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There has been one year since the Galwan Valley clash in which 20 of our soldiers lost their lives and a number of Chinese troops were also killed. Both in terms of geography and numbers, China’s intrusion was neither local nor limited. This incident is touted to be the biggest face-off since the 1962 war.
Background: LAC Dispute
In what was the worst clash between the two countries in over 40 years, the Galwan incident reverberated around the world.
The casualties in the clash were the first in the disputed Sino-Indian border since 1975.
The Galwan episode led to a rapid build-up of forces on both sides of the Line of Actual Control.
This incident is being seen as major punctuation in the bilateral relations between India and China and what does the future hold for both neighbors.
Disengagement is yet incomplete
Following multiple rounds of talks both at the military and diplomatic levels, an agreement was made on de-escalation and disengagement from all friction points in Ladakh.
So far, the two militaries have disengaged only in the Pangong Tso lake area.
But other hotspots remain, including the Chinese intrusions in the Depsang plains, Galwan, Goghra and Hot Springs.
Unless the Chinese troops vacate and redeploy along the pre-standoff alignment, a deep dive rebooting of ties might be impossible to commence.
Where did China focus during these clashes?
Chinese focused mainly on Siachin, Galwan areas, Depsang plateau, Kailash Range.
This is the side where India always wanted to create a buffer zone since the 1962 war.
What is China’s consideration?
There are many theories why China did so, what are its intention.
Chinese are demanding area in Depsang side, North Bank of Pangong Tso.
Infringement and stalemate persist in these areas since both countries clashed one year ago.
China is living in denial.
India is in no mood to ignore the “new realities” on the ground, and go ahead with a full- blown trade, commercial and people-to-people relationship between the two civilizational states.
Did India just win at the Line of Actual Control?
Military deterrence and economic and diplomatic maneuvering could not have altered China’s cost-benefit calculus on their own.
If China had aimed to coerce India into accepting its territorial claims along the LAC, the massacre at Galwan Valley emboldened New Delhi’s resolve to fight back.
Militarily, the effort marked the biggest mobilization of the Indian Armed Forces in recent decades.
What followed was a concerted effort to use all of the economic, diplomatic, and military power at India’s disposal to push China to return to the status quo—what it called a “strategy of hurt.”
This strategy communicated a simple dictum to Beijing: China should remove its soldiers and its bases, or India would inflict economic, diplomatic, and military costs.
Diplomatically, too, India embraced the West more firmly, signing an agreement that furthers military cooperation between the US and QUAD. It also sent an Indian destroyer to the South China Sea,
Repercussions of this incident
The border has gone beyond the red line; it has become a major constraint between the two nations.
Chinese will try to link the border issue to another thing: G7, QUAD, Pandemic, Virus is not natural, Chinese involvement in this, Australia joining Malabar exercise.
But above everything, geopolitics still remain. Our EAM, S Jaishankar has outrightly clarified that it cannot be business as usual with China.
A lesson for the world
Due to increasing engagement of India with the alliances like QUAD, G 7, etc., it is understandably palpable to China regarding the act of deterrence being showcased by the rest of the world.
The QUAD, NATO and G7 are identifying China as a malign competitor, which has hegemonic ambitions in guise of trade.
The Wuhan Lab Leak theory has raised eyebrows about China’s alleged role in the Coronavirus spread.
In any case, the skirmishes with China are global incidences of utmost importance in cognizance with what China does in the South China Sea or Hong Kong.
Roadmap for the world
Major countries have a heavy dependency on trade with China which all of a sudden cannot be de-linked.
Thus China is a largely globalized country. Nations need to change this and create new alignments.
India has to create its own upliftment and reduce dependence on China.
The ball is in China’s court, so the future moves depend on whether it accepts peace in the border through talks or it disengages on its own.
Lessons for China
China needs to scan carefully if it wishes a durable, good neighborly relationship with India:
First, China must not impede India’s rise as a global heavyweight. China should stop being conspicuous in denying India’s presence in other international decision-making bodies such as the UNSC, NSG etc.
Second, China needs to appreciate that India too is a deep civilizational state, whose cultural bandwidth extends from Southeast Asia to West Asia.
Finally, after years of friction, India wants to settle the border issue with China once and for all.
Way forward for India
Since the Galwan incident, it is understandable that Indian forces remain vigilant throughout.
India is now considering to explore all avenues which will make itself atma-nirbhar.
Conclusion
Both sides have a history of prolonged and armed coexistence normally.
Only a truly effective and general military deterrent will help India stand up to China’s bullying.
And New Delhi today seems more determined than ever to move in that direction.
This is likely to be a new phase in not only Sino-Indian ties but also the geopolitics of the larger Indo-Pacific.
Imagine the day of your exam. As you sit at the desk surrounded by other aspirants and look down at the question paper on your desk, what is the feeling that you would like to have?
Would you be scared or would you feel prepared?
Your answer can change the course of your career and your life.
Believe it or not, there is only one difference between aspirants who go to the examination hall and miss their opportunity and those who score brilliantly.
Their training makes all the difference in the world.
An aspirant with smart training can score incredibly well on their paper when compared to others. But what does smart training mean? How is it different from the way others train for their exams? What gives them the edge?
Well, smart training requires knowing what to study as well as what not to study. While most students try to study each and everything possible, smart students know how to save time by studying only the most relevant topics for the exam. They engage with their peers and experienced mentors and remain focused only on the topics that matter.
Aspirants with better training know the techniques, tricks, and tips to beat the exam. They are not here just to play, they are here to win! Our mentors present an intensive set of tips and tricks for the aspirants so that they know exactly how to answer even the most difficult questions easily.
But the most important thing that smart aspirants do is engage, discuss, and debate. At Habitat, for example, aspirants engage with each other on diverse topics, understand multipleperspectives, and develop a comprehensive understanding of any topic. While others try reading and re-reading scores of books, aspirants on Habitat discuss those concepts in detail.
And that is how the aspirants at Habitat gain the edge over others. They are better prepared because they have discussed the topics, they have revised the most relevant topics, and they have a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
This is why the aspirants on Habitat go to the examination hall prepared and not scared.
HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.
A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.
You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.
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If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 1st June is uploaded on 1st June then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis
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Finding success in the UPSC journey requires every aspirant to identify their “weak” areas and rectify them.
I think my number of revisions of the syllabus is still less.
Why are my marks stagnant in the mock test? Do I need a new book?
Should I change the optional subject?
At one point during preparation days, these questions cross every aspirant’s mind. While it is important to have the right technique aka “smart study” strategy for this examination but is that enough?
What about that crazy SELF-DOUBT VOICE in the head? What about those SLEEPLESS ANXIETY-filled nights? What about those LACK OF SUPPORT LOOKS you get when you did not clear prelims for the 3rd time? What about that FEELING OF GUILT that prevents you from having a day off? And finally what about the SUFFOCATION you feel carrying so much mental stress on your shoulders?
MENTAL HEALTH as an issue has always carried a sense of stigma in Indian society. So, why should the stress and anxiety associated with UPSC preparation be treated any differently!
Even if you are one of those courageous extroverts who speak about these mental challenges, you always have that one friend who sends you a motivational quote to get you over your MOOD SWINGS with some extra advice to memorize the quote as it can be helpful for GS 4 and essay.
Honestly, sometimes you need more than a motivational quote. In our interaction with some 1000+ students, even the smallest act of acknowledging an aspirant’s anxiety and stress can go a long way in maintaining the right frame of mind during preparation.
GAIN THE RIGHT CONFIDENCE TO HANDLE BOTH SUCCESS AND FAILURE
Emotional Stability is crucial to remain sane during this preparation and also to enjoy the whole process. The first step towards a balanced approach is to identify that as a human having lows and highs is pretty much normal. If you are not able to finish the decided target, then it is alright to feel bad and push yourself a little extra for the next day. What you need to avoid is “unhealthy behaviour”. For example, putting yourself under so much pressure that your performance starts to deteriorate or belittling yourself that it starts to affect your confidence.
We are not here to diagnose any clinical conditions. But as former aspirants and gaining years of experience through mentorship, we are a big advocate of people’s interaction for healthy minds.
Sometimes, in this preparation, all you need is a person to hear you out and understand you. And unfortunately, some of us are not able to find that one person in our family or friends. There is no shame in asking for emotional help. It helps if you have a person who can listen to your worries and reduce some of your pressure. Talking to your mentor can make you feel supported in the toughest times. The worst part of silo preparation is that aspirants tend to create the idea that all these emotional upheavals are exclusive to them. Trust us this is not true!
A holistic UPSC preparation includes the right technique to complete your syllabus, revisions and mock test and a healthy mindset.
Reach out to us if you feel like nothing is going right in your preparation. Talk to our mentors about your emotional worries, and remove the burden of anxieties from your preparation.
Read on if you often find yourself trapped in inconsistency. We have got a proven formula to get you out of it.
“If a child doesn’t fall, would it ever learn to walk?
Does the child fear falling? No.
Does the child give up? No.
Does the child get back up and try again? Yes. Does the child succeed? Yes.
So can you!”
The concept of getting back up and trying again is inherent in everyone. None of us are machines that can all the time. As humans, inconsistency is part of our nature. But the difference between people who succeed and those who don’t is that successful people do not fear inconsistency. They know it, understand it, get back up, and fight it.
Here’s the thing: You are not alone! Every aspirant feels the fear of inconsistency. But there’s a simple way to beat it.
After speaking with 10000+ aspirants we realised that there are 3 basic reasons for inconsistency among the aspirants. We were able to understand these reasons. Find practical solutions that help students become calmer, consistent, and turn their fear into focus.
A) Overwhelmed by the syllabus – Most of the students start studying with full force. But as they get deeper into the course material, they start feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the syllabus. It’s exactly like diving into an open ocean without a life jacket for support. What should I study? Which books should I complete? Where do I find relevant course material? Did I miss something? What if I am reading the wrong things? Oh, my god! What should I do?
This feeling can create panic and make you lose focus. This makes you inconsistent in your approach. But what if you had a guide who spoke to you and helped you define the course structure? What if you had a mentor who guided you and told you what’s important and what’s not? What if there was a person who understood your fear and created a personal schedule for you to get back on track? Believe it or not, having such a person for support makes all the difference in the world.
And this is what our mentors do, help you swim when you feel like you are drowning.
B) Fatigue – You have been studying long and hard. You have written essays, answers, and practiced MCQs. You are reading many newspapers and about a thousand different topics in a day. The entire cycle continues for 365 long days. It is natural to feel fatigued. It is human to feel tired. It is necessary to take a break. BUT it is a ‘must’ to get back again.
This is where your mentor comes to your rescue. Your mentor helps you cope with the syllabus. They tell you how much effort you should spend on which topics. They help create a study pattern around your strengths so that your efforts are not wasted. So, you do not feel tired. You get proven practical tips to crack the exam without burdening you with irrelevant information. They help you create a smart balance that ensures you keep going strong for as long as it takes!
The mentors won’t make you super-human, they make you smarter-human!
C) No support structure – Ask any person who has succeeded in this exam and they’ll tell you that a support structure is the most important thing in cracking this exam. Having someone you can speak to openly can make a world of difference. Imagine having someone you speak to about the things that scare you. The things that make you inconsistent. The things that are holding you back. Imagine having someone who does not see you as a machine but as a human and helps support you when you are down. Imagine having someone who has your back, no matter what!
Yes, a mentor is that friend and guide who knows what you are going through and also how to help you. A mentor helps identify the cause of your inconsistency and solves it for you so that you can focus on your study. Finally, a mentor is someone who guides you both emotionally and intellectually to remove your fear and replace it with the will to fight!
This is why our mentorship program produces results day-in and day-out. For our mentors, you are not machines. You are students who will have periods of inconsistency but our mentors will not let that kill your dreams. They will lift you up in your worst times and they will guide you well in your best times.
So, come, speak to us. Join and experience our one on one mentorship program. Tell us what makes you inconsistent, and our mentors will find a way to beat it. Replace fear with a will to fight. You work on your studies, leave the rest to us. Connect with us, there’s no harm in giving it a shot!
Read on if you often find yourself trapped in inconsistency. We have got a proven formula to get you out of it.
“If a child doesn’t fall, would it ever learn to walk?
Does the child fear falling? No.
Does the child give up? No.
Does the child get back up and try again? Yes. Does the child succeed? Yes.
So can you!”
The concept of getting back up and trying again is inherent in everyone. None of us are machines that can all the time. As humans, inconsistency is part of our nature. But the difference between people who succeed and those who don’t is that successful people do not fear inconsistency. They know it, understand it, get back up, and fight it.
Here’s the thing: You are not alone! Every aspirant feels the fear of inconsistency. But there’s a simple way to beat it.
After speaking with 10000+ aspirants we realised that there are 3 basic reasons for inconsistency among the aspirants. We were able to understand these reasons. Find practical solutions that help students become calmer, consistent, and turn their fear into focus.
A) Overwhelmed by the syllabus – Most of the students start studying with full force. But as they get deeper into the course material, they start feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the syllabus. It’s exactly like diving into an open ocean without a life jacket for support. What should I study? Which books should I complete? Where do I find relevant course material? Did I miss something? What if I am reading the wrong things? Oh, my god! What should I do?
This feeling can create panic and make you lose focus. This makes you inconsistent in your approach. But what if you had a guide who spoke to you and helped you define the course structure? What if you had a mentor who guided you and told you what’s important and what’s not? What if there was a person who understood your fear and created a personal schedule for you to get back on track? Believe it or not, having such a person for support makes all the difference in the world.
And this is what our mentors do, help you swim when you feel like you are drowning.
B) Fatigue – You have been studying long and hard. You have written essays, answers, and practiced MCQs. You are reading many newspapers and about a thousand different topics in a day. The entire cycle continues for 365 long days. It is natural to feel fatigued. It is human to feel tired. It is necessary to take a break. BUT it is a ‘must’ to get back again.
This is where your mentor comes to your rescue. Your mentor helps you cope with the syllabus. They tell you how much effort you should spend on which topics. They help create a study pattern around your strengths so that your efforts are not wasted. So, you do not feel tired. You get proven practical tips to crack the exam without burdening you with irrelevant information. They help you create a smart balance that ensures you keep going strong for as long as it takes!
The mentors won’t make you super-human, they make you smarter-human!
C) No support structure – Ask any person who has succeeded in this exam and they’ll tell you that a support structure is the most important thing in cracking this exam. Having someone you can speak to openly can make a world of difference. Imagine having someone you speak to about the things that scare you. The things that make you inconsistent. The things that are holding you back. Imagine having someone who does not see you as a machine but as a human and helps support you when you are down. Imagine having someone who has your back, no matter what!
Yes, a mentor is that friend and guide who knows what you are going through and also how to help you. A mentor helps identify the cause of your inconsistency and solves it for you so that you can focus on your study. Finally, a mentor is someone who guides you both emotionally and intellectually to remove your fear and replace it with the will to fight!
This is why our mentorship program produces results day-in and day-out. For our mentors, you are not machines. You are students who will have periods of inconsistency but our mentors will not let that kill your dreams. They will lift you up in your worst times and they will guide you well in your best times.
So, come, speak to us. Join and experience our one on one mentorship program. Tell us what makes you inconsistent, and our mentors will find a way to beat it. Replace fear with a will to fight. You work on your studies, leave the rest to us. Connect with us, there’s no harm in giving it a shot!
Read on if you often find yourself trapped in inconsistency. We have got a proven formula to get you out of it.
“If a child doesn’t fall, would it ever learn to walk?
Does the child fear falling? No.
Does the child give up? No.
Does the child get back up and try again? Yes. Does the child succeed? Yes.
So can you!”
The concept of getting back up and trying again is inherent in everyone. None of us are machines that can all the time. As humans, inconsistency is part of our nature. But the difference between people who succeed and those who don’t is that successful people do not fear inconsistency. They know it, understand it, get back up, and fight it.
Here’s the thing: You are not alone! Every aspirant feels the fear of inconsistency. But there’s a simple way to beat it.
After speaking with 10000+ aspirants we realised that there are 3 basic reasons for inconsistency among the aspirants. We were able to understand these reasons. Find practical solutions that help students become calmer, consistent, and turn their fear into focus.
A) Overwhelmed by the syllabus – Most of the students start studying with full force. But as they get deeper into the course material, they start feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the syllabus. It’s exactly like diving into an open ocean without a life jacket for support. What should I study? Which books should I complete? Where do I find relevant course material? Did I miss something? What if I am reading the wrong things? Oh, my god! What should I do?
This feeling can create panic and make you lose focus. This makes you inconsistent in your approach. But what if you had a guide who spoke to you and helped you define the course structure? What if you had a mentor who guided you and told you what’s important and what’s not? What if there was a person who understood your fear and created a personal schedule for you to get back on track? Believe it or not, having such a person for support makes all the difference in the world.
And this is what our mentors do, help you swim when you feel like you are drowning.
B) Fatigue – You have been studying long and hard. You have written essays, answers, and practiced MCQs. You are reading many newspapers and about a thousand different topics in a day. The entire cycle continues for 365 long days. It is natural to feel fatigued. It is human to feel tired. It is necessary to take a break. BUT it is a ‘must’ to get back again.
This is where your mentor comes to your rescue. Your mentor helps you cope with the syllabus. They tell you how much effort you should spend on which topics. They help create a study pattern around your strengths so that your efforts are not wasted. So, you do not feel tired. You get proven practical tips to crack the exam without burdening you with irrelevant information. They help you create a smart balance that ensures you keep going strong for as long as it takes!
The mentors won’t make you super-human, they make you smarter-human!
C) No support structure – Ask any person who has succeeded in this exam and they’ll tell you that a support structure is the most important thing in cracking this exam. Having someone you can speak to openly can make a world of difference. Imagine having someone you speak to about the things that scare you. The things that make you inconsistent. The things that are holding you back. Imagine having someone who does not see you as a machine but as a human and helps support you when you are down. Imagine having someone who has your back, no matter what!
Yes, a mentor is that friend and guide who knows what you are going through and also how to help you. A mentor helps identify the cause of your inconsistency and solves it for you so that you can focus on your study. Finally, a mentor is someone who guides you both emotionally and intellectually to remove your fear and replace it with the will to fight!
This is why our mentorship program produces results day-in and day-out. For our mentors, you are not machines. You are students who will have periods of inconsistency but our mentors will not let that kill your dreams. They will lift you up in your worst times and they will guide you well in your best times.
So, come, speak to us. Join and experience our one on one mentorship program. Tell us what makes you inconsistent, and our mentors will find a way to beat it. Replace fear with a will to fight. You work on your studies, leave the rest to us. Connect with us, there’s no harm in giving it a shot!
A few decades ago, when we talked of Federal Structure, one generally drew a uni-dimensional picture, in mind, with Centre on the top of all the States.
We rarely saw it as a synergy between the States, and a common strategy to develop and grow together.
Though, this is the new-age approach of the Federal Structure based on cooperative and competitive federalism defined and re-emphasized with the formation of NITI Aayog.
What is Federalism?
Essentially, federalism is an institutional mechanism to accommodate two sets of polities—one at the regional level and the other at the national level. Each government is autonomous in its sphere.
The Indian Constitution provides for a federation with a strong center.
It does not use the word ‘federation’ and has described India as a “Union of States”, which implies the ‘cooperative’ nature with certain unitary features.
The Union, State, and Concurrent lists demarcate the responsibilities and functions of the two.
The idea behind Indian Federalism
Federalism has to continuously maintain a difficult balance between the Centre and the States with decentralization of resources, strengthening them all by bringing the weaker leg forward, creating healthy competition among the States in the form of Health, Sanitation Rankings, etc.
The idea is to develop a culture and a set of values and virtues like mutual trust, and a spirit of cooperation among the people and policies.
It is about acknowledging and celebrating unity as well as diversity, respecting the boundaries as well as transcending the boundaries.
The most common analogy given for such a structure is ‘the brain’ and ‘the body parts’.
The way they work in tandem with perfect synchronization is the spirit, mind, and soul of federalism as well.
Each organ is dependent on the other for smooth functioning and growth of the entire body.
NITI Aayog
The NITI Aayog (abbreviation for National Institution for Transforming India) is a public policy think tank of the Government of India.
It is established with the aim to achieve sustainable development goals with cooperative federalism by fostering the involvement of States in the economic policy-making process using a bottom-up approach.
Its founding principles include:
Cooperative federalism (a collaboration between the Central and State Governments) and
Competitive federalism (spurring healthy competition among States)
NITI Aayog Vs Planning Commission: A comparison
Planning Commission and NITI Aayog, their mandate and approach of the two institutions, with the same overarching goal of developing India, could not be more different.
Planning Commission operated through the lens of Five-Year Plans, using financial resources as the primary lever for guiding development.
NITI Aayog, on the other hand, is driven primarily through intellectual firepower as well as the mandate and capability of forging meaningful partnerships with the stakeholders
While the Planning Commission acted as a fund disburser, NITI Aayog works as a thought partner with all stakeholders, especially the States, which are the principal agents for fostering economic development in the country.
While the Planning Commission followed a top-down model, the NITI Aayog is using a bottom-up approach.
While the Planning Commission impinged on the fiscal sovereignty of the States, they are now empowered to decide how best to use their funds, without being mandated to follow a top-down direction.
The NITI Aayog has replaced the Central Government’s practice of unilaterally designing the pan-Indian development strategy-while working with State Governments to jointly prepare development blueprints.
Notably, the Planning Commission adopted a ‘onesize- fits-all’ approach towards the Indian States. NITI Aayog, on the other hand, is guided by a ‘States-first’ approach.
Various initiatives by the NITI Aayog
[1] For regional development
The NITI Forum for North East has been constituted and tangible sectoral proposals are being implemented by the States in partnership with the North East Council.
It has designed some major initiatives for island development which are being implemented by relevant authorities under the overall guidance of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
It is also envisaged that like the NITI Forum for the North East, other regional councils of contiguous States could be formed in the coming months.
[2] Various Indicators
NITI promotes competitive federalism by pushing its sectoral indices which are put out in the public domain.
The indices on water, education, health, innovation, export preparedness, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have attracted significant positive attention through SDG India Index.
The ‘Performance in Health Outcomes’ Index, for instance, captures the overall performance of States in health along with annual improvements in health outcomes, governance, and processes.
The ‘School Education Quality Index’ and Performance Grading Index aims to institutionalize a focus on improving education outcomes (learning, access, equity) in India.
[3] Policy inputs
NITI Aayog has been continuously engaged in providing fresh policy-related inputs for implementation by relevant Central Government Ministries and State Government agencies.
It has been involved in drafting the National Medical Commission Bill and the bills for reforming the education system pertaining to Indian Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy.
Several policy suggestions are contained in NITI’s document ‘Strategy for New India @ 75’. It is a seven-year strategy.
The Centre has passed important legislation in the agriculture sector. The onus is now on the States to implement this reform and pave the way for significantly enhancing productivity and doubling farmers’ income.
[4] Various development programs
NITI Aayog has also introduced a competition element in the ‘Aspirational Districts Program’ which aims to raise the human development indicators in these districts to the national averages by focusing on governance improvement and achieving effective convergence among government agencies and organizations on the ground.
NITI Aayog has been focused on nurturing an innovation ecosystem across the country through the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM). It is a flagship initiative of NITI for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship across the length and breadth of the country.
AIM promotes an innovative mindset in school students through Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) which feed into start-ups fostered by the Atal Incubation Centres (AICs).
[5] Various schemes
NITI Aayog has also been closely involved with the design and monitoring of the Ayushman Bharat program.
It has played a similar key role in the POSHAN Abhiyaan which the Government launched to provide an appropriate governance structure that affects the nutritional status of an individual or household.
It has also implemented the SATH – ‘Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital’ program in 3 States.
It shared a road map for Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana with all States and Union Territories.
Way forward
In the years to come, India needs to make similar persistent efforts wherein both the Central and State Governments work jointly to solve the country’s most complex issues and unleash growth.
To meet the rising aspirations of our young population, India needs to achieve and sustain a high rate of GDP growth for the next three decades.
In pursuit of this goal, continued structural reforms are crucial for laying new foundations to ensure sustained and inclusive growth.
NITI Aayog has a key role to play in helping India undertake these reforms and implement policy initiatives in a scalable and impactful manner through partnerships with States.
To achieve the goal of rapid, sustained, and clean growth that generates employment for all, investing in the right physical and social infrastructure, is a prerequisite.
NITI Aayog with its intellectual breadth and depth is well placed to help India achieve these goals.
Conclusion
NITI Aayog has endeavored to pursue its twin mandate of promoting cooperative and competitive federalism through partnerships with States for designing and reviewing development plans.
Ultimately, the onus of putting India on a high-growth trajectory and ensuring that the benefits of growth are equitably distributed rests with both the Centre and States.
NITI Aayog will continue to work towards strengthening cooperative federalism in the country, thereby enabling the Centre and States to work in tandem as equal partners for ensuring India’s success.
It’s 2021-22 session and we are set to look at the brighter side of Covid mayhem. Apparently, it dented our confidence but not the will to stand tall. So much happened over the last couple of years and now things are set for a revival. Several exams were battered with UPSC Civil Services being no exception.
Despite the churnings happening around us, few fundamentals couldn’t be challenged at least about the UPSC exam. Much coveted UPSC civils service has always attracted the best talents from across India. Hence on the flip side heightening the competition. So, you really have to strive hard. As a result, a focussed and measured approach is always needed and that too throughout the year.
Those who have already faced the exam would know it themselves. The importance & contribution of the Mock Tests in finetuning the prep process cannot be overemphasized.
I wouldn’t mention anyone else but cite my own example.
During the first year of preparations, I used to struggle through Hindu and Express for current affairs. Investing around 4 hours a day fighting the menace of changing context all on my own. Then I realised the need for something which had the potential to give me clarity on the content and samples of what comes in the exam.
It then became evident that a reliable touch of direction and a source of instant help, whenever necessary is indispensable. That’s when I would know what are my weaknesses and how to correct them. Not only that but also how to mend my gaps in understanding.
These sessions have the power of healing touch and reassurance. That’s how I could divert all my energy with a needle tip precision and forsake all the non-core worries to my mentors/course designers.
Now fast forward to the present, to prove the point we have many testimonies and attestations. Not the least many top rankers in several pep talks have emphasised the importance of Mocks / Practice Test papers. And Civilsdaily IAS has always been at the centre stage.
Comparison Between With Mentorship, Without Mentorship and Other Program
Presenting you few highlights about our Prime Prelims Program 2022
1. Complete course revision with Test Paper-based time-plan
The complete course has 36 Test papers, to enhance the exam worthiness of an aspirant. Especially those who have their house (concepts) in order about the course/syllabus. The idea of solving test or mock papers is with the intent to find out the gaps in our preparation. Sometimes they are also helpful for the mains or subjective type questions.
2. A holistic mix of Static – cum- Dynamic Test series
Course completion is what we care to establish with each finishing module. And this incorporates the aspect of Current affairs and Associated statics as well. Hence an aspirant gets a holistic mix of Static cum Dynamic elements featured in this course.
3. Mentor & Discussion help for 1-1
This is an important element for aiding/expediting the process of course completion within a specified time limit. Mentorship with tests is going to help an aspirant keep a track of the syllabus, which was earlier either glossed over or paid little attention to. Mentors will be the person who would have the responsibility to ensure you end up with all the papers. Also, imparting valuable advice to stay sane and mindful.
Test Mentorship calls would be provided once you are up-to-date with all the allotted tests. Calls would be scheduled as per this plan:
One call after the first two tests. Aimed at guiding the basics.
One call after the successful completion of basic tests.
One call after the successful completion of Advanced tests.
One call before the start of FLTs.
One call before the Prelims Exam.
4. All India Rankings
All India rankings are here to help you deal with the moments of truths vis-à-vis your preparation level. They give you the necessary nudge to focus back on evaluating the current state of preparation. Your mentor would have a lot more to focus on wrt the rankings you achieve.
5. Performance-based Aspirant Cohorts on Civilsdaily Habitat
At Civilsdaily, you would get a community always ready to deal with unexpected roadblocks. We aim to create a like-minded and similarly placed aspirant cohort. For a better discussion of tasks and problem-solving capabilities. So as a member of any Cohort, chat (responsibly) with other learners.
If you have a question, chances are, you’re not alone. Reach out in the discussion forum to ask for help from other learners taking this program.
6. CivilsDaily Habitat Sessions – Ask Anything
Where your queries about courses/syllabus / basic doubts would be addressed to keep you always on the move.
Throughout this course, you will learn about the techniques of time management, the ability to find a static–dynamic convergence. Also, peace of mind about course completion under the guidance of a mentor. The mentor would also provide a lot of reading material from time to time. But sometimes, you may need to look things up on your own for extra learning. Things change fast in our dynamic socio-political setup, so it is critical to do your own research so you can stay up-to-date on what is new.
7. Tikdams for mastering the art of intelligent guesstimates
Tikdam technique is a very important skill which can boost your score by 30+ marks. It will prepare you and enhance your ability to perform under pressure (& lack of information).
We not only impart but make you practice these skills in our Test Series. We will provide:
1) Static and Tikdam Lectures: Lectures on static subjects will *not* focus on explaining you the basics but instead focus on important details/trivia you skip to miss. From a prelims perspective, these details become very important. We are also releasing 30+ Hours of Advanced Video Lectures on Static subjects – Polity, History, Geography, Economy
2) Economic Survey and Budget lectures: The importance of Union budget and economic survey can’t be overstated, not only for UPSC prelims but also for Mains and Essay as well, it is a not to be missed section for preparation. Even for UPSC interview candidates, these lecture series are very important.
3) Static PDF Notes: Civilsdaily has been known for its high-quality content. In this Program, We will be providing Static notes of various Subjects like Economics, Arts and Culture, Environment, Geography, History etc.
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What is there on Habitat?
#DDS sessions – Dedicated sessions every day to resolve doubts in real-time. Never keep a doubt to yourself.
An ecosystem for co-learning and active learning.
A highly motivated community to bring flexibility and consistency to your preparation. Habitat – Desktop and Mobile view
Habitat – Desktop and Mobile view
