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Questions
1) Throw light on the performance of India and the world in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. What more needs to be done to achieve SDG goals on time?
2) Discuss the significance of the recent Supreme Court’s judgment that gives equal abortion access to all women.
Good answer! Comprehensive coverage of content.
– I feel the content related to explanation of the MTP Act can be cut down a little. Only point out that for termination of pregnancies beyond 20 weeks, the law discriminated against unmarried/single women.
– Do provide the some data point related to unsafe abortions, it a major healthcare challenge.
– You could have mentioned recognition of ‘right to bodily autonomy’ of women.
For many topics You would find such keyword, which You can use in the answers e.g., ‘motherhood penalty’ for low female labor participation or gender pay gap, ‘feminization of poverty’ for low asset ownership of women, G-Zero in case of multilateralism.
Thank you. These suggestions are really helpful!
Answer 1
Very nice! In the introduction, You can provide little bit of dimensions covered under SDGs e.g., hunger, poverty, education, affordable housing, climate change etc.
Charts are really nice, though they might be difficult to memorize/recall.
In approach, elaborate the cost-benefit point a little, too many targets mean resources spread out thinly on all targets, instead a focused approach with targeted investments can improve outcomes.
Very nice presentation overall.
Answer 2
Really nice! You could have mentioned MTP Act and the discriminatory provision (1-2 lines). Also You can mention, unsafe abortions is a major healthcare challenge (45% of all abortions are unsafe, many lead to fatalities) and can help improve access to safe abortions. Include the point that SC has moved towards recognition of marital rape, though it has not been criminalized.
You can mention recognition of right to bodily autonomy of women.
Ques. 2
Nice! Most of the points have been included. You can also add it can help improved access to safe abortions (~45% of all abortions are unsafe, ~97% in developing countries: WHO). The judgment is a recognition of right to bodily autonomy of women.
Kindly review
Great answer! In terms of content, really nice, proper balance in covering all aspects. Art 14 could have been mentioned though.
You can use the key words (bodily autonomy, marital rape, You have mentioned these points but didn’t use these specific keywords). I’m bit unsure about mentioning MMR, because it is calculated for live births; here pregnancy is being terminated. You can simply mention it can help reduce maternal mortality.
Rest is great!
@reecha_kumari:disqus I think You are correct, it can help improve MMR.
I’ll keep the points in mind. Thank you
Ans.1
Good attempt! You should first describe that the performance is slow, for all countries including India. At current pace, India might achieve the target by 2070s. Highlight the reasons. What you have mentioned is mostly the initiatives. You can mention some of them while arguing steps are being taken.
Then you can conclude by providing some constructive suggestions.
Great answer!
In the introduction, You can give a brief reference of MTP Act, and discriminatory provision that restricted access to unmarried women for terminating pregnancies beyond 20 weeks.
In point related to maternal mortality, do mention unsafe abortion as a healthcare challenge, and a contributing factor to maternal mortality.
I think it is a great answer! You can also squeeze in the facts mentioned in the article somewhere in the answer (India might achieve target by 2070s at the current pace). Rest seems awesome.
Use 2 pens only if You are able to finish the answer within 9 minutes, else You can avoid it. First priority should be completing the paper.
Ans.2
Good attempt! Some improvement is possible though.
You can begin by mentioning the discriminatory provision of MTP Act. The Judgment has removed this discrimination, upheld Art. 14, recognized right to bodily autonomy of women, may help improve access to safe abortion, etc.
Don’t mention rape victims, they were already covered by the Act.
Couldn’t really understand the point related to illegal sexual activities against women, if referring to, You can avoid this, as it has judgmental overtones.
Good attempt! Some improvement is possible though.
You can begin by mentioning the discriminatory provision of MTP Act. The Judgment has removed this discrimination, upheld Art. 14, recognized right to bodily autonomy of women, may help improve access to safe abortion, etc.
Don’t mention rape victims, they were already covered by the Act.
Couldn’t really understand the point related to illegal sexual activities against women, if referring to, You can avoid this, as it has judgmental overtones.
Good attempt! Some improvement is possible though.
You can begin by mentioning the discriminatory provision of MTP Act. The Judgment has removed this discrimination, upheld Art. 14, recognized right to bodily autonomy of women, may help improve access to safe abortion, etc.
Don’t mention victims, they were already covered by the Act.
Couldn’t really understand the point related to illegal sexual activities against women, if referring to pre-marital sex, You can avoid this, as it has judgmental overtones.
Good attempt! Some improvement is possible though.
You can begin by mentioning the discriminatory provision of MTP Act. The Judgment has removed this discrimination, upheld Art. 14, recognized right to bodily autonomy of women, may help improve access to safe abortion, etc.
Don’t mention victims, they were already covered by the Act.
Couldn’t really understand the point related to illegal sexual activities against women, if referring to pre-marital sex, You can avoid this, as it has judgmental overtones.
Good attempt! Some improvement is possible though.
You can begin by mentioning the discriminatory provision of MTP Act. The Judgment has removed this discrimination, upheld Art. 14, recognized right to bodily autonomy of women, may help improve access to safe abortion, etc.
Also
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Don’t mention assault victims, they were already covered by the Act.
Couldn’t really understand the point related to illegal se xual activities against women, if referring to pre-marital, You can avoid this, as it has judgmental overtones.
Good answer! In introduction, you can mention MTP Act and the discriminatory provision.
One suggestion would be to cut down the content a little. You can avoid unnecessary points like norms of high children. That should be achieved through safe sexual practices and access to contraceptives, not through abortion.
‘Multiple cascading positive impacts’ this is a very vague statement, avoid it.
Cut down the words and instead save time to attempt more questions.
Thank you! Will remember these points.
Please review
YOu dont have to mention all SDGs as one you can not remember all and two you don’t have this much of time and above all ques is asking for performance of global and India and what need more to be done.
Thanks for correcting, will keep this in mind
Hiii….in question it is asked about performance of govt to achieve sdg thus you have to mention most of the policies i.e. Poshan .MGNREGA, pm Mastya sampad all that ….do 3- 4 lines about benefits ( reduction in poverty ), challenge ( many people facing hunger and malnutrition) ….recall the sdg points help to add content but don’t mention them in answer 🙏 correct me if I am wrong …you can review my answers and can give feedback 😊
Similar feedback, in Introduction, provide a brief description of SDGs that they are focused on health, poverty, education, livelihood, basic amenities etc. No need to mention all.
Also, good that You provided some data (2.4% or 0.36%), but You may not be able to recall so much in the Mains. So prioritize the data points You need to remember and commit them to memory. Rest seems good.
Please review
Awesome! Very nice classification of the arguments. Nothing much to suggest here!
Good answer! Some suggestions
– In intro, mention the discriminatory aspect of MTP Act.
– The SC Judgment has been covered well, but the significance is bit lengthy. You can be more focused and brief. Add points like Art 14, bodily autonomy, access to safe abortion to improve maternal health etc. You can also provide some data regarding unsafe abortions and resulting deaths etc.
Overall good, though some margin for improvement.
Awesome! Seems all points have been covered. In the intro, mention the MTP Act and the discriminatory provision, which has been corrected by the SC.
Thank you !
Please Review
Nice answer! In introduction, give a brief mention (1 line only) of SDG’s dimensions like poverty, hunger, education, health, affordable housing etc. Good that you have mentioned about the initiatives, also highlight the reasons for slow progress (like too many targets, lack of focus) etc. Same can be addressed through appropriate suggestions (like focus more on high impact goals etc.)
Tqsm for feedback & Suggestions 🥰
Hello …can we mention judicial activisim here as sc use it’s power to amend an act …?? A little bit confused 😬
Good answer! Many good and relevant arguments, but some of the points are not directly relevant, you should stick to the point (like how will this help in accessing education/jobs or excess request to partner). Overall good answer. Provide conclusion with positive suggestions like Government can enhance healthcare facilities esp. access to safe abortions etc.
Okay shall have work on suggestions 😊