[MISSION 2024] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 3 November 2023

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General Studies – 2

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government

1. While digitization offers immense potential to enhance the judiciary’s efficiency, addressing challenges such as the lack of digital expertise is crucial. Analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: New Indian Express

Why the question:

The article discusses the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the judicial system and highlights the benefits and challenges associated with AI-powered courts.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the technological issues faced by courts and advantages of digitisation of judiciary.

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 towards increased Digitisation of the judiciary in the recent times.

Body:

In detail, write about various technological issues faced by the courts and its impact.

Next, mention the advantages that the digitisation of judiciary brings.

Next, bring out the concerns associated with above.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.

2. There is a need for collective efforts to ensure that the promises of the New Delhi Declaration are realized and that the G20 nations work together to overcome global challenges. Examine. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: Live Mint

Why the question:

The article discusses the significance of the New Delhi Declaration and emphasizes the need to fulfil the commitments made during the G20 summit.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the significance of New Delhi Declaration.

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 objectives of New Delhi Declaration.

Body:

First, write about the major announcements of New Delhi Declaration with respect to – Ukraine and Geopolitical Tensions, Sustainable Growth, Creating a More Inclusive World and Gender Equality etc.

Next, write about the significance of the declaration in addressing various global problems and its role in enhancing India’s global standing and ways to achieve the above-mentioned announcements as part of the declaration.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

3. Aadhaar has been a subject of both praise and criticism. Analyse the safety concerns associated with Aadhaar, highlighting potential risks to privacy and security. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: New Indian Express

Why the question:

The article discusses the recent data breach concerning Aadhaar, India’s biometric identification system, and the implications it raises for safety and privacy.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the successes and limitations of Aadhar.

Directive word:

Analyse – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin the providing context of Aadhar and its aim.

Body:

First write about the successes of Aadhar – Aadhaar has been instrumental in streamlining various government services and reducing fraud, the safety concerns associated with the system are legitimate and significant etc.

Next, write about the concerns with Aadhar – collection, storage, and use of sensitive biometric and demographic data pose real risks to individual privacy and security etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward to address the above-mentioned concerns.

General Studies – 3

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4. Analyse the causes behind the rising trend of road accidents and fatalities in the country and propose measures to reduce them by enhancing road safety (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Indian Express

Why the question:

The article highlights the major findings from the GoI’s report on road accidents in India.

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:

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:

Start by giving statistic related to road accidents in the country.

Body:

Frist, 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

5. What is biodiversity? Discuss its pivotal role in sustaining life on Earth in numerous ways. (250 words)

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 importance of biodiversity conservation in light of the services it provides.

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 biodiversity.

Body:

First, Write about the reasons as to why Biodiversity is important to humans. Economic—biodiversity provides humans with raw materials for consumption and production, Ecological life support, Recreation—many recreational pursuits rely on our unique biodiversity, Cultural and scientific.

Next, bring out the link of biodiversity and many livelihoods – such as those of farmers, fishers and timber workers, are dependent on biodiversity. Give specific examples.

Conclusion:

Conclude by stressing on the importance of biodiversity.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment

6. In the context of biodiversity loss across the world, maintaining and restoring biodiversity is not only essential for the sake of the environment but also for safeguarding public health and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. Examine. (150 words)

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 explain the major causes for rising cases of man-animal conflict.

Directive:

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 giving context.

Body:

First, write about the reasons for biodiversity loss.

Next, write about the impact of biodiversity loss – directly impact human health when ecosystem services are compromised.

Next, write about the ways to restore biodiversity and ensure sustainable development.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.