Current Affairs Based Mains Drill – 17 June 2021

Q) “The fact that under the scheme of our Constitution, greater power is conferred upon the Centre vis-a-vis the States does not mean that States are mere appendages of the Centre.” In this context, critically examine the increasing challenges to federalism in India. Why this question? Important part of GS Paper-II. Key demand of the Question  Discuss the growing challenges to federalism in India. 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. Introduction  Start by giving a context of the question. Body In the first part, highlight the major issues that have emerged in the Centre State relations in India. Give some examples. In the next part, how they have undermined the concept of federalism in India. Conclusion Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answers

 

Q) Amidst the growing complexities between Israel and Palestine, India has been trying to maintain the delicate balance in its ties with both the countries. Elaborate with examples. Why this Question? Issue of current importance. Key demand of the Question  Discuss the role being played by India in detail in the Israel- Palestine issue. Directive  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 brief background of the question. Body  In the first part, present India's long-standing position, discuss the dilemma before India. In the next part, explain the balancing act being played by India using suitable examples. Conclusion  Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q) Discuss the need and significance of the Deep Ocean Mission that India is set to launch. Why this Question? Important part of GS Paper-III. Key demand of the Question  Discuss in detail the need and significance of the Deep Ocean Mission. 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 an introduction of the Deep Ocean Mission. Body  In the first part, mention the need of the mission and its important features. In the next part, highlight the significance of the mission and the benefits it will have for India. Conclusion Conclude with a way forward For Model Answer

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