IASbhai Daily Mains Answer Writing Practise Caravan | 20th Nov 2020
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Dear AspirantsIASbhai Mains Answer Writing Practice Caravan is an initiative to frame UPSC Mains questions everyday from the major Editorials of leading Newspapers in India which are most relevant to UPSC preparation –‘THE HINDU, LIVEMINT , INDIAN EXPRESS’ and help millions of readers who find difficulty in answer writing and making notes everyday. Here we choose two questions from editorials on daily basis and analyse them with respect to UPSC MAINS 2020-21
Page Contents:
QUESTION NO 1 : “A Two Front Threat”
HEADLINES:
Is India facing a two-front threat?
CENTRAL THEME:
Diplomacy and military thinking will have to evolve more rapidly than we assumed
SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 2 : IR
MAINS QUESTION:
In the evolving security and diplomatic architecture in the Indo-Pacific, how will the geopolitics of the three play out? Comment -(GS 2)
LEARNING:
- Disengagement and de-escalation process
- Technology edge
- China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
- Indo-Pacific
INTRODUCTION:
- Two front threat
- Recent escalations
BODY:
- Describe Indian diplomacy regarding LAC and LOC
- You need to focus on Chinese Strategic Disengagement
- A quick comparison of maritime powers in Indo-Pacific region
- Military exercises , Engagements
CONCLUSION:
- Way forward must suggest possible solutions.
- A To-do list for bureaucratic approach.
SOURCES: THE HINDU | Mains Answer Writing Practice Caravan | 20th Nov 2020
QUESTION NO 2 : “A world in chaos”
HEADLINES:
A world in chaos and a moment of truth
CENTRAL THEME:
Informational autocracy is the latest danger that threatens democracies
SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 2 : Democracy
MAINS QUESTION:
Autocratic rule in digital world has threatened the democracies and affected a wider section of society.Discuss(GS 2)
LEARNING:
- Evolution of democracies around the globe
- America’s divide and beyond
- European issues
- Terrorism
INTRODUCTION:
- Basic definition of democracy and its significance
BODY:
- Bridging the divide in America should be explained with the help of an example.
- Terrorism is resurfacing through al-Qaeda . You need to highlight the consequences.
- Issues in India have to be mentioned point wise.
- Chinese goals and aspiration should be mentioned.
CONCLUSION:
- Policy initiatives already in place can be mentioned.
SOURCES: THE HINDU | Mains Answer Writing Practice Caravan | 20th Nov 2020
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