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General Studies – 1
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
After the record-breaking summer heat, 2022 may be the worst drought year in Europe in 500 years. China, US too are facing drought
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for drought across some parts of the world and its impact.
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:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the reasons behind the onset of the severe droughts across world – heat waves, erratic rainfall, climate change etc.
Next, write about the short-term impact of these great droughts.
Next, write about the long-term impact of these great droughts.
Next, write about the mitigating measures that are needed to offset the impact of these droughts.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Social empowerment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
To create the foundation for the next century, we need to invest in education and health in the next 25 years — not just for the elite, but for all.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need of equitable access to high-quality education and healthcare for social empowerment and ways to do.
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 context.
Body:
First, write about the role of education in social empowerment and how it ensures breakdown of caste, religious and gender barriers. Cite statistics.
Next, write about the role of health in social empowerment and how it ensures breakdown of caste, religious and gender barriers. Cite statistics.
Next, write about the barriers which prevent access to high-quality education and healthcare.
Next, write about the steps that are needed to overcome such barriers.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India , 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 nature and importance of DPSPs to the Indian constitution and the state.
Directive:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Brief on Directive Principles of State Policy, Articles related and Schedule.
Body:
First, write about the purpose behind having DPSPs in the constitution. Mention the significance of DPSPs highlighting their characteristics.
Further, mention their utility and sanctions, as a part of Indian Constitution. Then, mention the criticism to address the demand of the question.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion on the nature of DPSPs.
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 whether or not fundamental duties should be enforced.
Directive:
Critically analyze – 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving brief about Article 51 and Part IV-A of the constitution.
Body:
In the first part, write about the rationale behind enactment of article 51, its aims and objectives that it strives to achieve.
Next, write about the advantages of enforcing certain fundamental duties – greater unity, spirit of fraternity etc
Next, wite about drawbacks of enforcing fundamental duties – lack of enforcing mechanism, additional burden on governance etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: basics of cyber security
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced that 5G deployment in India will commence sooner than expected. Reports suggest that the government will launch 5G at the inauguration of the India Mobile Congress on September 29. The long-awaited upgrade from 4G to 5G will allow ultra-fast Internet speeds and seamless connectivity across the country compared to 4G. The implications of the 5G roll-out could be significant, particularly for law enforcement in India.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the advantages associate with 5G and cybersecurity challenges associated with it and ways to overcome them.
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 giving context the roll out of 5G tech in India.
Body:
First, write about the advantages offered by 5G tech to enhance efficiency, productivity, and security. Substantiate with facts and examples.
Next, write the potential cybersecurity challenges with the introduction of 5G- susceptible to cyber threats such as botnet attacks, man-in-the-middle attacks, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) overloads. Besides, as 5G lacks end-to-end encryption, hackers can plot their attacks more precisely and perpetrate cybercrimes by hacking into systems or disseminating illegal content.
Next, write about the steps that are needed to overcome the above challenges.
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)
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-2023 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote.
Body:
Write about the need to be moral and being moral for a just cause. Write about the importance of not just being moral but taking a stand against injustices and standing up for a cause. Substantiate with facts and 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)
“A sign of intelligence is an awareness of one’s own ignorance.” – Niccolò Machiavelli⠀
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-2023 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote.
Body:
Write about ignorance and the ways it affects one’s decisions making. Write about why being aware of one’s own ignorance is attributed to intelligence and how it can help. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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