Why this question?
Issue of current importance.
Key demand of the Question
The answer must discuss the factors that have made collegium a flawed system.
Directive
Substantiate – When you are asked to Substantiate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You have to appraise the worth of the statement in question using suitable case studies or/ and examples.
Introduction
Start with what you understand by the collegium system.
Body
In the first part, discuss why the collegium system was introduced in the first place and has it been able to achieve the objectives.
In the next part, discuss the criticisms of the Collegium System. Present suggestions to address these flaws.
Conclusion
Conclude that reforming the collegium system is a good step in the right direction.
Why this Question?
Important part of GS Paper-II.
Key demand of the Question
Discuss the importance of healthy parliamentary debates and discussions and their role in effective law making and how they have declined.
Directive
Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Introduction
Start with a context of the question.
Body
In the first part, discuss the significance of parliamentary debates and discussions.
In the next part, explain how these have deteriorated in recent times. Give examples.
Conclusion
Conclude with a way forward.
Why this Question?
Important part of GS Paper-III.
Key demand of the Question
Explain the benefits of green hydrogen and its usage and the steps that must be taken by the government to develop its usage.
Directive
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Introduction
Start with a context of the question.
Body
In the first part, explain the benefits of green hydrogen and its use.
In the next part, discuss the steps that can be taken by the government to promote this.
Conclusion
Conclude with a way forward.
