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General Studies – 1
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: insightsonindia.com
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question: To write about puppetry as an art from which borrows and combines elements from other art forms.
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:
Start with what Indian puppetry is and its diversity across Indian states.
Body:
Write in detail about how puppetry draws from painting, sculpture, music, dance, drama and other visual arts. Cite examples to substantiate your points. The diverse forms of Indian puppetry and its various types.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about importance of puppetry as visual art.
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: insightsonindia.com
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the regional manifestations of folk art.
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 giving a brief about folk art in India with examples.
Body:
Mention the major elements of folk art in India. Elaborate how they are manifestation of cultural diversity as well as regional specializations. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarize with respect to folk art of India.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: https://www.newindianexpress
Why the question: The article discusses India’s strengthening relations with Italy and France, focusing on the economic and strategic aspects of these ties.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the key aspects Indo-French and Indo-Italian relations and significance of India-EU partnership.
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, discuss about the historic relations between the India and France in brief.
Next, discuss about the historic relations between the India and France in brief.
Next, write about the importance of India-EU strategic partnership and scope for greater cooperation in the areas of defence, space, and renewable energy etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward in order to achieve the potential.
General Studies – 3
Topic: issues of buffer stocks and food security
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: indianexpress.com
insightsonindia.com
Why the question: The article argues that India’s self-sufficiency in food production does not necessarily translate into food security, as there are still significant challenges in terms of access and distribution of food to those in need.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the various threats to food security and measures needed to ensure it.
Directive:
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 statistic related to food security scenario in the country.
Body:
First, write the about the various threats to food security in the country – geopolitical tension, adverse weather events like floods and droughts, improper supply chains, storage issues etc
Next, write the measures needed to overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward on overcoming the above shortcomings.
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: indianexpress.com
Why the question: In his article “Roadmap to Energy Justice,” Hardeep S. Puri discusses the importance of providing access to reliable and affordable energy to all citizens of India.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the ways to achieve energy justice and its importance.
Directive:
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 energy justice.
Body:
First, write about the various bottlenecks and threats to the energy justice of India which constrain India from achieving energy security.
Next, write about the measures that the government can take in order to achieve energy justice and role of renewable sources and government policies in it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions
Difficulty level: Tough
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question: To write about why probity is such a rare occurrence in governance and its impact.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining probity in governance.
Body:
First, with examples mentions why civil servants with strong moral principles are rare and mention the factors that make civil servants compromise their integrity. Write about its impact.
Next, mention steps that must be taken to improve and promote probity in governance.
Conclusion:
Conclude by suggesting measures to make these measures more robust and effective.
Topic: Citizen’s Charters
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining citizen charter.
Body:
First, mention the shortcoming of citizen charters – not formulated through a consultative process, lack of awareness, absence of grievance redressal etc.
Next, suggest steps to overcome the above shortcomings.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on need to make the charters effective to provide high quality public service delivery.
