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General Studies – 1
Topic: population and associated issues.
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 different approaches to be taken in order to greater prospects for demographic advantage and reaping the available demographic dividend.
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 giving context and citing statistic regarding the population growth in India.
Body:
In the first part, write about the challenges that India will face because of it growing population.
Next, write about the various different approaches in education, health, environmental impact and skill development that need to be taken in the order ensure there is equitable growth and development resulting in a welfare state.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
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 understand the main issues in the urban areas as well as mention the necessary steps through planning and administration to boost the quality of life in urban areas.
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.
Introduction:
Begin by giving an account on how rapidly Indian Urban spaces are growing both in terms of population density as well as growing urban spills .
Body:
First, mention the various issues plaguing urban areas such as a need for affordable housing, issues of urban slums, waste management, poor drainage etc.
Next, mention about the important factors on which policy deliberation needs to take place such as balance of urban population density with economies of scale and infrastructural facilities among others.
Next discuss the importance of mobilising funds other than public funds and also some of the essential components of urban planning to include sustainability, improved mobility etc for a well-functioning urban space.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the key components for a functional and effective urban city.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Indian Express.
Why the question:
The five-member Constitution Bench, in a unanimous verdict, upheld every challenge to every aspect in the electoral bonds case, declaring the scheme unconstitutional.
Key Demand of the question:
To critically analyse electoral bonds scheme and reasons for it to be declared unconstitutional.
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 aims and objectives of introduction of electoral bonds.
Body:
In the first part, mention the functioning and features of electoral bond scheme – can be bought by any Indian citizen or company incorporated in India. The scheme allows parties to receive these bonds.
Next, write about how they have increased opacity instead of increasing transparency. Write about the issues in them and reasons why the SC deemed it to be unconstitutional.
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: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
Greece’s parliament approved a bill allowing same-sex civil marriage on Thursday, a landmark victory for supporters of LGBT rights that was greeted with cheers by onlookers in parliament and dozens gathered on the streets of Athens.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about legalising same-sex marriages in the country.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context with respect to same-sex marriages.
Body:
In the first part, write about the need to legalise same-sex marriages in the country post the Navtej Johar judgement – Equal rights, improving mental health, ending stigma, granting protection, for true inclusivity etc.
In the next part, write about the impediments and legal obstacles to legalising same-sex marriages and its impact on social ethos. Throw light on the recent SC judgement and its implications on the queer community.
Next, write about measures that can be taken in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced opinion on the issue.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India
Why the question:
Bloomberg could join JPMorgan in adding India to its government bond index, increasing the chances of global investors deploying more funds in India. This comes as China’s stock market struggles, enhancing India’s appeal as a destination for equity investments. The net result would be good news for capital markets.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the pros and cons of foreign capital in the Indian economy.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining Dutch Disease.
Body:
First, explain about the Dutch Disease in brief.
Next, write about the various positive aspects of foreign capital – First, international flows of capital, diversification of lending and investment, global integration of capital markets, allows the transfer of technology and can also promote competition in the domestic input market etc. Substantiate with examples.
Next, write about the various limitations of foreign capital in the economy – Dutch disease, volatility, lesser export competitiveness etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion.
General Studies – 4
Topic: strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
trace the link between non-partisanship in public administration and equality amongst citizens.
Directive:
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 highlighting the importance of neutrality and non-partisanship in public administration.
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.
Topic: ethical issues in international relations and funding;
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To write international morality and its nature.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining international morality.
Body:
Start by explaining what is international ethics – moral principles, customary International Law, Human rights, Cooperation, Non-aggression etc. Cite examples to substantiate your points.
Next, write about if it is just a theoretical concept or it is applied in practise as well.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion on international morality.
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