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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. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article of The Hindu talks about The infant mortality rate (IMR) in Madhya Pradesh, recording the country’s worst rate for years now, surged by a single point over the previous year to 48 in 2018, stymying an improving annual trend for at least six years, according to the Office of the Registrar General India.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain the contributing factors that have led to high IMR and discuss measures to address the same.
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 discuss what you understand by IMR and present some key data defining the nuances of the question context.
Body:
Infant mortality rate (IMR) is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age. The rate for a given region is the number of children dying under one year of age, divided by the number of live births during the year, multiplied by 1,000.
India’s average IMR has dropped by one point to 32. The country’s average stands at 36 deaths for rural and 23 for urban areas.
Discuss the contributing factors for such a high IMR despite range of efforts taken by the government in this direction.
Early neo-natal deaths, premature deliveries, birth associated infections, high levels of malnutrition etc.
Suggest measures to address such an alarming issue.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic : Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article brings to us the dismal condition of prisons and a special case of the sufferings of the under trials in the Indian prisons.
Key Demand of the question:
One must present a critical analysis of the violation of the non-discrimination clause of the disaster law with respect to Prison Under trials in India in the current scenario of COVID-19 Pandemic.
Directive:
Critically analyze – When asked to analyse, 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 judgment.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly define the context of the question.
Body:
Explain how the conditions of prisoners amidst the tough covid-19 situation are worsening.
Discuss the dimensions of Disaster management act that deal with provisions related.
Explain how in violation of the non-discrimination clause of the disaster law, many under trials are constructed as “undeserving” and condemned to inhuman, cruel and degrading treatment.
Suggest what needs to be done to address such a situation.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
Topic : Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
Reference: indian express
Why the question:
The author explains in what way Covid crisis has showcased the resilience and innovation of the education system.
Key Demand of the question:
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:
Explain the effect of pandemic, it leading to lockdown and effects thereafter.
Body:
Discuss the general impact of COVID-19 on the education system of the country.
Explain that the focus on the girl child’s education, modernisation of the educational infrastructure, and improvements in the field of teacher training are some of the notable measures of the government in the realm of education.
Discuss the policies and initiatives of the government in this direction.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a positive note that the COVID has exposed our education system to newer reaches and have aided us to innovate the current system in a more progressive way.
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The question is based on the dimension of Social Justice and issues related to vulnerable sections.
Key Demand of the question:
The article must explain the urgent need to reset rural job policies in India and special attention required to recognize the work of women.
Directive:
Elaborate – 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:
Explain the Situation of rural Women workers before COVID-19 briefly.
Body:
Discuss the role of women in rural India and explain why often their contributions are ignored or ill recognized.
Discuss the impact of lockdown on rural women. They became mostly jobless as the employment availability is limited.
Highlight the existing rural policies with respect t employment and explain what changes are expected and how and why it becomes important for us to recognise the role of women.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Reference: pib.gov.in
Why the question:
The Article talks about the boost to be given to power sector under ANBN Scheme.
Key Demand of the question:
The question is straightforward and is about discussing the prospects and scope of Non-renewable electricity generation in the Indian Power Sector and associated concerns.
Directive:
Analyze – When asked to analyse, 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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Explain key facts related to Non-renewable electricity generation in the Indian Power Sector.
Body:
The question is pretty much straightforward and there isn’t much to deliberate.
Discuss the scope and prospects of Non-renewable electricity generation in the Indian Power Sector.
Suggest solutions and policy measures to be taken in this direction.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward while emphasizing on the importance of it.
Topic : Disaster and disaster management.
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
Union Home Minister held a high level meeting to review preparedness of measures to deal with monsoon and flood situation in major flood prone river basins in the country.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain the need and importance of effective flood management strategy and planning for the northern and north-eastern states.
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:
Briefly highlight the need to review preparedness of the measures to flood control.
Body:
Start by stating that In the wake of upcoming monsoon, the major flood prone areas are vulnerable to sinking. Hence, the review and necessary arrangements would help.
Explain methods that need to be adopted.
Better coordination between agencies. Permanent system for forecasting of floods and
Rise in water levels in major catchment zones. Provision of permanent solutions to the
Perennial flood problems in the states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and North Eastern states.
Direction to Ministry of Jal Shakti and Central Water Commission (CWC) to review and assess data on real storage capacity of major dams etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic : Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications
Why the question:
The question is premised on the theme of efficient utilization of public funds and its importance.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain in detail the reasons for the lack of efficient utilization of public funds; also explain how efficient utilization of public funds is fundamental to a sustainable society.
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:
Discuss first what you understand by efficient utilization of public funds.
Body:
Briefly explain how efficient utilization of public funds is fundamental to a sustainable society.
Discuss the various reasons like corruption, red tapism and policy paralysis etc. explaining their role in impeding efficient utilization of public funds.
Give a few suitable examples elaborating your arguments.
Suggest some measures to overcome these challenges.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance of it.
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