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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 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the features of nagara style of architecture.
Directive word:
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:
Begin by writing about the emergence of nagara style in ancient India.
Body:
First, draw a small representative diagram highlighting the important features of Nagara style. Explain the various features of it – Shikhara, Grabhagriha, Mandapa etc. Mention some important temples constructed using Nagara style.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the pluralistic traditions of Mughal architecture in India and various elements of it borrowed by 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 writing about the grandeur of Mughal architecture.
Body:
First, write about the plurality that is present in Mughal architecture and how it has taken shape under various Mughal rulers.
Next, write about the elements that were borrowed by the Mughal architecture from various indigenous styles of art as well as foreign entities. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article discusses the Santal Rebellion against the British during the Hul Diwas. This event is significant in the history of India’s freedom struggle.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes and impact of Santal Rebellion.
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:
Brief explanation of the Santal Rebellion and its historical context.
Body:
First, write about the causes of the Santal Rebellion – Socio-economic grievances of the Santal community, including land dispossession, forced labor and exploitation., Cultural and religious factors contributing to the uprising etc.
Next, write about the Impact on the Socio-Political Landscape of Colonial India – Heightened awareness of indigenous rights and grievances in British India, Influence on subsequent peasant and tribal movements in different parts of the country, Role in shaping discourse on land rights, labor exploitation, and cultural autonomy, Contribution to the larger narrative of resistance and anti-colonial struggle in India etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses the importance of accurate data on the disability sector and how the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) can contribute to obtaining more robust data
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the efforts at achieving inclusivity for PwD’s and steps need to realise it by making them equal partners in their development.
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 the answer by giving statistic regarding the number of persons with disabilities (PwD) in India.
Body:
First, write about the efforts made at improving the lives of PwD’s – Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, Sugamya Bharat Abhiyaan/Accessible India campaign, Disability movement etc.
Mention the shortcomings of the above – lack of medical treatment, educational opportunity, absence of PwDs in decision making etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to involve PwDs as stakeholder in their development and decision-making.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
The article discusses the impact of unsafe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices on child mortality, specifically reporting on a WHO report that highlights the number of deaths of children under the age of five attributed to inadequate WASH conditions in 2019.
Key Demand of the question:
To develop a link between WASH and its impact on achieving SDGs.
Directive word:
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:
Start by giving context.
Body:
Give brief about the WASH status in India and its impact.
Bring the link between impact of poor WASH outcomes. Highlight how apart from the food intake, factors such as contaminated drinking water, poor sanitation, and unhygienic living conditions negative affect the development of the humans. Cite data from WHO and NFHS-5 to substantiate your points.
Mention few initiatives taken up by the government in this direction to address this chronic issue and further steps that are required achieve SDGs.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
The article discusses the decarbonization of India’s commercial vehicle fleet and making a case for hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine vehicles.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the benefits and challenges of hydrogen as fuel for transport sector.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of hydrogen as an alternative fuel option.
Body:
First, write about the potential benefits of hydrogen as an alternative fuel – zero emissions, energy density, quick refuelling, and versatility etc.
Next, write about the challenges in adopting hydrogen as an alternative fuel – infrastructure development, production and distribution, cost and efficiency, safety concerns etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to maximise the benefits of the hydrogen fuel technology.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
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-2024 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about Rawls views on inequalities and its criticism.
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:
Start by explaining the Rawls view on inequalities.
Body:
First, write about how according to Rawls the inequalities are a result of human ignorance. Cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write the criticism for Rawls view on inequalities.
Conclusion:
Conclude the answer by giving a balanced opinion.
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