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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 (revision).
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.
Key Demand of the question: To write about nationalism, factors for its rise and different views regarding it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining nationalism.
Body:
First, write about the various factors that led to rise of nationalism in India – the Despotic nature of the rule, the racial discrimination, indiscriminate taxation, ruining of Industries, Introduction of modern education, the influx of ideas of liberalism and constitutionalism, the rise of an educated middle class, the impact of the press, the impact of socio-religious reform movements etc.
Next, write about the role of Western-educated Indians in the rise of Indian nationalism.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating a balanced opinion.
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 (revision).
Key Demand of the question:
To explain the limitations of the Home Rule Movement, especially with regards to Home Rule leagues. Also, to explain the legacy of the movement.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context about Home Rule Movement, its leaders, inspiration and aims and objectives.
Body:
Elaborate further upon the Home Rule movement and its nature of functioning and spread.
Bring out the limitations of Home Rule, lack of cohesiveness between Tilak’s and Besant’s leagues, Skepticism of Congress, Lack of leadership post-1917 etc.
In the next part write in detail about the legacy of the movement. Giving impetus to national movement during the war period, facilitating the re-entry of extremists in Congress, Lucknow, creating a platform for upcoming leaders, and preparing India for the arrival of Gandhi and mass movements.
Conclusion:
Summarize the overall importance and the legacy of the Home rule movement.
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: Live Mint
Why the question:
The article discusses the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme’s challenges and suggests the need for a reevaluation.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the achievements and limitations of UDAN scheme five years after its inception.
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 mentioning the aims and objectives of UDAN scheme.
Body:
First, give a brief about the major features of the UDAN scheme.
Next, write about the various achievements of UDAN scheme in promotion regional connectivity and making air travel affordable. Substantiate with examples and facts,
Next, write about the shortcomings of UDAN scheme and any other improvements needed to make it more successful.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to overcome the shortcomings.
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article argues restoring the original intent of the Section 8(4) of the Representation of People Act 1951, could prevent unnecessary disqualifications and provide clarity to both lawmakers and the public
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of section 8(3) of RP act and issues in it and restoration of Section 8(4)
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 giving the objective behind Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People (RP) Act.
Body:
First, write about the various features of Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People (RP) Act and its impact.
Next, write about the major issues surrounding Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People (RP) Act – ambiguity in language, discretionary power of the Election Commission, lack of clarity on exceptions and conditions, timing of disqualification, and concerns about the criminalization of politics etc.
Next, write about the steps that are needed to overcome the above and role of Section 8(4) of the Representation of People Act 1951 in doing so.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was part of one of the three key health-related priority areas of the meeting set under India’s G20 presidency.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about concerns surrounding AMR, its causes, measures to deal with it and role of one health approach in this regard.
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:
Define AMR and its causes.
Body:
First, write about the why there is global cause of concern – Superbug, Multi drug resistance to bacterium and viruses, Increased cost of treatment, prolonged hospitalisation, increased mortality and less effective inoculation.
Next, write about the various initiatives to tackle AMR – Global Action Plan on AMR, World Anti-microbial awareness week, Delhi Declaration on AMR, National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance etc. Evaluate its efficacy.
Next, write about the one health approach and the initiatives it offers in dealing with AMR.
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;
6. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
“Morality is not just a set of rules; it is a quality of character.” – Unknown
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’ in Mission-2024 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote.
Body:
Write about difference between preaching morality and practising it. Write about the impact of the same. Write ways how one can practice what is preached. Write about how morality determines the quality of the character. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote 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)
“In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics”. – Earl Warren.
Difficulty level: Tough
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’ in Mission-2024 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving a simple understanding of the meaning of the quote.
Body:
Mention the relationship between laws and ethics. Write that law needs a proper process and is support and supplemented by ethics. Write about law as a source of ethical guidance. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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