Why this Question:
Important part of GS Paper II.
Key Demand of the Question:
The constitutional provisions underlying federalism in India, its importance and challenges faced by it.
Directive:
Discuss- back up the answer by carefully selected evidence to make a case for and against an argument, or point out the advantages and disadvantages of the given context and finally arrive at a conclusion.
Introduction:
Give a brief introduction about federalism in India.
Body:
In the first part, highlight the types- cooperative and competitive federalism in India and its importance. Give examples as to why it is a necessity in the current times.
In the next part, highlight the challenges that have undermined federalism in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Why this Question:
Important part of GS paper- II.
Key Demand of the Question:
Significance of the anti Defection law and challenges associated with it.
Directive:
Critically analyse - The key to tackling this question is providing ample evidence to support the claims. Ensure that the analysis is balanced by shedding light on, and presenting a critique of, and alternative perspectives. Present extensive evidence taken from a varying range of sources.
Introduction:
Give an introduction about the Anti Defection law and its purpose.
Body:
In the first part, highlight the positive impacts created by the Anti Defection law.
In the next part, highlight the challenges associated with the Anti Defection law.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Why this question
Recently, an undertrial was murdered in Tihar Jail.
Key demand of the question
Problems faced by the prisons in India and the reforms needed.
Directive:
Critically examine- Look in close detail and establish the key facts and important issues surrounding the topic. Try and offer reasons as to why the facts and issues identified are most important, as well as explain the different ways they could be construed.
Introduction:
Briefly give an overview of the situation of prisons in India. Use statistics to add substance to the answer.
Body:
In the first part, categorically explain the problems faced by the prisons in India.
In the next part, give a detailed list of reforms required for prisons in India. Give recommendations made by some important committees/ commissions.
Conclusion:
Conclude with the importance of prison reforms in the context of safeguarding human rights in India.
Why this question:
Important part of GS paper- II and III.
Key demand of the question:
Give a detailed analysis of the recent amendments to the NIA Act, the reforms it intends to bring and concerns associated with it.
Directive:
Critically analyse - The key to tackling this question is providing ample evidence to support the claims. Ensure that the analysis is balanced by shedding light on, and presenting a critique of, and alternative perspectives. Present extensive evidence taken from a varying range of sources.
Introduction:
Give an overview of the NIA Act and the recent amendments.
Body:
In the first part, highlight the provisions of the recent amendments and reforms associated with them.
In the next part, highlight the issues associated with the recent amendments.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Why this Question:
Cabinet has extended the PLI scheme to pharmaceuticals and IT hardware.
Key Demand of the Question:
Benefits associated with the PLI scheme of the government and the challenges associated with it.
Directive:
Critically evaluate - Give your verdict as to what extent a statement or findings within a piece of research are true, or to what extent you agree with them. Provide evidence taken from a wide range of sources which both agree with and contradict an argument. Come to a final conclusion, basing your decision on what you judge to be the most important factors and justify how you have made your choice.
Introduction:
Explain what the PLI Scheme is and its objectives.
Body:
In the first part, highlight the benefits associated with the PLI scheme and the larger implications it will have on Indian economy.
In the next part, highlight the challenges associated with the scheme.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
