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

"Question to build the thought process":You are the principal of a senior secondary school in a Tier 2 city,having the reputation of a man of integrity,compassion and no-nonsense person.The English teacher,who teaches 9th and 10th standard had recently resigned the job due to personal problems.It's already December and Board exams are a couple of months away.A lot of syllabus in the English has not been covered and most of the children are from humble background and dependent on the school teachers for learning.With much effort a good English teacher from a neighbouring district has agreed to join.She is a transwoman.After a few days of joining she complains you that almost all teachers have ostracized her,students say slurs and often write it on the blackboard in teacher's absence.She comes to you that despite her teachings to students that how it is incorrect to discriminate people on any criteria,they are not listening.This has shook her self confidence and hurt self esteem.She feels like resigning.What are the options available,as a Principal?How will you console the English teacher?How will you bring attitudinal and behavioural changes in teachers,staff and students?Suggest some innovative solutions to nurture the warmth between students and rhe English teacher.(20 marks) Dear friends,please think the structure in your mind.After brainstorming jot it down and post.Reading content shall not help much in the real examination.This brainstorming will really develop the capability to tackle questions.Kant said "Do the right thing".We would like to add "Do the tough thing". Please do share our initiative if you like it. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Dear friends, Hope the dip in mercury outside has not dampened your fire of the UPSC preparation.What is required now is an even intense fire as this is the time to take the lead.This post is especially for those who cleared as well failed to clear Mains this time. Section A-Those who cleared first of all congratulations,now you will get your chance to wear your final armour :'The FORMALS'.Still race is not yet complete,work on your DAF and your way of communicating.Maintain your calm and you shall soon find your name in the magical pdf. Section B-Those who couldn't clear must be a bit dejected.'Itna mehnat karke bhi naa hua'.Self doubt too may come but friends remember battle belongs to those who believe in themselves.'Khud pe tum na bharosa karoge toh duniya kya karega'.What will matter now is how you gather yourself after this.Talk to your parents,friends,girlfriend,boyfriend and vent out your feelings,you shall feel relieved.Then take a break for a day or two.Do things what you like.eg. movies,bike riding,shopping,cooking,stand up shows,singing,gossiping whatever literally whatever.Then bounce back with renewed vigour and introspect what went wrong.What should be done and how it should be done.Its said that a single ray of hope can dispel the darkness of negativity,so even if it helps one soul reading this post we shall feel our purpose is achieved.A few lines from the poem Traveler, There Is No Path by Antonio Machado to boost your spirits{We are not talking about liquors:)}- Everything passes on and everything remains, But our lot is to pass on, To go on making paths, Paths across the sea .................................... “Traveler, there is no path, The path is made by walking…” Reach out to us in case of any query,doubt or discussion regarding preparation strategy at thesteelframeacademy@gmail.com Keep hustling! Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

“A man’s ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy,education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary”                              - Albert Einstein Bottom line:Ethics is for the survival of human beings and gives a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.It gives them trust and credibility.Rationality is the basis of ethics and human beings should be driven by reason to promote 'higher good'.Religious basis for following ethics on the basis of divine command is not required,although religion precedes ethics. Usage Gs4 ethics and religion,consequences of ethics,case studies and essay #religious_ethics #education #happiness Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

परोक्षे कार्यहन्तारं प्रत्यक्षे प्रियवादिनम् । वर्जयेत्तादृशं मित्रं विषकुम्भं पयोमुखम्                           -Chanakya Neeti Parōkṣē kāryahantāraṁ pratyakṣē priyavādinam. Varjayēttādr‌śaṁ mitraṁ viṣakumbhaṁ payōmukham. Avoid him who talks sweetly before you but tries to ruin you behind your back, for he is like a pitcher of poison with milk on top. Bottom line:One should choose their friends carefully in life.A real friend stands in adversity,however people with impure intentions have sugar coated words to extract benefits.One should always have their guards on and exercise their wisdom in dealing with people. Usage Gs4 emotional intelligence,personal relations,public relations, Essay #emotional_intelligence #personal_life #public_relations Please share our channel.We are solely dependent on the word-of-mouth of you friends. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

“The moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in shadows of life, the sick, the needy, and the handicapped.”                  ― Hubert H. Humphrey Bottom line:Government is expected to bring a transformational change in the lives of the citizens.The edifice of a State stands on the human welfare.Our Constitutional ethos,Preamble and DPSP are the moral compass which guides the government in ethical policy making. Usage Gs2,Gs4 good governance,public welfare,welfare state,constitutional morality. #good_governance #welfare_state #constitutional_morality Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

'Question for building the thought process':The key to success to MGNREGS is an element of flexibility for taking up works suited to local requirements.Critically comment. Please do comment your views,try to think in a structured format.You can write in brief how will you introduce,body part,way forward and conclusion.(Gs 4 utilisation of public funds) Please don't think that you are not equipped to answer now or you will first gather content and then think or you will do that when you join a test series.Trust us,these excuses we generate to escape from the tough job to think.Reading content and even memorising is quite easy compared to the task of thinking a question in a structured manner. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Case study:Kerala's man-animal wildlife conflict mitigation team bags Wildlife Trust of India award,they provide information to locals about movements of wild elephants by Whatsapp groups. Usage Gs2 usage of technology for larger interest,Gs 3 man-animal conflict,Gs 4 dedication to duty, ICT for awareness,EI,persuasion, recognition as a motivational factor,case studies #man_animal_conflict #dedication #good_governace #empathy Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Case study:Mahindra Group executive chairman Anand Mahindra apologized over the way an employee at Tech Mahindra was asked to resign.He added that our core value is to preserve the dignity of the individual & we'll ensure this does not happen in future.(A clip was viral in which HR asked the employee to quit by 10 am else he shall be sacked without clearing dues) Usage Gs4 corporate governance,ethical dilemmas in private sector,humility,acceptance of mistakes,moral courage,case studies, Essay #corporate_governance #moral_courage Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Best practice:Gandhi Peace Examination by Mumbai Sarvodaya Mandal for for jail inmates of Nagpur and Washim Central Jails on 2nd October to propagate Gandhian values. Usage Gs2 reformative justice,criminal justice system, Gs4 inner goodness of human,forgiveness,empathy,conscience as a source of ethical guidance,case studies, Essay #forgiveness #reformative_justice Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Hello friends, It has been long since we spoke.I have faith that you must be preparing well.Though on some days you might feel low and not feel like studying but that's ok and overall your preparation would be fine. We have been thinking that we have posted till date decent volume of content ("EDGE"),but just memorizing content is not enough.So we think that we should post some thoughtful questions on few days(so that you can develop your thought process and contemplate which helps immensely in answer writing).Thinking and contemplating on questions is seen as an arduous task by many aspirants but WE,THE ASPIRANTS [you :)] are here to do the things which others find it a tough nut to crack. What say?Do comment. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Book quote:Transforming Systems- Why The World Needs a New Ethical Toolkit by Arun Maira,Accelerated environmental deterioration, systemic inequities and segregation within societies pose an ongoing threat for collective human history.Three important tenets for anyone aspiring to make the world a better place- systems thinking, ethics of citizenship, and deep listening. There needs to be a paradigm shift from the traditional economic mantras of human civilization that encourage human beings to be selfish and relentlessly pursue profit above everything else.The governance of companies and countries need a renovated framework of ethical reasoning.Our future is unpredictable and is constantly metamorphosing. The businesses, governments and societies need to collaborate effectively in order to combat the formational shifts that are taking place. Usage Gs2 governance,Gs4 environmental ethics,corporate governance,ethics in public administration,dilemmas in public and private organisations,good governance. #consequences_of_ethics #environmental_ethics #ethics_in_public_administration #corporate_ethics Please share our unique, first-of-its-kind work if it slightly pleases you. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Example:Shyam Saran Negi,Independent India's first voter died recently,106 years,casted his vote for 34th time,CEC saluted his indomitable spirit and faith in democracy,his commitment to his duty should set and example for youth. Usage Gs4 commitment to duty,dedication,faith in democracy,political attitude,good citizen,social influence,case studies,Essay #commitment_to_duty #dedication #social_influence 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. (Revision) Usage Gs1 poverty,welfare of marginalized ST,SC,LGBTQIA, minorities, Gs 2 good governance, Gs3 inclusive growth, developmental architecture, Gs 4 corporate ethics,compassion,CSR, trusteeship principle,Sarvodaya, leadership,case studies Essay on capitalism, compassion,charity #corporate_ethics #poverty #compassion #good_governance Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Case study: Abhishek Singh,2011 batch IAS officer,UP cadre,was relieved from the post of General Observer for Gujarat elections,as he was posting pictures posing in front of an official vehicle bearing a plaque declaring his status as Observer on his Instagram.ECI termed it as 'publicity stunt'. Bottom line: A civil servant should adhere to the standard of anonymity and operate behind the curtains.It is the political executive who takes the credit for the good work or is responsible to the citizens if things turn wrong.Civil servant should not have a colonial mai-baap attitude but rather a humble civil servant willing to serve the public without expectation of extraneous rewards. Usage Gs4 qualities of a civil servant, humility, anonymity, neutrality, impartiality,Essay #anonymity #impartiality #non_partisanship Please share if you like the content.Don't think others shall do,why should I 😊 Long live India,long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

'Money is the mother milk of politics.' -Jesse unrah Bottom line: Elections are a costly affair.Advertisements,rallies,star campaigners,pamphlets,posters etc. need huge funds.However,funds should be from legitimate sources.Milan Vaishnav notes that electoral bonds invert the concept of transparency and openness in political funding.This may erode the very edifice of democracy. Usage Gs2 political funding,Gs4 corruption, transparency,good governance,use of money in politics affecting the ethos of civil service,Essay #political_funding #corruption #transparency Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Attributes of a Good Administrator a. Willingness to assume responsibility. b. A steadily enlarging ability to deal with more problems. c. A strong bent toward action. d. A good listener. e. Effective with people. f. Capacity to build his own strength by building the competence of his organization. g. Capacity to use his institutional resources. h. Avoiding using power or authority for their own sake. i. Welcoming reports of troublesome things. j. A good team-worker. k. A good initiator. (Source: Public Administration for a Welfare State,Paul H Appleby), 1961 The above qualities are mentioned in the Second ARC 10th report.(Comment below the title of the report) Usage Gs4 qualities of a civil servant,public service values,EI,attitude,persuasion,Case studies,Essay #qualities_of_civilservant #Emotional_intelligence Please share our unique, first-of-its-kind initiative.Our humble intiative to help the aspirants in a miniscule way, relies strongly on you recommendations. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."                          - Abraham Lincoln Bottom line:A person of strong value system uses the power for the welfare of the masses.Such a person doesn't abuse his/her discretionary powers.A person of bad character is bound to misuse the powers to narrow selfish interests. Usage Gs2 issues of office of governor, bureaucracy,Gs4 good governance, attitude,qualities of a civil servant,case studies, Essay Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Case study:Breathe web series of R.Madhavan,he kills other organ donors so that his son receives the lungs.This represents conflict between ethics and morality. Usage gs4 questions of morality,ethics,Essay #ethics #morality Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.