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General Studies – 1
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article discusses the demographic shift in India, where the share of elderly individuals in the population is projected to double to 20% by 2050.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about impact of age-related stereotypes in the society and ways to overcome them.
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:
Define ageism and its associated features.
Body:
In the first part, write about various issues with elderly population – elder generation is often seen as slower, change-resistant, expensive, and ultimately even useless. Mention about the elderly being neglected in many aspects including in their own families and in public policies.
In the next part, write about the steps and policies that are needed in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Difficulty level: Moderate
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 (revision).
Key Demand of the question:
To write about impact of national emergency on fundamental rights and the judicial interpretations of it.
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 writing about the objective behind article of national emergency.
Body:
In the first part, bring out the effect of national emergency on fundamental rights – the nature of the modification, extent of modification, ability to enforce fundamental rights etc.
In the next part, mention the various judicial interpretations regarding the suspension of the fundamental rights – mention various cases such as Makhan Singh Vs. State of Punjab, A.D.M. Jabalpur Vs. shivkant Shukla etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with stressing that suspension is a temporary measure.
Topic: issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure
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 (revision).
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the evolution of fiscal federalism in India, issues in it and measures needed to overcome the issues.
Directive:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining fiscal federalism in India.
Body:
First, give a brief about the development of fiscal federalism in India since independence.
Next, write about the various issues with respect to fiscal federalism in India – opacity, GST issues, FRMBA, impact of the pandemic etc.
Next, write about the measures needed to rectify the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses the potential of pumped storage hydropower as a sustainable energy solution.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the potential of hydroelectric power and risks posed by it.
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 defining hydroelectric energy and give the statistic highlighting extent of it being generated in India.
Body:
First, mention the potential of hydroelectric energy – plenty of rivers, favourable geology, presence of technological expertise, past success etc.
Next, write about the various risks that are associated with hydropower projects – political conflicts, social impact, economic viability and ecological concerns must be written in detail. Substantiate them with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to remedy the above-mentioned limitations.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article discusses NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission and its successful landing on the Bennu asteroid to collect samples.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about OSIRIS-REx mission’s objectives and achievements, emphasize its significance in solar system studies, and highlight the scientific knowledge it has provided so far.
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 introducing NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission and its purpose.
Body:
First, write about primary objectives of the OSIRIS-REx mission, which include studying the asteroid Bennu, collecting a sample, and returning it to Earth for analysis.
Next, write about the major achievements of the mission, such as successful sample collection from Bennu’s surface, spacecraft manoeuvres, and data acquisition.
Next, write about the Significance in solar system studies and Future implications of the mission.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators.
6. Great teachers show you your greatness not their own. Justify with examples. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2024 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
to develop a link between changing your attitude and changing your behaviour.
Directive:
Justify – When you are asked to justify, you must 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 using suitable case studies or/ and examples.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining a great teacher.
Body:
Mention the important attributes of a great teachers – compassion, integrity, emotional intelligence, Humility, leadership and communication. Use examples from India and the world to justify how great teachers create even greater pupils/ disciples.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by the life changing role of teachers on the society.
Topic: challenges of corruption.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of whistleblowing.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining whistleblowing.
Body:
Explain What are the moral and ethical justification of whistleblowing – whistleblowing is morally required when it is required at all; people have a moral obligation to prevent serious harm to others if they can do so with little costs to themselves. Mention how it prevents corruption. Give examples to justify your points.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by summarising its importance.
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