Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about reasons for rise of Industrial revolution in England.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining Industrial Revolution.
Body:
In detail, write about the reasons for rise of Industrial revolution in England – Agricultural changes, Population boom, Economic innovations, New ideas and a scientific viewpoint, Transportation foundations, Natural resources, supportive government and numerous colonies .
Conclusion:
Summarize how all the above factors converged to start the revolution in England.
Why the question:
Ahead of the reconstitution of the 24 Department-Related Standing Committees (DRSC), Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu sent a detailed record of participation by the members in committee meetings over the past year to the political parties, calling them to nominate members only based on their participation and interest.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of standing committees, the decline in their performance and steps need to utilise their full potential.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by write about standing committees, their mandate and their functioning.
Body:
In the first part of the body, write about the importance of the standing committees – discuss laws and policies by analysing them in-depth, non-partisanship, track government expenditure, scrutinise policies and bills and seek expert advice, consensus-building among parties etc.
Next, write about their diminished role – reduced sitting, pandemic, less attendance, partisanship etc – cite stats to substantiate your points.
Suggest steps to utilise their full potential.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Why the question:
As India grows more urban, the importance of effective governance and service delivery by city governments becomes central to the well-being of Indians.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the benefits of e-governance at local level with respect to service delivery and achieving socio-economic goals.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining e-governance.
Body:
In the first part, address the how e-governance improves service delivery – give examples from across the country.
Next, link e-governance with achieving broader socio-economic goals like – poverty alleviation, equity, security and sustainable development etc.
Conclusion:
Write a way forward how local governments can move towards e-governance.
