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General Studies – 1
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on Indian
Why the question:
Over 20 people have been killed in destruction caused by cloudbursts and flash floods in different parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand over the last three days. Isolated areas in these two states have reported heavy rainfall during this time, triggering landslides and flash floods that have disrupted rail and road traffic, and resulted in house and wall collapses.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about cloudbursts, reasons for their rising instances and its consequences.
Directive:
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 a cloudburst. Cite examples.
Body:
First, in brief, explain the mechanism of cloudburst and how they are different from regular rainfall.
Next, write about its reasons for the rising instances of cloudburst across India. Cite facts and statistics to substantiate.
Next, write about the short term and long-term consequences of cloudburst of various aspects of Ecology, economy, livelihoods etc.
Next, write about the ways to mitigate the impact of cloudbursts.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the features of presidential form of government, its merits and demerits.
Directive:
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:
Start by describing presidential form of government and giving examples of it.
Body:
First, in detail, write about the features of presidential form of government
Next, write about limitations of parliamentary form of government.
Next, explain the pros of presidential form of government over parliamentary form of government and then evaluate its limitations. Next, Mention the measures that are needed to remedy this situation.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion.
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about nature of Indian federation and relationship between centre and states.
Directive:
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 describing quasi federal nature of India.
Body:
First, in detail, write about the ways in which how India is federation with a unitary bias. Substantiate with examples.
Next, write about nature of relationship between centre and states in regards to the nature of Indian federation. Cite recent developments in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India
Why the question:
China wanted to anchor its spy warship in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port for a few days. Following India’s objections, Sri Lanka stated in the beginning that it would not allow the warship, but its tone quickly changed. Yuan Wang-5 not only arrived on 11 August, but Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe decided to give its crew members a red carpet welcome.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about challenges in India’s neighbourhood and steps to overcome them.
Directive:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give a brief about India and its neighbourhood.
Body:
First, begin by mentioning the various dynamics of India with respect to its neighbours such as Chinese aggressions, Nepal issues, Taliban control over Afghanistan, Sri Lanka & associated concerns for India, Role of Pakistan in Jammu & Kashmir, security issues etc.
Next, deliberate upon the need for a strategic custom-made approach with each neighbour such as economic aides, socio-cultural engagements and exchanges, military drills, regional groupings etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
As we celebrate 75 years of Independence and enter the Amrit Kaal toward 2047, it is time to salute our freedom fighters, soldiers, farmers, scientists, and all those who have contributed to the development of this country. The famous slogan of late Lal Bahadur Shastri, “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan,” was extended by Atal Bihari Vajpayee to include “Jai Vigyan”. Now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended it to, “Jai Anusandhan”.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the potential of producing solar energy in farms in order to have clean energy and improve farmers’ incomes.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving the context of solar energy in farms.
Body:
First, write about the present scenario of solar energy in India.
Next, write the potential of including solar power generation in agricultural farms. Write about its scope and the advantages associated with it.
Next, write about the challenges associated with the above – investment, power tariff with discoms, food security issues etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Amid calls for aggressive privatisation—a policy that the present government has very much pursued—an advice to go slow on privatisation of PSU banks comes as a surprise, if not anything more.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about pros and cons of the complete privatisation of public sector banks (PSBs).
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 stating objectives of privatisation.
Body:
First, write about the positive role played by public banks in the Indian economy.
Next, write about the various issues plaguing the state-owned banks in India. Cite statistics to substantiate.
Next, write about positives of complete privatisation of state-owned banks.
Next, write about the negatives of complete privatisation of state-owned banks.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion for way ahead.
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators
7. Which moral philosophers teachings do you relate to the most? Why? (150 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: plato.stanford.edu
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write the about the moral philosophers teaching you relate to the most.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In the introduction, given brief of moral philosopher you relate to the most.
Body:
First, give a brief of major tenets of his/her moral philosophy.
Next, write about as to why you resonate the with philosophy of the aforementioned philosopher. Ethically reason and justify using examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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