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General Studies – 1
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Economic Times
Why the question:
Whenever someone plays or sings the national anthem of India, no matter where we are, we all come together, stand at attention, salute, and chant ‘Jana Gana Mana’. The national anthem is the pride of India and Indians are proud of it.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the significance of our national anthem.
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:
Begin by giving background about the composition and adoption of national anthem.
Body:
Write about the significance of national anthem – highlights India’s national heritage and demonstrates Indianness, symbol of patriotism, symbol of national identity and a song meant to unite the people of the nation, and loyalty to one’s country.
Conclusion:
Conclude by Summarising.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech was transformative. It did not just trace a historical journey but outlined how the unsung warriors of pre-independence Bharat contributed to the nation.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the idea of ‘new India’ which is a mix of liberal cultural ethos and post modernity for empowerment of women.
Directive:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, in detail, trace the journey of women empowerment in India.
Next, write about the need for harness the liberal cultural ethos of India for new India for women empowerment. Outline the cultural ethos that must be imbibed.
Next, write about the new ideas that are needed as part of the post-modern world for women empowerment. Outline its role.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
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 the progress of RTE and importance of having right to education for younger children.
Directive:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving aims behind Right to Education Act.
Body:
First, in detail, write about the progress of Right to Education Act in India since its inception. Write its successes and limitations. Substantiate with facts.
Next, write about the need for early childhood education and care for children. Mention advantages behind it and scope of the stat to do so.
Next, write about the steps that are needed to functionalise it as right.
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 need and significance of protection of personal data of the people in India.
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 writing about fundamental right to privacy, especially in the light of recent events.
Body:
First, write about the evolution towards data protection law since SC judgement of 2027 – Just srikirshna committee, JPC on the draft law etc, Withdrawal of personal data protection bill.
Next, write about why protecting personal data is important? – Data protection regulations ensure the security of individuals’ personal data and regulate the collection, usage, transfer, and disclosure of the said data and how without a law it renders fundamental right to privacy ineffective.
Conclusion:
Conclude writing a way forward.
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
India has called for countries to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and respect international agreements. Speaking at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting, ‘Promote Common Security Through Dialogue and Cooperation’.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need for UNSC reforms and steps to do so.
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 writing the role of UNSC in global multilateral order.
Body:
First, write about the various issues present within the UNSC which renders it ineffective and undemocratic.
Next, write the potential of reforms in the UNSC – with respect to archaic membership structure of the UNSC, expansion of the UNSC’s permanent membership, structural inequality in the security grouping etc
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to achieve reforms.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Monsoon rainfall over India is 8% more than what is usual for this time of the year. While this might bode well for agriculture in some regions, it also means floods and concentrated downpours with devastating consequences. At least 25 people were killed over the weekend as torrential rains triggered flash floods and landslips in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Key Demand of the question:
To write the contradictory relationship between socioeconomic development and disasters and ways to reconcile them.
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 context of the debate in the light of recent developments.
Body:
First, write about the economic losses and developmental setbacks that the country has been suffering year after year, it makes good economic sense to spend a little extra today in a planned way on steps and components that can help in prevention and mitigation of disasters, then be forced
Next, write about the concepts of disasters and sustainable economic development as they are applied around the world Sheds light on how communities can boost their ability to respond to and recover from disasters Provides guidelines that are broadly applicable to a variety of circumstances
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way ahead.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker- sections.
Difficulty level: Tough
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 ‘Conceptual Tuesdays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
trace the link between non-partisanship in public administration and equality amongst citizens.
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:
Begin by highlighting the importance of neutrality and non-partisanship in public administration.
Body:
Begin by talking about values which are important to the level of justice and continuity in public administration with suitable examples.
Mention about how public servants must be accountable to the government for the effective delivery of its programs.
Then finally talk about responsiveness of the administration to the government of the day within the law and the how constitution is key to the effective implementation of government policies in an equitable manner.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by suggesting ways for neutrality in public administration in an increasingly polarizing world.
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