Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the erosional and depositional landforms created by the rivers and their economic and ecological importance.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give a brief about fluvial landforms as important geomorphic agent.
Body:
Explain both erosional and depositional landforms caused by the water action. Use suitable diagrams and explain various landforms.
Give a perspective of how riverine landforms have sustained civilisations, economic benefits, ecosystem services which we derive out of riverine landforms.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance such landforms in the present day.
Why the question:
India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States decided to launch a new quadrilateral economic forum through a virtual meet.
Key Demand of the question:
To have an understanding of the New Quadrilateral Economic forum.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin the answer by mentioning about the Abraham Accords that has led to the formation of the New Quadrilateral Economic forum.
Body:
Give an account of various aspects as a consequence of the forum such as scope for major infrastructure projects, improving trade, transportation, technology, combating climate change, energy cooperation, and increasing maritime security in the West Asian and Asian region.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating that the accord is of high significance in order to resume long-pending negotiations among the signing parties and also synergise the efforts of the countries.
Why the question:
Recently, the ICMR chief commented that the Covaxin development has proved that India is more than pharmacy of world
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the India as the pharmacy of the world and the innovation potential of India in pharmacy sector through PPP mechanism.
Directive word:
Critically analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving statistics related to development of pharmaceutical products/sector in India.
Body:
First, write about reasons as to why India is known as the pharmacy of the world.
Next, Mention about India’s edge in terms fructifying PPP model in pharma sector – low-cost skilled manpower and a well-established manufacturing base in the pharma sector. Discuss the emergence of India as amongst the biggest exporters of vaccines with world-class R&D facilities and qualified manpower being a transitional shift from being tagged as mere global generic drug producer by harnessing technological developments such as Artificial Intelligence, digital therapeutics etc.
Next. Mention the limitations and bottlenecks of the above – dependence on exports for API, lack of expertise, funding issues.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating that PPP ventures bring the best of both the parties viz Government and Private and presents a great opportunity for India to gain prominence in the global scenario.
