Yes, You Can

Dear Friend, The Oxford Dictionary defines “opportunity” as “a time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something”. People look for a proper and fortuitous opportunity to embark on anything. They consider it the safe option. We would advise you to look at the pages of history. True success and tremendous achievement […]

TOWARDS FREE, FAIR AND CLEAN ELECTIONS

Prof. V.P. Gupta,Director, Rau’s IAS Study Circle, New Delhi – Jaipur – Bengaluru This article caters to the Polity and Governance portion of General Studies-Paper II and for Essay Paper in UPSC Main Examination The conduct of elections in India Constitution of India provides for an Election Commission for superintendence, direction and control of the […]

SKILL DEVELOPMENT IS THE NEED OF THE HOUR

In September 2017, I went to a small village in Maharashtra called Georai as part of my semester there. I came across a particular case of unemployment which, I later realised, is rather common throughout India. Young boys from marginal families go out for higher education and better job prospects only to return to farming […]

Significance of CSR Latest Mock Tests in Achieving Success in UPSC Civil Services Examination

—Rahul Srivastava, IAS Topper 2023 (10th Rank) Introduction The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most challenging and prestigious exams in India. It requires candidates to demonstrate a high level of knowledge, aptitude, and decision-making skills. To excel in this examination, aspirants need a well-rounded preparation strategy, and one crucial aspect of this […]

SUCCESS IS NOT AN ACCIDENT

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing.” —Pele Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. It is not defined by wealth but by contentment. Success depends on hard work, sustained toil, determination and perseverance. It […]

DETERMINATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS

“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort”. —Jesse Owens Determination means firmness of purpose, a resoluteness. No matter where you stand, whatever your circumstances are, it is the determination that paves the way for your success. Determination means the courage […]

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND INDIA

“Technology empowers the less empowered.” —PM Narendra Modi We live in a modern world where technology is  crucial  for humanity. We are so used to technology that we enjoy its sources in our day-to-day life. It is evident from the fact that we are dependent on computer for everything we do and it has made […]

HOLIDAYS ARE FUN

Life cannot be always work. In other words, we cannot spend all our time by doing something. There have to be breaks at regular intervals to relax and refresh ourselves. Holidays are such breaks that provide a great change to life. Hence, holidays are fun. These are the days of feasting and merry-making. Holidays help […]

IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY

‘BEEP’—a message arrived from a friend of London. ‘BEEP’—a missed call from aunt settled in France. ‘BEEP’—a missed video call from sister. This ‘BEEP’ has become an everyday part of our life. I think, in today’s world, we hear more beeps than people’s voices. Rapid advancement in technology has made it a massive and an […]

The Quit India Movement

World War II took an alarming turn for India when Japan made a surprise attack on the American fleet at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii on December 7, 1941 and destroyed their 20 warships and about 250 aircraft. Next day, the Japanese forces occupied Shanghai and Thailand. On the third day, they sank two British battleships, […]

NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Prof. V.P. Gupta,Director, Rau’s IAS Study Circle, New Delhi – Jaipur – Bengaluru Recently, NITI Aayog released a discussion paper titled ‘National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence’. NITI Aayog report is premised on the proposition that India, given its strengths and characteristics, has the potential to position itself among leaders on the global AI map wherein […]

Public Services

The standard and efficiency of administration in any country depend ultimately on the calibre, training and integrity of the members of the public services. When the aim of a constitution is the establishment of a welfare state, it is evident that the functions of such a state will embrace a wide range of activities. The […]

WHY WE NEED AN ICON/HERO?

An aimless journey is a waste of time and other invaluable resources. Selecting a destination and planning the itinerary are the important steps to be taken before embarking on a journey. Similarly, setting a role model in life makes one aware of the hurdles one might face, the ways to overcome them and the stages […]

HOW TO WIN MORE GOLDS IN SPORTS?

Internationally India has been given the tag of ‘non-athletic nation’ because of its consistent poor performance before the world audience in the sports events. India has 17% of the world population but it could only win 0.31% of the total gold medals in reputed competitions. Thus, there is an urgent need for a strategy that […]