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QUESTION N10
GS2
12.5 marks

Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like trade publication and general entertainment channel, the Government is mulling over increased FDI in news media. What difference would an increase in FDI make? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.

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What the examiner wants

Critically evaluate the exact proposition in the PYQ — “Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like trade publication and general entertainment channel, the Government is mulling over increased FDI in news media. What difference would an increase in FDI make?…” — using concept/chronology or mechanism, evidence on both sides where relevant, and a conclusion that answers the directive rather than merely describing Structural reforms and Actions.

Critically evaluateAnswer exactly what the question asks.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1For the prompt cue ‘Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like trade publication and general entertainment channel, the Governme’, directly answer: Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like trade publication and general entertainment channel, the Government is mulling over increased FDI in…≈45 words
  2. 2For the prompt cue ‘Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like trade publication and general entertainment channel, the Governme’, directly answer: What difference would an increase in FDI make?≈45 words
  3. 3For the prompt cue ‘Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like trade publication and general entertainment channel, the Governme’, directly answer: Critically evaluate the pros and cons≈45 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Frame Structural reforms and ActionsEvidence/arguments supporting the propositionLimitations/counter-viewBalanced judgement tied to the directive

Where marks usually go

  • For the prompt cue ‘Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like trade publication and general entertainment channel, th’, avoid a generic note on Structural reforms and Actions; answer the actual wording/directive and the Structural reforms and Actions proposition
  • For the prompt cue ‘Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like trade publication and general entertainment channel, th’, do not add examples around Structural reforms and Actions unless they prove, qualify or rebut the proposition asked

Value addition

  • Two-column comparison table with a final judgement row
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

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