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General Studies – 1
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The global theme for this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is “UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls”, a much-needed call to action that all of us must work towards, in order to ensure that we reverse gender and protection deficits.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about issues faced by women refugees and possible solutions to it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context regarding refugee crisis.
Body:
First, write about the issues and violation of rights faced by the women refugees – protection and limited assistance services, they do not possess government-issued documentation. Thus, they are unable to open bank accounts, benefit from all government welfare schemes, and are thus inadvertently left behind.
Next, write about the steps that can be taken in order to alleviate the sufferings of the women refugees – social protection systems, and aligned to India’s commitment to all women, their protection and empowerment
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
There is a class of quasi-judicial agencies that are not discussed in conversations on the pendency of cases. These are generally handled by the revenue authorities and largely relate to land, tenancy, excise, arms, mining, or preventive functions under the Criminal Procedure Code.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about quasi-judicial bodies, issues in their functioning and reform required.
Directive word:
Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.
Introduction:
Begin by writing a about the quasi-judicial bodies in India.
Body:
First, in general, write about the need of quasi-judicial bodies in India and their major functions.
Next, write about the issues in the functioning of quasi-judicial bodies in India – understaffed. Their engagement with duties such as law and order, protocol, coordination and other administrative functions leaves them with much less time for court work. Their access to court clerks and record keepers is limited. Several of the presiding officers lack proper knowledge of law and procedures etc.
Next, write about the reforms that are needed to overcome the above performance issues.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Financial Express
Why the question:
The National Health Authority (NHA), the implementing agency for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, has invited expressions of interest in developing innovative solutions that will help build a national digital health ecosystem.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the potential and limitations of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
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 describing digital healthcare.
Body:
First, write about the potential of Digital healthcare – Accessibility, Quality healthcare, Reach, Benefits to hospitals etc.
Next, write about the limitations – privacy and security issues, awareness, role of private players etc.
Next, write about the contributions of of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission – seamless online platform, information and infrastructure services, interoperable, longitudinal health records of citizens and health ID for every citizen etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to promote digital healthcare.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Times of India , Indian Express
Why the question:
India’s first privately developed launch vehicle, Vikram-S, blasted off on its maiden flight from the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO’s) Sriharikota spaceport.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the mission Prarambh, challenges and limitations being faced by private sector in space exploration in India and methods to overcome them.
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 mission Prarambh.
Body:
In the first part, write about the nature and significance of mission Prarambh.
Next, explain that there has not been much emphasis on enhancing commercial activities in the Indian space sector, and as a result, the participation of the private sector in the Indian space industry has been minimal in space activities.
Next, write about the recent developments in boosting private participation in the space and further measures that are required to improve it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
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 the issues in border areas and consequences of not paying attention to 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 regarding the diversity of India’s border.
Body:
In the first part, write about the issues in border areas – disputes, hostile neighbours, Terrains are diverse and difficult, Illegal migrations, infiltration etc.
Next, write about the consequences of ignoring the above issues and ramification it can have on the nation’s security. Also, write about the measures that required to overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
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 challenges associated with the remoteness of Indian coastline and ways to overcome it.
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:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
In the first part, write about the various challenges associated with the Indian coastline – infiltration, illegal migration, smuggling, terrorism etc. Physical proximity of India’s coasts to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Gulf countries adds to its vulnerability. India has faced cross-border terrorism for long.
Next, write about the measures that required to overcome the above – through a mix of technology facilitating surveillance, identification, command and control applications.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
Difficulty Level: Easy
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 philosophy of Utilitarianism and the way it resolves moral issues.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining the philosophy of Utilitarianism in brief.
Body:
In your own words, explain that Utilitarianism is a theory of morality that advocates actions that foster happiness or pleasure and oppose actions that cause unhappiness or harm. When directed toward making social, economic, or political decisions, a utilitarian philosophy would aim for the betterment of society as a whole.
Next, write a critique of utilitarianism.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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