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General Studies – 1
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article examines the relationship between women’s marriage and their participation in the labor market.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes for decline of the already low female labour force participation rate in India for married women.
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.
Body:
First, in detail, write about how gender roles impact labour force participation for married women in India. Mention factors in details and substantive with statistics.
Next, mention the various measures that are needed to overcome the same – government policies, such as maternity leave and flexible work arrangements, breaking gender stereotypes and creating safe spaces for women etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization,
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Ela Bhatt, the founder of the Self-Employed Women’s Association or SEWA, was one of the most innovative activists, blending theory and practice at every step.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about SWEA model and its contributions.
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.
Introduction:
Ben by giving the aims and objectives of SEWA.
Body:
First, write about the context that led to the formation of SEWA and its Gandhian ideals.
Next, write about the features of SEWA model – economic tools, Governmental tools, Action oriented research, Social platform, full employment and self-reliance etc.
Next, write about the various achievements of the SEWA model.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article discusses the historically strong and diverse relationship between India and Canada, emphasizing the potential challenges and strains in this bond.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about evolution of Indo-Canadian relations and recent rift in 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:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, write about major areas of Indo-Canadian cooperation – cooperating on shared interests, such as technology, commonwealth, trade, diaspora, climate change and counterterrorism etc.
Next write about the causes for recent rift- Canada’s support for the farmers’ protests in India, concerns about Khalistani separatism, vaccine export restrictions, disagreements over human rights issues, and trade barriers etc,
Next, write about the measures that are needed to overcome the above issues in bilateral relationship.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Difficulty level: Moderate
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 progress made in infrastructure, challenges and areas for improvement.
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.
Body:
First, Write the about the progress made in developing infrastructure in the country and major initiatives taken for it and its achievements.
Next, write about the various limitations of the above – funding, slow paced development, environmental challenges etc.
Next, write about the steps that are needed for increased investment in infrastructure to support economic growth and improve the quality of life.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Difficulty level: Moderate
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 efforts to improve road infrastructure in the country, causes behind increasing road accidents and measures need to improve road safety.
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 statistic relate to road safety in the country.
Body:
Frist, write about the various measures that have been taken in the recent past to improve the road infrastructure in the country.
Next, write reasons behind increasing road accidents – poor quality, lack of air bags, information deficit, overburdened roads etc.
Next, write about ways to reduce the road accidents and casualties due to it while promoting eco-friendly modes of transportation.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article discusses the critical issue of air pollution in the city of Mumbai, highlighting the severe health and environmental consequences it poses
Key Demand of the question:
To write about impact of climate change on air pollution in India and the steps taken so far to tackle air pollution and suggest further steps to improve the quality of air.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to 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. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin the answer by giving air pollution statistics in India.
Body:
First, write about the impact of climate change on air pollution in India.
Next, write about the various policy measures like Air Pollution Act, National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), Commission for Air Quality Management, Graded Response Action Plan, National Ambient Air Quality Standard etc. Write about their pros and cons.
Next, write about the steps that are needed to overcome the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward
General Studies – 4
Topic: ethics – in private and public relationships;
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:
Elucidate – 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:
Define ethics in respect to administration and mention the need to knowing the distinction between your powerful rights and the right thing to do.
Body:
From the perspective of an administrator further elaborate on the quote and as to why it is imperative for the administrator to do the right thing. Use examples to substantiate your point.
Bring out the various facets of integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections that an administrator has to consider before taking any actions.
Conclusion:
Complete by summarizing the need for doing the right thing especially for those who are in power.
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