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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: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
While the Indian government seems keen to benefit from seabed mining and resource exploitation in the Arctic, it ought to unequivocally back a sustainable mode of extraction.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of Arctic region and features of India’s arctic policy.
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 extent of Arctic region.
Body:
In the first part, write about the climatic importance of Arctic – world’s climate in balance, circulate the world’s ocean currents, moving cold and warm water around the globe etc.
Next, write about economic importance – huge commercial and economic opportunities, particularly in shipping, energy, fisheries and mineral resources etc.
Next, write about the key features of India’s arctic policy – actively engages in the Arctic region through scientific research expeditions, contributing to global understanding of climate change, potential as a future resource hub etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The new thrust on developing strategic infrastructure, both civilian and military, on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is decades overdue.
Key Demand of the question:
To understand the importance of Andaman & Nicobar Islands both strategically and economically for India.
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 a brief on the geographical location of Andaman & Nicobar Islands with respect to mainland India.
Body:
Mention the economic importance such as the prospects of blue economy, tourism sector and strategic importance such as critical role it plays in India’s engagement with the East Asian nations, potential to act as a check on Chinese aggression in the seas, access to important trade routes and sea routes etc. Next mention the need to develop the island to harness its importance through regional infrastructure development as well as robust policy formulation.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating that the island is filled with best opportunities and needs to be harnessed rightly for India’s benefit.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Microplastics and nanoplastics are an emerging threat to cardiovascular health.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about genome sequencing and its application.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving 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:
Start with a defining nanoplastics.
Body:
Firstly, write about the threats posed by nanoplastics. – threat to aquatic life, migrate through the intestinal wall and travel to lymph nodes, carcinogenic, potential for both bioaccumulation and biomagnification etc.
Next, write about that are needed to combat threats posed by nanoplastics.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Difficulty level: Moderate
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 Genome India Project and its application.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving 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:
Start with a defining genome sequencing.
Body:
Firstly, in brief, explain the process of genome sequencing. Write about the advantages offered by the genome sequencing. Cite the recent Nobel prize for Medicine was based on genome sequencing.
Next, write about the aims and objectives and Genome India Project as well as steps taken so far in this regard. Write about its advantages in healthcare and research in India, and its contribution to global efforts to combat genetic diseases.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
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 the gene editing technology is with its potential applications in various fields.
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:
Start with what you understand by Gene editing technology.
Body:
In the first part, write about the process of gene editing technology with a brief diagram.
Next, write about the possible advantages of Gene editing and cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the limitations of the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India
Why the question:
We should put in place a policy framework to help startups, etc., use intangible assets as collateral. This will aid the evolution of India’s economy.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the types of IPRs, issues in its administrations and steps to resolve them.
Directive:
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 with the definition of IPR and its objectives.
Body:
First, write about the different types of IPRs.
Next, write about the various issues in IPRs monetisation – complex legal frameworks, lengthy registration processes, inadequate enforcement mechanisms, lack of awareness and capacity, high litigation costs, counterfeiting, piracy, lack of incentives for innovation, and the need for international cooperation.
Next, write about the reforms that are needed.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
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)
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.
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