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General Studies – 1
Topic: Women, Social empowerment
Reference: The Hindu
Why this question:
Kumbalanghi, which won acclaim as India’s first model tourism village, is set to become the country’s first sanitary-napkin-free panchayat.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must discuss the concept of ‘Menstrual Hygiene’ applied in the Indian context.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly give data and some recent examples about menstrual hygiene issues in Indian Society.
Body:
Give instances where provisions regarding menstrual issues have been provided in Indian Society with certain examples. E.g. SUVIDHA Scheme.
Some circumstances make menstruation a “difficult experience” for women. These include homelessness, coercive, controlling and violent relationships and health conditions such as endometriosis. Some Trans people may also experience difficulties in accessing sanitary products. Discuss the context within the Indian setup.
Explain how often it is a taboo in our country leading to extreme incidences of period poverty, Comment on the lack of period dignity.
Suggest what needs to be done in India to improvise the conditions.
Conclusion:
Conclude with policy measures already in this direction while suggesting stronger ways forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Structure, Organization, and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government
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 importance of the Council of Ministers
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account of the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate them with relevant associated facts
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Brief on the provisions for Council of Ministers in India
Body:
Demarcate the constitutional provisions based on broad functional categories of council of ministers, and elaborate on each article as to how the constitution provides for to make it the real executive authority
Conclusion:
A relevant closing statement
Topic: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government
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 Cabinet Committees in the functioning of Indian Executive
Directive word:
Analyze – When asked to analyze, 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:
Brief on Articles related to Cabinet Committees
Body:
First, brief on the features of Cabinet Committees in India
Then, mention their roles/functions in aiding the management of business of Government
Conclusion:
A relevant summarising statement
Topic :Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
Reference: The Hindu
Why this question:
The question is about discussing electoral funding by political parties given states assembly election campaigning is set to start.
Demand of the question:
Discuss in detail the concept of Electoral funding, issues concerning it, and remedies.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction
one can start by defining electoral funding and the need for transparency in it.
Body
Explain how electoral funding creates demand as well as serves as a source of corruption in India.
Next, highlight the impact of non-transparency in electoral funding on public interest in India e.g. issues with electoral bonds.
Then give a suggestion by various committees and law commissions on reforming the electoral funding (e.g. state funding of election), apart from your own views.
Conclusion
Based on your opinion conclude with balanced reasoning.
General Studies – 3
Topic – Achievements of Indians in science & technology
Reference: Indian Express
Why this question
The continued success of ISRO in the field of space technology, as demonstrated by yet another success discussed in the article makes ISRO an important organization for mains. Recently it has got a new chief.
Key demand of the question
The question expects us to bring out the future planned mission of ISRO and how will it help in national development.
Structure of the answer
Introduction – explain about ISRO as an organization.
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) was established in 1969. Since its beginning, ISRO has created a niche for itself in the space technology world through continuous low-cost innovations.
Body – Discuss the future missions of ISRO e.g. manned space flight, Chandranyan 3, Aditya L1, Shukrayaan, etc. and their usefulness for national development.
Also, list down some of the challenges that ISRO might face.
Conclusion – Explain what ISRO’s success means for India.
General Studies – 4
Topic : Human values: Lessons from the teaching and lives of great leaders, administrators, and reformers.
Structure of the question
Introduction
Define what you understand by humane approach
Body
- Highlight the characteristics or features associated with a humane approach. Ex: Patience, love, compassion etc.
- Give suitable examples of how a humane approach solved any previous problem in society. Ex: Fight against apartheid, Bhoodan movement.
- Suggest in which other areas we can adopt this approach in the present times. Ex: Climate change, refugee crisis etc.
Conclusion
Suggest what can be done to adopt this approach by individuals, society and governments in the world.
Topic : Human values: Lessons from the teaching and lives of great leaders, administrators, and reformers.
Structure of the question
Introduction
Define the terms disappointment and hope.
Body
- Highlight the significance of hope in our lives in the present scenario
- Give examples of where hope helped people in their lives. Ex: Edison, Gandhi ji etc.
- Suggest where hope should carry the world ahead. Ex: Fight against climate change, pandemic, etc.
Conclusion
Suggest ways to develop hope amongst the people in the society
