Current Affairs Based Mains Drill – 23 August 2021

Q) Enumerate the key provisions of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme and examine its significance in making Indian products cost-competitive and creating a level playing field for them in the Global Market. Why this question? Issue of current importance. Key demand of the Question  Examine the provisions of RoDTEP scheme by the government. 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 giving an introduction about the scheme. Body In the first part, enumerate the provisions of the RoDTEP Scheme. In the next part, discuss the significance of the scheme and the associated concerns. Conclusion Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q) A sound judicial system is one based on an objective enquiry, practical and unbiased analysis of evidence and delivery of timely and even-handed justice to all citizens. In this context, discuss the need for judicial reforms in India. Why this Question? Important part of GS Paper-II. Key demand of the Question  Examine the need for judicial reforms and suggest some adequate reforms. 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 an introduction about the Indian judicial system. Body  In the first part, categorically discuss the problems persistent in the Indian judiciary. In the next part, suggest some adequate solutions to these problems. Conclusion  Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q) Emphasis on COVID is important but equally important is to focus on the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) services that have been disrupted in these times. In this context, examine the need for steps to strengthen NCD care in India.  Why this Question? Important part of GS Paper-II. Key demand of the Question  Discuss in detail the problems persisting in the Indian health system regarding NCDs. 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 prevalence of NCDs in India. Body  In the first part, discuss the lags in the public health system in handling NCDs in India. In the next part, suggest steps that are needed in this regard. Conclusion Conclude with the importance of an efficient Public Health System. For Model Answer

 

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