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General Studies – 1
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the characteristics of about Stupa architecture.
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 of Stupa.
Body:
First, write about the major features of Stupa art – circular or square base, a hemispherical dome, a square railing, and a crowning spire, Buddha images, construction of Stupas, Chaityas and Viharas, non-Indian art in the artistic creations etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of pre-historic rock art.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give 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 writing about the pre-historic period as a phase of human history.
Body:
First, mention the major sites where re historic rock art is found in India making the most easily available cultural data. Draw a map of sites for better presentation.
Next, write about significance of pre historic rock art and insights it gives us in to pre-history. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on the need to preserve ancient rock art.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India
Why the question:
Informed policy decision-making requires a grasp of how the hard-up are faring on multiple counts. Economists need reliable measures of multidimensional poverty for global comparisons.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the measurement of poverty, reasons for poverty despite poverty alleviation measures.
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 giving context.
Body:
First, write about the various ways to measure poverty – National Sample Survey (NSS) based per capita consumption, Income based poverty line, consumption-based poverty line, Poverty line basket, Various committees and international standards etc.
Next, write about the reasons as to why despite poverty alleviation measures poverty is at a higher rate in India.
Next, write about ways to achieve poverty alleviation.
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.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
n India’s Lok Sabha elections, the number of women contestants seats increased from 3% of all parliamentary candidates in 1957 to 6% in 2009 and further to 9% in 2019.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the overall impact of empowering women.
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 women empowerment in India.
Body:
First, write about the need for women empowerment.
Next, write about the importance of women empowerment – Women’s active participation in all spheres of life contributes to the creation of more inclusive, equitable, and resilient democracies that reflect the diverse needs and aspirations of their populations.
Next, write about the steps required to bridge the above to achieve empowerment in a true sense.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Live Mint
Why the question:
On January 6 evening, a stream of commands transmitted by scientists and engineers of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) were translated by a computer onboard the Aditya-L1 spacecraft into manoeuvres that guided it into orbit around an imaginary point in space.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of India’s Aditya-L1 mission, examine its scientific goals, and assess how the mission can enhance our understanding of space weather and its effects on Earth’s technology and environment.
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 introducing the Aditya-L1 mission and its primary objectives.
Body:
First, write about the significance of the Aditya-L1 mission in the context of solar research and space exploration – studying the Sun’s outermost layer (corona), solar wind, and magnetic fields, and how these objectives contribute to our understanding of space weather.
Next, write about potential contributions of the Aditya-L1 mission to space weather forecasting and its impact on Earth, including its effects on technology, communication systems, and the environment.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 4
Topic: moral and political attitudes.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2024 Secure.
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:
Give a simple elaboration on the concept of public morality.
Body:
Write about aspects such as what is accepted within the realms of public morality, is it static and indestructible by quoting few examples. Influence of public morality on legislations and the changes with time such as legalisation of same-sex marriage etc.
Next, write about the various factors affecting public morality.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating that society evolves with time and thus the public morality also takes its shape, however certain historically sustainable values must be preserved as well.
Topic: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance;
Difficulty Level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2024 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
Using the metaphor of the moral compass to describe conscience, our inner sense of right and wrong offers a framework to guide our actions.
Directive:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by describing what you understand by moral compass (conscience) which governs the actions you take in day-to-day life.
Body:
Elaborate on how the moral compass aids in deciding what right from is wrong. Use examples to substantiate your points.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by bring out how the moral compass prevents us acting purely from self-interest and helps us live a life of integrity.
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