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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large gathering at a Dussehra event in New Delhi. During his speech, spoke about the importance of unity and the strength of the people in building a prosperous and self-reliant India.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about regionalism, the impact of regionalism and ways to overcome 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 regionalism.
Body:
In brief, write about the various forms of regionalism and its manifestation.
Next, write about the administrative and governance challenges posed by regionalism. Cite examples to substantiate your points.
Next, write about the steps needed to counter the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses the “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” roadshow and its implications. It addresses concerns about the roadshow crossing ethical and legal boundaries, with a particular focus on its potential impact on the democratic process.
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.
Key Demand of the question: To write about importance of political neutrality in civil services.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with what you understand by political neutrality.
Body:
Elaborate upon as to how civil service should give free and frank advice to the government impartially and without any political consideration. It also means the implementation of the decisions of the government by the civil service faithfully whether such decisions were in consonance with their advice or not. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning as to how the above will lead integrity and efficiency in the administration.
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential;
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
The article discusses India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), consisting of key components like Aadhaar, UPI, and others, has grown in recent years and can significantly impact the global digital landscape.
Key Demand of the question: To write about Dpi, its components and their growth and opportunities it offers.
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 defining DPI
Body:
First, write about the key components of DPI in India – Aadhaar, Digital Locker, Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and National Knowledge Network (NKN) and its their usage.
Next, write about the growth of DPI and their applications in the various sectors.
Next, write about the opportunities in DPI for the future and how India can harness it towards digital governance – integration, innovation, and enhanced services, with a focus on inclusivity and data security.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about strategic privatisation of PSE’s and objective utilisation of their funds.
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:
Start the answer by defining privatisation and give recent examples of privatisation.
Body:
In the first part, write about the reasons due to which the government undertakes privatisation.
Next, write about the need to privatise strategically and factors that must be considered before going ahead for privatisation.
Next, talk about the objective utilisation of the proceeds from privatisation to be invested in creation of more assets rather than engaging in populist measures.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the role of NITI Aayog in cooperative federalism, challenges it faces and steps needed 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:
Start by briefly mentioning aims and objectives of NITI Aayog,
Body:
First, write about the limitations of the erstwhile planning commission and transition to NITI Aayog for better cooperative federalism and to good governance in India.
Next, write about the various challenges facing NITI Aayog in the present times.
Next, suggest ways to overcome them.
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)
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” ― Leo Tolstoy
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 how everyone desires change in politics, society and economy but nobody wants to change their own ways or their life. Cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about how change has to begin from an individual.
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: Moderate
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:
First, write about how freedom without socialism can lead to injustice and inequalities in the society. Cite examples.
Next, write about the counter view that how socialism without freedom can lead to slavery and despotism and slavery. Cite examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by giving an opinion on balancing social justice and freedom.
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