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 […]

Constitution Of India

The Union Legislature—Parliament Conduct Of Business Each House has a Roll of Members which is to be signed by every member before taking his seat. Every member should also make and subscribe to an oath of affirmation in order to formally assume his seat. With the Speaker or any other presiding officer in the chair […]

IAS Topper Talks To You

Competition Success Review Guides The Youth. I Have Been Following It Since 2011 —Ms. Shweta Chauhan, IAS Topper Ms. Shweta Chauhan has secured the 8th Rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE). She made it into the IAS in her third attempt. Her previous selections had been IRS (Customs & Central Excise) in 2015 […]

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

 How Can We Tackle It? “Environment is the sum total of all conditions and influences that affect the development and life of all organs”, said Dr. T. N. Khoshoo, world renowned environment scientist. Environment is everything that surrounds us. It plays a crucial role in human life as in the development of society. Mankind is […]

WORK IS WORSHIP

The position of stars that Rose essayed by actress Kate Winslett looks up at in the movie Titanic was wrong, said astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Acting on this feedback, director James Cameron rectified it for the 3D 25th anniversary release of the movie. This was unquestionable proof of the fact that James Cameron loves doing, […]

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Power is defined as the ability to influence the behaviour of others with or without restraint. The extent to which a person or group holds such power is related to the social influence they can wield. Noted French fashion designer Coco Chanel quoted, “A girl should be two things: who and what she wants”. A […]

NO MAN IS AN ISLAND

“Problems call forth our courage and wisdom, indeed they create our courage and wisdom”—are the meaningful words quoted by the famous American Psychiatrist and author of the bestseller, The Road Less Travelled, M. Scott Peck. There have been countless occasions for many of us, wherein we lose track of a sense of time burdened by […]

Indian National Movement

Radical Nationalists The Congress was split up into two factions at its Surat session in 1907 to be known as the moderates and the extremists. The moderates had their hold on the party while the  extremists  furrowed a bold and independent path.  The  moderates put their faith in the British benevolence, but the extremists scoffed […]

INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Inclusive growth is a buzz-word in policy circles nowadays, among developed and developing countries. Its importance is increasingly being recognised and highlighted in work plans and strategies of the International Monetary Fund, G20, European Commission and the UK’s Department for International Development. As a concept, it has been included as a proposed goal by the […]

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, […]

IAS Topper 2016-17 Talks To You

Competition Success Review Provides Detailed Study Of Current Affairs And Factual Knowledge For General Studies —Ms. Anuj Malik, IAS Topper 2016-17 (16th Rank) Ms. Anuj Malik has secured the 16th Rank in the 2016-17 Civil Services Examination (CSE). She is a resident of Delhi. Ms. Malik has achieved the rare distinction of clearing and even […]