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Q) The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a crucial resource for the food security of the poor people in India yet some chronic problems continue to exist. Discuss. 

Why this Question:

Important part of GS paper-II and III.

Key Demand of the Question:

Significance of the PDS, concerns regarding it and measures to reform the system.

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 introduction about the Public Distribution System in India. 

Body:

In the first part, highlight the need and significance of the PDS.

In the next part, highlight the concerns associated with it. Also mention measures to reform it.

Conclusion:

Summarise your whole argument. 

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Q) Reforms in the UN are necessary in order to strengthen its effectiveness as a multilateral organization. Comment. 

Why this question 

Important part of GS paper-II. 

Key demand of the question:

Challenges to multilateral world order, how reforms in the UN can address them and what role India can play in that.

Directive:

Comment- Pick out the main points on a subject and give your opinion, reinforcing your point of view using logic and reference to relevant evidence, including any wider reading you have done.

Introduction:

Briefly give an overview of the UN and its functions and the significance of a multilateral world order. 

Body:

In the first part, categorically highlight the challenges to a multilateral world order.

In the next part, the role the UN can play in this regard by some reforms in its functioning. Also highlight the role India can play in this context.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward. 

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Q) As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, a well-functioning personal health data infrastructure can play a key role in public health management. In this context, critically examine the National Digital Health Mission. 

Why this question:

Important part of GS paper- II. 

Key demand of the question:

Provisions of the National Digital Health Mission, impact it will have on the healthcare sector and the concerns related to it.

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:

Give a brief overview of the National Digital Health Mission and its objective.

Body:

In the first part, mention the provisions of the mission and impact it will have.

In the next part, highlight the concerns associated with the mission.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward. 

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