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General Studies – 1
Topic: Society: Role of women and women’s organization
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The study, titled ‘How Indians View Gender Roles in Families and Society’ was released by Pew Research Centre.
Key Demand of the question:
‘Neo-Patriarchy’ and its impact on Indian society
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give a brief meaning of Neo-Patriarchy with example
Body:
Show with the help of examples how modern women had to face this form of patriarchy in a subtle way in every aspect of life.
e.g. While Indians accept women as political leaders, they mostly favour traditional gender roles in family life, says a report released by the Pew Research Center, a Washington DC-based non-profit.
Nine-in-ten Indians agree with the notion that a wife must always obey her husband
Suggest how this form of patriarchy be tackled.
Conclusion:
Conclude with the futuristic way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The issues relating to Governor’s office in states has been in the news
Key Demand of the question:
The reasons for confrontation and the measures needed in this perspective
Directive word:
Examine– When asked to ‘Examine’, we must look into 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 role of Governor in India, mentioning relevant constitutional Articles
Body:
First, mention the Articles which confer the Governor special powers
Then, the instances of confrontation in recent times
The reasons for such confrontations
Finally, measures are needed to avert such situations; here recommendations by certain commissions can be mentioned as well
Conclusion:
A relevant closing statement
Topic: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Reference: The Indian Express
Why the question:
The issues of Anti-Microbial resistance has become a priority after COVID-19
Key Demand of the question:
The factors responsible for the growth of Anti-microbial resistance, and the attention needed
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the topic and form an overall opinion thereupon
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Brief on Anti-Microbial resistance (AMR)
Body:
First, mention the reasons for growth of AMR in India; followed by implications
Then, highlight the actions of the Government in this perspective
Further, mention the attention needed to address growing AMR in India
Conclusion:
A relevant closing statement
General Studies – 3
Topic: -Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Basic Economy, NCERT
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key demand of the question
Highlight the limitations of GDP measurement for an Economy.
Structure of the answer
Introduction
Explain what is GDP method of growth measurement.
Body
Explain the limitations of GDP:
GDP leaves out some production in an economy. Even though GDP is frequently used to capture the wellbeing of a society, it was never intended to do that, and as a result, it leaves out important aspects of well-being like pollution or even happiness.
Suggest alternative ways: E.g. Gross National Happiness (used by Bhutan), Gross Environmental Product (adopted by Uttrakhand Government)
Conclusion:
Summerize with a relevant way forward.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Reference: NCERT Class XI
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key demand of the question:
Methods of Income calculation, their importance.
Directive:
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:
Give a brief introduction about the National Income calculation in India.
Body:
Mention major methods of calculation:
The national income of a country can be measured by three alternative methods: (i) Product Method (ii) Income Method, and (iii) Expenditure Method.
Explain each method with help of examples in simple terms.
Also, highlight the usefulness of each method as well.
Conclusion:
Suggest a relevant way forward.
Topic: Science and Technology: Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
Reference: Deccan Herald, Interesting engineering
Why the question:
Russia has been alleged to have used these weapons against Ukraine
Key demand of the question:
About Thermobaric weapons
Directive:
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:
Give a brief introduction about these weapons
Body:
Briefly describe their working:
The weapons use a 2-stage explosion mechanism, in which the first stage distributes the fuel in highly-minute aerosol form, creating a cloud, and the second stage ignites the cloud, triggering a fireball and a vacuum which sucks up surrounding oxygen, resulting in massive high-energy explosion.
Mention various treaties banning its use and why it should be considered war crime.Conclusion:
Suggest a relevant way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Attitude: Influence of attitude in thought and behaviour, Relation of attitude to thought and behaviour
Difficulty level: Tough
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 tackling problems through a humane approach.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by addressing what humane approaches are.
Body:
First, with examples mention how other means have failed in addressing various problems prevalent in society as whole. E.g. World Wars, Covid crisis etc.
Next, list down steps that how humane approach has helped in tackling this in a much more understanding manner.
Conclusion:
Conclude by suggesting measures to make these measures more robust and effective.
