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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Certain reports indicate that since May 2014, there has been a 490% increase in hate speeches by prominent personalities, the majority of whom are politicians.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about hate speech, its impact on the society and steps needed to curb it
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining hate speech.
Body:
First, in detail write about the impact of hate speech on society – affects human rights and the rule of law. If left unaddressed, it can lead to acts of violence and conflict on a wider scale etc.
Next, write in detail about various legal and constitutional measures that have been provided for curbing hate speech. Also, mention measures needed to curb hate speech.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
‘One nation, one election’ is not a new concept. Though not explicitly stated in the statute books, it seems to have been the assumption of the framers of our Constitution. Midterm elections, either in the states or the Centre, were envisaged to be an exception rather than the rule.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about possibility of holding simultaneous elections of the parliament and state legislatures in the country.
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 of ‘One Nation, One election’.
Body:
In the first part, write about advantages of simultaneous elections.
Next, write about the feasibility and India’s preparedness to conduct simultaneous election in India – 5 elections to legislatures per year, capability of election commission, growing political will etc.
Next, write about the limitations that hinder conduct of simultaneous elections in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion regard the conduct of simultaneous elections.
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s administration that assumed office a little over a month after his predecessor and now Leader of Opposition Scott Morrison signed the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) with India, has steered its ratification through Parliament.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various facets of India-Australia relations especially with respect to space, critical minerals, strategic research, people-to-people links, security and stability of the Indo-Pacific.
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:
Start with brief background of the context of the question.
Body:
First, write about the various aspects of growing trade between India and Australia – recently introduced Update to Australia’s India Economic Strategy, space, critical minerals, strategic research and people-to-people links to boost cooperation with India, business engagement and an increased Australian presence in India etc.
Next, write about security in the Indo-pacific – formation of AUKUS, QUAD and overall aspect of China.
Next, write about various bottlenecks in bilateral ties between both the nations.
Conclusion:
Suggest way forward and conclude.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping;
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 (Revision) Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about achievements of PDS, its limitations and step needed to increase its efficiency.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of PDS and its role in delivery of food grains.
Body:
In the first part, write about the importance of PDS for the development of the country and addressing hunger and malnutrition.
Next, mention the various bottlenecks, limitations and the shortcomings with respect to PDS in India. Cite statistics and reports to substantiate your points.
Next, write about the steps that are required to ensure a seamless supply chain to overcome hunger and malnutrition.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints;
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 (Revision) Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of agriculture to Indian economy.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving a brief about role of agriculture in Indian economy. Cite statistics to substantiate.
Body:
First, write about the role of agriculture in alleviating rural poverty and how agriculture plays an important in it.
Next, write as to how agriculture prevents distress migration by ensuring livelihoods and incomes to the farmers.
Next, write about the role agriculture in ensuring food security in India and cite statistics to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The US-led Artemis programme, however, aims to return humans to the Moon this decade – with Artemis 1 on its way back to Earth as part of its first test flight, going around the Moon.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the significance of NASA’s Artemis-I and pioneering technologies being used in it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving aims and objectives of Artemis-I.
Body:
First, write about the major features of the mission.
Next, write about the significance of the Artemis-I – scientific discovery, economic benefits, and inspiration for a new generation, global alliance and explore deep space for the benefit of all etc.
Next, write about the pioneering technologies being used as part of the mission- Artemis Base Camp on the surface and the Gateway in lunar orbit, Advances in robotic exploration, new Space Launch System etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Case Study
Difficulty Level: Tough
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving the context. Bring out the key stakeholders in the above case study.
Body:
In the body, Write about the various options available to you and their pros and cons.
Next, write about the option you will take in the above scenario and justify ethically.
Next, write about your suggestions to prevent such incidents from happening again.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on the importance of transparency and accountability in above such cases.
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