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General Studies – 1
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
Violence in Andhra Pradesh over a renamed district has shown how India’s relationship with Ambedkar remains both fraught and fertile. Our embrace of his ideals must not falter
Key Demand of the question:
To write contributions of Dr B.R Ambedkar’s in promoting democratic unity as well protection of domestic rights.
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:
Begin by writing a few introductory lines regarding Dr B.R Ambedkar
Body:
First, write about his his role and contributions; His role as a social reformer, chairman of the draft committee of the Indian Constitution, and first law minister of the country is well-known. He was an educationist, economist, jurist, politician, journalist, sociologist and social reformer and worked in the fields of culture, religion and spirituality.
Next, write about his measures in promoting democratic unity and as champion of domestic rights. Mention about key learnings from his teaching in the present day.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
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 write about plate tectonics and the movement of continents and various theories put forward to explain them.
Body:
Write in brief about the continental drift theory and explains it briefly – forces it considers for the movement, supporting evidences it considers, critique of theory regarding the movement of the continents and its acceptance among scientists etc.
In the next part, write about plate tectonic theory, the mechanism of it and how it successfully explained the movement of continents. Use small and neat diagrams for better representation.
Conclusion:
Mention about general importance of the two theories and conclude your answer.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Health ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) highly industrialised countries recently recognised antimicrobial resistance was a bigger threat to low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) even though fighting it was a shared responsibility.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about threats and challenges posed by AMR and measures needed to overcome them.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining Antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Body:
First, write about the why there is global cause of concern – Superbug, Multi drug resistance to bacterium and viruses, Increased cost of treatment, prolonged hospitalisation, increased mortality and less effective inoculation.
Next, write about the challenges in dealing with AMR.
Next, write about the various steps that are needed to overcome AMR and various concerns associated with it.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
A top United Nations (U.N.) official has lauded the Blue Helmet peacekeepers from India as well as other countries for thwarting an attack by an armed group in the Congo.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the contributions of India to U.N. Peacekeeping.
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 mentioning the aims and objectives of U.N. Peacekeeping.
Body:
Write about India’s contributions of peace keeping – India has been among the largest troop-contributing countries to the U.N. peacekeeping missions, India has supported the basic principles of peacekeeping namely consent, impartiality and non-use of force etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising importance of India’s contributions in this aspect.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The new rules issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) for Virtual Private Network providers could spell doom for the privacy of Indian internet users. Amidst strong pushback from various corners, the Central government tells the companies to either comply with rules or exit from India.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about VPN, its application and concerns associated with it.
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 defining VPN.
Body:
First, in brief, explain the working of VPN.
Next, write about applications of VPN – Security on Public Wi-Fi, Data Privacy From Your Internet Service Provider, Data Privacy From the Apps and Services You Use, Data Privacy From Your Government and Access to Any Content in Any Place.
Next, mention various concerns associated with VPN – Security of remote machines, VPN implementation, interoperation and network availability etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to address the above issues.
Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has stressed the importance of maritime preparedness in the constantly changing global scenario, terming it as a crucial aspect that safeguards the economic and strategic interests of a nation.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance and challenges in the IOR for India and its response to it.
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:
Begin the giving context that India has traditionally enjoyed close, multi-faceted bilateral and multilateral ties with these SIDS.
Body:
In brief, write about the growing weak government structures and militarisation in this region. Substantiate with examples.
Next, write about the response of India in this region – Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), Neighbourhood First Policy and the SAGAR vision. Write their successes and limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to ensure a rules-based, peaceful environment in Indian Ocean region
General Studies – 4
Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Conceptual Tuesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of objectivity.
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:
Start by defining objectivity.
Body:
Write about how Objectivity helps in taking decisions based upon established facts and figures, helps avoid personal opinion and bias and arrive at fair decision.
Cite suitable examples to substantiate your points.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by stressing on its significance.
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