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November 17 2020– Questions for Mains Answer Writing

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General Studies -01

Syllabus area :Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

Q1: Do you think that taking J & K issue to UN even after maharaja hari singh signed accession,was a fair decision? Justify your opinion with suitable reasons.

(Answer in 150 Words)

Source: Improvisation of Nehru remembrance with J & K issue.

Source : Linkout to indian express

References: IASTODAY DAILY WRITING MODULE

Additional reference : Wikipedia| The Hindu | The BetterIndia| TimeofIndia

Relevance: This is most relevant aspect of issues surrounding J & K issues relating to post independence consolidation.

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 YES, i think /No, i don’t think 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: Agreements involving india &/or india’s interest. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on india’s interest; Indian diaspora.

Q2: Throw some light on Paris agreement and its significance? What does the power shift in USA from trump to Biden’s Win means for the Paris Climate Agreement? Discuss.

(Answer in 250 Words)

Source: The Indian Express .

Source : Indian Express

References: IASTODAY DAILY WRITING MODULE

Additional References: BBC | PBS.org | NPR.org | Ecowatch |

Relevance: Paris agreement and changes associated with power shift from Trump to biden is an important political development in US affecting india’s interest.

How to approach such a question?

Understand the question demands first. Divide the question into 2 parts. You are asked to throw light in first part.

Since question have 2 parts, start throwing light to paris agreement and its significances. You should throw light as per your knowledge in this topic. What is agreement? When and why did US left deal? Significance of deal in slowing down global warming..etc.

Then Discuss -What Biden’s Win Means for the Paris Climate Agreement? . Conclude the discussion 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: Indian Agriculture- issues and related constraints

Q3: What do you understand by Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF).?Will ZBNF reduce cost of production and raise farmers net returns from cultivation? Critically examine.

(Answer in 250 Words)

Source: General.

References: IASTODAY DAILY WRITING MODULE

Additional Reference : The Wire | Financial Express | FAO release 1| Down2Earth link|

Relevance: ZBNF is a method of chemical-free agriculture drawing from traditional Indian practices. Will this form of chemical-free agriculture increase farmers’ incomes? Where are the pitfalls?

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 critical examination.

Critical examination should cover arguments supporting and against in a balanced manner. Last part could have creative way forward suggestions after covering both sides in body of the answer.

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: Case study- Ethics in human actions; Attitude; Emotional intelligence.

Q4. From your childhood, your dream was to become an IPS officer. You actively said your friends and teachers that you will become IPS officer.

Once you graduated from a top IIT with excellent academic record ,You got a dream job in renowned MNC. In the meanwhile you wrote prelims examination but was not able to clear that time.You made it a secret as your family is extremely poor and there is due education loan & liability to relatives for donations. They do not understand what is IPS or MNC. All they want is better life.

Your professors ,friends and relatives advised you to join MNC. They argued about the uncertainty in getting post and afterwards. They added that IPS is corrupt and there is little you can do here with your talent & skinny body.

If you go for MNC, there is 5 year bond & immediate benefits whereas pursuing dream will make your parents live below poverty line till you clear exam.

What will you do? Justify your action.

(Answer in 250 Words)

Source: General.

Relevance: Case studies are inevitable part of daily writing. As you know there were direct questions from our master series like example here from 2018 series

How to approach such a question?

Understand the question demands first. Start pointing out stakeholders involved in it and ethical dilemmas.

Start explaining pros and cons of available options and justify the one you prefer with more pros.

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

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