Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential;
3. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) can lead to sustained outcomes that drive value and fuel growth, whilst strengthening our environment and societies. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
A strong Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) proposition has the potential to create long-term employment.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about ESG, its benefits and how to adopt it.
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 defining ESG
Body:
First, write about the various features of ESG and the benefits associated with it.
Next, write about the readiness of India to adopt ESG – mention areas which it can and mention areas which it cannot. Also mention how India can adopt ESG and still achieve its developmental objectives.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
