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General Studies – 1
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
1. what is an anticyclone? What is the impact of an anticyclone on the weather? (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses how a massive anticyclone caused floods in Dubai and humid heat in Mumbai, on the other side of the Arabian Sea
Key Demand of the question:
To write about anticyclones and the impact of an anticyclone on the weather.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Define anticyclone.
Body:
In the first part, write about the various features of anticyclones with respect to – cloud formation, temperature, wind, condensation, impact on air and sea.
Next, write about the impact of anticyclone on the weather of the region. Cite examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The Union government on Wednesday notified the use of Nano Urea Plus for a period of three years. The use of Nano Urea has been controversial due to its claim of efficiency and inadequate field trials.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the nano urea, potential and challenges with respect to 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:
Briefly give the context of nano urea.
Body:
In the first part, write about its potential as fertilizer in India.
Next, write about challenges associated with it – higher cost compared to conventional urea, regulatory approval requirements, and the need for farmer education and awareness etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
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:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give a brief on Biofuels and its classification into various generations.
Body:
Highlight the energy security issues in India and globally and the importance of biofuels through facts/figures
Next, Mention about the need of clean energy in the context of Climate change. Further, bring in the dimension of energy security being a decisive factor in geopolitics, self-sufficiency in energy, role in robust rural economy which in turn will help in overall economic development.
Write about India’s policy on Biofuels and further steps it should take to reap its benefits.
Conclusion:
Mention the way forward for any nation in the backdrop of limited fossil fuel is to diversify and hence India should have an effective strategy for biofuels.
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: en.wikipedia.org
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 3D bioprinting, its potential and limitations.
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 defining 3D bioprinting
Body:
First, write about potential applications of 3D bioprinting – tissue engineering, drug discovery and testing, disease modelling, and personalized medicine etc.
Next, write about the limitations of 3D bioprinting – complexity and scalability of the process, quality control issues, and high costs.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
A day after eliminating 29 Maoists in the Kanker area of the Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, security forces on Wednesday said they have identified 17 dangerous Naxal operatives to be neutralised.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the challenges posed by Maoism and government’s counter-insurgency measures but the need for further vigil and action to successfully overcome it.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by citing stats about the trends of Maoism and Maoist violence.
Body:
First, write the about the challenges posed by Maoist insurgency to internal security of India. Write how the Naxalist movement still remains a potent threat to the internal security of India in the various ways. Cite examples and data to substantiate your points.
Next, write about various measures taken by the government to tackle Maoist violence, successes and limitations of the same.
Next, suggest various measures that are further required to tackle this issue.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward on taking a multi-pronged approach to defeat Maoism.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how Integrity is at the core of good character.
Directive word:
Substantiate – When you are asked to Substantiate, 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.
Introduction:
Begin by defining what is Integrity and any relevant quote is possible.
Body:
Mention how integrity boosts the moral values such as honesty, fairness, decency etc that boosts one’s moral character and contributes to an ethical system. Use examples to support the argument.
Also, write about how with having Integrity as foundational value, we can add more virtues for ethical development.
Conclusion:
Mention that it further boosts self-awareness of individuals and aids for a just society.
Topic: ethical issues in international relations and funding;
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To explain environmental ethics and how it has become an important dimension of ethics in the twenty first century.
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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by describing the ethical issues in international relations.
Body:
Write about as to how ethics in international relations remain a theory as they are seldom implemented in practice. Substantiate with examples.
Next, write about how pluralism, responsibility and fairness can make a difference in transforming ethic in international relations. Link these to recent happenings across the world.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning the need of uphold ethics in international relations.
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