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MAY 12 2020– Questions for Mains Answer Writing

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It includes : The Hindu, The Indian express, The Business standard,The Financial express,The Tribune,The Business line,The Hindustan Times. Further Down to earth & live mint are covered when ever necessary.

General Studies -01

Syllabus area:Role of women and women organization; Population and associated issues.

Q1: Do you agree with the view that Lock down hits women the most. Justify your view with suitable arguments.

(Answer in 150 Words)

Source: The Hindustan Times.

Source : Direct link to Hindustan times

References: IASTODAY DAILY WRITING MODULE -MAY 12 PAGE 2

Optional reading: The wire| Quartz| SheThePeople| The tribune| TimesofIndia

Relevance: This is most relevant aspect of lock down in general studies 1 as role of women is always a favorite section for upsc.

How to approach such a question?

Understand the question demands first. You are asked to Express opinion and its justification.

Start expressing your agreement/disagreement like i agree with the view that /i don’t agree with the view that… and proceed to justification.

Creativity in justification arguments & its structuring gives edge to your answer over other aspirants with plain writing.

Start writing based on your understanding & upload in dashboard. More additions for you with individual marks will be provided in official review & master crux for excellence based on your answer.

General Studies -02

Syllabus area: Bilateral ,regional and global groupings and agreements involving india &/India’s interest; Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

Q2: India reviving NAM won’t be enough in post-Covid world. India must reconsider joining RCEP. Elucidate.

(Answer in 250 Words)

Source: Static + current affairs | Our PM’s video address to a summit of the non-aligned nations last week has generated criticism as well as commendation.

Source : News on air | Indian Express |

References: IASTODAY DAILY WRITING MODULE -MAY 12 PAGE 6

Optional reading: Read and revise NAM,limitations & RCEP relevance in this context

Relevance: Video conference by our PM made this NAM relevant . There are more chances to link with RCEP which is more burning topic in recent times.

How to approach such a question?

Understand the question demands first. You are asked to Elucidate the statement.

Since statement have 2 parts, start elucidating rationale “Why reviving NAM is not sufficient in post covid world”. Then elucidate Benefits and Need for India joining RCEP. Conclude the elucidation with creative summing up &/or way forward for a better tomorrow.

Start writing based on your understanding & upload answer for review, We will enlighten more through official review & master crux for excellence based on your answer.

General Studies -03

Syllabus area: Challenges to internal security through communication networks; Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges.

Q3: What do you understand by infodemic on social media ? Analyse its effects and possible solutions to address it on an institutional and individual level.

(Answer in 250 Words)

Source: The Indian Express.

Source : Direct link to Indian Express comment

References: IASTODAY DAILY WRITING MODULE -MAY 12 PAGE 9

Relevance: This is important as we are witnessing infodemic on social media amidst covid pandemic crisis.

How to approach such a question?

Understand the question demands first. What do you understand about that concept? Brief based on your understanding for a better overview and transition to its effects and solutions.

Analysis of its effects and solutions are demanded. There is a tricky part for both institutional and individual level which needs clear attention.

Creativity in analysis can be showcased using 2 column parallel approach for clear issues | solutions.

Start writing based on your understanding & upload answer for review, We will enlighten more through official review & master crux for excellence based on your answer.

General Studies -04

Syllabus area: Ethical issues & dilemmas in private & government institutions; Laws, regulations and conscience as source of ethical guidance.

Q4: Do you think it’s ethical to punish up-to 6 months imprisonment for not installing an app in a democratic country? Comment.

(Answer in 150 Words)

Source: Recent comment by Justice BN srikrishna made this issue relevant.

Reference :Indian Express | NDTV India | Indian Express 2

Relevance: Recent comment by Justice BN srikrishna made this issue relevant. There was also news about punishment and fines by NOIDA police.

How to approach such a question?

Understand the question demands first. Your understanding about issue and clarity in opinion is expected here.

Proceed to comment about ethical issues inline with your opinion. Conclude the comment with a decent summing up inline with opinion.

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