UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE : 11 April 2024
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General Studies – 1
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. Gandhara School encapsulates foreign techniques and Hellenistic spirit of realism which is evident in its art. Elucidate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Key Demand of the question: To write about the various influences on Gandhara school of art. Directive word: Elucidate – 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: Begin by mentioning about the development of sculpture and the emergence of Gandhara school of art. Body: Write in detail about the features of Gandhara school of art – The regions they covered, the patronage, the important characteristics of their sculpture, the material they used and type of images produced. Next, in detail write about the various Greek and Roman influences on them. Substantiate with examples the various nature of influences. Conclusion: Conclude by Summarising.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various influences on Gandhara school of art.
Directive word:
Elucidate – 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:
Begin by mentioning about the development of sculpture and the emergence of Gandhara school of art.
Write in detail about the features of Gandhara school of art – The regions they covered, the patronage, the important characteristics of their sculpture, the material they used and type of images produced.
Next, in detail write about the various Greek and Roman influences on them. Substantiate with examples the various nature of influences.
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.
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
2. Digitalization has the potential to significantly enhance India’s economic growth and development. However, it’s crucial that this growth of digitalisation is not only sustainable but also inclusive. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express.
Why the question: The article discusses India’s digital potential. Key Demand of the question: To write about the successes of the digitalisation in India and suggest measures to ensure more reachability, inclusivity and make it equitable. 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: In first part, write about India’s success at building digital infrastructure. This includes a Unified Payments Interface, Aarogya Setu app, CoWin, Bharat QR, the RuPay card. Write its impact and substantiate with facts and figures. Next, mention the challenges with respect to rapid digitisation equitable spread, ensuring that the benefits of digital revolution are accessible to all citizens, irrespective of their gender, caste, or geographical location etc. Next, write about ways to make digitalisation sustainable and inclusive. Conclusion: Conclude with a way forward to make the digital revolution more fruitful for everyone.
Why the question:
The article discusses India’s digital potential.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the successes of the digitalisation in India and suggest measures to ensure more reachability, inclusivity and make it equitable.
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.
In first part, write about India’s success at building digital infrastructure. This includes a Unified Payments Interface, Aarogya Setu app, CoWin, Bharat QR, the RuPay card. Write its impact and substantiate with facts and figures.
Next, mention the challenges with respect to rapid digitisation equitable spread, ensuring that the benefits of digital revolution are accessible to all citizens, irrespective of their gender, caste, or geographical location etc.
Next, write about ways to make digitalisation sustainable and inclusive.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to make the digital revolution more fruitful for everyone.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
3. What do you understand by the ‘one health approach’? National One Health Mission aims to enhance the capacity of the healthcare system to prevent, detect, and respond to both routine and pandemic diseases more effectively. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question: The recent decision on the ‘National One Health Mission’ by the cabinet marks a milestone. Key Demand of the question: To write about the one health approach and significance of National One Health Mission. 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: Start by defining “One health Approach”. Body: One Health is a collaborative, multispectral, and trans disciplinary approach — working at the local, regional, national, and global levels — with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. Next, write about National One Health Mission and its features. Write about the significance of the above and potential bottlenecks. Conclusion: Conclude with way forward.
Why the question:
The recent decision on the ‘National One Health Mission’ by the cabinet marks a milestone.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the one health approach and significance of National One Health Mission.
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:
Start by defining “One health Approach”.
One Health is a collaborative, multispectral, and trans disciplinary approach — working at the local, regional, national, and global levels — with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.
Next, write about National One Health Mission and its features. Write about the significance of the above and potential bottlenecks.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
4. Effective management of space debris is a critical challenge to humankind. Analyse the causes and impact of space debris. (250 words).
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference : insightsonindia.com
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable. Key Demand of the question: To understand how space debris is created and ways to avoid them. 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 stating the what is a space debris. Body: Explain the various factors leading to production of space debris such as routine space activities and testing or use of destructive anti-satellite weapons. Also, mention the threat posed by space debris to satellites especially to those in the lower earth orbits. Next, write about international policy on space debris management needs to be put in place mainly to reduce the debris due to routine activity and also destructive testing should go through a rigorous regulation and taking responsibilities by countries who create the debris. Conclusion: Conclude by writing measures for effective management of Space Debris.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To understand how space debris is created and ways to avoid them.
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 stating the what is a space debris.
Explain the various factors leading to production of space debris such as routine space activities and testing or use of destructive anti-satellite weapons. Also, mention the threat posed by space debris to satellites especially to those in the lower earth orbits.
Next, write about international policy on space debris management needs to be put in place mainly to reduce the debris due to routine activity and also destructive testing should go through a rigorous regulation and taking responsibilities by countries who create the debris.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing measures for effective management of Space Debris.
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
5. What is nuclear fission? While nuclear energy can play a significant role in India’s clean energy ambitions, relying too heavily on it may not be advisable due to the significant risks involved. Comment. (250 words)
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-2022 Secure timetable. Key Demand of the question: To write about potential and limitations of nuclear energy in India. 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: Start by defining nuclear fission. Body: First, write about the potential of nuclear energy in India and India’s progress so far with respect to it as well its role in energy security of India. Next, write about risks associated with nuclear energy and highlight with examples why we shouldn’t depend completely on nuclear. Cite examples to substantiate. Conclusion: Conclude by writing a balanced opinion about nuclear energy.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about potential and limitations of nuclear energy in India.
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:
Start by defining nuclear fission.
First, write about the potential of nuclear energy in India and India’s progress so far with respect to it as well its role in energy security of India.
Next, write about risks associated with nuclear energy and highlight with examples why we shouldn’t depend completely on nuclear. Cite examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion about nuclear energy.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity;
Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity;
6.What is probity? Discuss the importance of probity in the public sphere. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Key Demand of the question: 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 what is Probity. Body: Argue on the lines that for a moral society, it is necessary for all the stakeholders- the government, the corporate and the civil society must express the highest levels of probity in public life. Congruence and alignment of morality among the stakeholders is a major prerequisite to ensure a harmonious and ethic al existence of all the players promoting a just society. Illustrate the same with suitable examples. Conclusion: Conclude by saying that Probity is one of the main pillars for a just society.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
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 what is Probity.
Argue on the lines that for a moral society, it is necessary for all the stakeholders- the government, the corporate and the civil society must express the highest levels of probity in public life. Congruence and alignment of morality among the stakeholders is a major prerequisite to ensure a harmonious and ethic al existence of all the players promoting a just society. Illustrate the same with suitable examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by saying that Probity is one of the main pillars for a just society.
Topic: ethics – in private and public relationships;
Topic: ethics – in private and public relationships;
7. In public service, what are the ways in which one can overcome conflict of interest? (150 words)
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 write about the ways to overcome conflict of interest. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Write about how there is a conflict between private and public relationships during day-to-day administrative work. Body: Bring out the various facets of integrity, impartiality and nonpartisan ship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections that an administrator must consider before taking any actions in case of conflict. Mention certain principles, theories and benchmarks one can take the right decision especially when faced with a conflict or dilemma. Conclusion: Complete by summarizing the need for doing the right thing especially for those who are in power.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the ways to overcome conflict of interest.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Write about how there is a conflict between private and public relationships during day-to-day administrative work.
Bring out the various facets of integrity, impartiality and nonpartisan ship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections that an administrator must consider before taking any actions in case of conflict.
Mention certain principles, theories and benchmarks one can take the right decision especially when faced with a conflict or dilemma.
Conclusion:
Complete by summarizing the need for doing the right thing especially for those who are in power.
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