Current Affairs Based Mains Drill – 27 May 2021

 

Q) The Draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation, 2021 (LDAR 2021) raises some serious concerns for the residents of the Union Territory and has often been referred to as a draconian legislation. Discuss.   Why this question? Issues of current importance  Key demand of the Question  Key features of the LDAR, 2021 and the concerns related to 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 an overview of the LDAR, 2021. Body In the first part, highlight the features of LDAR, 2021. In the next part, discuss the concerns of the residents arising due to the regulation. Conclusion Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q) Given the new challenges in digital content, some strict policy measures are needed, but over regulation can lead to some unintended outcomes. In this critically examine the new IT rules, 2021. Why this Question? Issue of current importance.  Key demand of the Question  Discuss the new IT rules, 2021 and the concerns emerging out of its enforcement. 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  Start by briefly giving a context about the question. Body  In the first part, highlight the key features of the new IT rules, 2021. In the next part, highlight the concerns related to the new rules. Conclusion  Conclude with a way forward.  For Model Answer

 

Q) The spread of COVID 19 in the rural areas can have fatal consequences across all the spheres of human life and urgent measures to tackle it must be taken. Discuss. Why this Question? Issue of current importance Key demand of the Question  Categorically discuss the consequences of the spread of COVID 19 in the rural areas and the measures that need to be taken to deal with them. 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 with giving an overall view of the graveness of the situation. Use statistics to substantiate. Body  In the first part, mention the consequences- economic, social, etc. of the spread of the virus in rural areas. In the next part, highlight the approach that needs to be adopted by the government to tackle the issues. Conclusion Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

 

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