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General Studies – 1
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Reference: Chapter-17 – A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir (Spectrum Publishers)
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 as mentioned in Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about constructive programme, its successes and limitations and relevance in the present day.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin your answer about the core ideals of Truth and Non-violence followed by Gandhi and then mention how he tried to extrapolate these ideals with respect to constructive programmes he undertook in the passive phase.
Body:
Mention the components of Gandhi’s vision of a non-violent social order, elements of Constructive programme involving self-reliance of villages etc, Communal Unity, Removal of Untouchability, Khadi etc.
Further mention its success in terms of universal appeal of high moral objective and resulting increased mass following and participation in his political works and limitations such as many failed to connect with his idea that the political struggle and the constructive work must go in parallel etc.
Conclusion:
Mention the relevance of Gandhi’s idea even in the twenty first century as we are still grappling with issues such as Untouchability, underdevelopment of rural areas, sanitation, upliftment of women etc.
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Chapter-18 – A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir (Spectrum Publishers)
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 as mentioned in Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impact of the anti-Simon boycotts which heralded the revival of anti-imperialistic movements led by the Youth.
Directive word:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin your answer by mentioning the purpose of establishment of Simon Commission and reasons as to why the nationalists opposed it..
Body:
Write how the anti-Simon commission protests ended the passivity that was witnessed in the Indian national movement after the withdrawal of the Non-cooperation movement.
Next, talk about the rising role and activism of the Indian Youth and the formation of many associations. Also, mention the rise of radical/militant/communist groups, Bhagat Singh’s Hindustan Socialist Republican Association, active peasant satyagraha’s such as Bardoli Satyagraha and the overall sentiment of demand for complete Independence. Mention emergence of the youth leaders at the forefront and how they were ably supported by senior nationalists.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning that the anti- Simon commission boycott was a great trigger to the call of complete independence from the British rule.
Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
A survey conducted in Delhi under the 69th National Service Scheme round (July 2012-December 2012) revealed that the capital had approximately 6,343 slums with more than a million households where 52 per cent of its total population resided.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the issues regarding the development of slums in India.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In brief, give a scenario of Urbanisation in India. Mention fact and figures with respect to level of Urbanisation in India.
Body:
In the first part, write about why Slums are considered to a necessary evil – Cheap accommodation, Migrants agglomeration, Lack of housing, communitarian interests etc.
Next, mention the social consequences of living in slums – Crime, Poor living conditions, diseases, lack of basic amenities. Mention how the plight of slum dwellers worsened during the pandemic.
Mention steps to improve the living conditions in the slums at policy as well as implementation level.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The Home Ministry has given approval to the automated facial recognition system (AFRS) for identification of unrecognised bodies, missing children and criminals.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS) impinges on the rights of the citizens and safeguards that are needed to prevent it from happening.
Directive word:
Critically analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them 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 balanced judgment on the topic.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS) technology.
Body:
In the first part, mention as to how AFRS will help in tracking & detection of criminals. The need for it in the present day.
Next bring out the various implications of AFRS – its aspects on right to privacy, the test of proportionality, legality, bias, misuse etc.
Mention the safeguards that are needed to use AFRS in a responsible and an accountable manner.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Mint , The Hindu
Why the question:
In the last 75 years, India has made a tremendous leap to become a robust digital economy, and the future of our country will be defined by how well we can integrate digital solutions across platforms.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the successes of the digital India mission and suggest measures to ensure more reachability, inclusivity and make it equitable.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate 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:
Begin by writing about the Digital India Mission, its aims and objectives.
Body:
In first part, write about India’s success at building digital infrastructure. This includes a Unified Payments Interface, Aarogya Setu app, CoWin, Bharat QR, the RuPay card. Write its impact and substantiate with facts and figures.
Mention how Digital India helped the country adapt to the challenges through by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Next, mention the challenges with respect to rapid digitisation equitable spread, ensuring that the benefits of digital revolution are accessible to all citizens, irrespective of their gender, caste, or geographical location etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to make the digital revolution more fruitful for everyone.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Government Budgeting.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express ,The Hindu
Why the question:
The Union budget provided for preparing a “National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)” of potential brownfield infrastructure assets and government, now, has unveiled a four-year National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) worth an estimated Rs 6 lakh crore.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), its aims regarding monetisation, its benefits and challenges.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by writing about the newly proposed “National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), its aims and objectives.
Body:
In the first elaborate upon the NMP and the nature of projects that it will deal with, mention how the assets will be monetised.
Next, write about the potential benefits that the government will accrue from the NMP – revenue, improve on efficiency of use of assets, addition of gross savings in the economy etc.
Write about the potential challenges to the newly proposed NMP. Lack of identifiable revenues streams in various assets, absence of dispute resolution mechanism etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators.
7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth” – Gautama Buddha.
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Directive word:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the quote in your word.
Body:
The sun sets, but we all know it will rise again in the morning. The moon rises when the sun sets and sets when the sun reappears. In other words, something that exists can be hidden for a certain period of time, but it will always reappear and the truth is the same. You can manipulate, distort the truth, hide it, but at some point, the truth will be known. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by emphasising on the importance of leading a truthful life.
