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General Studies – 1
Topic: Modern Indian History
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: InsightsonIndia
Key Demand of the question: To elaborate on the factors that led to the decline of the Mughal Empire and their impact.
Directive: Elaborate – This is an all-encompassing directive, and you must write in detail on the issues involved. You must examine all the facts and provide a detailed account of the issues involved.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Begin by providing a brief historical context of the Mughal Empire.
Body:
First, explain how a confluence of factors led to the decline of the Mughal Empire. Provide evidence to support your argument, including examples of corruption, incompetence, religious intolerance, and military vulnerability.
Highlight the role of prominent figures such as Aurangzeb and their policies in contributing to the decline.
Next, present any counter-views, if any, and explain why they are not convincing.
Finally, conclude by summarizing the key points of your answer.
Conclusion: Conclude by summarizing the key points of your answer.
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: BS
Why the question: The government has informed the Supreme Court that it has initiated the process of re-examining Section 124A and consultations are in the final stage.
Key demand of the question: The question demands one to discuss the problems associated with the imposition of the sedition law in India, along with highlighting the calls for reforms in it.
Directive word: Discuss – It demands one to provide a detailed analysis of the given issue by presenting different perspectives.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Define the Sedition law and provide a brief background of its implementation in India.
Body:
First, describe the issues associated with the sedition law, such as its vague definition, misuse, and impact on freedom of speech and expression.
Second, highlight the cases of misuse of the law, like the arrest of political dissidents, activists, and journalists.
Third, discuss the calls for reforms in the law, such as the recommendations of various commissions and committees and the demand for its complete repeal.
Finally, analyse the pros and cons of the Sedition Law and provide possible solutions for its effective implementation.
Conclusion:
Briefly suggest the need for reforms in the sedition law to balance national security and individual rights.
Topic: United Nations and other multi-lateral agencies
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: TH
Why the question: The question is relevant to the current global scenario. Also, the article highlights that “There is a lack of trust in a world beset by conflicts and crises”
Key demand of the question: The question demands one to justify their opinion on whether the UN has failed in carrying out its mandate of preventing another world war, along with substantiating their views with examples.
Directive word: Justify- One must give reasons to support their opinion.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Provide a brief about the United Nations and its mandate.
Body: Mention the various initiatives taken by the United Nations to maintain international peace and security, along with their effectiveness. Analyze the various factors contributing to the failures of the UN in carrying out its mandate, such as veto power, lack of funding, non-compliance by member states, etc. Provide examples of UN’s successes and failures in promoting international peace, like the Korean War, Gulf War, Syrian Civil War, etc. Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a summary of the effectiveness of the United Nations in carrying out its mandate and provide possible solutions to improve its effectiveness.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: LM
Why the question: The article calls for designing digital services to serve women, and customers, in ways that are gender sensitive.
Key demand: List down the challenges faced by women in accessing formal financial services and suggest steps to promote the financial inclusion of women in India.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly explain what financial inclusion is and why it is important for women.
Body:
Challenges faced by women in accessing formal financial services: Discuss the challenges faced by women, such as lack of access to banking services, limited mobility, privacy concerns, etc.
Next, Steps to promote financial inclusion of women in India: Discuss the various measures that can be taken to promote financial inclusion of women, such as promoting digital payments, designing dedicated services for women, nurturing the ecosystem of business correspondents, etc.
Provide details on each step, and how it can address the challenges faced by women.
Conclusion: Emphasize the importance of promoting financial inclusion of women.
Topic: Internal Security: Threats from Left-Wing Extremism
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: IE
Why the question: The article analyses the previous article on Maoist challenges and gives a solution to it. Also, a recent attack by Maoists killed many security forces in Chhattisgarh.
Key demand: Analyse the intricacies of LWE and try to give solution (political, security, social)
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Start by giving a brief overview of the Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) challenge in India and highlight the need for understanding it through political nuance.
Body:
First, discuss the origins and evolution of the LWE challenge in India, highlighting its political context, ideology, and grievances.
Next, explain why a security lens focused only on violent incidents is insufficient for understanding the LWE challenge and how it can lead to a misguided approach to countering it.
Then, elaborate on the importance of political nuance in understanding the LWE challenge, emphasizing the need to address its underlying socio-economic and political issues, such as land rights, resource distribution, and governance.
Discuss the role of state and non-state actors in perpetuating the LWE challenge and how political nuance can help in engaging with them.
Highlight examples of successful approaches that have employed political nuance in addressing the LWE challenge, such as the Andhra Pradesh model and the peace talks in Jharkhand.
Conclusion:
Highlight the importance of a comprehensive approach that takes into account the socio-economic and political factors underlying the challenge.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Dimensions of ethics
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2023. Secure. Also the recent issue of wrestlers protesting against sexual harassment.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about ethical issues related to sexual harassment in the workplace and how it should be tackled.
Directive word:
Analyze – When asked to analyze, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and presenting them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context- rising cases of sexual harassment at workplaces and give some statistics.
Body:
Write about the various ethical issues associated with it – inequality, violence against women, etc.
Give a few examples.
Suggest steps to overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: International Ethics
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ 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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give brief definitions along with examples.
Body:
Write about how compassion is important in any given circumstance. Substantiate with examples.
For example, the way in which a nation responds to a crisis, whether natural disasters, political instability, or economic downturns, is a critical indicator of its moral values and character.
Then write about how to retain compassion in times of crisis, countries need to prioritize the needs of their citizens, especially the most vulnerable ones, over political or economic considerations. They also need to ensure that their responses are guided by ethical principles, such as transparency, accountability, and human dignity.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarizing.
