Thursday: Abstract questions based on current events.
6. “The irony of the present times is that as the world gets even more integrated through open borders, free trade and technology, we are growing apart from each other and ourselves than ever before”. Discuss (10M)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Current Affairs events
Why the question:
Rise in mental health issues, increase in social discord in the society etc.
Key Demand of the question:
To look at the happening in society from an ethical perspective and figure out the reason for this situation.
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 any illustration to substantiate the question. Ex: Number of people now getting connected through social media and rise in hate speeches using social media in recent times or the lack of unity in the world to address issues such as Vaccine inequity, nuclear disarmament, climate change efforts etc.
Body:
- Give more illustrations (give brief statements) of the growing divide within ourselves and with others. Ex: Failure to resolve the refugee crisis, climate change actions etc. You can include growing fundamentalism amongst the people, civil wars, Russia-Ukraine etc.
- Identify the reason why this trend is increasing. Ex: Erosion of values in private and public relationships, change in family structure etc.
- Suggest suitable solutions for these reasons you have identified.
Conclusion:
Highlight any recent step taken by any government or a civil society organization to overcome this situation in recent times which could be replicated at a larger level by all other countries.
