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General Studies – 1
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization; Social empowerment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses the progress made towards gender equality on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the progress made towards achieving gender equality and further steps that are needed to achieve gender equality.
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:
Start the answer by giving context.
Body:
In the first part, mention the progress made towards achieving gender equality – advancements in education, workforce participation, and addressing gender-based violence.
Next, write about the shortcomings of the above and areas where still progress needs to be made – women still face discrimination and inequality in various areas, including political representation, access to healthcare, and pay.
Next, write about the steps that are needed to overcome the same.
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: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Despite tall claims and green lights, Govt yet to sign final MoUs with universities selected for Institution of Eminence (IOE), from Navi Mumbai to Odisha and TN.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about IOE, their potential and limitations.
Directive word:
Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by aims and objectives behind the Institutions of Eminence (IOE).
Body:
First, in brief, write about the features of Institutions of Eminence (IOE).
Next, write about the potential of Institutions of Eminence (IOE).
Next, write about the various shortcomings of Institutions of Eminence (IOE) – include lack of transparency in the selection process, favouritism in the selection of institutions, potential funding disparities, corporate influence in the selection process, and implementation challenges.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to overcome the above issues.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched a satellite into orbit using the UK-based company OneWeb’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. This successful launch has boosted ISRO’s reputation in the commercial launch industry, as they are now able to provide launch services to other countries and private companies.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about growing reputation of IRSO in commercial launches and benefits from it.
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:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
In the first part, write about the various commercial projects undertaken by ISRO successfully.
Next, write about advantages of the above – revenue, technology development, reputation, competition etc.
Next, write about the concerns associated with commercialisation of ISRO – potential impact of commercialization on ISRO’s core mission of space exploration and research.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India , 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 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the criteria for Biodiversity Hotspot, threats faced by the hotspots and measures needed for conservation.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin defining Biodiversity Hotspot
Body:
First, write about the two criteria for declaration of a Biodiversity Hotspot and hotspots of India.
Next, write about the major threats faced by them – habitat loss and fragmentation, overexploitation of natural resources, climate change, and invasive species.
Next, suggest measures needed to overcome the above threats.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: en.wikipedia.org
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about community reserves, their importance and issues faced by them and possible solutions to it.
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 community reserves
Body:
First, write in detail about the importance of community reserves – conserve natural resources and biodiversity, as well as to provide opportunities for research, education, and eco-tourism etc.
Next, write about the issues surrounding community reserves – human-wildlife conflict, poaching and illegal wildlife trade, a lack of funding, limited participation of local communities, and climate change etc.
Next, write about steps that are needed overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions;
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about deontological ethics in detail.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining deontology.
Body:
Explain that Deontology is duty ethics, so it compares a person’s actions against some duty or imperative. Discuss the rationale behind it. Write about the significance of the deontological ethics and with suitable illustrations explain it. Write a critique of deontology.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
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.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the trusteeship model of Gandhi and its ethical implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving context of trusteeship model of Gandhi
Body:
First, explain the core aspects of trusteeship model of Gandhi.
Next, write about the ethical implications of trusteeship model of Gandhi and major values encompassing.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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