Current Affairs Based Mains Drill – 30 August 2021

Q) The Jallianwala Bagh wasn't an isolated incident, rather an incident that happened with a multitude of factors working in the background.Discuss. Why this question? Issue of current importance. Key demand of the Question  To discuss in detail about the Jallianwala Bagh incident and the impact it had.  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 giving an introduction about the massacre. Body In the first part, discuss the significance of the massacre In the next part, discuss the historical context of the massacre and its relevance in present times. Conclusion Conclude with a summary. For Model Answer

 

Q) India & Russia still regard each other as valued partners with a friendship built on deep mutual trust, however their foreign policy goals are taking them in different directions. Comment. Why this Question? Issue of current importance. Key demand of the Question  Discuss in detail the historical context of Indo-Russia relationship and the strategy needed by India in this regard. Directive Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon. Introduction  Start with an introduction about the multiple ties of India with Russia. Body  In the first part, categorically discuss the concerns associated with both the countries In the next part, mention the strategy that needs to be adopted by India in this regard. Explain how India can use its current position in global politics to enhance its ties with Russia. Conclusion  Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

 

Q)Among the exponential technologies shaping the world today, the biological revolution is of exceptional importance. In this context, critically examine the biosecurity concerns of synthetic biology and India’s preparedness in the domains of biosafety and biosecurity. Why this Question? Important part of GS Paper-III. Key demand of the Question  Discuss in detail the biosecurity concerns of synthetic biology and India’s preparedness in the domains of biosafety and biosecurity.  Directive  Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.  Introduction  Start with the definition of Synthetic biology.  Body  In the first part, categorically explain the risks involved in synthetic biology. Next Discuss the mechanism for regulation in existence and highlight the concerns for India.  Conclusion Conclude with a way forward. For Model Answer

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