WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY

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 […]

What is the role of Lok Sabha’s Ethics Committee, and how is it different from the Privileges Committee?

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 […]

STARTING THE JOURNEY

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 […]

Salt Satyagraha

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 […]

Go Back, Simon

On November 8, 1927, simultaneous announcements were made by Lord Irwin in the Imperial Legislative Assembly and by the Prime Minister in the House of Commons that the British government had decided to appoint the Indian Statutory Commission of seven members of the British  Parliament under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon, in fulfilment of […]

FAILURE IS BETTER TEACHER THAN SUCCESS

Crawling, trembling as a baby learns to walk, For every time it falls, for every time it stumbles, It learns to put forth a step firmer; From playing hide-and-seek to playing blind man’s buff, With every wounded elbow, with every bleeding knee, The child unfolds ways to play it better. We grow up hearing age […]

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

The problem of environmental pollution has become very serious in recent years all over the world. Today, the air that we inhale is polluted. Our future generations will suffer from the harmful effect of pollution if we do not tackle the problem now. There are different forms of environmental pollution like water pollution, food pollution, […]

Do It Best Or Not At All

Whether the task is great or small, if you once begin it, never leave till it is done. What is more important, either you do it well or just do not do it at all. Always remember that we must do the thing that ought to be done, as it ought to be done. Never […]

GENDER PARITY IN GOVERNANCE

Prof. V.P. Gupta,Director, Rau’s IAS Study Circle, New Delhi – Jaipur – Bengaluru This article caters to the Social section of General Studies – Paper I & II and for Essay Paper in the UPSC Main Examination “Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of […]

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

An average adult laughs about 10 times a day. Put that up against the 300 laughs that an average child enjoys in a single day. No wonder why the little ones are happier, healthier and more enthusiastic than the grown-ups. And this claim is not just a possibility, it is a fact understood from years […]

A Champion Puts All He Has In Every Punch

Dear Friend, With an overhaul in economic policies, introduction of GST and with a new approach towards Digital India, the country today offers far greater opportunities than ever before to our youth. Those young men and women who have faith in themselves, the courage and the urge to reach great heights can find many openings […]

AGRICULTURE FOR PROSPERITY

To rule the roost, India needs to strengthen its roots! It is high time for our country to revive the culture of agriculture as it plays a critical role in taking nation’s economy to new heights. For long, India has been an agrarian country and prosperity of agriculture has direct impact on its overall Gross […]