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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: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The landscape of India is dotted with many small towns and villages of great heritage value. However, their tourist potential is not adequately tapped. Cut off from the main tourist circuits, these remote places are rarely visited. Gyaraspur was an important cultural and trade centre during the Pratihara period (9th–10th century CE).
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the contributions of Gurjara Pratiharas to art and architecture of India.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context about Gurjara Pratiharas as patron of Indian art and architecture.
Body:
First, write about the various attributes of Gurjara Pratiharas art and architecture, important features, measures taken to promote and examples of their work. Write about how their works left a distinctive imprint on early medieval art and architecture.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Climate change will have opposite effects on the frequency of strong tropical cyclones along the western and eastern coasts of India by 2050. The frequency will reduce in the Bay of Bengal, traditionally known for its powerful storms, while it will increase in the Arabian Sea, a calmer body of water in this regard, a new study has said.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes for increasing frequency of Cyclones in the Arabian Sea, and their possible negative effects and role of climate change in it.
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:
Begin by giving citing statistic regarding increasing frequency of cyclones in Arabian sea.
Body:
First, write about the various causes behind the rising frequency of cyclones in Arabian sea – Surface temperatures in the Arabian Sea, intensification of cyclones, conducive wind shear for cyclones, climate change etc.
Next, write about the role of climate change in regards to increasing frequency. Also, write about its impact.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to address this issue.
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The conviction of Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s deposed State Counsellor and pro-democracy leader, in a corruption case, shows nothing but the desperation of the junta to silence her. For the military, which seems determined to destroy the Southeast Asian nation’s popular democracy, Ms. Suu Kyi, under house arrest ever since the February 2021 coup, remains the enemy number one.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about geostrategic significance of Myanmar to India and India’s role in restoring democracy.
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:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, Discuss first the significance of Myanmar to India. Explain in detail the factors such as Myanmar is an immediate neighbour, essential for the development of NES, strategically importance to India, link between India and ASEAN, India’s gateway to Southeast Asia, Look East Policy.
Next, write about the approach India must take to restore democracy in Myanmar while continuing engagement with the Junta government.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
Since the financial crisis of 2008, many practices of governments, central banks and entrenched players in the sector have been called into question. The birth of Bitcoin in 2009 gave the world — or at least a part of it — the tools needed to establish another kind of financial system, one based on decentralised consensus, not centralised fiat.
Demand of the question:
To write about potential of DeFi in ensuring decentralisation of financial system and providing an alternative to traditional banking.
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 by defining DeFi.
Body:
First, briefly discuss the various features of DeFi in contrast to traditional financial services.
Next, evaluate the potential of DeFi in offering a decentralised and an alternative model – democratise finance by replacing centralised institutions such as banks with direct, peer-to-peer relationships, without the need for middlemen such as banks and brokerages.
Next, write about tis limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to overcome the limitations of DeFi.
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
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 write about the impact of Industry 4.0 on various aspects of economic development.
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 by defining Indsutry 4.0 and it features.
Body:
First, write about the transformation brought forth by the Industry 4.0 and its various processes.
Next, write about its impact on various developmental parameters – Alleviating poverty, Better and low-cost healthcare, Enhancing farmer’s income, Providing new technology and equipment to farmers, Strengthening infrastructure, improving connectivity and Improve ease of living and ease of doing business etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to ensure maximisation of potential benefits of Industry 4.0
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
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 write about the importance of India’s nuclear programme and its evolution.
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 writing about aims and objectives of India’s nuclear policy.
Body:
First, In the first part, write about nuclear energy for meeting India’s security demands.
Next, write about the reasons as to why India chose to have a nuclear weapons stockpile. Credible minimum deterrent, The Sino-Indian war setback of 1962, security threats from Pakistan, domestic political pressures, international status and strategic autonomy etc.
In the next part write about the evolution of India’s nuclear policy. Under Nehru and Homi Bhabha, Under Shastri, Indira years, Pokhran-I, Pokhran-II and present day policy.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Case Study.
What recommendation would you provide the management?
Discuss the merits and demerits of each of the recommendations. (250 words) (UPSC2017)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Case Study Fridays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
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