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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
In 2021-22, India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth was 8.7%. In comparison, the per-capita income growth was 7.6%. So, growth in the average income of an Indian was 110 basis points lower than overall growth in the Indian economy. One basis point is one-hundredth of a percentage point. The reason for this lies in the fact that the country’s population also grows every year and hence any economic growth has to be shared among a greater number of people.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about impact of women education on labour force and per capital income.
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 statistic regarding status of women education in India.
Body:
In the first part, mention the causes behind less women enrolment in education – of employment opportunities, the age of marriage, social norms, etc.
Next, write about the impact of the increasing enrolment of women can have and suggest steps to overcome the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
For a problem that has been ongoing for 66 years, the Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute, at its core, is not an issue of the common Kannada- or Marathi-speaking folks.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about regionalism, the impact of regionalism on various border disputes.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining regionalism.
Body:
In brief, write about the various forms of regionalism and its manifestation.
Next, write about the as to how border disputes are an outcome of regionalism. Cite examples to substantiate your points.
Next, write about how border disputes can be an outcome of other factors such as lack of development, administrative issues etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced opinion on the issue.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The winter session of Parliament begins today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to interact with media persons on the first day of the session, a Lok Sabha secretariat release informed on Tuesday.
Key Demand of the question:
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 importance of parliamentary debates and discussion to our democracy.
Body:
Further elaborate how these debates and deliberations are enriching for our democracy. Cite examples to substantiate your points.
Next, evaluate the legislative process with respect of debates and discussions. Mention hasty passage of bills, frequent litigations, lack of expertise, bypassing Rajya Sabha, lack of referral to parliamentary committees etc.
Mention the measures that are needed to remedy this situation.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Live Mint
Why the question:
As India’s G20 presidency commenced on December 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the tone of India’s G20 presidency on the great spiritual premises of Indian philosophy and called for a paradigm shift that focuses on human-centric globalization.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the major reforms, steps and measures India can take to address global issues in a Gandhian way.
Directive:
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 the context of India’s G-20 presidency.
Body:
First, write about the various political, economic and social issues which are affecting the world and has global ramifications.
Next, write about how Indian can use Gandhian ideal to promote global peace and prosperity to address the above issues. Cite examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India
Why the question:
The importance of protecting groundwater and methods for its sustainable use will be the highlights of the United Nations-Water Summit on Groundwater 2022 that begins December 7, 2022 in Paris, France.
Key Demand of the question:
To write importance of ground water, the limitations in the present approach of its utilisation and changes required to it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin the answer by writing about the importance of groundwater.
Body:
First, write about the issues in the present approach towards utilisation of ground water – Overexploitation of groundwater and intensive irrigation in major canal commands has posed serious problems for groundwater managers in India. Depletion of water tables, saltwater encroachment, drying of aquifers, groundwater pollution, water logging and salinity, etc. are major consequences of overexploitation and intensive irrigation.
Next, write about the changes that are needed to be taken in the new approach in order to ensure sustainable use of groundwater.
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;
6. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” ― Leo Tolstoy
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 how everyone desires change in politics, society and economy but nobody wants to change their own ways or their life. Cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about how change has to begin from an individual.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the 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: 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:
First, write about how freedom without socialism can lead to injustice and inequalities in the society. Cite examples.
Next, write about the counter view that how socialism without freedom can lead to slavery and despotism and slavery. Cite examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by giving an opinion on balancing social justice and freedom.
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