Why this question:
Coastal areas are an important topic of GS Paper III.
Key demand of the question:
Explain the importance of coastal ecology, the threats they are facing and give measures to preserve 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:
Give a brief introduction about the coastal areas in India.
Body:
In the first part, categorically mention the importance of coastal ecology w.r.t. mangrove ecosystem, coral reefs, flora, fauna, and their economic as well as environmental significance
In the next part, mention threats that the coastal ecology has been facing- climate change, rise in sea level, deforestation, increase in construction activities, pollution, etc. also mention how coastal regulation zone rules play an important role in preserving the coastal ecology.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Why this question:
Tensions along the LAC have not yet eased down.
Key demand of the question:
Threats to Indian security from China and Pakistan and the effect it has on India. Also provide the approach that should be adopted by India.
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:
Write about the ties India shares with China.
Body:
In the first part, write about the recent situations along the LAC that have strained its ties with India. Also highlight the steps taken by China that undermines India’s security and sovereignty.
In the next part, write about the growing relations between China and Pakistan with the help of examples such as CPEC, Gwadar Port, Military cooperation between them, etc. Mention the possibility of a joint threat from both of them and the strategy that India should adopt in dealing with such a situation.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Why this question:
An important part of GS paper II.
Key Demand of the question:
The situation of Indian prisons and the impact it has on human rights. Also suggest reforms to improve the condition.
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:
Briefly introduce the situation in Indian prisons using statistics.
Body:
In the first part, mention the need for reforms of Indian prisons by highlighting the various human rights violations that occur in them.
In the next part mention reforms that Indian prisons need. Focus on the recommendations of the SC panel on prison reforms.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning that India is a signatory to various Human rights conventions and has its own set of fundamental rights, and such violations can tarnish the global image of India.
