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General Studies – 1
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
Despite a Supreme Court directive, only Delhi, Haryana and Punjab have proper shelters for inter-caste, inter-faith couples facing opposition from families and community
Key Demand of the question:
To write about ways to end opposition to inter-caste marriages.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, mention that issues faced by inter-caste couples pre and post marriage – opposition, social boycott, harassment, honour killings etc.
Next, write about the measures that are needed to be taken before the marriage in order to promote acceptance.
Next, write about the measures that must be taken after the marriage to ensure protection of the couple.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resource.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: India Times , Insights on India
Why the question:
World Mental Health Day is here. The day is observed around the world to raise awareness about the significance of mental wellness.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various efforts at improving mental health in the country.
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 giving an overview of mental health set up in India and trends in mental health disorders.
Body:
First, write about the various initiatives taken in this regard such as – national tele-mental health programme, its features and the potential benefits from it. Write about the various efforts of private organisations.
Next, write about the need to reach masses and destigmatise mental disorders in the society – mention the steps that must be taken in this regard – creating awareness, accessible treatment, promoting well-being, harnessing AYUSH etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward of measures needed to further strengthen mental health in India.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write roles and responsibilities of World Bank and its efforts towards addressing climate change.
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 giving context of role of World Bank.
Body:
First, write in detail about its 5 organisations and their purposes.
Next, write about the various roles and responsibilities of world bank – Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger, Promote Gender Equality, Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Other Diseases: etc.
Next, write about the efforts of Word Bank in combatting climate change.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write a critique of IMF and suggest possible reforms in it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving a brief about aims of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Body:
First, in brief, write about the major aspects of global economy that IMF deals with.
Next, using facts and figures to substantiate, give the successes and limitations of IMF in regards to – foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world etc.
Next, suggest possible reforms that are needed in the IMF.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted the country to pursue aatmanirbharta in energy by focusing on clean energy technologies. Concerns over the pricing and availability of oil and gas in the wake of the Ukraine crisis continue to fuel global policy debates on energy security. However, the fragility of clean energy supply chains obscures pathways for countries to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the ways to ensure resilient supply chains of key minerals.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving context of key minerals and rare earths.
Body:
Firstly, in detail, mention the various threats and impediments to supply of key minerals and rare earths and how any disruption in their supply will affect India.
Next, write about the measures that are needed to ensure their seamless supply and for India to get self-reliant in supply chain.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
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:
To write about emotional integrity and its importance.
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 defining emotional integrity.
Body:
Write about the importance of emotional integrity – Emotional integrity is essentially integrity, specifically applied to our own emotional life. Emotional integrity then is knowing what we feel and why. It’s being able and willing to face it and share it, even if it’s painful, difficult, or embarrassing.
Conclusion:
Conclude the answer by summarising.
Topic: ethical issues in international relations and funding;
Difficulty level: Moderate.
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:
To explain environmental ethics and how it has become an important dimension of ethics in the twenty first century.
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:
Start by describing the ethical issues in international relations.
Body:
Write about as to how ethics in international relations remain a theory as they are seldom implemented in practice. Substantiate with examples.
Next, write about how pluralism, responsibility and fairness can make a difference in transforming ethic in international relations. Link these to recent happenings across the world.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning the need of uphold ethics in international relations.
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