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General Studies – 1
Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the challenges in the integration of Hyderabad and how they were overcome.
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 India at independence.
Body:
First, write about the various challenges in the integration of the princely state of Hyderabad – Nizam’s desire to remain independent, communal clashes, Razakar attacks, lack of administrative structures etc.
In the next part, write about the various steps that were taken in this regard to integrate Hyderabad with India.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about liberation of goa, operation Vijay and the reasons for military intervention in Goa.
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.
Introduction:
Begin by giving context about annexation of Goa.
Body:
First, write about the causes for need for liberation of Goa from the Portuguese colonial rule and obstacles faced by India.
Next, write about the various measures taken by India to liberate India from Portuguese and launch of operation Vijay to liberate it through military action.
Next, write about the need for military action for a nation that professed non-violence in the liberation of Goa.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a scheme to electrify one crore households with solar electricity.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the scope and limiting factors in the growth of solar energy and measures taken by the government to promote them,
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 regarding the development of solar energy in India.
Body:
First, mention about the huge potential for growth, emission-free nature and consistent nature of solar energy production in contrast with other forms of energy.
Next, evaluate the various constraining factors for a solar energy – such as land requirement, man power, financing, efficiency and manufacturing needs etc.
Next, write about the various measures taken by the government to promote solar energy.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: economics of animal-rearing.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
India’s dairy board has done well to import Gir bull genes from Brazil. This highly productive breed’s desi lineage may have eased autarkic resistance, but genetic origin shouldn’t matter so long as milk output gets a boost.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the contributions of white revolution and steps to boost milk production.
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 regarding the White Revolution in India.
Body:
First, mention about the factors that made White revolution possible and its impact on milk production and economy of India.
Next, write about the various issues in the diary sector in the country and mention steps that are needed to fix them
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
India’s mitigation plan for climate change should accord high priority to a basic scarcity that may impede economic growth.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the triple planetary crisis and measures that are needed to build resilience.
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 the answer by defining ‘triple planetary’ crisis.
Body:
First, write about the factors that contribute to the ‘triple planetary’ crisis and substantiate with statistics.
Next, write about the impact of ‘triple planetary’ crisis and measures that are needed to create a sustainable future.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward
General Studies – 4
Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how Integrity is at the core of good character.
Directive word:
Substantiate – When you are asked to Substantiate, you must pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question using suitable case studies or/ and examples.
Introduction:
Begin by defining what is Integrity.
Body:
Mention how integrity boosts the moral values such as honesty, fairness, decency etc that boosts one’s moral character and contributes to an ethical system. Use examples to support the argument.
Also, write about how with having Integrity as foundational value, we can add more virtues for ethical development.
Conclusion:
Mention that it further boosts self-awareness of individuals and aids for a just society.
Topic: Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
Key demand of the question:
To write about the role whistle blowing ain prevention of corruption.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Explain what is whistle blowing.
Body:
Explain What are the moral and ethical justification of whistleblowing – whistleblowing is morally required when it is required at all; people have a moral obligation to prevent serious harm to others if they can do so with little costs to themselves. Give examples to justify your points.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on the need of whistle-blower protection
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