Q. Why Indian Railways failed to attract private players to run trains.Comment Why this question: Why India has failed to attract private participation in the railway sector. Key demand of the question: Issues related to Privatization of Indian Railways while suggesting solutions to address the same. Directive: Comment  -  The question usually gives an unbiased/biased statement , be neutral and write various facts and viewpoints regarding that particular statement. Introduction:Indian Railways launched the formal process of inviting private parties to run trains on the Indian railway system , no bids for nine clusters and only two bids for three clusters. Body: Indian railway wants capital and technology  but it doesn’t want to give up control. The private players have to invest in huge proportions with a huge risk of uncertain returns. Conclusion: Conclude with the way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q. Elucidate the strategic significance of Gilgit-Baltistan region. What is the conflict and solution to the same? Why this question: Pakistan has finalized draft legislation to incorporate Gilgit-Baltistan. Key demand of the question: Elucidate  the strategic significance of Gilgit-Baltistan and discuss what the conflict is and the solution to the same. Directive: Elucidate -   To explain in detail/to make clear. When an examiner uses this directive, they present us with a cause-effect correlation. In such cases, a candidate has to bring out the connection more clearly by citing evidence and examples. Introduction: Start with a brief history of the Gilgit-Baltistan Issue. Body: Discuss in detail the Strategic importance of the region,what local people want. Suggest suitable solutions to address the issue. Conclusion: Conclude with the way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q. E-rupee seeks to revolutionize the method of transaction and transfers taking place in the government and corporate sector. Examine the impacts of e-rupee  on welfare programmes.  Why this question: Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced e-RUPI, a digital voucher programme that has the potential to change the way Indians transact with and pay for a wide range of government services, giving a further boost to the country's burgeoning fintech sector. Key demand of the question: Examine the impacts of e-rupee  on welfare programmes.  Directive: Examine -The word “Examine” means to probe deeper into the topic and understand the topic in detail. Here a candidate is expected to investigate and establish the key facts and issues related to the question. Introduction: Start with a brief introduction of e-rupee(digital voucher program) Body:  - Explain - E-rupee digital voucher program How it works - significance - steps towards adoption of digital currency -  Conclusion -  Conclude with the way forward. For Model Answer

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