role of the government to help manage the crisis facing the industry.
Conclusion –
Conclude with what needs to be done.
Topic : Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Human Resources..
Why this question:
The article captures the menace of lack of stable income in Indian employment scenario. It discusses the relevance of Gig economy and how it has turned into an eyewash bearing to the lack of social security and guarantee of the income to individuals.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must explain the meaning, opportunities and challenges provided by a new trend in the job market – gig economy. How in today’s digital age it is gaining popularity , but however there is much to understand about its relevance in providing Job security and stability.
Directive word:
Critically analyze – When asked to analyze, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary. 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 judgement.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Introduce with what you understand by a Gig economy.
Body:
- What is ‘Gig Economy’? – A gig economy is a work environment where organizations hire temporary workers or freelancers instead of full-time long-term employees.
- Discuss how the trend is very strong in advanced economies like the US where there is large volume of cases where firms engages in short term contracts with workers.
- Then move on to discuss the demerits of Gig economy in Indian Job scenario – Low job-security, Worker’s welfare compromised, Internet dependent thus requires only skilled labour, Security issues etc.
- Discuss what needs to be done to provide security and sustainable Jobs, what should be the policy focus in the employment sector.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance of tackling such issues with effective policy measures.
General Studies – 4
Topic : Determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions
7) Those who commit delinquency out of ignorance should be treated less starkly. Comment.(250 words)
Ethics by Lexicon publications.
Why this question:
The question is based on the concept of delinquency and its evaluation from an angle of Ethics.
Key demand of the question:
The answer should comment in detail and provide for an analysis as to how a person should be treated for misconduct and what should be the line of action in cases where misconduct is out of sheer ignorance.
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:
Discuss the importance of ethics and moral in conduct of individuals.
Body:
- Elaborate on the term – Delinquency, why is it necessary to evaluate it with prism of ethics.
- Discussion should be upon how misconduct of an individual should be penalized depending on the level of ignorance, should a person be punished harshly if she/he acts in veil of ignorance or they should be punished equally for the delinquent act?
- Use case studies to justify that the answer to it is situational and can not be one shoe fits all approach
Conclusion:
Conclude with significance of knowledge and awareness that ensure and keep a check on misconduct of individuals .
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