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Case study,best practice(Revision): Deccan Development Society (DDS) 5000 member society of poor and marginalized Dalit women farmers,received the UNDP Equator Prize for their dedication and significant contribution towards a sustainable environment.Demonstrated how organic,rainfed farming with traditional seed diversity can provide full food security and sovereignty.They have contributed towards maintaining ecological biodiversity, turning degraded lands into productive ones,managing water resources. Usage Gs1 women empowerment, Gs2 women SHG's, Gs3 sustainable agriculture, ecological conservation, GS 4 community work, Essay #women_empowerment #ecological_conservation #sustainable_agriculture Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

शोचन्ति जामयो यत्र विनश्यत्याशु तत्कुलम् । न शोचन्ति तु यत्रैता वर्धते तद्धि सर्वदा ।। (Revision) Family where women are in grief it's destructed soon Where women don't grieve that family is prosperous always. This quote is from Manusmriti. Bottom line:Women empowerment is not a luxury but a necessity.It is the key to have a sustained upwards growth trajectory.Just like a cart can't move on one wheel similarly a society can't prosper when its half the population are held back from realising their full potential.The Constitutonal ideals too enshrine justice as its core tenet and we as a society need to change our values,attitudes and behaviour. This quote can be used in gs 1 questions of women empowerment,gs 4 questions of gender ethics,case studies relating to eve-teasing,sexual harassment,domestic violence,rape and essay on women empowerment. Comment below SDG 5. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

"Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed …" -W. E. Henley, ‘Invictus’ Nelson Mandela recited the poem to his fellow prisoners while he was incarcerated on Robben Island. ‘Invictus’ was partly inspired by Henley’s own struggles as an invalid (he lost a leg when young) and his determination to remain ‘bloody but unbowed’.(This doesn't mean you're in a prison and we are the ray of hope ☺️) Dear friends, The Upsc Mains examination is over now.Those who have written Mains this year must be undergoing through a roller coaster of mixed feelings.'Ab jo ban pad sakta tha kiye hi..ab toh jyada kuch nae badal sakta':) Friends,take rest for few days and prepare for the next phase,"the show must go on".We also felt like we could have done much better to help you all in Mains examination but we couldn't.There were friends who needed our compilation of case studies,quotes,suktis and dohas,however,due to various unavoidable reasons we couldn't provide them.We are apologetic and deeply regret it.Hope we all together shall do better next time.Keep showering your love and warmth with us,like always. Regards #optimistic_nae_aashavadi_hai_humlog Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Quote from book:"As the captain of a ship is bound to be the last man to leave his ship in case of wreck and to share his last crust with the sailors in case of famine, so the manufacturer, in any commercial crisis, is bound to take the suffering of it with his men, and even to take more of it for himself than he allows his men to feel; as a father would in a famine, shipwreck or battle, sacrifice himself for his son." -Unto the last by John Ruskin translated to Gujarati by Gandhiji titled Sarvodaya,which was further translated to English.The above lines are from the English translation. Usage Gs1 poverty,welfare of marginalized ST,SC,LGBTQIA, minorities, Gs 2 good governance, Gs3 inclusive growth, developmental architecture, Gs 4 compassion,CSR, trusteeship principle,Sarvodaya, leadership,case studies Essay on capitalism, compassion,charity #poverty #compassion #good_governance Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Quotes from book:“If poverty is not a result of lack of resources or opportunities, but of poor institutions, poor government, and toxic politics, giving money to poor countries—particularly giving money to the governments of poor countries—is likely to perpetuate and prolong poverty, not eliminate it." ― Angus Deaton(2015 Nobel Prize for Economics), The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality Usage Gs1 poverty,colonialism effects, Gs2 weak institutional framework, Gs3 developmental models, Gs4 ethical governance,citizen centric administration, Essay #poverty #development Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Best practice: SC launched FASTER (Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records) scheme,digital platform communicate interim orders, stay orders, bail orders etc. Usage Gs2 use of ICT in governance,efficiency in judiciary, Gs4 e governance,good governance,case studies Essay #e_governance #judiciary Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Anecdotes from book:Jaya by Devdutt Pattanaik "Boons and curses are an integral part of Hindu mythology.They are rooted in the concept of Karma that states that all actions have reactions that one is obliged to experience in this life or the next.Actions that yield positive results are punya and those who don't are paap.The concept of paap and punya is meant to explain why bad and good things happen in the world." Usage Gs4 utilitarianism,ethical life,case studies Essay #consequentialism #utilitarianism #noble_deeds Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

सर्वद्रव्येषु विद्यैव द्रव्यमाहुरनुत्तमम् । अहार्यत्वादनर्ध्यत्वादक्षयत्वाच्च सर्वदा ॥ -Hitopadesha Of all substances knowledge is the best Because it cannot be destroyed,it cannot be priced,it cannot be lost. Bottom line:One should always strive to learn as learning is the key to success.Knowledge helps to lead a life of meaningful existence.India in the Amrit Kaal strives to be a developed country and for that India has to become a 'knowledge economy'. Stating specific usage of the shloka is difficult. #knowledge #learning Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

सज्जन-बचन, दुर्जन-बचन अन्तर बहुत लखाय। वे सबको नीके लगैं, वे काहू न सुहाय॥ -Vrind kavi Words of good people differ a lot from words of bad people, In the first case all like it,in the second nobody likes it. Bottom line:One should choose his/her words wisely before speaking.Through words generally we communicate,bond develop inter-personal relationships.Emotional intelligence is necessary for speaking politely and in a better way and it is a necessary ingredient for success in life. Usage Gs4 emotional intelligence,anger management,character,speaking skills #communication_skills #emotional_intelligence #anger Please share our channel if you like our content.Let others also know about our unique,first-of-its-kind initiative. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Best practice:Miyawaki technique(Japanese)-a method of sowing very young seedlings close together in small plots of land, creates a forest in 25-30 years.Can be used in restore vegetation on degraded land quickly.India is party to the pledge in 2015 made to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) to restore the green cover of 33% of its geographical area by 2022 (only 24% now). Usage Gs3 environmental restoration,climate change, Gs4 case studies, Essay (question related to it was asked in UPSC Prelims 2022) #environment #climate_change Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Dear friends, Those who are writing UPSC Mains this year must be tired after writing 6 hours today and that too such 'jalebi' questions[Bouncer :)] Tomorrow again this story shall continue for 6 hours.So to give you some solace, we have quoted a famous philosopher below.Hope it helps. "We shall not always end up getting what we want.We must face up our true desires,put up a heroic fight to honour them,and only then mourn failure with solemn dignity.That is what it means to be a UBERMENSCH." -Frederick Nietzsche. Keep shining. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Science and technology form a high scoring topic if prepared well in both UPSC preliminary examination as well as the UPSC Mains examination.The below channel shall keep you informed of the latest developments.Kindly check it out. https://t.me/scienceandenv

"To winners, nothing seems unpleasant." -William Shakespeare, 'Henry IV, Part 1' Bouncer questions,unfriendly taxi drivers,traffic congestions,hostile security guards,rude inviligators,congested benches,lack of proper sleep due to various reasons,disturbing neighbours in the exam hall and above all extra SALT/SUGAR in your breakfast....friends all these should seem pleasant because you all are .................. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Best practice: IIT-Hyderabad India’s first building made of bio-bricks from agro-waste- ‘Wealth from Waste’.Shall enhance income,employment for farmers in rural areas.Counters stubble burning.About 1/8 th of weight of burnt clay bricks and cheaper too (Rs. 2-3).Show excellent thermal insulation and fire-retardant properties. Usage Gs1 sustainable housing,ease of living,urbanisation,Gs3 sustainable development,environmental conservation,growth models,circular economy,air pollution,soil degradation,Gs4 innovation,environmental ethics,case studies Essay on environment,circular economy. #air_pollution #circular_economy #farmers_doubling_income Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Case study(NITI Aayog):SMART CLASSROOMS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN in Ranchi,Jharkhand.Braille-teaching devices in a Government Blind School in Ranchi with help of State government,Anand Mahindra backed start-up, Thinkerbell Labs and others.Expected that employability rate of the visually impaired shall improve. Usage Gs1 PwD,vulnerable sections welfare, Gs2 citizen centric governance, Gs4 good governance,inclusive governance, case studies Essay #differently_abled #inclusive_growth #good_governance If you like the content please do share our channel with others.We shall be more than pleased. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Dear friends, Hope you are hustling.We would like to share our piece of mind those who are giving UPSC Mains this year.You all must have been receiving the 'gyan dose' of being stress free,confident,calm etc and etc.Easier said than done!We also felt like sharing the same however at this point of time we think let's talk some sense.See friends if you have prepared well,toiled hard,practiced a lot and have a little bit of luck than there are extremely high chances of clearing the exam.However,if you haven't prepared that well and revised enough there are strong chances that you won't be able to make it. Then isn't this is what we expect..FAIRNESS,JUSTICE.If you don't make it then again try with more sincerity and direction.Worrying,stressing if helped then we would have advised you to do so without an iota of doubt.But that is not the case.It is said that 'as shall you sow so shall you reap'. Hope the below lines make some sense: नहीं विघ्न-बाधाओं को हम, स्वयं बुलाने जाते हैं, फिर भी यदि वे आ जायें तो, कभी नहीं घबड़ाते हैं। मेरे मत में तो विपदाएँ, हैं प्राकृतिक परीक्षाएँ, उनसे वही डरें, कच्ची हों, जिनकी शिक्षा-दीक्षाएँ॥ -Panchwati by Maithilisharan Gupta. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

"षड् दोषा: पुरूषेणेह हातव्या भूतिमिच्छता। निद्रा तन्द्रा भयं क्रोध: आलस्यं दीर्घसूत्रता॥ -Panchtantra. A man wishing to prosper in this world, should leave 6 bad qualities - extra sleep, lethargy, fear, anger, laziness and procrastination. Bottom line:Action is needed in life to succeed.One needs to shun all the negative qualities so that one can put his/her full energy and heart and soul to accomplish the task. Keep hustling! Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Case Study:2014-batch IAS officer,Bhupesh Chaudhary,Helped Increase Chilli Farmers’ Income by 14 Times in Siaha,Mizoram. Due to issues like unjust market rates and lack of storage facilities, one of the finest chilli varieties(GI tag) — Bird’s Eye, was sold cheap.Help of government schemes like RKVY-Raaftar, MGNREGA and Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture to build an infrastructure for storage and processing,organised the farmers into self-help groups.Profits increased substantially. Usage Gs2 SHG's,GS3 agriculture distress, Gs4 good governance,case studies related to poverty,agriculture backwardness. #SHG #agriculture #covergence_of_schemes Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.