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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: Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the cultural impact of Iranian and Macedonian invasions.
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 giving context regarding the Iranian and Macedonian invasions in ancient India.
Body:
First, write about the long term and short-term cultural impact of the Iranian invasions – influx of foreign groups, religious impact, art and architecture, language and script etc.
Next, write about the long term and short-term cultural impact of the Macedonian invasions – Civilisational contacts, history, coinage, art and architecture etc.
Conclusion:
Summarise the impact of invasions and how it affected contemporary political scenario.
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To examine the similarities and differences between Jain art and Buddhist-Hindu art.
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:
Start the answer by writing about origins of Jain art.
Body:
First, write about similarity in style, nature, planning, architecture etc between Jain art and Buddhist-Hindu art. Cite examples to substantiate your points.
Next, write about how despite the similarities there are fundamental differences in the iconography which emphasizes on a purely Jain form of art. Cite examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Summarise the overall nature of the Jain art.
Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The Tamil Nadu Assembly has once again adopted a Bill that was earlier returned by Governor R.N. Ravi. The Bill seeks to grant exemption from the mandatory National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test (NEET) for seats allotted by the Government in undergraduate medical and dental courses in Tamil Nadu. Last week, the Governor returned the Bill, contending that it was against the interests of rural and poor students.
Key Demand of the question:
To compare the nature of veto power available with the President and the Governor.
Directive word:
Compare and contrast – provide for a detailed comparison of the two types, their features that are similar as well as different. One must provide for detailed assessment of the two.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning about Article 111 and 200 respectively
Body:
In the body, compare the powers of President and Governor on the various types of veto available with them as per constitution. Absolute veto, Suspensive Veto and Pocket veto. Mention how these are applicable to various types of bills like ordinary bills, money bills and constitutional amendment bills. Give a special emphasis on nature of veto enjoyed by the President in case of bill reserved by the Governor.
Conclusion:
Conclude with mentioning the need of veto power with the President and Governor.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests..
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will begin a six-day visit to Australia and the Philippines Thursday. His visit to the two countries till February 15 will be his first as the External Affairs Minister.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the potential opportunities for India and Australia to cooperate on and benefit from.
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 about ongoing friction between U.S and China and its impact on global geopolitics especially India and Australia.
Body:
First, mention the key opportunities for India and Australia – India is currently Australia’s fifth largest export partner and presents a lucrative option for Australian exporters to diversify, strategic political benefits, both countries are federal democracies, former British colonies, India’s and Australia strong relationship with the US and new economic policies under taken by India etc.
Next, mention the limitations of the above – lack of significant action on the above, India’s withdrawal from RCEP, formation of AUKUS etc.
Next, mention ways in which the countries can realise the potential in bilateral relations.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
India’s fiscal deficit (for the Centre) in FY22 is expected to be 6.8% of the GDP, or in layman’s terms about ₹15.06 lakh crore. When considering the debts of States as well, this jumps to about 12.7% of the GDP (as of FY21). In comparison, the budgetary outlay for MGNREGA in FY22 was ₹73,000 crore, while the Ministry of Defence was allocated ₹4.78 lakh crore for FY22. Every year, the shortfall grows wider.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about strategic privatisation of PSE’s and objective utilisation of their funds.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start the answer by defining privatisation and give recent examples of privatisation.
Body:
In the first part, write about the reasons due to which the government undertakes privatisation.
Next, write about the need to privatise strategically and factors that must be considered before going ahead for privatisation.
Next, talk about the objective utilisation of the proceeds from privatisation to be invested in creation of more assets rather than engaging in populist measures.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: economics of animal-rearing.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Union Budget 2022-23 is expected to boost the dairying and livestock sector with a host of measures to make it sustainable amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about role dairy development can play in poor people.
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:
Start by citing a statistic regarding the dairy and livestock sector in India and extent of involvement of small and landless farmers in it.
Body:
First, mention the advantages of dairy development for poor and landless labourers – increasing scope, better incomes, subsistence food, buffer against shocks etc.
Next, mention the various initiatives taken to promote dairy and livestock in India – New Vibrant Villages Programme, Rashtriya Gokul Mission, The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), National Livestock Mission and Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) etc
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward to achieve maximum potential of diary and livestock sector in India.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity;
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the factors behind collusive corruption and measures need to prevent it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining collusive corruption.
Body:
First, write about the factors that aid collusive corruption – opportunity costs, quid pro quo, acceptance of corruption etc. Write about its impact.
Next, suggest various measures to break the cycle of collusive corruption. Give examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Conclude by Summarising,
