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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: Class 11th – T.N History (New Edition)
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:
To write about the changes in the society from early Vedic age to later Vedic age.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin the giving a brief overview Vedic age and how fundamental changes are associated with it.
Body:
First, explain the changes associated with the society from early Vedic to later Vedic – women, marriages, caste system, religion, sacrifices etc.
Next, mention certain elements of continuity as well.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the major changes.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Class 11th – T.N History (New Edition)
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:
To write about the ‘national language’ debate and to analysed the need for a national language.
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 giving context regarding the rise and popularity of Buddhism.
Body:
In the first part, write about various how the emphasis on rituals and priestly domination played a part in the reactionary forces leading to the origins of Buddhism.
Next, write about other factors such as – opposition to caste system, growth of trade and commerce, teaching of buddha, use of common tongue etc being the reasons for the growth of Buddhism.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about the impact of rise of Buddhism.
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Every election season, we find television channels flooded with opinion polls. Critics have often questioned their authenticity. All political parties too have opposed these polls, demanding a ban — except when they are shown as winning. The media, on the other hand, invariably opposes the idea of a ban as seat forecasts attract primetime viewership.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about if there should be a ban on opinion polls in India.
Directive word:
Critically analyze – 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 defining the concept of opinion polls.
Body:
In the first part, mention the various drawbacks of opinion polls and reasons what it should be banned – Manipulations, Voter influencing, corruption, Propaganda, Consensus among political parties, Ban on exit polls etc.
Next, mention the reasons as to why it doesn’t warrant a ban – freedom of speech, a sample survey, not enough to influence voters etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward how to properly regulate opinion polls without affecting the free and fair elections.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Government Budgeting.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
A crisis is also a crucible of reform. The Union budget 2022-23 strives to enact economic reforms for the country that is recovering from the pandemic and pave the pathway for its robust rise in the coming years. It speaks of an outlook for India@100 in preparation for a post-Covid world order.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the potential of Union budget to create employment and growth in India.
Directive word:
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:
Start by giving statistic related to current scenario of employment and growth in India.
Body:
In the first part, mention the various announcements in the union budget aimed at stimulation employment and growth – Rs 7.5 trillion as capital expenditure, incentivised state governments, special emphasis on Economic infrastructure, Social infrastructure and digital infrastructure.
Next, write about potential benefits that India can accrue from the above and also the limitation of the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward as to how India should overcome the above limitations to have a robust growth and employment.
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), an autonomous body of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Union Ministry of Science & Technology, the Government of India, has invited applications under ‘ABHYAAS’, a program of ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ scheme, for summer season. In a recent notification, the call for applications under components of “KAARYASHALA” and “VRITIKA” for the summer season (May 2022-July 2022) is extended till 28 February 2022.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the role of Accelerate Vigyan (AV) in enhancing scientific capabilities and promoting knowledge-based economy.
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 mentioning the aims and objectives of Accelerate Vigyan (AV).
Body:
First, write about the various components of AV and what they seek to achieve – Karyashala (High-End Workshops), Vritika (Research Internships) and Sangoshthi (Seminar & Symposia).
Next, link as to how the above will result in creation of scientific manpower and knowledge-based economy in India.
Next, write the bottlenecks towards the implementation of the scheme and suggest steps to overcome the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic : Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
6. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote.
Body:
Write about the various influences on morality of an individual – parents, family, teachers, friends, society and media. Cite examples of substantiate your points.
Next, write both good and bad characters can be imbibed from those around us.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day to nurture good character and avoid negative influences.
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)
Difficulty level: Moderate
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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote.
Body:
Write about desires – legitimate and illegitimate – which are very difficult to control. Talk about why self-restraint and self-control is hard to achieve. Substantiate with examples.
Mention, how desires could be overcome by building strong ethical values like Integrity, fortitude, commitment etc.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
