Current Affairs Based Mains Drill – 17 September 2021

Q) There has been a rapid degradation in wetlands in India. Discuss the possible causes and consequences of this. Also suggest solutions to address the issue. Why this Question? Important part of GS Paper-III. Key demand of the Question  The answer must discuss why India has witnessed a rapid degradation of its wetlands in recent times, what the causative factors are and what needs to be done to address the same. 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  Briefly explain what Wetlands are. Body  In the first part, highlight the significance of wetlands and the possible causes for their degradation. In the next part, categorically explain the consequences of the degradation. Conclusion  Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q) The New IT Rules, 2021 subject social media to the long overdue regulation and writ jurisdiction of Courts. Comment. Why this Question? Important part of GS Paper-II and III. Key demand of the Question  Discuss in detail the significance of the New IT Rules, 2021. Directive  Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon. Introduction  Start with an introduction of the New IT Rules, 2021. Body  In the first part, mention the need and significance of the New IT Rules, 2021. In the next part, highlight the concerns related to the rules. Conclusion Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q) What do you understand about Global Minimum Tax? Highlight its underlying principle and purpose. Also analyse its impact on India. Why this Question? Issue of current importance. Key demand of the Question  Explain the possible concerns of cyber security threats posing the country, discuss what needs to be done to handle them and specifically provide for a detailed discussion on solutions to address. Directive  Analyse – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.  Introduction  Briefly introduce the concept of global minimum tax and why it has been in news. Body  In the first part, explain how a global minimum tax works and discuss the underlying reasons for it. In the next part, discuss its significance and the underlying challenges Conclusion  Conclude with a way forward and its impact on India. For Model Answer

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