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General Studies – 1
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
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 bring out the factors responsible for formation and movement of ocean currents and Sargasso Sea.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving 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:
Begin by defining ocean currents.
Body:
Draw a small illustrative diagram showing major ocean currents.
Mention primary and secondary factors responsible for their formation – insolation, atmospheric circulations, gravity and the effect of Coriolis force, Temperature and salinity differences and water density etc.
Conclusion:
Summarize the importance of Ocean currents.
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
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 factors causing variations in the temperature distribution on Earth.
Directive word:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by mentioning about the temperature distribution on the Earth and its effects.
Body:
Mention the factors that influence the temperature distribution on earth. The Angle of Incidence or the Inclination of the Sun’s Rays, Duration of Sunshine, Transparency of Atmosphere, Land-Sea Differential, Prevailing Winds, Aspects of Slope, Ocean Currents, Altitude, Earth’s Distance form Sun.
Next, write about how the above helps in maintaining the heat balance.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating the importance of understanding the patterns of distribution of temperature.
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Times of India , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article talks about changing features of the society.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the changing connotations of marriage as a social institution.
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:
First define what Marriage is.
Body:
First, explain in detail the functions of marriage then analyse how many of the functions are getting replaced by rise of other institutions and attitudinal changes.
Next, Discuss the sanctity surrounding marriage and the belief in the system has not gone out.
Next, Provide for factors responsible for deterioration of marriage as an institution.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman promised to launch a new scheme to strengthen deep-tech capabilities in the defence sector.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the growth of Deep tech in India, its potential and further steps need to realise its potential.
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 deep tech.
Body:
First, write about the various types of deep tech. Give statistics which indicate the rapid growth of deep tech.
Next, write about the potential of deep tech to boost growth in healthcare, education, industrial and manufacturing, and other areas.
Next, write about the policy and investment opportunities that are need for the seamless growth of the sector. to boost growth in healthcare, education, industrial and manufacturing, and other areas
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward
Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Times on India , unisdr.org
Why the question:
At least 11 people died and 149 were injured in a massive blast followed by a fire in a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh’s Harda district on Tuesday.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how increasing industrialization increases the risk of industrial disasters; discuss what effective steps need to be taken to reduce the same. Discuss the lessons India can learn from its past experiences.
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:
Define what constitute Industrial hazards.
Body:
First, write about the various types of industrial disasters – explosions, fires, spills, leaks, or wastes, release of damaging substances (e.g. chemicals, radioactivity, and genetic materials) or damaging levels of energy from industrial facilities or equipment into surrounding environments.
Next, write about the effective steps can be taken to address the concerns mentioned above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward
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)
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote and highlighting its core meaning about importance of culture
Body:
Write about how independence by nature should allow people to express their culture. If there are restrictions place of people’s culture, it will defeat the purpose of independence.
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)
“Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote and highlighting the relation between happiness and ones action.
Body:
Write about ones action determines the consequences of the action as well the emotions from it. Good actions lead to happiness and bad actions to sadness/guilt. Mention how happiness is an outcome of our own actions. Justify with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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