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Q.)The 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments facilitated the large-scale participation of women in political institutions at the local and regional levels by introducing 33% reservation in rural and urban local bodies. Discuss.

Why this Question:

Important static part of Polity

Key demand of the question:

Benefits and challenges of women reservations in political 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:

Introduce by defining 73rs and 74th Amendments

Body:

Highlight the benefits of women reservation and how it can be enhanced

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward

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Q.)Urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) came into being which occurs within and surrounding the boundaries of cities and includes producing commodities such as crops and livestock agriculture, fisheries and forestry. Critically analyze.

Why this question:

Important for current affairs

Key demand of the question:

Rationale behind the policy

Directive:

Critically analyze- The key to tackling this question is providing ample evidence to support the claims. Ensure that the analysis is balanced by shedding light on, and presenting a critique of, and alternative perspectives. Present extensive evidence taken from a varying range of sources.

Introduction:

Briefly introduce UPA and its purpose.

Body:

Highlight the impact of the policy

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.

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Q.)Recently, the government introduced the Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha that seeks to prevent the workers of establishments that are engaged in “essential defence services” from going on strikes, or the lockouts of such units. Critically evaluate.

Why this question 

Important for Current Affairs

Key demand of the question 

An extensive analysis on the positive and negative impacts of the Bill

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 

Define what are the details of the Bill

Body:

Highlight the positive and negative impact of the proposal

Conclusion:

Conclude with a balanced approach.

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