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The age-old adage, “Where there is a will, there is a way,” encapsulates a fundamental truth about human determination and resilience. This proverb implies that as long as one possesses the determination and motivation to achieve a goal, obstacles can be overcome, and success can be attained. In this essay, I will explore the profound […]

The Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha, which recently took up a “cash-for-query” complaint made by a BJP Member Mr. Nishikant Dubey against Trinamool Congress Member Ms. Mahua Moitra, examines cases of misconduct involving Members of Parliament (MPs) and is responsible for overseeing their moral and ethical conduct. Its functions include examining complaints of unethical conduct […]

More than 10 lakh candidates fill forms for UPSC Civil Services, out of which around 5 lakh aspirants appear in the Prelim Exam. Only around one thousand candidates get final selection. No doubt, UPSC Civil Services is the toughest exam, not only in India but also in the world. What makes things more difficult for […]

On December 31, 1929, the Congress under the presidentship of Jawaharlal Nehru, passed the historic resolution at Lahore, moved by Gandhiji, declaring Purna Swaraj as its goal. It also resolved to boycott the Central and Provincial legislatures and the Round Table Conference to be held at London. It authorised the All-India Congress Committee (AICC) to […]

According to Adolphe Houdard (Premiers Principes de l’Economique, Paris, 1889), ‘Price’ is “the expression of the exchange value of a thing in units of exchange value”. In layman’s language, ‘Price’ is the exchange value for any commodity or service. Often, price rise and inflation are considered the same. But there is a subtle difference between […]

“ When we think we know, we cease to learn.” —Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan The most outstanding educationist of the 20th century, who strived throughout his life to enlighten his fellow citizens’ minds, is Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. But it would be a great mistake if we consider him merely a prominent educationist as his contribution towards […]

“They should rule who are able to rule best.” —Aristotle Democracy and Communism work hand in hand, as the ideologies of both systems are for the betterment of the society. While Democracy literally means “rule by people”, Communism means “From each according to his ability to each according to his needs”. In a democracy, the […]

You have decided to become an IAS officer and have begun preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Right? But how deep is the desire to become an IAS officer in your heart and mind? How passionate do you feel about realising your dream? How dedicated are you to your preparation? In a nutshell, how […]

“We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it,” rightly says former American President Mr. Barack Obama. Noted statesman Franklin Delano Roosevelt, too, had rightly put it in perspective when he said: “A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are […]