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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses the long journey toward achieving gender equality and women’s rights in India.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes for gender inequality and its impact and ways to overcome it.
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:
Start by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the various historical causes for gender inequality – , educational, economic and social causes. Trace the struggle for women equality in India.
Next, write about the how the gender inequality impacts the Indian society. Cite examples and statistics to substantiate.
Next, write about the various measures needed to bridge the gender gap.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
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: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article discusses the issue of treating the Northeastern region of India as a single homogenous territory and highlights the complexity of identity and marginality in the region.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the challenges of north east India due to homogenous approach and ways to overcome it.
Directive word:
Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, write about various impediments to development of north east regions – political instability, insurgency, high tribal population, lack of funds and security concerns etc.
Next, write about the need for acknowledging and respecting the unique identities and aspirations of different Northeastern states and communities to address their specific needs effectively. Suggest measures to be taken in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic:Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Insights on India , 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 write about the issues with respect to BRICS expansion.
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 giving context.
Body:
In the first part, write about the various issues among the BRICS member countries which has brough them at a crossroad. Mention the current limitations of the BRICS bloc and hindrances to achieve its potential.
Next, write about the issue of BRICS expansion and India’s cautious approach to it.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward and diplomatic steps needed to be taken in this regard.
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Difficulty level: Moderate
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 write about the performance of FATF in implementing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) measures
Directive word:
Critically 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. 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 writing about the aims and objectives of FATF.
Body:
First, write about the various ways FATF tackles money laundering and terror financing – blacklist and grey list, measures like – Economic sanctions from IMF, World Bank and ADB etc, Reduction in international trade and international boycott etc.
Next, write about the successes and limitations of the above methodology of FATF. Write further steps to taken in this regard especially in the light of recent events.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article emphasizes the importance of water management and conservation in coping with the challenges posed by climate change.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about urgent and immediate measures need to mitigate the water crisis in India.
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 the status of water stress in India. Mention facts from NITI Aayog reports of 2018.
Body:
First, you can draw a bubble diagram showing activities that are the major consumers of surface and ground water in India.
Next, Mention the urgent steps that are needed to make sustainable water practises in agriculture more mainstreamed. cropping pattern shifts, water-saving seed varieties, regulation of groundwater usage, rejuvenation of catchment areas, participatory and bottom-up systems led by farmer producer organizations at conservation etc.
Write about the other steps that are required to tide over the crisis. Innovative solutions, mission mode management, aquifer recharge, rainwater harvesting and technology to monitor progress, community participation and rejuvenating existing water bodies etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with 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)
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ― Carl Gustav Jung
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 and highlighting its core meaning about importance of culture
Body:
Write about the various impediments to become who we truly are and how to come overcome those impediments. Mention how it is a privilege to be who we truly are. 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)
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 and highlighting its core meaning about importance of culture
Body:
Write about role of ego in one’s life. Mention the various ways ego is manifested and ways it affects individuals, societies and nations. Substantiate with examples. Write about the ways to master ego and control it.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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