Current Affairs Based Mains Drill – 2 September 2021

Q) The Supreme Court (SC) had decriminalised homosexuality by striking off parts of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) which were held violative of Fundamental Rights of LGBTQ Community.Discuss. Why this question? Issue of current importance. Key demand of the Question  Explain what is fundamental rights vis-a-vis LGBT community 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 giving an idea about section 377. Body In the first part, discuss the provisions of the Transgender Bill proposed by government.. In the next part, discuss the problems faced by this community Conclusion Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q) Both India and Sri Lanka share a very old relationship which is more than 2,500 years old based on intellectual, cultural, religious and linguistic values. Examine. Why this Question? Important part of GS Paper-II. Key demand of the Question  Examine the need for focusing on Indo-Sri Lanka ties Directive Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must 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. Introduction  Start with an introduction about the historical context of their relation Body  In the first part, categorically discuss the problems faced between their ties and give a viable solution. In the next part, mention the steps that need to be taken in this regard by the government to promote strategic cooperation among the countries. Conclusion  Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q) The National Monetisation Pipeline plan is in line with the strategic divestment policy, under which the government will retain presence in only a few identified areas with the rest tapping the private sector. Examine. Why this Question? Important part of GS Paper-III. Key demand of the Question  Discuss in details about the NMP policy Directive Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must 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. Introduction  Start with an introduction about key provisions of the policy. Body  In the first part, discuss the significance of strategic disinvestment in India. In the next part, discuss the measures needed to make the policy a success. Conclusion Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

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