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General Studies – 1
Topic: Social empowerment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express. , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses the issue of the gender pay gap in the workforce.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes of gender wage gap prevalent in India, its impact, and suggest suitable measures to overcome them.
Directive:
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 background of the issue and relevant statistics.
Body:
First, write about the Factors leading to gender gap viz. – The primary industries in the state and the opportunities they create; Demographics such as race/ethnicity, age, and education level; Regional differences in attitudes and beliefs about work and gender; and Differences in the scope and rength of state pay discrimination laws and policies.
Next, mention the impact of the above.
Next, write about the steps that are needed to overcome the above issues and address the pay gap.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The quick, if not hasty, filling up of two vacancies in the Election Commission of India (ECI) has attracted justified criticism.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the process of appointment of Election commissioners and need for an independent body to appoint them.
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 writing about Article 324 to 329.
Body:
First, write about the mechanism of appointment of election commissioners in India.
Next, write about the various issues in the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 – downgrade the Election Commission’s status to that of a Cabinet Secretary, No CJI in the selection panel, autonomy of the commission, influence of executive branch of government etc.
Next, write about the measures to ensure autonomy and independence of election commission.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced opinion.
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:
India should mitigate the risks of an online-transfer monopoly while enabling the UPI system to pay for itself and innovate.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the achievements of UPI and to comment on the move to levy a fee on UPI transaction.
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 UPI.
Body:
First, write about the mechanism of UPI.
Next, write about the successes of UPI in India – convenience, speed, security, interoperability, and increasing adoption.
Next, write about the shortcomings of UPI and measures needed to overcome the sortcomings.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about contribution of MSME in India’s growth and development.
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 factual status of proportion of MSME vis-à-vis the population dependent on it also adding the dimension of the demographic demand of India.
Body:
Elaborate upon the importance of MSMEs in socio-economic development of the country. GDP growth, Job creation, exports and entrepreneurship etc.
Next, Mention about the challenges faced by MSMES – challenges faced by small enterprises, including limited access to credit, regulatory hurdles, and competition from larger players etc.
Next, mention the steps that are required to overcome the above hurdles.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward and summarising the overall impact of MSMEs in socio-economic development of India.
Topic: Investment models.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the PPP model, its ability of improve infrastructure and role to in bring India close to 5 trillion-dollar economy.
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 explaining the PPP model in brief.
Body:
First, write about the importance of PPP model in promoting and developing infrastructure in the country. Substantiate with fact/examples the achievements of PPP model in the country.
Next, write about how PPP model can contribute to pushing India towards 5 trillion dollar economy. Evaluate its strengths and limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward on how to overcome the limitations.
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)
“Morality is not just a set of rules; it is a quality of character.” – Unknown
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:
Write about difference between preaching morality and practising it. Write about the impact of the same. Write ways how one can practice what is preached. Write about how morality determines the quality of the character. Substantiate with examples.
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)
“In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics”. – Earl Warren.
Difficulty level: Tough
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving a simple understanding of the meaning of the quote.
Body:
Mention the relationship between laws and ethics. Write that law needs a proper process and is support and supplemented by ethics. Write about law as a source of ethical guidance. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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