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Q) Being the pharmacy of the world, India needs to rise to the occasion and cater to the demand for vaccines in the country as well as facilitate inoculation of the global population, especially in poorer countries. Discuss.

Why this question?

Issue of current importance

Key demand of the Question 

Role India can play in vaccination of the global population.

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 context of the question.

Body

In the first part, highlight the potential that India has in helping the world in their vaccination efforts.

In the next part, discuss the approach that should be adopted by India in this regard.

Conclusion

Conclude with a way forward.

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Q) How do you think the pattern of Indian monsoon has changed in the past decade? Discuss its impact on various facets of our lives.

Why this Question?

Important part of GS paper- I.

Key demand of the Question 

Changing monsoon pattern in India and its impact.

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 defining currency swap arrangement.

Body 

In the first part, categorically highlight the changing pattern of Indian monsoon in the last decade. 

In the next part, discuss how it has impacted lives.

Conclusion 

Conclude by giving a brief of the importance of monsoon in India. 

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Q) The COVID19 crisis has highlighted the importance of data in building resilience towards such crises. Elucidate.

Why this Question?

Issue of current importance

Key demand of the Question 

Determine how political situations in Nepal have an adverse impact on India and the approach that should be adopted by India.

Directive 

Elucidate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.

Introduction 

Start with giving a context about the question.

Body 

In the first part, highlight the importance of data in fighting pandemics.

In the next part, highlight how data is used in effective decision making.

Conclusion

Conclude with a way forward.

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