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General Studies – 1
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The World Meteorological Organization’s recent report, The Global Climate 2011-2020, gives a broad view of the planet’s response to greenhouse gas emissions. In the section on the state of glacier health, it points out that, on average, the world’s glaciers thinned by approximately a metre a year from 2011 to 2020.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes and impact of glacial melt across the 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:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the major causes leading to glacier melt. Cite statistics to substantiate.
Next, write about the impact of glacial melt – Altered River flows, Impact on economic activities, Impact on weather pattern, Impact on humans and wildlife etc.
Next, write about the various measures that need to be taken.
Conclusion:
Conclude with 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 , Live Mint
Why the question:
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution directed all mills and distilleries not to use sugarcane juice/syrup for making any ethanol “with immediate effect”.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about ethanol blending, economic and ecological benefits of ethanol blending and concerns associated with 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 ethanol blending and the mechanism behind it.
Body:
First, write the economic benefits of ethanol blending – foreign exchange per year, energy security, self-reliance, increasing farmers’ incomes, employment generation, and greater investment opportunities. Mention the various initiatives of government to promote it.
Next, write about the ecological benefits – lower carbon emissions, better air quality and use of damaged foodgrains etc. Mention the various schemes for promotion of ethanol blending in India.
Next, write about the concerns associated with it – food security, lack of acceptance, costs etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to promote ethanol blending.
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently minced no words in admonishing the European Union for its decision to unilaterally impose a ‘carbon tax’ on all carbon-intensive goods entering the region.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about carbon tax, its impact on 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:
Begin by giving context of European Union’s carbon tax.
Body:
First, write about concept of the carbon tax and rationale behind it – a tax levied on the carbon content of fuels, generally in the transport and energy sector. Carbon taxes are a form of carbon pricing. The term carbon tax is also used to refer to a carbon dioxide equivalent tax, the latter of which is quite similar but can be placed on any type of greenhouse gas or combination of greenhouse gases, emitted by any economic sector.
Next, write about the limitations of the above and how it impacts developing countries like India.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The MPC has rather surprisingly opted to keep the RBI’s repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for a fifth straight bi-monthly meeting.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the balanced approach between inflation targeting and economic growth aspects of the MPC.
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 the answer by writing the aims and objectives of monetary policy committee.
Body:
In the first part, Discuss the concept of Inflation targeting first by Monetary Policy – Inflation control is a legitimate objective of economic policy given the correlation between inflation and macro-economic stability. Discuss the impact of inflation targeting.
Next, in relative to the above, mention the economic growth aspect of monetary policy, preventing slowdown in industrial activity, generating flow of credit etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by suggest measures to balance India’s developmental ambitions with macro-economic stability.
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Gene and cell therapy are the cutting-edge medical advancements poised to revolutionise our approach to and treatment of various health conditions, from sickle cell disease and dengue to cancer and HIV/AIDS.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the gene therapy, its scope and concerns associated with the technology.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving 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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by briefly defining gene therapy.
Body:
First, in brief, explain the mechanism of the working of gene therapy and its types.
Next, write about the scope of gene therapy – influencing the course of various genetic and acquired disorders at the genetic level.
Next, write about the various concerns associated with the gene therapy – cost, ethical concerns, procedural difficulties etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to overcome the concerns.
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)
“Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.” ― Sigmund Freud
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:
Write about the importance of being honest with oneself. Being honest makes one person aware of the strengths and limitations, virtues and vices and by doing so they can try and improve their character. Cite examples to substantiate.
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)
“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” ― Rosa Parks
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:
Write about when one is doing a right act, one should never be afraid of doing it or the consequences of doing it. Mention the importance of courage in doing virtuous acts and cite examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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