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General Studies – 1
Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Chapter-1 – NCERT XII – Politics in India since Independence
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the process of integration of princely states in to the Union of India.
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 of hundreds of princely states and humongous task in front of Sardar Patel.
Body:
In the first part, write about the popular pressure on the princely states for integration with India.
Next, mention as to the tactics used by Sardar Patel to achieve integration of majority of princely states.
Next, throw light on how Junagadh, Hyderabad and Kashmir resisted overtures to join India. Write in detail the methods used to integrate them.
Conclusion:
Summarise the contributions of Sardar Patel towards preserving the unity and territorial integrity of India.
Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Chapter-1 – NCERT XII – Politics in India since Independence
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the impact of Partition on India.
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:
Begin by mentioning how transfer of power happened hastily resulting in a massive humanitarian crisis.
Body:
In detail, bring out the various issues that were caused due to abrupt and unplanned partition. Communal clashes, refugee crisis, minority issues, threat of administrative breakdown etc.
Mention how the leaders responded to Partition.
Conclusion:
Write about the bitter lessons learnt that made India to evolve into an inclusive and a secular democracy.
Topic: Social empowerment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question: The Global Gender Gap Index for 2022 was released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) Wednesday, and it ranks India at 135 out of 146 countries. In 2021, India was ranked 140 out of 156 countries.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the causes for gender inequality and its impact.
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 giving context of Global Gender Gap report.
Body:
First, write about the various causes for gender inequality – historic, educational, economic and social causes.
Next, write about the how the gender inequality impacts the Indian society. Cite examples and statistics to substantiate.
Next, write about the various measures needed to bridge the gender gap.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a 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: India is going to elect its new President on July 18. The new President will be sworn in on July 25.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the role of President of India in the Indian executive.
Directive word:
Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving a brief about president as the head of the Indian state.
Body:
First, discuss how he is just a titular head – He is the nominal head of the government but the real power lies with the Prime Minister. Discuss article 53, 74, 75 etc. Use suitable examples of recent incidents from which it is evident that he is a mere rubber stamp.
Next, give the counter view – situations where President has powers and does not act as a rubber stamp. For Example -Veto powers of president like pocket veto, suspensive veto etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced opinion.
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Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question: More than four crore cases are pending in the lower courts (District and Taluk Courts) of India, of which about 25% have been pending for over five years.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the causes for pendency of cases in India, its impact and suggest measures to overcome.
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:
Describe the current conditions with few vital statistics to substantiate the pendencies.
Body:
First write the causes for it – The cumulative effect of persisting vacancies, strained budgets, inadequate infrastructure combined with the continuous inflow of cases inevitably impacts mounting pendency and the time taken for cases to resolve.
Next bring out the impact of it – faith in the justice system, under trial prisoners their due of justice, impact on Economic reforms and foreign investors, Judiciary becomes overworked and lose its efficiency.
Suggest measures to overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to ensure speedy delivery of justice.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question: Access to genomic technologies needs to be expanded, especially for low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), according to a report by the World Health Organization’s Science Council.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the various applications of genomics research.
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 defining genomics.
Body:
First, write about the various applications of genomics – Medical applications, Medical applications, Social science applications. Cite examples to substantiate with examples.
Next, write about the steps needed to promote genomics research in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Utilization of public funds;
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To explain how transparency associated with utilization of public funds of the country will improve it efficacy.
Directive:
Justify – When you are asked to justify, you must 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 using suitable case studies or/ and examples.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Discuss the importance of transparency and accountability in public funds.
Body:
Explain the lacunae in the country with respect to utilization of public funds such as corruption, nepotism, incomplete works, bad quality work, siphoning funds etc.
Discuss the significance of Transparency and efficiency as tools for monitoring and supervising distribution of public fund.
Explain various mechanisms through which it can be done – Public Fund Management System, Auditing agencies – CAG, Budgeting – Outcome based budgeting, zero base budgeting, Participation and transparency – Social Auditing, Financial Prudence etc.
Conclusion:
Summarize of this will aid in the developmental process of the country as well as reduce corrupt practices.
