Current Affairs Based Mains Drill – 26 May 2021

 

Q) Most of the tropical cyclones are confined to the South China Sea, Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mexico. Explain the reasons and also discuss how tropical cyclones are named across the world.  Why this question? Issues of current importance  Key demand of the Question  Reasons for tropical cyclones being confined to South China Sea (SCS), Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mexico and the methodology of naming cyclones. 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 an overview of cyclones. Body In the first part, highlight the reasons for most of the tropical cyclones being confined to SCS, Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mexico.  In the next part, explain the methodology used to name tropical cyclones across the world. Conclusion Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q) An effective strategy to deal with the grave crisis due to the COVID 19 pandemic demands citizen centric governance. Discuss. Why this Question? Issue of current importance.  Key demand of the Question  Explain the growing need for a new governance model that is citizens centric to combat COVID crisis and other such crises in the future. 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  Start by briefly giving a context about the question. Body  In the first part, explain why a new model of governance focusing on citizens becomes a necessity to tackle new challenges like the pandemic. In the next part, discuss the importance of designing a smart government and suggest measures that can be taken. Conclusion  Conclude with a way forward.  For Model Answer

 

Q) With the tensions between Israel and Palestine again escalating, the world at large needs to come together for a peaceful solution which is in mutual interest of both the parties. Comment. Why this Question? Issue of current importance Key demand of the Question  Explain the approach that needs to be adopted to settle the Israel Palestine issue that benefits both the conflicting parties as well as the world at large. Directive  Comment- here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon. Introduction  Start with giving an overall view of the Israel- Palestine conflict. Body  In the first part, explain the current scenario and the demands of the conflicting parties. In the next part, highlight the approach that needs to be adopted by the world at large to deal with the issue. Conclusion Conclude with a balanced view of the issues and the role that India can play in this process. For Model Answer

 

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