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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article likely discusses the different manifestations of Islamophobia, its impact on Muslim communities, and the need for awareness and countermeasures to combat this issue.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about factors responsible for the growth of communalism and its impact on our society.
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 communalism.
Body:
First, present the case of Communalism in India; Communalism as a political philosophy has its roots in the religious and cultural diversity of India. It has been used to create a divide, differences and tensions between the communities on the basis of religious and ethnic identity leading to communal hatred and violence.
Next, Discuss the major factors that contributed towards the emergence and growth of communalism in modern India. Present the current situation.
Next, Present measures to deal with Communalism.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To critically write about the issues with respect to office of the governor and possible solutions to it.
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:
Give brief introduction of the role of Governor in the Indian Polity.
Body:
First, write about the significance of the post of Governor as enshrined in the Indian constitution.
Next, discuss the issues related to abuse of post of Governor in federal polity failing to the functions impartially and efficiently and why the tag of ‘agent of centre’ is being associated with the office of governor. Substantiate with examples.
Next, Explain the misuse of Article 356, Power of Reserving bill, Partisan role in Hung assemblies etc. with examples of recent times.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Top officials of the Union Law Ministry on September 3 held a preparatory briefing for former President Ram Nath Kovind who heads the high-level committee to examine and make recommendations for holding simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha, State Assemblies and local bodies.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about possibility of holding simultaneous elections of the parliament and state legislatures in the country.
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 of ‘One Nation, One election’.
Body:
In the first part, write about advantages of simultaneous elections.
Next, write about the feasibility and India’s preparedness to conduct simultaneous election in India – 5 elections to legislatures per year, capability of election commission, growing political will etc.
Next, write about the limitations that hinder conduct of simultaneous elections in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion regard the conduct of simultaneous elections.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Live Mint
Why the question:
The editorial discusses India’s Aditya-L1 mission and its objectives, highlighting the importance of solar research.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of India’s Aditya-L1 mission, examine its scientific goals, and assess how the mission can enhance our understanding of space weather and its effects on Earth’s technology and environment.
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 introducing the Aditya-L1 mission and its primary objectives.
Body:
First, write about the significance of the Aditya-L1 mission in the context of solar research and space exploration – studying the Sun’s outermost layer (corona), solar wind, and magnetic fields, and how these objectives contribute to our understanding of space weather.
Next, write about potential contributions of the Aditya-L1 mission to space weather forecasting and its impact on Earth, including its effects on technology, communication systems, and the environment.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
The article discusses the issue of invasive alien species, which was a focal point during the 10th plenary of IPBES.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the factors aiding invasive alien species, their impact and ways to tackle their spread.
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:
Start by explaining the term invasive alien species.
Body:
First, write about the factors that ensure that to Invasive alien species survive in non-native areas.
Next, Explain the various threats posed by them. Provide examples and present the scenario of harm posed by invasive species in India – threaten cultivable land and wildlife habitats alike, may lead to the conversion of marshy wetlands into dry land. E.g.: water hyacinth, spread into the forests through the corridors created by landslides, affect the soil and destroy the microhabitat of that area
Next, write about the steps that are needed to tackle their spread.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: moral and political attitudes.
Difficulty level: Moderate
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.
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 a simple elaboration on the concept of public morality.
Body:
Write about aspects such as what is accepted within the realms of public morality, is it static and indestructible by quoting few examples. Influence of public morality on legislations and the changes with time such as legalisation of same-sex marriage etc.
Next, write about the various factors affecting public morality.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating that society evolves with time and thus the public morality also takes its shape, however certain historically sustainable values must be preserved as well.
Topic: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance;
Difficulty Level: Easy
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:
Using the metaphor of the 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 moral compass (conscience) which governs the actions you take in day-to-day life.
Body:
Elaborate on how the moral compass aids in deciding what right from is wrong. Use examples to substantiate your points.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by bring out how the moral compass prevents us acting purely from self-interest and helps us live a life of integrity.
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