Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
1. Discuss in what way the COVID-19 pandemic presents a chance to make systemic changes for sustainable development in the country.(250 words)
Reference: Live Mint
Why this question:
The article talks about the possible systemic changes that can make a difference for the sustainable development in the country.
Key demand of the question:
Explain the current scenario of the COVID-19 and present the case as to how it presents the case for systematic development in the country.
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:
Briefly explain the need for sustainable development.
Body:
To start with, discuss that the recovery efforts from the fallout of the Covid pandemic present the country a chance to make systemic changes for sustainable development. This crisis has also demonstrated that governments and individuals are capable of strong action in the face of an overarching challenge. Explain how the pandemic has reinforced the links between health, environment and the economy. Take hints from the article and explain in what way the present scenario facilitates an opportunity to envision the goal of sustainable development.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
