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General Studies – 1
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
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 impact of The Government of India Act of 1935.
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:
Start by giving the context for the introduction of the Government of India Act,1935.
Body:
First, write about the major proposals in the act – federal structure, granting provincial autonomy and limited electoral reforms.
Next, write about the points supporting the Indian leaders to resent the Government of India Act,1935 such as the concept of federation with Provinces to join the imperial power and have a reserved representation, promoting feudal despotism, communally divisive approach and economic control of federal budget. Stress on the point that as much as the Indian leaders resented it, they were appealed by the constitutional means involved and participated in the elections.
Next, write about the impact of the act.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion.
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
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 how Quit India movement was different from the previous mass movements and how it more anti-imperialist than others.
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:
Give the context of political scene of the country that led to the launch of Quit India movement
Body:
Write about the factors that made the movement stand apart from other struggles or movements against the Imperial rule, on lines of, Gandhi’s strategy, emergence of new leaders, Violence, Princely States, new developments and mass involvement etc and the way it aligned the local interest with that of national interest.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning that the much-needed impetus towards conclusion to the national freedom struggle can be credited to the Quit India movement.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The government has constituted a new internal oversight mechanism for official data, revamping a Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES) set up in late 2019, soon after the findings from the last round of household surveys on consumption expenditure and employment were junked, citing ‘data quality issues’.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the issues and give solutions to improve the role of Parliamentary Standing Committees.
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:
Start by briefly mentioning about standing committees.
Body:
First, write about the mandate and their functioning – discuss laws and policies by analysing them in-depth, non-partisanship, track government expenditure, scrutinise policies and bills and seek expert advice, consensus-building among parties etc.
Next, write why the number of bills sent to the standing committees has reduced in recent years. Cite facts/data/examples to support your answer e.g. – reduced sitting, pandemic, less attendance, partisanship etc – cite stats to substantiate your points.
Next, suggest ways to overcome them.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article explains the significance of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and its potential expiration if Russia does not extend it.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the Black Sea Grain Initiative and its efficacy in preventing escalating food prices.
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 about the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Body:
First, write about the major features of the Black Sea Grain Initiative – to provide for a safe maritime humanitarian corridor for Ukrainian exports, commercial ships are required to register directly with the JCC and its importance.
Next, write about the potential and the shortcomings of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Quint
Why the question:
In the aftermath of the devastating flood situation in Delhi, Prime Minister Modi expressed his concern and assured support to the affected people. The floods caused widespread damage and loss of lives in the region, and the government is mobilizing resources to provide relief and assistance to those affected.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various causes of urban floods and ways to mitigate them
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 explaining what is urban flood.
Body:
Next, Mention the man-made causes of urban floods such as lake bed encroachments, deforestation etc.
Next, write about the natural causes of urban floods.
Next, mention the need for a city wise strategic approach and recourse in the building codes and by-laws of cities to ensure proper drainage channels and provision for perforation of rainfall into ground water to avoid urban floods.
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: Moderate
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
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 the how virtues lead to eudaimonia.
Directive:
Explain – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In the introduction, given brief of major aspects of virtue ethics.
Body:
Explain the detail the link between having virtues and that leading eudaimonia. Substantiate with the various views of philosophers like Plato, Aristotle etc and with examples.
Next, mention the ways to achieve eudaimonia with the practise of virtue ethics.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance;
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
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 how Moral philosophies guide our moral compass to describe conscience, our inner sense of right and wrong offers a framework to guide our actions.
Directive:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by describing what you understand by the concept rights in modern day.
Body:
Elaborate on how the moral rights aids in deciding what right from is wrong. Use examples to substantiate your points. Example, Rights Theory that obligates us to respect the rights of others and live up to our obligations towards them.
Conclusion:
Complete by summarising.
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