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General Studies – 3
Topics: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu, Insights on India
Why the question:
India’s socio-economic problems are on the rise and the passing of new labour codes in parliament along with rising unemployment.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about labour codes and benefits and issues associated with them along with how they will enable the generation of better-quality livelihoods for Indian citizens.
Directive:
Discuss – When asked to discuss, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and presenting them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving the context of labour codes and unemployment in India
Body:
First, write about labour codes
Next, write about the benefits and issues associated with them
Next, suggest measures that are needed
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: India’s relations with Bangladesh and Nepal
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 the Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
Issue affecting India – Nepal relations.
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:
Start by giving the context of the Question.
Body:
First, give in brief the evolution of India- Nepal relations. How it has progressed over the years. Use a diagram to show it.
Next, write about the issues still holding the relationship. Cite examples to support your points.
Next, suggest how those issues can be addressed.
Use recent examples to substantiate your answer.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a futuristic view of the relationship.
Topic: Introduction and Evolution of India’s Foreign Policy
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: InsightsOnIndia
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of the Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need to revitalize NAM and to emphasize its relevance in the 21st century.
Directive:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and presenting them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the context it was formed.
Body:
Write about how after the end of the cold war and the emergence of multi-polar worlds, NAM seemingly lost its relevance. Mentions reasons, therefore.
Mention the present relevance of NAM. NAM is needed for maintaining the independence of action in international relations. To fight against international terrorism and neocolonialism. NAM continues to be -very popular in developing countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America. NAM has yet to achieve its long-term objectives and Climate Change threats etc.
Suggest measures to revitalize the working of NAM. India’s more proactive role, frequent summits, and collective bargaining etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Economic growth and development; Inclusive growth
Difficulty level: Medium
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
India has shown poor ranking in the latest ranking of HDI.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons and suggest solutions for improving HDI for India.
Directive word:
Analyze: When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and presenting them as a whole in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by citing stats about India’s HDI e.g., India is ranked 132 out of 191 countries. India’s score of 0.633 is not only a long way away from the top-ranking scores — Switzerland is ranked 1 with a score of 0.962 — but also below the global average.
Body:
First, give reasons for India’s poor performance on various parameters of HDI
Next, briefly mention the steps taken by the government in various parameters.
Don’t forget to mention a few other indices by HDR as well: Inequality-adjusted HDI, Gender Development Index, Multidimensional Poverty Index, etc.
Then, suggest what more needs to be done.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The geographical influence of Maoists has contracted to only 41 districts in the country, a sharp reduction from 96 such districts in 10 States in 2010, according to data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the declining trends of Maoism and the role of security agencies in combating 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 citing stats about the declining trends of Maoism.
Body:
First, write the reasons that led to this decline – various works done by security agencies.
Next, suggest the steps are not enough and we need a hard+ soft approach. Suggest various other measures. Give examples/data to substantiate your points.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward on taking a multi-prong approach to defeat Maoism.
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu, Insights on India
Why the question:
The Government intends to withdraw the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958, or AFSPA, completely from the Northeast region.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about AFSPA along with the pros and cons associated with AFSPA and difficulties faced while removing such laws.
Directive:
Critically analyze – When asked to critically analyze, you must write the pros and cons associated with that
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving the context of AFSPA and show on the map the northeast states having AFSPA in place.
Body:
First, write issues associated with AFSPA in the northeastern region, including how it has subsumed constitutional rights with impunity e.g., freedom of speech, right to equality, rights against preventive detentions etc.
Next, Give a counterview of the argument.
Next, suggest measures that are needed
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
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 about the how golden mean is a balance between two extremes one of vice other of virtue.
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:
Start by describing golden means – give a few examples.
Body:
First, Write about Aristotle’s concept of Golden Means. Emphasize that one must find a moderate position between those two extremes, and thus one will be acting morally.
Substantiate the above with examples.
Give a brief criticism of the theory.
Conclusion:
Conclude the answer by giving a balanced opinion.
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