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General Studies – 1

Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.

1. What is anti-Semitism? What are the ways that it manifests across the world and its impact? (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Indian Express

Why the question:

With the rise of the right in Europe, the escalation of ethnic tensions in the Middle East, and the increasing anonymity provided by social media platforms, anti-Semitism is once again a pressing matter of concern.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about anti-Semitism, its political, social and economic impact across the world.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by anti-Semitism.

Body:

First, write about the different ways anti-Semitism manifests across the world – racial, religious, social, economic and political.

Next, write about the impact of anti-Semitism and mention the various historical events that have resulted in grave tragedies such as holocaust due it.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing ways to end anti-Semitism.

General Studies – 2

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.

2. The uniform civil code (UCC) aims to provide protection to vulnerable sections as envisaged by Ambedkar including women and religious minorities, while also promoting nationalistic fervour through unity. Critically Analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India

Why the question:

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Saturday (October 29) announced the formation of a committee to implement a uniform civil code (UCC) in the state. In May this year, Uttarakhand announced a committee led by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Desai to carry out a similar exercise. Assam and Himachal Pradesh, also ruled by the BJP, too have supported the idea of a UCC.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about analyse the debate regarding introduction of the Uniform civil code.

Directive word: 

Critically analyze – 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by defining Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as per article 44.

Body:

First, explaining the aims and objectives behind UCC in India.

Next, discuss in detail the arguments for UCC in India – Mentioned in DPSP, uniformity of laws, achieving equality, simplification of law, progressive measure etc.

Next, discuss in detail the arguments against the UCC in India – Lack of consensus, against cultural diversity, right of minorities, tribal customs etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude by giving a balanced opinion regarding UCC.

General Studies – 3

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment

3. Biodiversity has contributed a lot to the development of human culture and, in turn, human communities have played an important role in shaping the biodiversity at the genetic, species and ecological levels. Discuss. (250 words)

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 about the importance of biodiversity conservation in light of the services it provides and how humans have shaped 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 defining biodiversity.

Body:

First, write about the reasons as to why Biodiversity is important to humans. Economic—biodiversity provides humans with raw materials for consumption and production, Ecological life support, Recreation—many recreational pursuits rely on our unique biodiversity, Cultural and scientific.

Next, bring out the link of biodiversity and many livelihoods – such as those of farmers, fishers and timber workers, are dependent on biodiversity. Give specific examples.

Next, writ about the impact of humans in shaping the biodiversity. Write both positive and negative impact.

Conclusion:

Conclude by stressing on the importance of biodiversity.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment

4. Why is human-wildlife conflict on the rise? Why are current strategies not fully sufficient to address human-wildlife conflict? What solutions are there to help humans and wildlife coexist and how do they benefit all involved? (250 words)

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-2022 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question:

To explain the major causes for rising cases of man-animal conflict, limitations of present strategies and possible solutions for it.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Start with what you understand by Man-Animal conflicts.

Body:

Start by explaining what you understand by man-animal conflicts. Discuss what the main causes of man wildlife conflict are – The cause of human wildlife conflict was human settlement, agricultural expansion, illegal grass collection, over grazing by livestock and deforestation in national park. As a result, local communities disliked wildlife inhabiting in and around their surroundings. human population growth and expansion, habitat degradation and fragmentation, land use transformation and increasing densities of livestock grazing in protected areas are considered as major causes of man-carnivore conflicts.

Write about the various government policies and programmes in this direction and their limitations.

Conclusion:

Conclude with solutions to address the issue.

Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism.

5. The growing interlinkages between terrorist groups, cross-border operations, including financing networks, and the exploitation of modern technologies makes terrorism a complex and a global problem which needs concrete and collaborative steps towards eliminating it. Discuss. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India

Why the question:

India’s decision to host the United Nations Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) is an important marker of the Government’s ongoing effort to highlight terrorism issues at a time the global body has been more focused on the Ukraine war.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the interlinkages between terror groups, its impact and need for collaboration to eliminate 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 the answer by citing the complexity of terror networks.

Body:

First, mention the various inter-links between terror groups and various organised crimes which has made a terrorism a global problem.

Next, write about the various government measures in this direction and the needs for greater global and national cooperation and collaboration in order to tackle this issue,

Conclusion:

Conclude with solutions to address the issue.

General Studies – 4

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world to the concepts of morality;

6. The Categorical Imperative is supposed to provide a way for us to evaluate moral actions and to make moral judgments. Discuss. (150 Words)

Difficulty Level: Moderate

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 evaluative aspect of Kantian Categorical Imperative.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by defining Categorical Imperative of Emmanuel Kant.

Body:

Begin the body by explaining in detail about your understanding of Categorical Imperative with examples. You can use simple but effective examples to put forward your ideas regarding Universal Moral Law etc.

Next, mention how it provides a framework of judging moral right actions from the wrong ones.

Conclusion:

Give a concise summation of your views to conclude the answer.

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world to the concepts of morality;

7. According to Socrates, the virtue of justice meant that -if each member of a given class attends strictly to his own job, and if he recognizes that his rights as a citizen cease when they encroach upon the rights of another citizen, we call this state of affairs a just state. Do you think this aspect of justice addresses historical injustices? (150 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

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.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by giving context regarding justice as per Socrates.

Body:

Elaborate, upon the above further that in a just state one focusses on his own rights without impinging upon the rights of the others.

Next, write about the if or not the above concept of justice addresses historical injustices. Cite examples of substantiate you point.

Conclusion:

Conclude by giving a balanced opinion.

compassion in such cases.

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