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Following are today’s Mains Marathon Questions.
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Questions
1) The draft battery swapping policy has tremendous potential to create new economic opportunities for various stakeholders and the nation. Elaborate.
2) There has been a global initiative by governments and anti-trust regulators to recognize the right to repair. Does India also need a ‘Right To Repair’ Legislation?
plz review it
Good attempt. There is scope for improvements
1. It is good that you have quoted global examples, but you need not delve so deep into it. Just mention which countries have granted such rights.
2. Highlight what is the need for Right to Repair e.g., exorbitant pricing by manufacturers, tackle planned obsolescence, help boost local economy with local repair shops, right to choice to consumers etc.
3. You have mentioned the challenges in a point-wise manner. Good. It could be better if you can provide sub-titles to the points e.g., requirement of skilling.
Also certain other points can be added e.g., violation of IP Rights because provision of manuals to repair might force them to reveal proprietary technology to rivals etc.
4. In conclusion, mention that a balanced approach is desirable that balances the rights of consumers and manufacturers alike e.g., manufacturers can be asked to expand network of certified repair shops and offer services at competitive prices etc.
Keep writing 🙂
thanks for review
Please review this is my first answer
Good answer. Proper structure, introduction with definition, and point-wise arguments. You have even used keyword Planned Obsolescence which is one of the main argument put forward by proponents of this Right.
Some improvements:
1. In the middle, You have deviated from the need of the question. Right to Repair might have some impact of e-waste, but it is not the core of the question. So no need to mention e-waste management steps etc.
2. Instead, after the benefits of the Right, You should have mentioned the challenges/concerns e.g., IP Rights, sharing of proprietary information etc.
3. The definition is bit long, try to use small sentences.
4. In conclusion, mention that balanced approach is required and concerns of manufacturers should be addressed as well.
Overall, very good answer considering Your first attempt.
Keep writing 🙂
Thank you. Areas to improve noted
Very comprehensive answer. You have covered almost all the points in all aspects, needs, challenges, benefits.
Though You could have mentioned the high charging time in the need for the policy. Also in challenges, a survey showed that consumers put higher trust on battery supplied by manufacturer rather than swapped battery. So adoption might be slow.
Good answer overall 🙂