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Q) With the increasing global warming, it becomes necessary for countries to adhere to the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. In this context, critically evaluate India’s progress on NDCs.

Why this Question:

Important part of GS paper- III. 

Key Demand of the question.

What India’s NDCs are, its progress in that and the challenges ahead. 

Directive:

Critically evaluate - Give your verdict as to what extent a statement or findings within a piece of research are true, or to what extent you agree with them. Provide evidence taken from a wide range of sources which both agree with and contradict an argument. Come to a final conclusion, basing your decision on what you judge to be the most important factors and justify how you have made your choice.

Introduction:

Give a brief overview of what NDCs are and what India has committed to. 

Body:

In the first part, categorically highlight the achievements that India has made in the NDCs.

In the next part, mention the areas in which India needs to improve on the front of climate change.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward. 

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Q) Terrorism is undoubtedly a big threat and must be tackled with stringent counter-terrorism laws. Keeping this in mind, critically examine the recent amendments to the anti terror laws in India. 

Why this Question:

There has been over 72% rise in UAPA cases registered in 2019.

Key Demand of the Question:

Anti Terror laws in India- Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), recent amendment to the UAPA, significance of these amendments and concerns related to it.

Directive:

Critically examine- Look in close detail and establish the key facts and important issues surrounding the topic. Try and offer reasons as to why the facts and issues identified are most important, as well as explain the different ways they could be construed.

Introduction:

Give an introduction about the anti terror law in India. Write about its evolution. 

Body:

In the first part, highlight the recent amendment to the UAPA and its significance. 

In the next part, highlight the concerns associated with the amendments.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward. 

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Q) For any international grouping to succeed, it needs a coherent purpose, a strategic vision and an institutional framework. In this context, critically examine the relevance of Quad for India and the world. 

Why this question 

Important part of GS paper-II. 

Key demand of the question:

Significance of the Quad and the challenges that can undermine its stature. 

Directive:

Critically examine- Look in close detail and establish the key facts and important issues surrounding the topic. Try and offer reasons as to why the facts and issues identified are most important, as well as explain the different ways they could be construed.

Introduction:

Briefly give an overview of the Quad and its purpose. 

Body:

In the first part, categorically highlight the significance of Quad for India. 

In the next part, give a list of challenges that Quad as an international grouping faces.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward. 

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Q) Despite being the second largest agricultural producer in the world, India’s share of exports of agricultural goods in the global market remains consistently below the mark. Discuss. 

Why this question:

Important part of GS paper-III. 

Key demand of the question:

Give an account of why India has not been able to perform in the area of agricultural exports and measures to improve it.

Directive:

Discuss- back up the answer by carefully selected evidence to make a case for and against an argument, or point out the advantages and disadvantages of the given context and finally arrive at a conclusion.

Introduction:

Give an introduction of the current state of agricultural exports in India. 

Body:

In the first part, highlight the reasons for poor performance in the area of agricultural exports. 

In the next part, highlight the measures to improve the situation. 

Conclusion:

Conclude with the significance of enhancing agricultural exports and the larger impact that it will have. 

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Q) The world’s largest vaccination drive in India against COVID 19 requires a multi pronged approach in addition to just the vaccinations. Discuss. 

Why this Question

Important part of GS paper- III. 

Key Demand of the Question:

Give a detailed account of components of successful vaccination drive and the current challenges in India. 

Directive:

Discuss- back up the answer by carefully selected evidence to make a case for and against an argument, or point out the advantages and disadvantages of the given context and finally arrive at a conclusion.

Introduction:

Give an overview of the current vaccination programme against Covid19 going on in India. 

Body:

In the first part, highlight the components of a successful vaccination programme.

In the next part, highlight the current challenges in India that can limit the success of the vaccination drive. 

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward

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