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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses the long journey toward achieving gender equality at workplace.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes for gender inequality at workplace and its impact and ways to overcome 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:
Start by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the various causes for gender inequality at workplace – historic, educational, economic and social causes.
Next, write about the how the workplace gender inequality impacts. Cite examples and statistics to substantiate.
Next, write about the various measures needed to bridge the gender gap at workplace.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India
Why the question:
For early stage learning, linguistic familiarity is key. Embracing the country’s rich tapestry of languages for schooling will help ensure that no child gets left behind.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of learning in mother tongue and the need to preserve the linguistic diversity of India.
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:
Briefly explain what linguistic diversity is.
Body:
First, write about the importance of learning in mother tongue – he Mother’s tongue is vital in framing the thinking and emotions of people. Learning to speak in the mother tongue is very necessary for a child’s comprehensive development.
Next, write about the importance of preserving linguistic diversity – Cultural Identity, Cultural Diversity, glimpse of our past etc. Write about the links between promoting linguistic diversity and social inclusion and national solidarity.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government;
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need for reforms in Indian judiciary and how to achieve them.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of judicial reforms.
Body:
First, write about the need of judicial reforms in India. In detail, enumerate the various issues in the Indian judiciary. Substantiate with facts and examples.
Next, write what reforms are needed in its place to ensure that Indian judiciary is efficient, effective and accountable.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes for pendency of cases in India, its impact and suggest measures to overcome.
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.
Body:
First write the causes for it – The cumulative effect of persisting vacancies, strained budgets, inadequate infrastructure combined with the continuous inflow of cases inevitably impacts mounting pendency and the time taken for cases to resolve.
Next bring out the impact of it – faith in the justice system, under trial prisoners their due of justice, impact on Economic reforms and foreign investors, Judiciary becomes overworked and lose its efficiency.
Suggest measures to overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to ensure speedy delivery of justice.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
With the growing significance of the building sector and its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, it is important to address the environmental impact of construction
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the environmental important of construction and ways to address it.
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:
First, write about the construction sector’s environmental impacts throughout its lifecycle – encompassing air, water, and noise pollution, as well as waste generation and energy consumption.
Next, write about the ways in which it could be avoided and mitigate the negative impacts – green building initiatives, efficient waste management, the use of alternative materials, and community engagement.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
In a significant interim ruling on Monday, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by the Chief Justice asked the Centre to go back to the definition of ‘forest’ as given in its landmark 1996 judgement.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the definition of ‘forest’ and ways to promote afforestation.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining ‘forest’
Body:
Write about the evolution of the definition of ‘forest’ – as per Forest Rights Act of 2006, amendment to Forest Conservation Act, Judicial pronouncements defining forests etc.
Next, write about steps needed combat deforestation and promote afforestation.- government policies, community engagement, sustainable practices, and international cooperation etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Utilization of public funds;
Difficulty level: Easy
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 explain how transparency associated with utilization of public funds of the country will improve it efficacy.
Directive:
Justify – When you are asked to justify, 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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Discuss the importance of transparency and accountability in public funds.
Body:
Explain the lacunae in the country with respect to utilization of public funds such as corruption, nepotism, incomplete works, bad quality work, siphoning funds etc.
Discuss the significance of Transparency and efficiency as tools for monitoring and supervising distribution of public fund.
Explain various mechanisms through which it can be done – Public Fund Management System, Auditing agencies – CAG, Budgeting – Outcome based budgeting, zero base budgeting, Participation and transparency – Social Auditing, Financial Prudence etc.
Conclusion:
Summarize of this will aid in the developmental process of the country as well as reduce corrupt practices.
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