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General Studies – 1
Topic: Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art forms, Literature, and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
Why this question:
The question seeks to examine the significance and the uniqueness of Chola art and architecture.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must discuss the significance of the Chola art and architecture.
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:
Introduce the distinctness of Chola art and architecture that is the Dravida style of architecture.
Body:
The body has to address two parts. The first part as to why the Chola art was distinct. In this using salient and important features of Chola art tell the marked changes which started during the Chola art. The emphasis here should be on why these were distinct.
The next part of the body should be the significance of the Chola art and its uniqueness. Quoting examples from the Chola architecture and art should be elaborately explained.
Conclusion:
The conclusion should say how Chola Art and architecture changed the scenario of Indian architecture and influenced future architecture, especially in southern India.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Indian Constitution– historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Reference: Polity by M. Laxmikanth
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable
Key Demand of the question:
The importance of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution
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:
Brief on Fundamental Duties, Articles related and Schedule
Body:
First, mention the significance of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution
Then, examine the existence of legal provisions for the implementation of Fundamental Duties
Conclusion:
A relevant closing statement
Topic: Indian Constitution– historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure
Difficulty Level: Easy
Reference: Polity by M. Laxmikanth
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable
Key Demand of the question:
The evolution of Basic Structure Doctrine in India
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:
Brief on the Doctrine of Basic structure, in relevance to Indian Constitution
Body:
The answer could be written in a chronological order
First, mention the issue that led to such doctrine
Then, the interpretation/Judgements by the Judiciary in relevance to this
Then, mention the final stance and what all aspects does the doctrine include
Conclusion:
A relevant closing statement
Topic: Social empowerment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
As disabled people, many of us are familiar with the ordeal we must face in getting our additional needs met for giving regular or competitive exams.
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) released the Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021 through its website in December 2021. It shifts focus from creating a barrier-free environment to the more holistic approach
Key Demand of the question:
Key objectives of Accessible India Campaign and how can we move towards universal accessibility
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about the status of Disability in India and the need for more holistic support.
Body:
First, mention the major provisions of the Accessible India Campaign and their impact. Also, mention Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and mention how it was a landmark step to boost inclusivity and accessibility.
Next, write about the new guidelines and how it aims to achieve universal accessibility
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to achieve inclusivity.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The question was asked just a day ago in UPSC Mains GS3.
Key Demand of the question:
Highlight the reasons for the argument that India has recovered from the economic slowdown.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining what is V-shaped recovery
Body:
Give data and draw a graph to show that India has had a V-shaped recovery after the Impact of COVID19 in the years 2020 and 2021.
However, also point out that the recovery may be temporary, in the absence of government policy support and rising consumer demand. Also, the impact of resurging COVID may dampen the growth further.
Suggest a few steps that India can take to mitigate the impact of COVID and ensure growth in the economy.
For further reference: Business Standard, IndiaToday
Conclusion:
Conclude with a relevant way forward
General Studies – 4
Topic: Lessons from the teaching and lives of great leaders, administrators, and reformers.
Structure of the question
Introduction
Give the gist of utilitarian ethics in your introduction in a brief manner or you can define the term welfare state.
Body
- Highlight the main principle of a welfare state (Ex: Growth for all)
- Debate whether utilitarian ethics gives effect to this objective. Ex: The utilitarian by its very nature neglects a few sections in the society; utilitarian in the domain of economics helped India to usher many welfare programs since 1991 reforms etc.
- Remember to bring both sides of the arguments in your answer
Conclusion
Suggest a way forward on how negative aspects related to this form of ethics could be addressed to realize growth for all in the society.
Topic: Lessons from the teaching and lives of great leaders, administrators, and reformers.
Structure of the question
Introduction
Define the terms love, self-interest, and selflessness in your introduction
Body
- Using examples from the lives of leaders and philosophers such as Gandhi Ji, Buddha, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Nelson Mandela, Swami Vivekananda, Jane Goodall, Vinoba Bhave, etc. bring out the relationship between love and self-lessness. Ex: The love of Nelson Mandela towards his enemies despite the latter’s atrocities against his race gave him the strength to unite the country transcending the boundaries of race
- Highlight what prevents the development of this form of selfless love in an individual in the present times.
Conclusion
Suggest some ways on how this selfless love could be developed in an individual
