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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: 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.
Topic: 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: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The heavy October rainfall over North and Northwest India underscores the changing patterns of monsoon activity over the subcontinent. Driven by climate change, the ‘normal’ has shifted, and the country may soon have to make adjustments in a range of sectors.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impact of climate change on monsoon and adaptations needed to reduce its negative impacts.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate 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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by introducing Indian monsoon and its importance briefly.
Body:
Write about the impact of climate change – both monsoon deficit and too much monsoon in counterproductive in the Indian scenario. Mention the drawbacks of the too much surplus in monsoon such as floods, crop damage, increased pest infestation and disease, low outputs etc with supporting examples. Also, include the indirect costs incurred such as increased imports and reduced exports.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to deal with climate change impact and mitigate it.
General Studies – 2
Topic: transparency and accountability
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
A good 17 years after India got the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the transparency regime in the country remains a mirage with nearly 3.15 lakh complaints or appeals pending with 26 information commissions across India.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impact of backlogs in RTI cases and ways to address them.
Directive word:
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.
Body:
First, write in detail about the various reasons behind increasing backlogs in RTI cases and complaints.
Next, write about the impact that these backlogs will have on the transparency regime of India – barriers to information, limitations on accountability, corruption etc.
Next, write about the ways to overcome the above and dispose cases in a timely manner.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , 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 about successes and limitations of current FTP and suggest measures to overcome the limitations.
Introduction:
Begin by writing about the aims and objectives of Foreign Trade Policy.
Body:
First, in brief, write about the major features of Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20).
Next, write about the successes of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20) and cite facts to indicate the progress achieved because of it boosting exports.
Next, write about the shortcomings of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20) and reasons therefore.
Next, suggest measures that are needed in the upcoming foreign to overcome the limitations of the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
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 analyse India’s decision to not join RCEP.
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:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
Start by addressing the fact that India recently opted out of it, present the reasons – the economic factors; Protecting its economy from burgeoning trade deficits with a majority of the 15 RCEP members. It had cited the grouping’s refusal to accede to its requests on safeguards as a deal breaker.
Present the significance; RCEP members now account for about 30% of the global GDP and a third of the world’s population. The timing of the accord presents a unique opportunity to support economic recovery, inclusive development and job creation.
Discuss both pros and cons.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion.
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: Difficult
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 change the system in order to change the attitudes of the people and why it is considered a better option to prevent people from doing evil things. Give a counter argument that it is easier to change people than to change the system. Cite examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Summarise by giving a balanced opinion.
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)
Difficulty level: Easy
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 how to preach peace and love, theoretically, among communities, states and nations etc without having institutional mechanisms or practical ways to continue it forward or build long term engagement is a fallacy. Give examples and suggest ways to practice what once preaches.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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