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General Studies – 1
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
The once-mighty Rio Grande, which has formed the border of the United States and Mexico since the end of the Mexican-American War in the 1840s, is America’s ‘most endangered river’ along with three others, a non-profit dedicated to conservation of US rivers has said.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes for endangerment of rivers and measures needed to revive them.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context,
Body:
First, write about the causes that have endangered rivers across the world – pollution, deforestation, dams, over-extraction, climate change, and invasive species.
Next, write about the measures needed to revive them – regulations, water treatment, sustainable land use, dam management, climate resilience, invasive species control, and public engagement
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
New Delhi’s strategic recalibration recognises the South China Sea’s critical importance to regional security and the global maritime order.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of South China sea to India and bottlenecks it faces in the region.
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:
Bring out the historic context of South China Sea.
Body:
In the first part of the body, write about the strategic importance of South China sea for India – vital maritime trade route, economic interests in energy exploration, and security concerns for maintaining stability and freedom of navigation etc.
Next, write about the bottlenecks it faces in the region – Chinese assertiveness, limited naval presence, diplomatic balancing, and legal constraints in engaging with the region etc.
Next, write about careful diplomacy and strategic manoeuvring to safeguard India’s interests while promoting regional stability.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
India’s merchandise exports hit a 12-month peak of $41.7 billion last month, marginally lower than March 2023 and a tad higher than February’s $41.4 billion figure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for declining India’s exports and suggest measures to improve it amidst uncertainty.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin the answer by giving context to India’s export performance.
Body:
First, write about the reasons for the declining trends in Indian exports.
Next, write about the steps that are needed to overcome the above slump– emphasising on export competitiveness, focus on small and labour-intensive firms and removing supply chain bottlenecks 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: 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 different type of cloud services, opportunities and challenges associated with it.
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 by defining cloud computing.
Body:
First, write about the different type of cloud services – Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
Next, write about the opportunities offered by cloud computing – cost savings, scalability, flexibility, and improved efficiency etc and mention various initiatives taken by the government to promote it.
Next, write about the challenges associated with cloud computing – data privacy and security concerns, vendor lock-in, and issues related to service availability and reliability etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a 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 various types of orbits and issues associated with uncontrolled re-entry of rockets
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 an orbit.
Body:
First, write about different types of orbit for satellite launches from earth and their functions. Draw a small representative diagram of the same – Geostationary orbit (GEO), Low Earth orbit (LEO), Medium Earth orbit (MEO), Polar orbit and Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO), Transfer orbits and geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) and Lagrange points (L-points)
Next, in detail, write about the uncontrolled re-entries of rockets into the earth’s orbit and issues associated with it.
Next, write about the measures needed to overcome the above issues.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
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)
Difficulty level: Moderate
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 the context in which it was said.
Body:
Write about integrity is a core value that is not subject to change based on external circumstances. It’s not something that can be turned on or off depending on the situation. Rather, it’s a reflection of one’s inner character and values. Cite examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of this quote in this present day.
Topic: Work culture, Quality of service delivery,
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 components of ethical workplace culture and ways to build it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by describing an ethical work culture.
Body:
Write about the major factors that create and maintain a culture of ethical behaviour – leadership, organizational structure, policies and procedures, training and communication, rewards and recognition, organizational values, and industry norms and regulations.
Next, write about ways to build ethical workplace culture and environment.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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