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Hello everyone, Every Raksha Bandhan, Every year i had a feeling of 'I wish i had a sister'. I do have one elder brother and thats it. Infact not just me, but even my mom always prayed for a daughter when she gave birth to me. Further, even after having a boy (me), she treated me her daughter she wanted. (Basic Photos in frocks, dresses etc). Infact my mom (sometimes even my dad) still calls me 'Meri Beti', and i am very proud of it (yes, it does not threat my masculinity in anyway, infact it has allowed me to be more compassionate if anything). This experience has always made me realise why we need daughters, sisters in our life. While many people tie Rakhis, but i seldom allowed it, because i take my responsibility very seriously. (like aisa nhi ki bus band liya and bhool gaya). This Rakhi, i did get 1 Rakhi tied (making it 2 Rakhi sisters) and i am so delighted with it. Further, some of you sent me lovely messages. Let us Cherish having sisters not just today but everyday of the year. (Also obviously fight with them over TV remote) Happy Rakshabandhan everyone.

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Certainly! Here’s a short write-up you can share on your Telegram channel, relating the quote to UPSC CSE Prelims preparation: ⸻ Know Yourself. Know the Exam. Win Every Battle. I came across the following quote while reading the newspaper today and felt that it was very much relatable for the aspirants. Let me show you how. Sun Tzu once said, “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred bat-tles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” In the journey toward clearing Prelims, “the enemy” is the exam itself — its evolving pattern, unpredictable questions, and intense competition. “Knowing yourself” means being honest about your strengths, weaknesses, and preparation gaps. • If you understand the syllabus, past year papers, and exam strategy (the enemy) and have clarity on your own preparation level (yourself), success is within reach. • If you only work hard without analyzing the paper trends, your progress may be inconsistent — a win here, a setback there. • But if you neither understand the exam nor reflect on your preparation, every test becomes a gamble. Be strategic. Assess yourself regularly. Decode the exam pattern. Win not just one battle — but the war. ~Prashant Gupta

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🚨 DAY 7 : 30 DAYS ETHICS ENRICHMENT SERIES 📚 Topic: Foundational Values For Civil Servants- Empathy and Compassion 📖 Meaning: Compassion: It refers to genuine concern for the well-being of others and willingness to act. 👉 Need for a Civil Servant to be compassionate : 1. Civil servants are the agents of welfare 2. Improves one’s attitude through generosity, and kindness 3. It leads to efficient public service delivery. Empathy : It refers to the ability to imagine oneself in others’ place and understand others’ feelings, desires, and emotions. 👉 Need for a Civil Servant to be Empathetic : 1. Lack of empathy leads to a narrow understanding of others’ perspectives. 2. It makes us aware of ground realities and aids policy formulation. For example, understanding the concerns of tribals over the implementation of UCC 3. It increases the effectiveness of bureaucracy. Refer to this diagram. ✏️ Examples : 1️⃣ "Compassionate Kozhikode" programme initiated by R. Rajesh Kumar. 2️⃣ "Ashraya" initiative launched by IAS Sanmukh Priya for helping mentally challenged people. 💬 Key Quotes : 1️⃣ "Compassion lies at the root of a tree called Dharma." Buddha 2️⃣ "A devotee should have universal empathy." Gita 👉 PYQs where the topic can be applied : 1️⃣ Apart from intellectual competency and moral qualities, empathy and compassion are some of the other vital attributes that facilitate the civil servants to be more competent in tackling the crucial issues or taking critical decisions. Explain with suitable illustrations. (2022) 2️⃣ Certain Case Studies may require you to demonstrate empathy to the stakeholders. These values can be extensively used in Case Studies to justify your course of action. Hit ❤️ if you have read the post this far. 📎 Stay Updated : @upscandbeyondd

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To whoever who needs it, a good learning for UPSC journey(even for life), especially if you can learn it early on and apply: Know the difference between what you need and what you want. Do not cheat on long term goals for short term desires. Do not waste time in building things for the moment. Build for life. Keep asking yourself, is this pleasure & happiness momentary or its building something real. "The more you say NO to things which don't matter, the more time you have to say yes for things which do". Surround yourself with people who instill hope, life and happiness in you and do it to yourself too. Sometimes enduring the pain of not having and abstaining is better than enduring guilt of lost time in useless joys.

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🚨 DAY 5 : 30 DAYS ETHICS ENRICHMENT SERIES 📚 Topic: Types Of Integrity 📖 Meaning: Integrity means the ability of an individual to remain consistent and committed to his/her personal and professional values. There are the following types of Integrity: 1. Moral Integrity: It involves judging others and your own self based on honesty and consistency. 2. Intellectual Integrity: Intellectual integrity is being honest with your own thinking while judging. This leads to true moral judgment, moral accountability, and helps avoid false consciousness. This includes the ability to admit one’s own mistakes and to respect others' efforts. 3. Professional Integrity: Upholding the code of ethics, standards, norms, and values of the respective profession. Add this diagram to your notes. ✏️ Examples: 1️⃣ Moral Integrity: Kiran Bedi has demonstrated moral integrity through her commitment to justice and reform within the police system. 2️⃣ Intellectual Integrity: Vikram Sarabhai demonstrated intellectual integrity through his vision for science and technology in India. 3️⃣ Professional Integrity: Sanjiv Chaturvedi as Chief Vigilance Officer of AIIMS, unearthed multiple scams. 💬 Key Quotes : “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” C.S. Lewis 👉 PYQs where the topic can be applied: This is a favorite topic of UPSC, which gets repeated in every few years. 1️⃣“Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable illustration. (2021) 2️⃣ What do you understand by ‘moral integrity’ and ‘professional efficiency in the context of corporate governance in India? Illustrate with suitable examples. (2023) Hit ❤️ if you found this useful. 📎 Stay Updated : @upscandbeyondd

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