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General Studies – 1
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
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 causes of earthquakes and natural and anthropogenic causes behind 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 an Earthquake.
Body:
In first part, give a brief about the mechanism of an earthquake and how it occurs.
Next, write about the various natural as well as anthropogenic causes that cause earthquakes.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about the importance of preparedness to deal with earthquakes.
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
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 mechanism of temperature inversions, its types and economic importance.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving 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 defining temperature inversion.
Body:
First, explain the various Types of Temperature Inversion – Ground Inversion, Turbulence Inversion, Subsidence Inversion, Air drainage type of Inversion and Frontal Inversion etc.
Next, explain the economic importance of temperature inversion.
Conclusion:
Conclude by Summarising.
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India , The Hindu
Why the question:
A well-connected transportation network, a handful of star hotels and the ease of ensuring various security measures are among the major factors that helped Mamallapuram emerge as the host for 44 th FIDE Chess Olympiad commencing July 28.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the transformation in Pallava architecture from rock cut to stone built temples.
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 mentioning how Pallavas laid the foundation of south Indian architecture.
Body:
Discuss about the four stages of temple development and explain how they evolved from rock cut structure to stone built temples. Mention the major features of early stages of Dravidian architecture under Pallavas. Highlight along with examples.
Next, write about development of sculpture along with examples under Pallavas.
Conclusion:
Conclude by commenting on the pioneer nature of Pallavan contributions to Indian art and architecture.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights On India
Why the question:
That the Indian state is deeply suspicious of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil society leaders was evident even from the 73rd graduation ceremony of the Indian Police Academy in November 2021. National Security Advisor and the Prime Minister’s close aide Ajit Doval had warned budding police officers that civil society was the new frontier of war.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the functions of civil society and their successes and limitations in India.
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 mentioning how civil society is considered as the 5th Pillar of democracy.
Body:
First, write about how NGOs and humanitarian aid organizations make it their business to demand accountability from governments, employers, and community members.
Next, mention few successful incidents of civil society participation in bringing about accountability and uphold rule of law.
Next, write about the limitations of civil society in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating that good governance can be achieved through the active participation of all the stakeholders and the civil society being the lynchpin in this.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
In a few weeks, a quarterly ritual will play out in India. The Government will release the first quarter’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth numbers with some chest-thumping about how India is among the fastest-growing economies in the world.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about GDP, its limitations in highlighting the nature of India’s economy.
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 defining GDP.
Body:
First, write about various parameters that can be assessed by measuring GDP.
Next, write about limitations of GDP – leaves out some production in an economy. Even though GDP is frequently used to capture the wellbeing of a society, it was never intended to do that, and as a result, it leaves out important aspects of well-being like pollution or even happiness.
Next. Mention the new measurements which are needed for economic performance measurement and framework.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
6. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
“States are doomed when they are unable to distinguish good men from bad.” ― Antisthenes
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote and highlighting its core meaning about selflessness.
Body:
Write about the presence of good and bad people in the country and societies across the world. It is pertinent for the state to identify them. Good people should be encouraged and bad people should be punished. If good people are punished and bad people rewarded, states are bound to be doomed. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote and highlighting its core meaning about selflessness.
Body:
Write about the openness’s of the world and how virtuous people do not consider or get hindered by the barriers of boundaries, caste, religion or geography. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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