Author: Explains

GS III (Technology) (Hattrick)

In your opinion can cultivation of GM (Genetically Modified) crops ensure food security for India? Critically examine the arguments presented in opposition and in favour of GM technology.

GS IV (Ethics) (simplex)

The ethics of driverless car technology is subject of debate. Critically examine

GS I (Changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) (Hattrick)

 

Free electricity has made people drill deeper to get water for irrigation and is turning large parts of States such as Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana barren. Discuss. Do you think that there should be disciplined consumption and need strong regulation of Ground water management?

Demand-

Ground deep ground water extraction is regulation is core of the question.

Approach-

– First discuss on impact of free electricity on extraction of ground water. Too much of water is being consumed because we are not charging people for electricity. (NASA also gave in its report during the past decade, groundwater beneath the northern Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan has decreased by more than 88 million acre-feet.). Consequence of this water extraction. (4 marks)

– There has to be stronger regulation and disciplined consumption required as Several parts of States like Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan are becoming deserts as you have gone so deep to drill water. (4 marks)

– Way ahead and positive solution this problem (2 marks)

GS II (Issues relating health) (Hattrick)

Nowadays the country is in the grip of a strange fever. Its symptoms are similar to chikungunya and dengue but tests on patients show negative results for these mosquito-borne viral. What are the reasons of this strange outbreak? Do you think that environmental and manmade factors could be behind the spurt in cases?

Demand-

Dengue and chikungunya continue to plague several states.

Approach-

– Brief on Chikanguniya and dengue outbreak in country (2 marks)

– Reasons behind the outbreak of new diseases nowadays especially mosquito viral borne diseases (3 marks)

– Role of environmental factors (like September and October are suitable for mosquito breeding, increase in resistance of mosquitoes, climate change-temperature factor etc) (3 marks)

– Suggest solution to this and future challenges ahead (2 marks)

GS III (Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation) (Duplex)

Water quality of the river Ganga shows the presence of bacterial contamination besides traces of pollutants like heavy metals and pesticides.  What Factors have contributed to the pollution of the Ganga waters and its impact? Why Ganga cleaning is important? What efforts made by the Government and social organizations to clean?
Demand-

Very easy. Ganga’s contamination and cleaning is core of the question.
Approach-

– Contamination in Ganga, Causes and Impact (3 marks)

– Cleaning of Ganga is important- Longest, religious, transport, civilization, economics etc (3 marks)

-Efforts made by govt and social organization, effectiveness and way ahead (4 marks)

GS IV (Corruption-Ethics) (Duplex)

Recently, the charges of conspiracy and cheating were framed against a former coal secretary, who was perceived to be an ‘honest and upright’ officer by his colleagues throughout the entire carrier. Do you think that the present system leads to over-protection of the corrupt officers and undue victimisation of honest officer?

Demand-

Both sides have to presented with balanced conclusion

Approach-

– Analyze the case study with respect to conspitacy and cheating framed against the officers.

-Overprotection and undue victimization of corrupt officers and your views

– Balanced conclusion

GS I (Changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) (Hattrick)

Free electricity has made people drill deeper to get water for irrigation and is turning large parts of States such as Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana barren. Discuss. Do you think that there should be disciplined consumption and need strong regulation of Ground water management?

GS II (Issues relating health) (Hattrick)

Nowadays the country is in the grip of a strange fever. Its symptoms are similar to chikungunya and dengue but tests on patients show negative results for these mosquito-borne viral. What are the reasons of this strange outbreak? Do you think that environmental and manmade factors could be behind the spurt in cases?

GS III (Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation) (Duplex)

Water quality of the river Ganga shows the presence of bacterial contamination besides traces of pollutants like heavy metals and pesticides.  What Factors have contributed to the pollution of the Ganga waters and its impact? Why Ganga cleaning is important? What efforts made by the Government and social organizations to clean?

GS IV (Corruption-Ethics) (Duplex)

Recently, the charges of conspiracy and cheating were framed against a former coal secretary, who was perceived to be an ‘honest and upright’ officer by his colleagues throughout the entire carrier. Do you think that the present system leads to over-protection of the corrupt officers and undue victimisation of honest officer?

GS I (Distribution of key natural resources & Climate Change) (Duplex)

Identify the major fishing grounds of the world. Why temperate regions have better developed fisheries sector as compared to tropical regions. Add a note on the probable impact of climate change on fishing activity globally.

GS II (India and its neighbourhood- relations) (Hattrick)

Through our ‘Neighborhood First Policy’ India tries to reset her strained relationship with Pakistan. But Pakistan continued to promote activities inimical to interest of India. Critically examine the pros and cons of continuing dialogue process with Pakistan

GS III (Railways) (Hattrick)

Do you think that tariff hike in fares can address the losses in railways? What are the reasons of these losses in railways and suggest solution to it?

GS IV (Ethics) (Hattrick)

Do you think that use of drones in military purposes and attacks by it is ethically correct?

GS I (Women Empowerment) (Duplex)

Despite the improvement in the condition of women empowerment, Indian women are still facing spousal violence by the hands of insecure family members and are forced to disown their properties. Discuss. What needs to be done ?

GS II (Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure) (Hattrick)

India’s inter-state disparity is not just confined to income levels. The states diverge on several other economic, social and demographic indicators. Elucidate. What are the challenges to India in coming future?

GS III (Economic Development) (Hattrick)

India is likely to post its first current account surplus in nine years, which should bolster the rupee though it is not a good sign for the economy as it reflects weak investment demand at home and subdued exports. Critically examine.

GS IV (Information sharing and transparency in government) (Duplex)

Is the liquor ban is a good idea ? Discuss

GS I (Women Empowerment) (Duplex)

Despite the improvement in the condition of women empowerment, Indian women are still facing spousal violence by the hands of insecure family members and are forced to disown their properties. Discuss. What needs to be done ?

Demand-

Raised financial power to women makes them more vulnerable.  Woman will be physically assaulted in a marriage if she owns properties. This shall be discussed with solution to problem.

Tikdam- Very easy. Domestic voilence due to property ownership of women. Analyse safegurads, write reasons & solutions.
Approach-

-Explain steps taken by government in this area. Reason for its non effectiveness. Causes behind this violence. Brief on impact of this violence.(5 marks)

– Issues with existing safeguard. Suggest Solutions to the problem. (3 marks)

– Way forward (2 marks)

GS II (Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure) (Hattrick)
India’s inter-state disparity is not just confined to income levels. The states diverge on several other economic, social and demographic indicators. Elucidate. What are the challenges to India in coming future?

Demand-

Explain the interstate disputes i terms of the various indicators. Quote examples of states.  Mention challenges and solutions.

Approach-

– Discuss about the various indicators and disparity.  Reasons of this should be mentioned (4 marks)

– Explain the challenges due to this disparity. Quote some past experiences (3 marks)

– Challenges and solutions (3 marks)

GS III (Economic Development) (Hattrick)

India is likely to post its first current account surplus in nine years, which should bolster the rupee though it is not a good sign for the economy as it reflects weak investment demand at home and subdued exports. Critically examine.

Demand-

Its bit difficult question and requires information about the current account situation in India.

Question’s other part is negative impact of the surplus situation. Try discussing by taking a one or two years situation in consideration so that writing answer would become easy.

Approach-

-Brief on the importance and meaning of account surplus. How it helps the rupees with example of any year (4 marks)

– Explain the weak investment and export impact because of the current account surplus in India. Relate this with experience of India or any country (4 marks)

-Challenges and way ahead in future to reduce impact of current account surplus (2 marks)

GS IV (Information sharing and transparency in government) (Duplex)

Is the liquor ban is a good idea ? Discuss.

Demand-

Simple-Put both the sides and arrive on conclusion.

Approach-

– Explain why it should be banned. One example will be required showing vaious positive sides of liquor banned (4 marks)

– Explain why it should not be banned. Give an example and impact of banning. (4 marks)

– Challenges in liquor banning, solution and way ahead (2 marks)

GS I (Culture) (Duplex)

Nationalist and freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak was the man who turned the private, household Ganesh Chathurthi celebration into the present day carnival. Do you think that the spirit with which the festival was started is lost?

GS II (e-governance) 

India which takes pride in being one of the leaders in the field of Information Technology however ranks low when it comes to e-governance. Attitudinal change, a change of mindset among political rulers, bureaucrats and the people are required to usher in this tool of modern administration. Elucidate.

GS III (Economic Development)

Greater flexibility and leniency for employers over employees will lead to increased investment in the manufacturing sector, more employment, exports, and eventually, the growth of the economy. Critically comment in connection to labour reforms.

GS IV (Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders) (Simplex) (Analytical)

Personal interaction on a professional level is what keeps leaders going and what inspires them to try harder in everything they do. Discuss.