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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article highlights that even when women are the primary earners in their households, they still bear the majority of domestic responsibilities.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the steps that must be taken for empowering women in a true sense.
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 defining women empowerment in India.
Body:
First, write about unequal pay – its various manifestations and its impact.
Next, write about inferior work – the notions that women agency is not as developed as men, its impact.
Next, denial of rights for women and not involving them in matters that affect them. Write about its impact.
Next, write about the steps required to bridge the above to achieve empowerment in a true sense.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article states that in 2022, a total of 6,300 metric tonnes of waste was collected in Mumbai, marking a 15% increase compared to the previous year. This highlights the escalating waste generation in the city and emphasizes the need for effective waste management strategies to tackle the growing problem.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need for Solid waste management and successes and limitations of the various measures aimed towards it.
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 defining solid waste management.
Body:
First, write about the need for solid waste management in the country.
Next, write about the various issues in the solid waste management – funds crunch, low sectoral development & lack of know-how.
Next, write about the various measures to tackle it – Solid waste management rules, Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2.0 etc. Write their and successes and limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the challenges associated with poverty and to evaluate the performance of various measures taken to alleviate poverty.
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:
Describe the giving statistic regarding the current status of poverty in India.
Body:
First, write about the various challenges associated with eradication of poverty in India.
Next, giver context about SDG-1: zero poverty. Evaluate the pros and cons of the various poverty alleviation measures in India – Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY), National Social Assistance Programme, Land Reforms, MGNREGA and various PDS initiatives etc.
Suggest measures to overcome the above the limitations of the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Insights on India , Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the issue of frequent transfers of civil servants and if fixed tenure can lead to good governance.
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 giving context.
Body:
First, write about the drawbacks and impact associated with the frequent transfer of civil servants.
Next, write about the advantages of having a fixed tenure of the civil servants in a particular posting – continuity, impartial decision making, insulation from pressure, increased efficiency etc.
Next, write about the disadvantages of having a fixed tenure of the civil servants – complacency, shrinking accountability etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by starting your opinion on the above issue and way forward to achieve continuity.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India
Why the question:
A recent UNEP report highlights the importance of adopting a circular economy to tackle plastic pollution.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need to tackle plastic pollution by promoting circular economy.
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 a statistic regarding the extent of plastic pollution in India and the world.
Body:
First, mention the various sources of plastic pollution and its impact.
Next, write about the steps that have been taken to regulated the manufacture of plastic in India.
Next, write about the role circular economy can play in tackling plastic pollution.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to holistically tackle the issue of plastic pollution.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
6. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
“A person of integrity chooses to uplift others instead of pointing out their faults.” ― Anonymous
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote.
Body:
Write about as to how in the contemporary society people have been accustomed to looking in to faults of others and complaining without them making effort to solve the issue. Write about the impact of such and cite examples to substantiate. Write about how integrity is about uplifting others.
Write the ways to avoid that blame game and steps to improve oneself and others around.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the integrity in the present day.
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” – Oscar Wilde
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote.
Body:
Write about the significance of taking concrete actions and performing small acts of kindness, as they hold more value and impact than merely having good intentions or making grand promises. It serves as a reminder that the genuine and tangible expression of kindness is what truly matters. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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