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General Studies – 1

Topic:  Social empowerment

1. Gender-based violence has adverse outcomes for woman’s physical, mental, sexual and reproductive health. Moreover, various social and the cultural barriers make it difficult for victims to access justice. Analyse. (250 words).

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: LiveMint

Key Demand of the question: To write about the impact of gender-based violence and barriers to justice and suggest steps to rectify the same.

Directive word: 

Analyse – 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.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Start by giving statistic about gender-based violence in the country.

Body:

First, write the adverse impact of Gender-based violence on woman’s physical, mental, sexual and reproductive health. Cite examples and statistics regarding the same.

Next, write about the societal and cultural factors which are limiting accesses to justice – illiteracy, subordination, unfriendly process of law, weak law enforcement, unsympathetic attitude etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward to overcome the above societal hindrances to end gender-based violence.

General Studies – 2

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

2. The increased burden on healthcare to manage Covid has led to a serious setback in TB control. But valuable lessons learnt from the pandemic can be used to fight TB with equitable healthcare access and resources that the disease warrants. Discuss. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: IndianExpress

Why the question: In the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, 1.8 million people were reported to have succumbed to the virus. In the decade between 2010-20, 1.5-2 million individuals died every year because of tuberculosis. Yet, we seldom see the word “pandemic” used in the context of TB.

Key Demand of the question: To write about how India can cope up to the disruptions in fight against TB due the covid-19 pandemic.

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 disruption caused by the pandemic on the health care functions and fight against TB.

Body:

Mention about TB, the burden of TB and the reasons as to why it should also need to addressed along with the pandemic. Cite facts mentioned in the article to substantiate your points.

Write the measures that are needed in this hour to tackle both TBs as well as the pandemic. Mention the lessons learnt from fight against covid that can be used for fight against TB. Also, write the steps that are needed in the long run as well after the normalcy is restored but burden of TB will continue in the country.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.

3. Comprehensive reforms are needed in the criminal justice system to ensure effective enforcement of the law, uphold accountability, have a well trained workforce and speedy disposal of the cases. Comment. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: the Hindu

Why the question: Aiming to make comprehensive changes in criminal laws, the government has initiated the process of amendment to laws such as Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act in consultation with all stakeholders, the Rajya Sabha was informed.

Key Demand of the question: To write about the reforms that are needed in the criminal justice system of the country.

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 by explaining context regarding the present status of the criminal justice system in India.

Body:

In the first part, explain the various drawbacks and issues with respect to the criminal justice system – lackadaisical implementation of law, poor investigation, delays, corruption. Mention the outcome of the same.

Next, write about the reforms that are needed to the criminal justice system to overcome the above. Mention the recommendations of various committees in this regard.

Conclusion:

Conclude with way forward.

 

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General Studies – 3

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.

4. Post COVID-19, the normalisation of the Indian economy has now been disturbed by the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Suggest steps India must take in order to achieve its growth objectives. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: the Hindu

Why the question: On February 28, 2022, the National Statistical Office (NSO) released India’s GDP data for Q3 of 2021-22 along with Second Advance Estimates (SAE) for 2021-22.

Key Demand of the question: To write about the impact ongoing geopolitical uncertainties on economic growth and measures need to overcome it.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Start the answer by giving context regarding ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

Body:

In the first part, present statistic how the Post COVID-19, the normalisation of the Indian economy was taking place and highlight major recovery in the sectors.

Next write about how ongoing geopolitical uncertainties will impact the economy – Crude upsurge impact, inflation effects, fiscal implications, tax buoyancy, subsidy bill, worsening of the current account balance, higher import bills, depreciating rupee, supply-side bottlenecks and cost escalation.

Next, write about the steps that are needed to overcome the above.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward. 

Topic: issues relating to intellectual property rights

5. Evaluate the performance of National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy in creating a seamless institutional mechanism for implementation, monitoring and review of IPRs in India.  (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: InstaPedia

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: To evaluate the performance of IPR regime in India and to suggest changes to IPR policy in the light of recent developments.

Directive word: 

Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence.  You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Start the answer by giving an overview of IPR regime in India. Give stats with respect to applied ansd approved IPR’s.

Body:

In the first part, give brief overview of National IPR Policy, 2016 and mention the challenges in enforcing Intellectual property rights (IPR) in India – procedural and substantive constraints, legal aspects, conflict with competition law, low awareness, counterfeiting and piracy, IP Financing, etc.

Mention IPR regime has gained further significance in light of the Government’s focus on ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and Covid-19 pandemic.

Next write about changes to National IPR Policy, 2016 such as elaborating more on expanding innovation ecosystem of the country, organization of awareness drives on IPR, comprehensive advisories on increasing R&D activities, encouraging IP financing and involvement of State Governments in evolving a robust IPR regime.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising the benefits of a robust IPR regime.

Topic: Budgeting.

6. A major budget announcement was the launch of central bank digital currency (CBDC). Analyse the various the challenges pertaining to CBDC that must be overcome for it be successful.  (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Indian Express

Why the question: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her fourth budget speech announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will issue India’s own digital Rupee in Financial Year 2022-23.

Key Demand of the question: To write about CBDC, its challenges and steps needed for it to be successful.

Directive word: 

Analyse – 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.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Start by explaining concept central bank digital currency (CBDC)

Body:

In the first part, explain the technology behind CBDC – Blockchain giving rise to secure digital instruments. Also, mention the potential benefits that India can accrue from CBDC. financial inclusion, the cashless society, decrease the cost of printing, expanding the digital economy and empowering citizens etc.

Next, write about potential challenges with regards to CBDC –  Relation with rupee, User adoption, security of the users, complexity and financial system robustness, regulation by RBI’s etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude with way forward as to how India should step up to CBDC.

General Studies – 4

Topic: ethics – in private and public relationships;

7. What do you understand by conflict of interest in public service? How can it be overcome? (150 words)

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 way to overcome conflict of interest.s

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Write about how there is a conflict of interest between private and public relationships during day-to-day administrative work.

Body:

Bring out the various facets of integrity, impartiality and nonpartisan ship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections that an administrator must consider before taking any actions in case of conflict.

Mention certain principles, theories and benchmarks one can take the right decision especially when faced with a conflict or dilemma.

Conclusion:

Complete by summarizing the need for doing the right thing especially for those who are in power.

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