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General Studies – 1
Topic: poverty and developmental issues,
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
Last week, pictures and videos of youth travelling through the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh to write the exam for the Uttar Pradesh Preliminary Eligibility Test (UPPET) went viral. It is estimated that around 3.8 million candidates had registered for it, with some of them literally hanging on for their lives from trains to reach their exam centres. Railway stations were chock-a-block and so were train bogies.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for over-emphasis on government jobs and its implications on the youth.
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:
Give the context of Indians preferring government jobs.
Body:
First, write about reasons why government jobs are preferred more than private jobs by the youth of India – Job security, Less pressure at work place, Better work-life balance, More holidays and leaves, Government accommodation, Social recognition etc.
Next, write about the implications of the over-emphasis on government jobs by youth on the society and the economy.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential;
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
In three weeks flat, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances got rid of files which, in real estate terms, would occupy 37.19 lakh sq ft or 84.94 acres. Now, that is more than twice the area on which the Taj Mahal rests.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the ways to transform e-governance in to good governance.
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:
Start by giving context.
Body:
First, begin by describing various factors that led to digitisation of India – digital India, Sakshar bharat Abhiyan, Improvement in ICT services and infrastructure, Penetration of 4G and prometon of UPI
Next, write about the impact of the above – India has the world’s fastest-growing and most vibrant start-up ecosystem, GST and tax compliance, technology-driven vaccination programme and governance initiatives. Substantiate with facts and examples.
Next, mention the steps that are needed to transform it into good governance.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , The Hindu , Indian Express
Why the question:
China’s President Xi Jinping emerged out of last week’s Communist Party congress in even firmer grip on Chinese politics. With four Xi allies chosen to join the two others who continue on the Politburo Standing Committee — the seven-member Xi-headed body that rules China — he has engineered a clean sweep and complete domination that is unprecedented in Chinese politics.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the implications of consolidation of dictatorial powers by Xi-Jinping and how India should deal with him.
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 about consolidation of dictatorial powers by Xi-Jinping.
Body:
First, in brief, mention that Xi-Jinping has consolidate powers autocratically and this is unprecedent even in the history of communist China.
Next, write about the implications of the above India and the rest of the world.
Next, write about the long term strategy that is needed to deal with Xi-Jinping and rise of an assertive China in the neighbourhood.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Easy
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 about types of wetlands, their significance and threats faced by them.
Directive word:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining a wetland.
Body:
First, write about the various types of wetlands – swamps, peatlands, sloughs, marshes, muskegs, bogs, fens, potholes, and mires. Give example of a each.
Next, write about the significance of wetland ecosystem – ecosystems on Earth, giant sponges or reservoirs. Limits the effects of flooding, protect coastal areas from storm surges etc.
Next, write about the threats faced by wetlands and measures needed to protect them.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
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 explain the importance of mangroves and to bring out the various threats faced by them.
Directive:
Comment- here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin the answer by briefly writing about mangroves and their ecosystem.
Body:
You can draw simple and illustrative of map showing important mangroves.
Write about the role of mangroves as the first line of defense against erosion and flooding. Also mention about the other ecological benefits of mangroves as well as its unique flora and fauna.
Next, write about the various threats that mangroves are facing which is making them ecologically fragile and climatically vulnerable such as Coastal development, clearing for agriculture, excessive Aquaculture &Salt Production, River changes: Dams and irrigation, Destruction of coral reefs, Pollution and Climate change etc. Cite necessary examples, facts and figures to substantiate your point.
Conclusion:
Write a way forward to protect the Mangrove ecosystem of India.
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: Moderate
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 aspect of rationality that wants happiness for all and not just for oneself. Mention the drawbacks of seeking happiness only for oneself without taking into account the needs of others. Write about the impact of the same with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the importance of 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)
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 various attributes of leaders and how helping others is one of the most important attributes of a great leader. Mention that with position of power and authority, the influence on can have on the lives of others to make them better is more. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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