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DECEMBER 8 2020– Questions for Mains Answer Writing

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It covers: All relevant newspapers in English. Further PIB , PRS and Down to earth are covered when ever necessary.

General Studies -01

Syllabus area: Role of women; Social empowerment; Significant personalities in modern Indian history from mid-18th century until present.

Q1: Do you agree with the view that BR ambedkar was instrumental in shaping legal rights of women in India. Justify your argument.

(Answer in 150 Words | 10 marks)

Source : News on Air |

Optional reading: Legalservicesindia | ResearchGate | Academia

Relevance: Significant personalities are important for exams & its relevant when present president or prime minister remarks about them or pay tributes. Last day Nation paid homage to Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar on his 64th Mahaparinirvan Diwas or death anniversary.

How to approach such a question?

Understand the question demands first. You are asked to Express your opinion first.

Question expects your opinion in that matters with its justification. Clear opinion followed by an overview is recommended for first part.

Later part is all about its justification. Try to point out supporting points in limited words to justify.

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: India & its neighborhood relations; Effect of policies and politics of developed & developing countries on India’s interest.

Also relevant in GS3-Security challenges and their management in border areas..

Q2: Its argued that the leadership of both India and Pakistan has calculated that politico -military benefits outweigh the cost of devastation and death. Examine the reasons behind frequent ceasefire violation and need for restoring cease fire.

(Answer in 150 Words |10 marks )

Source: Static + Recent developments.

Source: LINK OUT TO NDTV INDIA

Optional reading: Frontline | Money control| Hindustan times

Relevance: This is important as cease fire violations are prevalent even after landmark November 2003 ceasefire agreement . Recent developments & deaths in Indian side makes it relevant to understand reasons behind and need for restoring peace.

How to approach such a question?

Understand the question demands first. You are asked to examine & hence need to look into the issue in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts surrounding it.

Start briefing with an overview from post independence era till recent developments to bridge question to answer.

Later part expects examining reasons and need for restoring peace. Try to manage points under distinguishable subheadings with clarity.

Last part after examining topic can have conclusion in a moderate positive note for 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 Economy-Issues related to planning & mobilization of resources.

Q3: What do you understand by “dollar-rupee swap”? Analyse the advantages of such a significant shift over traditional open market purchase bonds in infusing liquidity in economy.

(Answer in 250 Words)

Source: Currency swap agreement by RBI.

Optional reading: Indian Express |Business Line | Economic Times | LiveMint

Relevance: This is important aspect of Indian economy. There is such an agreement with srilanka till November 2022. The RBI also offers similar swap lines to central banks in the SAARC region within a total corpus of $2 billion.

How to approach such a question?

Understand the question demands first. You are asked to start by explaining concept. You can brief in your own words as per your understanding level.

Later part expects analysis of advantage of such a process over existing system. Ensure clarity for your analysis of advantages . You can creatively present analysis with tabular format with enhanced clarity for advantages over existing systems.

Try to conclude your analysis with a summing up in positive note after the analysis done.

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General Studies -04

Syllabus area: Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders; Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service.

Q4: In your opinion, what are the essential qualities of a good leader? Discuss with suitable examples of past and present leaders.

(Answer in 150 Words | 10 marks)

Source: General.

Relevance: Lessons from lives and examples of such lives and important to know. Use this chance to learn more about Gandhi, Nehru, Abraham Lincoln..etc as good leaders.

How to approach such a question?

Understand the question demands first. You are asked to discuss essential qualities with examples.

Start with a general overview that bridges question to answer. This is important in discussion.

Later part expects discussion with examples. Point out qualities one by one with relevant examples from the lives & teachings of great leaders. Creativity in lessons and examples makes it impressive.

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