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“Famines are easy to prevent if there is a serious effort to do so, and a democratic government, facing elections and criticisms from opposition parties and independent newspapers, cannot help but make such an effort. Not surprisingly, while India continued to have famines under British rule right up to independence … they disappeared suddenly with the establishment of a multiparty democracy and a free press. … a free press and an active political opposition constitute the best early-warning system a country threaten by famines can have." This quote is of Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen. Bottom line:Information is power in a democracy.Hence,there should be free flow of information,dissent and criticism against the government in a democracy.There shouldn't be unreasonable clampdown by the government architecture on press.The Hon'ble Supreme Court in one the cases regarding high-handedness of the government on their criticism on the mishandling of the pandemic reprimanded the State.The SC also underscored the significance and necessity for the free flow of information during a grave crisis by recalling the role it played in containing a famine in 1970. Hence, the kernel of good governance is accountability to the people at large. This quote can be used in gs 2 governance questions,gs 4 questions of accountability,case studies related to freedom of speech,essay on democracy,role of free press in a democracy,media as the fourth estate. Is our content unique and first-of-its kind?Do we meet your expectations?If yes,then share our channel. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

दुर्बल को न सताइये, जाकी मोटी हाय | मरी खाल की सांस से, लोह भसम हो जाय || Don't torture the weak,their curse is powerful. Like by burning the skin of the dead,even iron melts. This doha is of Saint Kabir Das. Bottom line:The powerful shouldn't abuse and misuse their power.Instead,they should use it for constructive purposes like helping the destitute,weak and marginalised sections of the society.Power is entrusted in their hands by an act of trust and the power brokers shouldn't betray the trust of common people.History has taught with the legacies of French Revolution,Indian Independence Struggle to name a few,the power of common people.It is the common people that are the most important in the power structure and they can even make the mightiest fall.So the powerful should use their power in good faith.It is beautifully summed up in the movie Spider Man by Peter Parker,"With great power comes great responsibility. This can be used in gs 2 questions of role of civil services in a democracy,gs 4 questions of qualities of a public servant,corruption,international ethics,case studies where civil servant has to take a decision for welfare of masses and similar themes in the essay paper. Share our initiative if our content helps you to make a better version of yourself apart from helping in the examination. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

तावद् भयेषु भेतव्यं यावद्भयमनागतम्। आगतं तु भयं दृष्टवा प्रहर्तव्यमशङ्कया॥ Fear problems only till they have not come But if problems comes attack the problem without doubt. This shloka is from Chanakya Neeti. Bottom line:One should be prepared for challenges and problems in life.One shouldn't cry and be broken when one faces problems in life.Rather one should have the courage and boldness to face the problem and try to solve it.This bounce-back attitude is the hallmark of great men.The world being on the cusp of transformative changes and with advent of breakthrough technologies human beings are forced to update and upgrade their skills.Failure in some sphere of life is certain sooner or later.But one needs to face them.Tough times don't last long but tough men do. As the prelims examination is knocking on the door and you must be high on your nerves given the cut throat comeptition,please remember fear and anxiety shall aggravate your problem rather than solving it.The choice is yours!This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions of courage,life-skills,case studies where problem solving approach is required. Like our content.If yes then please do share our initiative with your friends.Let others reap the benefits too. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

अति सर्वनाशहेतुर्ह्यतोऽत्यन्तं विवर्जयेत्। Excess is the cause of the ruin. Hence one should avoid it in any case. This shloka is from Shukraneeti. Bottom line:One should have moderation in life.Life is all about the art of balancing between two extremes.Contentment with what one has is the key to a happy life.Even good things and valued things like wealth,power,fame should be in moderation.One needs to have wisdom,knowledge to find the correct balance. If our channel helps you even if be it in a small way then recommend us. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

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तुलसी नर का क्या बड़ा, समय बड़ा बलवान। भीलां लूटी गोपियाँ, वही अर्जुन वही बान॥ Tulsidas says a person is not great,time is mightier Arjun couldn't protect himself and women from Bhils by the same bow (Gandiv) with which he won Mahabharata. This doha is of Saint Tulsidas. Bottom line:One should not be filled with arrogance if one is powerful or knowledgeable.Sooner or later the circumstances are going to change and the odds will not be in the favour of the person.There should be humility in the person.Also,one has to wait for the appropriate time to succeed.One needs patience,perseverance and dedication to achieve the goal.With the right strategy and the right time even the impossible task can be achieved. Stating specific usage of doha is difficult,so use it as per demand of the question. If you like our content recommend our channel.Spread our initiative! Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

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Poverty is not an accident. Like slavery and apartheid, it is man-made and can be removed by the actions of human beings. This quote is of Nelson Mandela. Bottom line:Often there is a presumption in India that poverty is due to bad karma by the person in the previous life.Such fatalist attitude is detrimental to the individual,the society and the nation.All stakeholders have to come on board and should wage a war on poverty. This quotation comes very handy in writing mains answers and can be used in gs 1 questions of poverty,gs 2 questions of hunger,poverty,gs 4 case studies and essay on poverty. If you like our initiative then why hesitate to share our channel. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

पुस्तकस्था तु या विद्या,परहस्तगतं च धनम् । कार्यकाले समुत्तपन्ने न सा विद्या न तद् धनम् ।। The knowledge which is residing in the book and the money which is in possession of someone else are of no use as during the time of need they don't serve their purpose. The specific source of this shloka couldn't be found. Bottom line:Knowledge should be internalised by the person rather than just physical reading of the texts.Knowledge is the tool which helps you to deal with problems and challenges of life.One should practice the knowledge multiple times so that the knowledge gets internalised and gets reflected in the behaviour. Use this shloka according to the demand in gs 4 and essay paper. Please support our channel and recommend to your known ones if you like our content. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

एकै साधे सब सधै, सब साधे सब जाय। ‘रहिमन’ मूलहि सींचिबो, फूलहि फलहि अघाय॥ Targeting one goal will lead to all,targeting many goals lead to achievement of none Rahim says by watering the roots only we get flowers and fruits. This doha is of Rahim Das. Bottom line:Once a person has decided his/her goal,he/she shouldn't deviate from that goal.We should have the perseverance and dedication to pursue that goal in focused manner.Chasing too many goals will divide the effort and we may end up achieving none.Also,we shouldn't change our goal frequently once we have decided,whatever may come in the way achieving it.Difficulties,challenges are bound to come but we should have the courage to face them boldly.We should have patience and should believe in ourselves.Sooner or later success will kiss our feet. This doha can be used in gs 4 questions related to dedication,perseverance,success and similar topics in the essay paper. Kindly share our channel if our content helps and motivates you.Spread our humble initiative. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः । स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते।। How great men act and behave,common people also do it the same way Whatever they say,common people follow them. This shloka is from Bhagwad Gita, Chapter 3,Verse 22. Bottom line:Great men have to set high standards in ethics because common people follow them.Powerful should behave responsibly as they are the role models.If they are dishonest and corrupt then how can the society and nation progress. Like our content? If yes,then recommend it to your friends.Our ancient knowledge and wisdom will help you become a better version of yourself besides fetching some extra marks in the examination. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

नाप्राप्यमभिवाञ्छन्ति नष्टं नेच्छन्ति शोचितुम् । आपत्सु च न मुह्यन्ति नराः पण्डितबुद्धयः ॥ Those who don't want precious things,those who don't feel pain on losing destructible things And those who don't panic while facing troubles and face them boldly,such a person is a knowledgeable person. This shloka is from Vidur Niti,Mahabharata . Bottom line:One should have a sense of detachment towards materialistic objects.A person should have the capability to steer out of trouble courageously.One shouldn't be chicken hearted when life throws trials and tribulations.Crying over the problems worsens it rather than solving.One should have a problem solving attitude in life.These qualities make a person great. Use this shloka according to the demand of the question in gs 4 and essay. Please recommend our channel if you like our content. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Dear subscribers, Most of you must be busy in the preparation of prelims examination.Revise standard text books,give mocks and most importantly revise the solutions.Don't doubt yourself by seeing the scores of mocks.Trust us no institute can guess accurately the type of questions UPSC will ask, despite their mighty claims.Mocks are means to improve your grasp over the content rather than an end in itself.Do write us if you need any help to thesteelframeacademy@gmail.com Spare a few minutes to revise the shlokas,dohas posted last week.Take good care of yourself as the examination is knocking on the door.After a week of exhaustive study,reward yourself by doing things which you like,say watching a good movie or miniseries. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

रुखा सुखा खाई के, ठंडा पानी पी | देख पराई चुपड़ी, मत ललचाओ जी || Eat simple food and drink cold water Do not look at the buttered bread of others and long for it. This doha is of Saint Kabir Das. Bottom line:Whatever one can afford according to one's effort and means,one should be satisfied in that.Happiness is a state of mind and one should be happy in what one has.One shouldn't feel jealous by comparing oneself with those who have more resources.Such a person can never be happy and greed may lead a person to an unethical path.Contenment is necessary ingredient to a happy life. This can be used in gs 4 questions of contentment,spiritualism,ethics as a way of life,case studies and similar themes in the essay. Please share our channel if our content helps you. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

If you fail, never give up because FAIL means "First Attempt In Learning". This quote is of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Bottom line:One shouldn't be demotivated by failures.Failure is an event not a person.No person on the planet can ever be successful in everything in the first time.So,failure is certain.However,one should take a fig leaf out of it and analyse the shortcomings present and the improvisation needed.The ability to gather oneself and hold together after failure is the quality which differentiates the people.This can't be learnt in any school.Rather it is to be 'learnt by doing'.Embrace failures and eventually success shall embrace you. This quotation is generic in nature.Hence,use it according to the demand of the question in gs 4 or essay. Please share the channel if you like our content.Let other aspirants reap dividends too. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

परोपदेशे पाण्डित्यं सर्वेषां सुकरं नृणाम् । धर्मे स्वीयमनुष्ठानं कस्यचित् तु महात्मनः ।। It is easy for all people to be highly learned while advising others. But personal observance of righteousness is seen in some rare great soul. This shloka is from Hitopadesha. Bottom line:Most of us are quite quick, loquacious and knowledgeable in counseling others when they need counsel. It is as though wisdom and righteousness spring from our inside. However, charity has to begin at home. We should follow the same advice which we would have given to others.But,we often try to find shortcuts and take the unethical route to avoid the more strenuous path of dharma. It is only an extremely rare and great person that can follow the counsel which she/he tenders to others. This shloka can be used in gs 4 and essay according to the demand of the question. Please recommend our channel so that others also get to know about our initiative. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

उपकारी उपकार जग सबसे करत प्रकास। क्यों कटु मधुरे तरु मलय मलयज करत सुबास॥ Helpful people help people and lighten the world Just like Malay mountain by its gentle wind benefits all the good and bad trees. This doha is of Vrind Kavi. Bottom Line:One should help people without any conditions or strings attached.One should not expect anything in return from anyone.Even if wronged by someone, one should help that person.May be the goodness of a good person can bring the transformation of heart of an evil person.This world will become a better place to live in. This can be used in gs4 questions of empathy,compassion,helpful attitude,good character and similar themes in the essay paper. If you like our content then please recommend the channel to your friends. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.