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General Studies – 1
Topic:Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent);
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 distribution of major metallic and non-metallic minerals and issues in mining 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:
Start by mentioning about minerals profile of India and their importance.
Body:
First, with a neat illustrative map, highlight the distribution of major non-metallic minerals such as coal, iron ore, manganese, mica, bauxite and copper etc
Next, with a neat illustrative map, highlight the distribution of major non-metallic minerals such as Mica, Limestone, Dolomite, Asbestos, Magnesite, Gypsum and Kyanite etc.
Next, write about issues pertaining to mining of mineral in India and ways to address it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent);
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 examine the role of livestock in India farmers’ economy and ways to further augment it.
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 the statistic related to livestock as part of agriculture in India.
Body:
First, explain the contributions of livestock in ensuring better returns to Farmers, additional income, giving choice and security in the period of distress.
In the next part, write about the various measures taken by promote livestock in the country and further measures that are required so that it yield maximum returns.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing 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: Live Mint
Why the question:
The article discusses India’s digital potential.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the successes of the digitalisation in India and suggest measures to ensure more reachability, inclusivity and make it equitable.
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.
Body:
In first part, write about India’s success at building digital infrastructure. This includes a Unified Payments Interface, Aarogya Setu app, CoWin, Bharat QR, the RuPay card. Write its impact and substantiate with facts and figures.
Next, mention the challenges with respect to rapid digitisation equitable spread, ensuring that the benefits of digital revolution are accessible to all citizens, irrespective of their gender, caste, or geographical location etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to make the digital revolution more fruitful for everyone.
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
Election turmoil leaves Pakistan with a weak and unpopular coalition.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about present state of relations between India and Pakistan and impact of recent elections on the bilateral relations.
Directive word:
Critically analyze – 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the tumultuous relations between the both countries and stoppage of bilateral talks due to Pakistan’s support to terrorists.
Next, write about the recent elections in Pakistan and how it could potentially impact bilateral relations between both countries.
Next, write about the steps that India must take in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion on the issue.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India
Why the question:
The combined impact of global warming and ongoing El Nino conditions in the equatorial Pacific Ocean has started showing heightened temperatures across many regions of the northern hemisphere, including south India. This could lead to an early and intense heatwave in these regions.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about heat waves and causes of heat wave conditions and role of climate change in increasing frequencies of heat waves.
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:
Start by defining a heat wave.
Body:
In the first part of the body, start by mentioning the criteria for a heat wave: in temperature for plains, coastal areas and hilly areas. The criteria for a severe heat wave.
In the next part, mention the causes behind heat waves in India. Write about the ways in which climate change impacts heatwaves in India and to what extent.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about measures that must be taken to tackle heatwaves in India.
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: Moderate
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.
Body:
Write about integrity and its importance in developing character. Elaborate upon how being honest with oneself results so many benefits for individual morality. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the honesty 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)
“The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” – Malcolm Forbes
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.
Body:
Elaborate upon the quote and mention the role of education in making a person ethical. Mention the ways in which education shapes up ethics. Cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the counter view that education can also be devoid of ethics and its consequences. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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