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Questions
1) What are the issues associated with the global efforts to counter terrorism? Also, highlight the steps taken by the government of India to Counter Global Terrorism.
2) Discuss the implications of the recent Supreme Court ruling on Provident Fund (PF) pensions.
I have written it as a 15 marks (250 words) answer. But when I counted the words after finishing, they are amounting to 219, is it okay ?
Good answer! Content is largely relevant, structure is also good. Could have begun with definition. Some sentences can be rephrased better e.g., in content of countries mention national interest rather than personal interests. Similarly mention bilateral and multilateral cooperation like intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism exercises instead of saying collaboration with US/France.
You can provide some examples e.g., in context of consensus mention the issue of lack of clarity on terrorism vis-a-vis struggles for self-determination.
Overall good answer!
Nice to see that You have adhered to the word limit!
Thank you, I will keep these suggestions in mind.
Great answer! Content seems fairly comprehensive. Add the dimension of lack of consensus e.g., one country’s terrorism is other country’s struggle for self-determination. Also terrorism is tool to destroy stability in rival nations (US support to Taliban in 1980s, Pakistan’s approach in Kashmir).
In efforts, add counter-terrorism exercises, bilateral/multilateral cooperation (like SCO RATS).
To the extent possible, use sub-headings according to question statement e.g., mention ‘issues associated with global efforts’ instead of ‘reasons for growing terrorism’.
Overall good stuff!
Thank you ☺🙏