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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: Insights on India
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 features and importance of folk dances of India.
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:
Give the context of numerous folk dances across the country.
Body:
First, write about as to how folk dances that reflect the life of the common people of a certain country or region – how cultural aspects of that regions and are distinct from one another. Cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the importance of folk dances of the country.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
Difficulty level: Moderate
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 quasi-judicial bodies, issues in their functioning and reforms required.
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.
Introduction:
Begin by writing a about the quasi-judicial bodies in India.
Body:
First, in general, write about the need of quasi-judicial bodies in India and their major functions.
Next, write about the issues in the functioning of quasi-judicial bodies in India – understaffed. Their engagement with duties such as law and order, protocol, coordination and other administrative functions leaves them with much less time for court work. Their access to court clerks and record keepers is limited. Several of the presiding officers lack proper knowledge of law and procedures etc.
Next, write about the reforms that are needed to overcome the above performance issues.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The theme of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023 is to make menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030. The predominant objective is to create a world where no one is held back because they menstruate. The article discusses the significance of menstrual health as a public health concern. It emphasizes the need to address the challenges faced by women and girls regarding menstrual hygiene, access to sanitary products, and social taboos surrounding menstruation.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of menstrual hygiene, challenges faced by women and steps needed to improve it.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving 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:
Briefly give data about
menstrual hygiene issues in Indian Society.
Body:
First, write about the Importance of Menstrual Health as a Public Health Issue, impact of menstrual health on women’s overall well-being, connection between menstrual health and reproductive health and role of menstrual health in achieving gender equality etc
Next, write about the challenges faced by women and girls in menstrual health – Lack of access to affordable and hygienic sanitary products, Inadequate knowledge about menstrual hygiene management, Stigma and taboos associated with menstruation and Limited access to clean water and sanitation facilities etc.
Next, write about the measures to improve menstrual health -Promote menstrual health education and awareness programs, enhance access to affordable and sustainable sanitary products, Improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities and Address cultural and social taboos through community engagement
Conclusion:
Conclude writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Technology missions;
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article explores the potential benefits and controversies surrounding genetically modified (GM) food in the context of sustainable food production.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the potential benefits and concerns associated with GM crops.
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.
Body:
First, in brief, write about the needed for GM crops in the country to meet the challenges of food security and make farming commercially viable and tackle challenges posed by climate change – Enhanced crop yields and productivity, Reduction in environmental impact, Improvement in nutritional content and Addressing Food Security etc.
Next, write about the concerns associated with the above – Health risks associated with GM food, Ecological impact and biodiversity concerns, Socio-economic implications and farmer dependency etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses the growing threat of cybercrime in the modern world.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the challenges posed by cybercrime and measures needed to combat 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 by defining cybercrime with a few examples.
Body:
First, write Challenges posed by cybercrimes – Increasing prevalence and variety of cybercrimes, Global nature of cybercrimes Rapidly evolving techniques and technologies used by cybercriminals, Difficulty in attributing cybercrimes and apprehending perpetrators and Potential economic, social, and psychological impacts of cybercrimes etc.
Next, write the measures needed to combat cybercrimes – Strengthening legal frameworks, enhancing international cooperation for extradition and legal assistance, Improving cybersecurity infrastructure, Promoting awareness and education on cybersecurity, Developing robust technical measures to protect critical infrastructure etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
Difficulty Level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the philosophy of Utilitarianism and the way it resolves moral issues.
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 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.
Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: plato.stanford.edu
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
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 by describing the Rawl’s theory of justice.
Body:
Elaborate on Rawls developed a theory of justice based on social contract theory, holding that the natural state of human beings is freedom, not subjugation to a monarch, no matter how benign or well intentioned. Rawls’s theory views human beings as inherently good and, echoing Kant, inclined toward moral rectitude and action.
Next, write a critique that Rawls’s theory focuses primarily on the issue of distribution, because decisions made in ignorance can neither reward innovation and enterprise nor encourage risk.
Conclusion:
Complete by summarising.
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