Current Affairs Based Mains Drill – 19 June 2021

Q) The relationship between India and Russia has always been described as a special and privileged one. Yet in recent years, situations have started changing. In this context, critically analyse India-Russia evolving relations. Why this question? Important part of GS Paper-II. Key demand of the Question  Discuss the history of India-Russia relations and the current situations. Directive Critically 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, all you need to do is look at the good and bad of something and give a fair judgement. Introduction  Start by giving a context of the question. Body In the first part, discuss the evolution of India-Russia relationship and its significance. In the next part, mention the current scenario of India-Russia relations and the challenges. Conclusion Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q) With behavioural data and strategic approaches, resources can be more efficiently used in reaching different audience segments in the context of Covid19 management. Comment. Why this Question? Important part of GS Paper-II and IV. Key demand of the Question  Explain in what ways behavioral sciences can be used in prevention and management of COVID-19. Directive  Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon. Introduction  Start with a context of the question. Body  In the first part, discuss the lacunae especially in the behavioural aspects of our populations that are making the situation more and more difficult to be brought back in control. In the next part, highlight the importance of behavioural sciences in the management of Covid19 in India. Conclusion  Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q) The globalising world offers a myriad of challenges for all the countries. In this context, discuss the role that G7 can play in dealing with these challenges. Why this Question? Issue of current importance. Key demand of the Question  Explain the challenges associated with globalisation in the current times and explain the important role G-7 can play in dealing with these challenges. 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, mention the challenges that are emerging due to globalisation. In the next part, explain how G7 can help in solving these challenges. Conclusion Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

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