Why essay writing is important for civil service eamination?
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because u have to pass that
You can see that many topics are predictable over a period of time. So, the best course of action for the Essay paper would be -
Focus on some of the most talked-about issues of today - Sustainable development, Energy security, Women Empowerment, Cyber Security etc. Do some good background reading for these topics, and connect them well with current affairs. The preparation will help you, one way or the other, in the Essay paper.
Don’t ignore the ‘Thinkers and Philosophers’ part in Ethics (GS 4) syllabus. You might get Essays in which your knowledge of these thinkers will be the only saving grace. In CSE 2015, I attempted an essay on education and used my knowledge of philosophers like Socrates and Plato to substantiate my arguments.
International Relations and Diplomacy are seriously important areas now. Make sure you master this section well, when you cover the GS syllabus. Interconnecting global events with IR will help in many topics.
Keep a tab on major inventions/discoveries in the field of S&T. Invariably, you will get one Essay focussing on Science/Technology.
Master the art of using data, facts and statistics. For this purpose, note down the important ones from sources like Economic Survey and government reports. Such factual stuff can convey ideas far more effectively than words.
Quotations are also effective, but only when used in proper context. You need to understand a quote properly before using it in the Essay. Do not force-feed them in your answer. Often, people find it difficult to ‘start’ an essay. A good quote comes in handy at such points, and helps move things in the beginning.