Current Affairs Based Mains Drill – 19 July 2021.

Q) Account for the huge flooding of several Indian cities in the recent years and suggest lasting remedial measures for mitigating them. Why this question? Important part of GS Paper-III. Key demand of the Question  Explain what urban floods are, its causes and solutions. Directive Account – Weigh up to what extent something is true. Persuade the reader of your argument by citing relevant research but also remember to point out any flaws and counter- arguments as well. Conclude by stating clearly how far you are in agreement with the original proposition. Introduction  Start by giving a definition of urban floods. Body In the first part, explain in detail the causes of urban floods. In the next part, provide for long lasting solutions for the problem. Conclusion Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answers

 

Q) An independent institution of Lokpal has been a landmark move in the history of Indian polity which offered a solution to the never-ending menace of corruption. Critically analyze. Why this Question? Important part of GS Paper-II. Key demand of the Question  Critically analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of Lokpal in India. Directive Critically analyze – 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. 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 with a context of the question. Body  In the first part, discuss the significance of Lokpal in India. In the next part, explain the challenges persistent in the system that have limited its efficiency. Conclusion  Conclude with a way forward. For Mode Answer

 

Q) “The humane thread of jail jurisprudence that runs right through is that no prison authority enjoys amnesty for unconstitutionality. And forced farewell to fundamental rights is an institutional outrage in our system where stone walls and iron bars shall bow before the rule of law”. In the light of the above statement, critically examine the need for prison reforms in India. Why this Question? Issue of current importance. Key demand of the Question  Discuss why there is a need for prison reforms and mention some key reforms that are needed. 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 with a context of the question. Body  In the first part, discuss the need for prison reforms in the country. In the next part, suggest remedial measures to improve the condition of prisons in India. Substantiate the answer with recommendations of the Supreme Court Panel.  Conclusion Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answers

 

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