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General Studies – 1
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
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 about twin cyclones and their process of formation.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving 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 by defining twin cyclones.
Body:
First, write about the various factors leading to the formation of twin cyclones – interplay of the wind and the monsoon system, role of equatorial Rossby waves, latent heat of evaporation and general conditions conducive for the formation of the cyclones.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning the impact of twin cyclones as conclusion.
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
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 factors causing variations in the temperature distribution on Earth.
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 by defining isotherms.
Body:
First, draw simple representative maps of isotherms.
Next, mention the factors that influence the temperature distribution on earth. The Angle of Incidence or the Inclination of the Sun’s Rays, Duration of Sunshine, Transparency of Atmosphere, Land-Sea Differential, Prevailing Winds, Aspects of Slope, Ocean Currents, Altitude, Earth’s Distance form Sun.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating the importance of understanding the patterns of distribution of temperature.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India
Why the question:
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a mission for the welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in the 2023-24 Union Budget February 1, 2023. A fund of Rs 15,000 crore for the next three years has been allocated for the socioeconomic development of the group.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the issues faced by the PVTG and government measures to address 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 defining PVTGs and cite examples of few.
Body:
First, write about the issues faced by the PVTGs – health problems, poverty, lack of safe drinking water, bad sanitation, lack of health services, superstition, lack of access to development funds and deforestation etc.
Next, write about the various measures taken by the government for the welfare of PVTGs in the country. Write about their successes and limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Government Budgeting.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Live Mint
Why the question:
Even though the economy has staged a recovery and surpassed the pre-pandemic income level, it is still 7% below the pre-pandemic GDP trend; growth has to be fuelled by increasing public investment. At the same time, with inflation still beyond the upper tolerance limit and aggregate fiscal deficit (Centre and States) still in the range of 9% to 10% of GDP, ensuring macroeconomic stability requires continued fiscal consolidation.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the major announcements and potential of budget in balancing growth and fiscal stability.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin giving context of Union Budget of 2023-24.
Body:
In the first part, write about the major initiatives proposed in the Union Budget for 2023-24 – Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Program, Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF), Entity DigiLocker and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 etc.
Next, write the measures enumerated in the budget in order to promote growth.
Next, write about the measures proposed in order to contain deficit and achieve fiscal stability.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion on the overall nature of the budget.
Topic: Government Budgeting.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint , Indian Express
Why the question:
While presenting the Budget, the FM said this is the first Budget in Amrit Kaal and the government hopes to build on foundation of previous Budget and blue print for India@100.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the Saptarishi’ initiatives and ways to achieve green growth in the country.
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.
Body:
First, write about the Saptarishi’ initiatives as announced in the Union Budget- Inclusive development, Last mile delivery, Infrastructure, Green growth, Youth power, Financial inclusion and Unleashing potential etc.
Next, write about the major steps that have been taken as a part of Green growth and measures that are needed to promote it and harness its full potential.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic : corporate governance.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
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 corporate ethics.
Body:
Write about the need of Corporate ethics – promote their commitment to non-economic values such as ethics codes and social responsibility, regulate areas and details of behaviour that lie beyond governmental control etc. Cite examples.
Next, write about the ways to achieve the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
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 defining good governance.
Body:
Write about the link of good governance with stability and how leaders who are accessible and responsive to the needs of the citizens and who take responsibility for their actions leads to stability in the country. Substantiate with examples.
Next, write about the ways to achieve the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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