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General Studies – 1
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent);
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 the fisheries sector, constraints faced by it and measures needed 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:
Start by giving context of the fishing sector. Cite statistics.
Body:
First, mention the major features, types, extent of fisheries sector of the country.
Next, write about the various constraints faced by this sector – untapped water resources, lack of new technologies, lack of cold storage and marketing etc.
Next, write about the steps that must be taken in order to overcome the above constraints.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
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 analyse if interlinking of river in India is a sustainable water management practice.
Directive word:
Critically analyze – 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin the answer by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the National River Linking Project (NRLP) formally known as the National Perspective Plan, envisages the transfer of water from water ‘surplus’ basins where there is flooding, to water ‘deficit’ basins where there is drought/scarcity, through inter-basin water transfer projects.
Briefly present the history behind River Interlinking in the country. Present the scope of the project and then critically evaluate the concerns posed by it as well as its benefits.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a fair and balanced opinion.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
More than 4,000 FIRs have been filed and close to 2,500 people have been arrested in Assam in the past four days. Sarma has asserted that the crackdown will continue till the 2026 elections to the state assembly.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the effective ways of dealing with child marriages – education or criminal law.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by citing a statistic regarding child marriage in India.
Body:
First, write about the efficacy of education and awareness in dealing with the issues of child marriage – social change, respecting the law, voluntary change etc. Mention the limitations of the same.
Next, write about the role of criminal law in dealing with child marriages – deterrent, punishing rule breakers, setting precedent. Mention the limitations of the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced opinion on the issue of child marriages.
Topic: Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Civil society must go beyond the nation-state to renew the idea of the Earth as an imagination. The ideas of the Earth, ethics and the Anthropocene have to be woven together.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of civil society.
Directive word:
Elucidate – 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 mentioning about civil society in a democracy.
Body:
Write about the importance of civil society – Civil society organizations perform important research to help Governments understand and respond to problems and needs on the ground. They monitor the work of courts to ensure that victims’ voices are heard and the rights of all are respected. They can empower community members with knowledge of the law, including laws that are essential to protecting the environment, preventing corruption, and upholding human rights. Cite examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 3
Topic: basics of cyber security;
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Findings of a study conducted by CRY and CNLU published days ahead of the Safer Internet Day found that the online perpetrators made the most of children’s increased exposure to the internet during COVID times
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the opportunities and risks associated with internet for children and steps needed to make internet a safe avenue for children.
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 citing a statistic regarding the cybercrimes committed against children and their nature.
Body:
First, mention the opportunities which the internet offers for children.
Next, write about various threats posed by the internet – cyberbullying, online grooming, cybercrime and online sexual violence. Mention its impact on the rights and well-being of children.
Next, write about the steps that must be take in order to protect the children from cybercrimes.
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)
“Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.” ― Sigmund Freud
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 the importance of being honest with oneself. Being honest makes one person aware of the strengths and limitations, virtues and vices and by doing so they can try and improve their character. Cite examples to substantiate.
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)
“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” ― Rosa Parks
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 when one is doing a right act, one should never be afraid of doing it or the consequences of doing it. Mention the importance of courage in doing virtuous acts and cite examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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