Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. Evaluate the role of UNESCO in promoting world peace through international cooperation in arts and culture. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
UNESCO has to combine swadeshi and swaraj to create new cultures of peace. A culture bereft of peace is no longer democratic. A reinvented UNESCO is part of the Satyagraha of the future.
Key Demand of the question:
To write evaluate the role of UNESCO in protection and promotion arts and culture.
Directive word:
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 writing about the aims and objectives of UNESCO
Body:
First, write about achievements of UNESCO in promoting and protection art and culture of India. Give various projects and missions undertaken by UNESCO. Give examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the shortcomings of the UNESCO and ways to overcome them.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.