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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India
Why the question:
United Nations data over the past decade has maintained that as many as one in three women globally have experienced physical and/or sexual violence. Indian women too reel from exposure to risks of gender-based violence (GBV), exacerbated by an entrenched patriarchy and limited state capacity to intervene.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for unabated gender-based violence and steps that are needed to tackle this chronic problem.
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 and mention the NCRB data on increasing cases of gender-based violence.
Body:
In the first part, mention the reasons for this chronic issue. Legal loopholes, social conditioning, culture of violence, Caste dynamics etc.
Write the steps that are the need of the hour and role of state intervention – Effective implementation of Laws, investigating agency and prosecution more proficient, awareness, gender sensitisation etc..
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the challenges associated with poverty and to evaluate the performance of various measures taken to alleviate poverty.
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:
Describe the giving statistic regarding the current status of poverty in India.
Body:
First, write about the various challenges associated with eradication of poverty in India and the progress made so far as mentioned in the above report.
Next, evaluate the pros and cons of the various poverty alleviation measures in India – Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY), National Social Assistance Programme, Land Reforms, MGNREGA and various PDS initiatives etc.
Suggest measures to overcome the above the limitations of the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
With the government trying to nudge the private sector to invest in infrastructure projects, it is imperative that land titles are properly recorded.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the benefits of digitisation of land records.
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 regarding land resource management.
Body:
Frist, write about the various steps taken towards digitisation of land records – Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), National Generic Document Registry System (NGDRS) and transliterating the land records in any language under Schedule VIII of the Constitution etc.
Next, write about how these steps will provide substantial advantages in land use and economic benefits. Also, write about limitations of the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impact of LPG reforms on inclusive growth in the country.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context about the LPG reforms.
Body:
First, in detail write about the LPG and how they would play a part in the economic development of the country.
Next, write about the positive contributions of the LPG reforms on inclusive growth in the country. Cite statistic and examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the shortcomings of LPG reforms.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion on LPG reforms.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), an alliance of 29 members, has unanimously adopted the New Delhi declaration underscoring the need to mitigate risks arising from the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and promoting equitable access to critical resources for AI innovation, including computing and high-quality diverse datasets.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of Delhi declaration on in creating a middle path between promotion and regulation of AI.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of Delhi Declaration on AI.
Body:
First, in detail write about the major areas of AI that the declaration touches upon – Importance, Inclusive AI benefits, Principles for a global AI framework etc.
Next, write about the advantages of the above.
Next, write about the shortcomings of the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
6. What do you understand by the core value system of civil servants? (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of Mission-2024 Secure.
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 the core value system.
Body:
Write about the role of core values in judgement of civils servants– impartiality, legality, integrity, empathy and transparency. Elaborate with examples as to how it guides the judgement of civil servants and ensure that right decisions are taken.
Conclusion:
Conclude by Summarising.
Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker- sections.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
Directive:
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.
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of Mission-2024 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining justice, accountability and responsiveness.
Body:
Begin by talking about values which are important to the level of justice and continuity in public administration with suitable examples.
Mention about how public servants must be accountable to the government for the effective delivery of its programs.
Then finally talk about responsiveness of the administration to the government of the day within the law and the how constitution is key to the effective implementation of government policies in an equitable manner.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by suggesting ways for neutrality in public administration in an increasingly polarizing world.
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