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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses the need for India to envision a new approach to peace. It emphasizes that achieving peace requires moving beyond traditional methods, embracing dialogue, diplomacy, and soft power to address global conflicts.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the importance of India promoting tolerance, inclusivity, and non-violence in today’s world.
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 context.
Body:
First, write about the how India has been a plural entity rights since ancient and medieval times. Cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about how India’s tolerance, inclusivity, and non-violence have shaped the nation and provide the society with solidarity in diversity. India can achieve this leadership position by promoting the same for conflict resolution across the world.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The editorial discusses the need for regulatory clarity regarding the order of clearance in insolvency cases. It highlights that there is a lack of clarity in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) regulations, particularly concerning the priority of payments to various stakeholders in the insolvency process.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various issues in IBC and steps needed to resolve it.
Directive word:
Critically analyze – 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) its aims and objectives.
Body:
First, list down the various features and achievements of IBC since its introduction.
Next, write about the various limitations in the performance of IBC.
Next, write about the reform that is needed to ensure that IBC performance leads to strengthening of its supporting role in capital formation and economic growth of the country.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
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 threats faced by the wildlife and ecosystems due to development and need to balance both.
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 mentioning the contradiction between development and ecological conservation.
Body:
First, write about the threats to wildlife sand ecosystems from the developmental activities – Road/Railway lines inside protected areas, Uncontrolled passage of heavy vehicles during night-time, Man-animal conflicts, Threat from invasive species
Next, write about balancing both developmental as well environmental objectives. Give reasons for the same.
Next, discuss the potential solutions to issues.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
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 the achievements of project tiger in India.
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 explaining the aims and objectives behind the launch of project tiger.
Body:
First, write about the crisis in tiger population before the launch of Project Tiger. Mention the steps that were introduced as part of tiger conservation efforts.
Next, evaluate in success in achieving improvements in tiger numbers. Also, mention the various how it also conserved the local flora and fauna of ecosystems.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on the need to keep up the conservation efforts.
Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money laundering and its prevention.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses the use of deepfake technology in the context of the recent controversy involving actress Rashmika Mandanna.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about deepfakes, threat posed by them and steps that are needed to counter 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 defining deepfakes.
Body:
First, Deepfakes leverage powerful techniques from machine learning and artificial intelligence to manipulate or generate visual and audio content. Discuss then the concerns posed by them. Deepfakes can be and have been weaponised to inflict harm. Deepfakes can inflict damage to individuals, institutions, businesses and democracy.
Next, write about the legitimate applications of deepfakes and similar AI based technology.
Next, write about the steps that are needed to overcome the challenges posed by it.
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)
“What wisdom can you find greater than kindness.” ― Jean Jacques Rousseau
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote and highlighting its core meaning.
Body:
Write about the importance of Kindness and compassion. Write about how kindness can be source of wisdom and things it can teach us. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote.
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.
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote and highlighting its core meaning.
Body:
Write about the importance of focussing on the positive side after a setback/loss. Mention the lessons or opportunities that are present in failure and that can lead to further success. Highlight the role of patience and perseverance. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote.
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