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General Studies – 1
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article discusses the concept of Ram Rajya, which has been often used to describe an ideal state of governance in India.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about Mahatma Gandhi’s Ram Rajya concept and how to achieve it.
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 Ram Rajya as per Mahatma Gandhi.
Body:
First, write about the various features of Ram Rajya – principles of dharma, self-governance, equality, and non-violence. Gandhi believed in creating a decentralized political system where local communities had a say in decision-making etc.
Next, write about the steps that must be taken in order to achieve it in the present times.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the above.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government;
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The Supreme Court, on Wednesday (April 5), set aside the orders passed by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) on January 31, 2022, and the Kerala High Court on March 2, 2022, refusing to renew Malayalam news channel Media One’s broadcast license.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the principles of natural justice and doctrine of proportionality and their importance.
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:
First, explain the concept of principles of natural justice – fair opportunity for all parties to present their case, impartial decision-makers, and decisions based on relevant, reliable, and admissible evidence.
Next, explain the doctrine of proportionality – means used to achieve a particular objective must be proportionate to the end sought, with the least restrictive measures used that are necessary to achieve the goal, and that the benefits of the measure outweigh any harm or burden imposed on individual rights.
Next, write about their importance and applications – decision-making is fair and unbiased, public authorities do not unduly interfere with the fundamental rights of individuals, uphold the rule of law and ensure accountability.
Conclusion:
Conclude by Summarising.
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
Agniveers who have been assured a 10% reservation in the paramilitary forces, will have to clear a written examination before they are recruited. This was made clear for the first time on Thursday, when amended rules were notified by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), for the recruitment of constables.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about Agnipath scheme, its benefits and risks.
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 the writing about aims and objectives of Agnipath scheme for recruiting soldiers
Body:
Frist, discuss the key features of the scheme – recruitment, salary, duration and post tenure etc.
Next, write about the major benefits from the scheme.
Next, write about various concerns associated with the scheme in the short term and long term.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to address these shortcomings.
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: Easy
Reference: 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 biotechnology sector of the country, its potential and significance in the light of initiatives launched by the country.
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:
write a few introductory lines on what you understand by Biotechnology.
Body:
First, write that Biotechnology has diverse applications in India – agriculture, healthcare, environmental protection, and industrial processes etc.
Next, mention the various steps taken by India to promote it – stablishing research institutions and promoting research and development, intellectual property rights, and international collaborations etc.
Next, write about the potential and limitations of the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: 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 ChatGPT, changes introduced by it and opportunities and threats posed by it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining ChatGPT.
Body:
First, write about the changes introduced by ChatGPT as chatbot which has brought in new aspects to conversational AI.
Next, write about the advantages it brings in various domains such as – education, journalism, search engines, art etc.
Next, write about the limitations of ChatGPT and adverse effect it can cause in the existing industry.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
In the last few years, the drugs problem has acquired another dimension. From just being a transit route, a new culture of illegal poppy cultivation has arrived in the Manipur hills.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about increasing trend in drug trafficking, what way India’s location makes it more vulnerable and counter measures taken by India.
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:
Begin by mention the presence of Golden Crescent and the Golden Triangle and draw a small map to represent the same.
Body:
First, India’s vulnerability to the trafficking of narcotics and drugs such as heroin, hashish, and synthetic drugs produced in these areas.
Increased production of opium in Afghanistan, greater domestic demand in India, and connivance of state government officials and border guarding forces together contributed towards this increase in heroin trafficking, especially in the Punjab sector. Then explain the trends in drug and narcotics trafficking; explain how it’s a threat to national security.
Discuss efforts of the government in this direction.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Case Study
- Mention the major ethical issues in the above case.
- How can a humane approach be taken to eradication of poverty?
- Do you think inequalities in the society are unethical? Argue.
- Are public charities an indicator of unfairness in the society? Argue.
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