Steel Frame Academy (UPSC Saatvik for GS1,2,3,GS4,Essay)

अति का भला न बोलना, अति की भली न चूप, अति का भला न बरसना, अति की भली न धूप।। Too much speaking is not good,also being too much silent is not good Just like too much rains are not good,and too much sunlight is not good. This doha is of Saint Kabir Das. Bottom line:Moderation is needed in life.It is the balancing approach which helps us to deal with day to day situations in an appropriate manner. Usage :Gs4 qualities of a civil servant,character,social influence, emotional intelligence Essay #qualities_of_civilservant #moderation #emotional_intelligence Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Case study,best practice(Niti Aayog):MEEKOSAM MEALS SCHEME, Vizianagaram,Andhra Pradesh,labourers coming to file their grievances and attend proceedings of the grievance cell, from places as far as 100 kms,are provided meals by the district administration at a subsidised rate.Achievement:sharp rise in the number of petitioners attending the grievance cell meetings. Usage Gs2,Gs4 good governance,grievance redressal,compassion,Case studies essay #good_governance #compassion #citizen_centricity Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Happy Independence Day to one and all! By this time almost all the celebrations of this auspicious occasion would be over.Almost everyone of us would have bought the Tiranga or made it our profile picture.But doing that is enough!Love for the motherland should be reflected by actions too.We all should have a sense of duty and responsibility towards our society and nation at large.The civil servants are envisaged as a "transformative agents" of the society which bring change,modernity and development. When Swami Vivekananda used to talk about the future of India, when he used to see the magnificence of Mother Bharati in front of his eyes, he used to say – Try to look into the past as far as possible. Drink the water of the ever new spring flowing back there, and after that, look ahead. Go ahead and make India brighter, greater & better than ever.So,as future civil servants please act upon it as the future of the nation lies in your hands.We are fortunate that we are born in India,we breathe under it's clear skies and add meaning to our lives.The shloka from Vishnu Purana aptly sums it up: अत्र जन्म सहस्राणां सहस्रैरपि सत्तम। कदाचिल्लभते जन्तुर्मानुष्यं पुण्यसञ्चयात्॥ It is only after many thousand births and the aggregation of much merit, that living beings are sometimes born in Bhárata as human.

Case study,Best practice: Ramrawas Kalan village,near Jodhpur,Rajasthan,has two nadis(shallow depressions),two structures, called Deoli and Chan,are in Orans or sacred forest groves of the village. The Orans are associated with the local deities.Varieties of trees growing in Orans help in minimising water run-off apart from incresing water percolation. The local Bishnoi community has worked hard to ensure maintenance and functioning of Orans and nadis. Flash floods in Jodhpur due to global climate change and hence erratic rainfall patterns could be mitigated if Ramrawas Kalan model is followed. Usage in Gs1,Gs2,Gs3 questions of soil erosion,environmental conservation,mitigation,adaptation,disaster management,Gs4 case studies Essay on global climate change (The case study has been taken from The Hindu article of 8th August,2022) #climate_change #soil_erosion #flash_floods Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Dear friends, Hope these lines by Napolean Hill shall uplift your spirits.Those who are giving mains this year must be anxious and stressed.This is quite natural.Better plan ahead the roadmap and keep reasonable targets for yourself.Focus on revision. "If you think you are beaten, you are, If you think you dare not, you don’t If you like to win, but you think you can’t, It is almost certain you won’t. “If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost, For out in the world we find, Success begins with a fellow’s will— It’s all in the state of mind. “If you think you are outclassed, you are, You’ve got to think high to rise, You’ve got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize. “Life’s battles don’t always go To the stronger or faster man, But soon or late the man who wins Is the man WHO THINKS HE CAN!" This quote can also be used in essay related to success,self belief,confidence, dedication. #success #self_belief Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

J. Chelameseswar,a retired judge of the SC said,"Constitution and democracy are not synonymous.If democracy is just about conducting elections once in five years,then we do not require a Constitution at all.Unfortunately,people believe that electoral victory confers legitimacy for everything.He cited the capital punishment imposed on Socrates on the charge of spreading wrong ideas.The punishment was imposed by the entire citizenry of Athens.If democracy means only numbers and participation,then trial of Socrates must be the most democratic act.The numbers should be guided by ethical or rational principlesthrough which people could govern themselves.It is this requirement which necessitates the existence of the Constitution.Hence,the system of constitutional governance was invented by the genius of mankind." Usage mostly in essay centred around democracy, constitutional morality and rule of law. #democracy #constitutional_morality #social _justice Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Dear subscribers, Warm wishes of Rakshabandhan. You must be preparing well for your examinations however,a day or two may be less productive due to celebrations for Rakshabandhan.This may snowball into guilt and demotivation. However,it is important to understand that "It's not necessary to win every battle in order to win the war".As as an aspirant everyday is a constant battle,it is obvious that some days will not be much productive but it does not mean that shall determine the outcome of the war.At times break is necessary,to gather your strength and energy to bounce back with renewed vigour. “He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.”– Sun Tzu, The Art of War All the best! Regards Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

अमृतत्वस्य तु नाशास्ति वित्तेन । Immortality cannot be achieved by wealth. This shloka is from Brihdaranyakopanishad. Bottom line:One can attain fame only by noble acts.Great personalities like Swami Vivekananda,APJ Abdul Kalam,Gandhiji and others have attained immortality by their good character and noble actions. Usage gs4 questions of character, materialism Essay #character #materialism Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Case study: In Dhar, Damoh and other districts of Madhya Pradesh, husbands or other relatives of the women elected representatives of the Panchayat took the oath on their behalf. 20 States in the country provide 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). A Pradhan Pati culture, thrives in the hinterland and needs to be deterred. Usage Gs1 questions of women empowerment,Gs2 PRI's,Gs4 gender ethics,case studies Essay on women empowerment.(The case study has been taken from The Hindu article of 8th August,2022) Long live India, long live Indians and long live'Dev Bhasha'. ://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/male-family-member-take-oath-on-behalf-of-women-in-mp/article65742124.ece

Justice Vivian Bose quotes:  The Constitution is not for the exclusive benefit of governments and states… it also exists for the common man, for the poor and the humble… for the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker. Usage in gs1 society questions, Gs2 empowerment of the marginalized Gs4 constitutional morality,case studies Essay #constitutional_morality #empowerment #public_welfare Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

PM recently called 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' as 'Sanskar Utsav' (festival of values) to inculcate a sense of duty and responsibility among youth to drive them towards nation building.This will inculcate a sense of responsibility in the youth to realise the dreams and visions of India@100. He also said that constructing 75 sarovars (lakes) in every district to promote water conservation. Usage:Gs1,3 water conservation Gs4 role of youth in nation building,social influence, persuasion,case studies Essay especially in conclusion having a futuristic viewpoint. #youth #India@100 #nation_building #water_conservation Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

दूरतः शोभते मूर्खो लम्बशाटपटावृतः । तावच्च शोभते मूर्खो यावत्किञ्चिन्न भाषते ॥ From far only a fool seems charming if he/she wears a good shawl and clothes But he/she seems charming only till he/she person doesn't speak. This shloka is from Chanakya Neeti. Bottom line:One should not say until and unless one is certain about a subject;if one speaks this may lead to loss of credibility. Usage:stating specific usage is difficult. Gs4 wisdom,emotional intelligence Essay #wisdom #emotional_intelligence Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

रहिमन अंसुवा नयन ढरि, जिय दुःख प्रगट करेइ, जाहि निकारौ गेह ते, कस न भेद कहि देइ. Rahim says just like tears coming from eyes expresses the grief Similarly a person expelled from the house will tell the secrets of the house to others. This doha is of Rahimdas. Bottom line:One should share the organisational secrets only with trustworthy persons.Also,it can be interpreted as one should not spill the secrets of the house or organisation in public even if one has some grudges.The reputation and the image of the organisation should be safeguarded at all cost. This doha can be used in gs4 questions of Conduct Rules of a civil servant which prohibits criticism of the government publicly,balance between Official Secrets Act and the Right to Information Act and philosophical essays. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

उपार्जितानां वित्तानां त्याग एव हि रक्षणम्। तडागोदरसंस्थानां परिदाह इदाम्मससाम्॥ The renunciation of wealth is the protection of wealth Just like the water of a lake should flow continuously to be clean. This shloka is from Chanakya Neeti. Bottom line:One should think oneself as the public trustee of wealth on behalf of the masses.Wealth should be used for the welfare for the others. Usage Gs1 poverty,CSR Gs4 charity,empathy, corporate governance Essay #charity #CSR #empathy Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Case study.Best practice:The Aspirational District Washim has created a unique repository of Government Land on a Portal in Maharashtra.The Land Bank serves as a repository of information for taking policy decisions on the allocation of Government Land such as provision of Affordable Housing, Irrigation etc.A citizen-centric effort and provides information about all types of Government Land (class of land viz. E, F, G, C, Nazul, City survey, etc.). Usage Gs2,Gs4 good governance, Gs3 land allocation,land resource utilisation. #land_allocation #good_governance Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Case study,Best practice(Niti Aayog): Dhara-Vikas: Enhancing rural water security in drought prone areas, Sikkim.Aims:to ensure water security in the water scarce areas, to enhance the hydrological contribution of the mountainous ecosystem as water tower for the people, and to ensure disaster risk management by reducing landslides and floods.Landscape-level approach undertaken for reviving springs, streams and lakes,convergence with MGNREGA. Achievement:It created significant impact by recharging lakes and reviving as many as 50 springs in Sikkim.It could be replicated in other parts of the country. Usage :Gs1-disaster management in hilly areas,mountain ecosystem,Gs2 MGNREGS's convergence,Gs3 drought management,water scarcity,Gs4 case studies. #drought_management #landslide_management #water_crisis Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Anecdote related to wisdom,emotional intelligence,humility: When Abraham Lincoln entered the Senate to give his inaugral address as U.S. President,one aristocratic Senator said,"Mr. Lincoln,you should not forget that your father used to make shoes for my family."The Senate laughed.Lincoln calmly replied,"Sir,I know that my father used to make shoes in your house for your family..Have you any complaint?If you have any I can make another pair of shoes.Because i know how to make shoes myself.But as far as i know,nobody has ever complained about my father's shoes.He was a genius,a creator,and I am proud of my father." Usage: largely in essay to illustrate topics of emotional intelligence,wisdom, humility, leadership. (We are posting this keeping in mind the need by Mains 2022 giving subscribers.The above anecdote is taken from The Hindu article of 26th July 2022 https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/no-room-for-logophobia/article65681831.ece) #wisdom #emotional_intelligence Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

विद्या ददाति विनयं विनयाद् याति पात्रताम्। पात्रत्वाद् धनमाप्नोति धनाद्धर्मं ततः सुखम्॥ Knowledge makes one humble, humility begets worthiness, worthiness creates wealth and enrichment, enrichment leads to right conduct, right conduct brings contentment. (Revision) This shloka is from Hitopadesha ,Chapter 6. Bottom line: Knowledge is necessary to destroy one's ego and arrogance.By shunning ego only one can really attain the right knowledge.Humility leads to development of capability for achievement of success in any sphere of life.It brings materialistic assets,wealth and property.Such wealth brings mental peace,eternal spiritual joy and a sense of inner satisfaction.Wealth is to be used for the welfare of other fellow beings.One should understand that in the happiness of other's,lies one's happiness.Hence,the foundation of a healthy and happy life is knowledge.The government apparatus should take steps to provide quality education to all. This shloka can be used in gs 1,gs 2 questions related to education,gs 4 questions related to knowledge, humility, happiness, philanthropic actions to help the deprived sections. It can also be used in essay paper centred on similar themes. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Government scheme,Best practice(Niti Aayog):Mission Kakatiya of Telangana government, Objective:to enhance the development of Minor Irrigation infrastructure like ponds and tanks, strengthening community based irrigation management in a decentralized manner. Takeways:It helped in increasing the storage capacity of tanks and other water bodies.It helped in increasing the water retention capacity of the sources and also helped in improving the on-farm moisture retention capacity.It resulted in diversification of high value crop and crop intensification. Usage GS1:water management, GS3 agricultural distress,irrigation, Gs4 case studies. #irrigation #agriculture_distress Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Government scheme,Best practice: Godhan Nyay Yojana by Chattisgarh government-Cowdung,cow urine institutional purchase. 1)Led to boosting farmers income 2)production of biopesticides and biofertilisers. 3)Women SHG'S involved led to their empowerment Usage:Gs1,Gs2 SHG's,women empowerment, Gs3 agri distress, ecological conservation, Gs4 case studies to generate employment in a village which is "aspirational". #organic_farming #agriculture #women_empowerment Long live India long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.