Topic: population and associated issues
1. Proactive measures and policy reforms are needed to address the challenges posed by India’s ageing population. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
The article discusses the demographic shift in India, emphasizing the need for a proactive approach in addressing the challenges posed by an ageing population.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about impact of ageing population in the society and ways 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:
Define ageism and its associated features.
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.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
