[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 16 July 2019
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General Studies – 1
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes.
Why this question:
The question is in the backdrop of the recently released Article 15, which is a welcome addition to films that portray Dalit subjectivity in a nuanced manner.
Key demand of the question:
The answer needs to evaluate the conditions of Dalit and how they have remained unaddressed despite the affirmative action of State through reservation.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In brief quote facts and represent conditions of Dalit in India.
Body:
The answer must evaluate the conditions of Dalits in our society and examine their conditions with respect to the provisions of reservation and in what way reservation has mostly failed to serve the real purpose of fixing the root problems.one must suggest solutions to the problem like apart from reservation mainstreaming the community, awareness, rooting out inequalities etc. need action.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
Topic: population and associated issues.
Geography by Majid Hussain
Why this question:
The question is about discussing the significance of fertility as a component of population dynamics.
Demand of the question:
The question is about discussing the relevance of fertility as part of population dynamics and one must discuss the limitations of different measures of fertility.
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
Define fertility. And quote the recent trends in fertility aspects in India.
Body
The discussion is straightforward and there is not much to deliberate, Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years. For the population in a given area to remain stable, an overall total fertility rate of 2.1 is needed, assuming no immigration or emigration occurs.
Discuss the significance of it.
Explain the possible limitations.
Conclusion
Conclude with way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health.
Why this question:
The question is about discussing the issues of undernutrition and overnutrition and significance of Nation nutrition strategy to consider the two aspects on a mission mode so as to resolve the double burden.
Key demand of the question:
The answer has to deliberate on the causes of the double burden of obesity and undernutrition.
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:
Define what you understand by under and over nutrition.
Body:
Discuss first the significance of nutrition on the health of an individual and in what way it is an important component in deciding the growth and development of the country.
Then move on to explain the importance of dealing with the two alarming issues in the Nation nutrition strategy.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Why this question:
The question is to examine the concept of smart grids.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must discuss the concept of smart grids, the challenges and issues involved in implementing the same and in what way it can address the power woes of the country.
Directive:
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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Discuss in brief the current power scenario of the country with some statistical data.
Body:
Explain that Smart grid (SG) is emerging as a new facet of power industry. It incorporates numerous advanced technologies to deal issues prevailing with conventional electric networks. Though capable to resolve many of these issues, SG is still facing challenges in deployment. These challenges are associated with adaption of emerging technologies, socio-economic issues, lack of policies and awareness.
Conclusion:
Conclude with what needs to be done and how the concept can be put to use effectively to deal with the power problems of the country.
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Why this question:
The question aims to analyse the role played by infrastructure development in growth and development of the country.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must analyse the measures taken by the government to boost infrastructure development in the recent Budget.
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:
Begin with brief write up on present state of infrastructure in India.
Body:
Discussion should include the following:
Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is highly responsible for propelling India’s overall development and enjoys intense focus from Government for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world class infrastructure in the country.
Discuss the recent allocations made in the Budget and explain the significance.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Why this question:
The article discusses the threats posed by untreated waste water on human health and aquatic health.
Key demand of the question:
Explain in detail the ill effects posed by the untreated waste water, what needs to be done to address the same.
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:
Briefly introduce problem of untreated water.
Body:
Explain with few facts – The 2017 United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR) notes that more than 80% of the world’s wastewater is released into the environment untreated.
Write about impact of untreated wastewater – on health, economy, environment etc.
Discuss what should be the way forward.
Conclusion:
Conclude by suggesting solutions.
General Studies – 4
Topic:case study
Ethics by Lexicon publications
Why this question:
The case study is to analyse the principle of integrity and transparency with a bit of professional ethics involved in it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Evaluate the requirements and demands of the case study.
Body:
The answer to the case study can be approached in multiple ways,
Mr. X needs to tell the company and let them decide what is the best for
company’s interest. Moreover, in above case Mr. Y has already committed a crime by not disclosing all the information to company regarding his arrest or conviction so this also need to be taken into account where it is reflected that above person in future could distort the facts for his benefit.
In the second part discuss why he should reveal his past on the company records.
Explain both pros and cons.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a fair and balanced opinion and suggest solutions to the problems.
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