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General Studies – 1
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India; Social empowerment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article reports on a study that found the legalization of same-sex marriage to have a positive impact on the mental health of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about legalising same-sex marriages in the country.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context with respect to same-sex marriages.
Body:
In the first part, write about the need to legalise same-sex marriages in the country post the Navtej Johar judgement – Equal rights, improving mental health, ending stigma, granting protection, for true inclusivity etc.
In the next part, write about the impediments and legal obstacles to legalising same-sex marriages and its impact on social ethos.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced opinion on the issue.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India , Insights on India
Why the question:
Union minister of state for Jal Shakti (water resources) Vishweshwar Tudu told the Parliament that the Namami Gange Programme has been able to reduce pollution load in the Ganga river. Since 2014, the Centre had taken up 409 projects with a budget outlay of Rs 32,912.40 crore to clean up the river, he added.
Key Demand of the question:
To analyse various efforts to clean Ganga and suggest further steps to clean it.
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 giving context.
Body:
First, write about the state of pollution in the river Ganga and its impact on economy, health and environment. Cite statistics.
Next, write about the various measures the government have taken to clean Ganga – Ganga Action Plan, National River Conservation Plan, Namami Gange Program, and the Ganga Task Force. Write about the achievements and limitations of the same.
Next, suggest ways to overcome the above limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The doubling of India’s smartphone exports in FY23 to Rs 90,000 crore, or $11 billion, should be celebrated, albeit with a caveat.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance India’s exports and suggest measures to further improve 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 the answer by giving context to India’s export performance.
Body:
First, write about the importance of exports – increasing production and employment, diversifying customer bases, improving the balance of trade, increasing foreign exchange earnings, and attracting foreign investment.
Next, write about the various impediments to Indian exports.
Next, write about the steps that are needed to overcome the above – emphasising on export competitiveness, focus on small and labour-intensive firms and removing supply chain bottlenecks etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
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 causes for insurgency in N.E India and its sustenance despite various measures.
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 giving context of the insurgencies in North east India.
Body:
First, draw a small map of the north-east showing major insurgent conflicts in the region.
Next, mention the causes of the insurgency under various heads such as economic, political, social, cultural/ethnic reasons. Write briefly about its impact highlighting the issues associated with AFSPA, Naxalism and International borders.
Next, write about the various measures taken to tackle insurgency and their limitations. Write about the factors for sustenance of insurgency.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
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 the threats from the Khalistani separatist movements and steps needed to prevent 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 giving context.
Body:
In the first part, write about the decline that was witnessed in the Khalistan insurgency in the recent years to due various steps of the government.
Next, write about recent developments and the Khalistan movement in India and abroad and threats to Indian internal security from it.
Next, write about the measures that are needed to tackle it.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: moral and political attitudes.
Difficulty level: Moderate
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:
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 by elaborating on the concept of popular morality.
Body:
Write about aspects such as what is accepted within the realms of popular morality, is it static and based on cultural notions and dictums. Cite examples
Next, mention differing of popular morality from the theories of moral philosophers – substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating a balanced opinion.
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
Difficulty Level: Tough
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 the philosophy of Utilitarianism and the way it resolves moral issues.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining the philosophy of Utilitarianism in brief.
Body:
In your own words, explain that Utilitarianism is a theory of morality that advocates actions that foster happiness or pleasure and oppose actions that cause unhappiness or harm. When directed toward making social, economic, or political decisions, a utilitarian philosophy would aim for the betterment of society as a whole.
Next, write a critique of utilitarianism.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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