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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article discusses the importance of including caste data in official counts and how it is crucial for honest politics in India.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about benefits of collecting caste-based data in census and its role in empowering backward classes.
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 caste-based census in India.
Body:
In the first part, discuss the pros of caste-based census – lack of accurate data related to many affirmative action programmes of the government, helpful in the debate related to reservation policy, targeted poverty reduction programmes etc
Next, Discuss the cons of caste-based census – creates chasms within society, historical apprehensions etc.
Next, write about how the above data can be used for empowerment of backward classes.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: population and associated issues
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
The article suggests that a customized health insurance model that considers the unique healthcare needs of the elderly, such as chronic illnesses and long-term care, is essential to ensure their well-being.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about challenges posed by India’s aging population and ways to overcome them.
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/statistic regarding elderly population in India.
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 especially with respect to their healthcare needs and insurance policies.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
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 features of NEP and its potential in overcoming challenges faced by public universities.
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 NEP, its aims and objectives.
Body:
In the first part, mention major components of NEP.
Next, write about the issues faced by public universities in India – inadequate funding, outdated curriculum, poor quality of teaching, inadequate infrastructure, bureaucratic hurdles, and lack of autonomy etc.
Next, write about the role that NEP can play in addressing the above issues.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
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 (revision).
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the feasibility of health as a fundamental right in the country.
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 a brief about health care in India.
Body:
First, mention the need for Right to Health that would promote the health of various weaker sections of the society and also boost economic development. Further link the benefits of better healthcare systems to that of various existing schemes like Ayushman Bharath.
Next, bring out the impediments to declare health care a Fundamental Right.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion regarding health as fundamental right.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
The article discusses the potential of a e-RUPI in India and how it could become the next Unified Payments Interface (UPI) revolution.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about potential of e-RUPI and suggest measures to improve 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 explaining the concept of e-RUPI.
Body:
In the first part, write about the benefits of e-RUPI – financial inclusion, the cashless society, decrease the cost of printing, expanding the digital economy and empowering citizens etc. Cite examples/statistics to substantiate.
Next, write about challenges with regards to e-RUPI – User adoption, security, complexity, domination by Chinese and Opportunity cost due to RBI’s reluctance etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses a recent glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) incident in Sikkim, India, which resulted in significant damage and loss of life.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about GLOF, India’s vulnerability and preparedness in tackling 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 a GLOF.
Body:
First, write about how vulnerable India is to a GLOF. Cite statistics to substantiate and previous GLOF disaster faced by India.
Next, write about preparedness of India in handling a GLOF disaster – mention the steps that have been already taken, their strengths and limitations. Mention further steps that can be taken in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: dimensions of ethics;
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.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give 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 defining contentment.
Body:
Write about the how contentment is natural wealth and importance of contentment. Substantiate with examples.
Next, write about Luxury is artificial poverty and how running behind riches of life will not lead to satisfaction. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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