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General Studies – 1
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write puppetry as a traditional art and its regional identities.
Directive word:
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:
Start with what Indian puppetry is and its diversity across Indian states.
Body:
Write in detail about how puppetry draws from painting, sculpture, music, dance, drama and other visual arts. Cite examples to substantiate your points.
Next, write about the diverse forms of regional Indian puppetry and its various types.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about importance of puppetry as visual art.
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need for protecting intangible heritage of India.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.
Body:
In the first part, write the items in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage and the region they belong to.
Next, write need for protecting intangible heritage of India – cultural heritage, source of livelihood, dying arts. Celebrating diversity etc.
Next, write about the steps that have been take to protect intangible heritage of India.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating the importance of intangible heritage of India.
Topic: population and associated issues,
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
One of the things that doesn’t make us squirm as much as it should is ageism, even though an India at 75 is surely mature enough to talk about and tackle it. The term denotes unfair treatment meted out to people for being considered too old. In a largely conservative country that’s rumoured to revere age, it’s easy to assume it is not an issue.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about ageism, its consequences and steps required to combat it.
Directive:
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 defining ageism and give related statistic in India.
Body:
First, write about the consequences of ageism – Among older people, ageism is associated with poorer physical and mental health, increased social isolation and loneliness, greater financial insecurity, decreased quality of life and premature death.
Next, write about the steps that are needed to combat ageism in the country.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India
Why the question:
Historically, academies have been male bastions with the significant exclusion of women scientists, irrespective of their contributions and work. Efforts to ensure gender equity should not be limited to the academies. All stakeholders must get involved.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how to improve participation of women in higher academic and be made more inclusive and sensitive.
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 a statistic about the representation of women in higher academic sciences.
Body:
In the first part, mention how historically gender norms and patriarchal attitudes continue to affect women in academic sciences.
Next, write about the measures that are needed make higher science inclusive and sensitive – promoting awareness, giving choice, continuous academic support, re-inclusion after a break, policy support etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
In the summer of 2019, a group of 15 people who call themselves ‘Nature Lovers of Hyderabad’ came together to save an irreplaceable tract of local heritage: nearly 1,000 banyan trees, many a century old, slated to be felled for a highway widening project on a 46-km stretch between Hyderabad and Manneguda.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the functions of civil society in generating environmental consciousness in the society and their successes and limitations in India.
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 mentioning how civil society is considered as the 5th Pillar of democracy.
Body:
First, write about how Civil society organisations develop environmental consciousness in the society – demand accountability from governments, employers, and community members, create awareness and activism.
Next, mention few successful incidents of civil society participation in bringing about accountability and uphold rule of law while saving environment.
Next, write about the limitations of civil society in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
India is pioneering the concept of digital public goods that enhance the ease, transparency and speed with which individuals, markets and governments interact with each other.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the benefits and potential Digital Public Goods in improving the health care infrastructure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining Digital Public Goods with examples.
Body:
First, further elaborate on the concept of Digital Public Goods and how India is pioneering with it.
Next, write about various benefits in order to develop health care solutions from Digital Public Goods. Cite examples to substantiate.
Next, suggest various impediments to realising the full potential of Digital Public Goods. Digital divide, digital literacy etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions;
Difficulty level: Tough
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about why probity is such a rare occurrence in governance.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining probity in governance.
Body:
First, with examples mentions why civil servants with strong moral principles are rare and mention the factors that make civil servants compromise their integrity.
Next, mention steps that must be taken to improve and promote probity in governance.
Conclusion:
Conclude by suggesting measures to make these measures more robust and effective.
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