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OCTOBER 5 2020– Questions for Mains Answer Writing

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Nb: We analyse all leading 8 newspapers in India for this mains answer writings questions & those already covered in previous dates won’t be asked again to write, instead will be provided in compilation.You wont get these wide coverage anywhere else.

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 & livemint are covered when ever necessary.

We included some old topics like farm laws, AFSPA, RTI..etc in first few days, Since we are resuming series after a gap . This is done to avoid missing such topics.

General Studies -01

Syllabus area: Significant events & issues from mid-18th century until present.

Q1: Throw some light on dilemmas over indus water treaty abrogations in the light of its 60th anniversary.

(Answer in 250 Words)

Source: The Indian Express.

Open reference: Direct link to Indian Express

References(users) : IASTODAY DAILY WRITING MODULE -OCTOBER 5 2020 [ PAGE 2 ]

Relevance: This is relevant in general studies 1 as anniversaries of events is always a favorite section for upsc.

How to approach such a question?

Understand the question demands first. You are asked to throw light on dilemmas.

Question expects your knowledge presented in systematic manner with proper subheadings for various dilemmas and points.

Creativity in presentation and its structuring like International obligation v/s national security; conventions v/s pragmatic necessity..etc 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: Issues & challenges pertaining to federal structure; Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

Q2: Do you think that enactment of farm laws violate the federal principles? What are the significant provisions and concerns associated with recent farm bills?Analyse.

(Answer in 250 Words)

Source: One of the significant bill in recent times which spurred protests from different states.

Open reference : News on air | Indian Express |

References(users) : IASTODAY DAILY WRITING MODULE -OCTOBER 5 2020 [ PAGE 4-8 ]

Relevance: This is important as its an important government policy and we are witnessing protests from various states regarding the same.

How to approach such a question?

Understand the question demands first. You are asked to express opinion with an overview first.

Later part expects analysis of significant provisions and concerns surrounding the bill.. Creativity in analysis can be showcased using 2 column parallel approach for clear provisions| its concerns.

Conclude the analysis 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: Linkages between development and spread of extremism; Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.

Q3: Do you think that Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is necessary to maintain law and order in disturbed areas? Justify

(Answer in 250 Words)

Source: News about extending AFSPA in assam.

General reference: LINK OUT TO ET | Link Hindu |

References(users) : IASTODAY DAILY WRITING MODULE -OCTOBER 5 2020 [ PAGE 2 ]

Optional reading: Read and revise AFSPA, provisions,limitations & relevance in this context.

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.You are asked to express opinion and justify with suitable examples.

Start expressing your agreement/disagreement like i think /i don’t that … and proceed to justification.

Try to include features, draconian provisions, misuses and need for review as per your opinion. Creativity in justification arguments with examples/statistics & its structuring gives edge to your answer over other aspirants with plain writing.

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General Studies -04

Syllabus area: Case study: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions.

Q4: Suppose you are an IAS officer ,leading disaster management in a covid affected state.You are asked by CM to explain present situation in ministerial meeting next day. By that time you realise that you have some symptoms of disease, but not yet tested positive. Your family keeps calling to return home as your parents needs you at most in their final days.

What are the ethical dilemmas in front of you?

What will you do in that situation? Explain.

(Answer in 150 Words)

Source: Improvisation of recent news regarding the same.

Relevance: Recent news about J&K bureaucrats in quarantine after IAS officer tested positive and an officer from kerala for violating covid Quarantine protocol …etc

How to approach such a question?

Understand the question demands first. You are asked to point out ethical dilemmas in front of you first.

Start part a by pointing out dilamms like X v/s Y .

Later part expects ethics in your actions with pros and cons of available options to conclude the best one.

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.

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