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Class Apart Series: Molightson from Manipur, 2nd from his tribe is IRS

If there is only one Ranker session you should watch this year, it’s Molightson. These are rare individuals who have seen so much in life so early, they are 20 years more mature than their age!

I start the session with an interesting thought Talent is evenly distributed but ranks are not. By no means, do I want to imply that the selection process is biased. All I want to say is certain sections are more disadvantaged and it’s reflected in the numbers.

Molightson hails from Manipur. Everyone following the news understands what Manipur has been going through for the last 1-1.5 years. He is the 2nd officer from his tribe, Maring.

He starts by saying something wonderful. He not only wants people from his tribe to explore the city life, but folks from the cities to experience village life!

Talks about how UPSC is not a 1 person effort. His tribe fasted for him, and extended all possible support for him. imho, in the end, all that matters is this. Not wealth, money, or power.

In school, he was good at his studies. But this doesn’t make him unique. Many folks around him are super smart and did well in school. It is only after school that they fail to navigate through life. By some random act of chance, Molightson ends up in the Hospitality Food and Beverage sector! Post his degree, he works with Raddison Blue.

Anyone who has worked in the Hotel Industry understands that it is brutal. This experience is way beyond Molightson’s comfort zone. He talks about how 1 incident broke him, made him call his Father. He wanted to quit but he not only survives but thrives. He learns how to handle pressure which becomes the basis for his cracking the exam later in life.

This, IMHO, is the 1st instance that demonstrates the winning mindset.

Moving on, he is interested in cracking govt. exams and starts preparing. He doesn’t have UPSC in mind. Cracks a govt. department exam. Attached with an IAS officer. Brings water to his village. Improves sanitation, and way of life.

This is the 2nd instance that demonstrates the winning mindset.

It’s in 2020 that he cracks the 1st prelims. And that gives him the confidence that USPC can be done. He moves from strength to strength. It’s the small wins that stack together.

This is the 3rd instance where he demonstrates the winning mindset.

Now, the mind games begin.

I ask him, what do you say to those whose only reason to not crack the exam is that they have never seen anyone in their position clear the exam. His theory is simple-

It didn’t matter to him how others around him were doing. He wanted to know how far he could go. “It can be liberating if you dont have any examples.”

This is the 4th instance of the winning mindset.

Facing interviews was his biggest challenge given his background. He is grilled by Aradhna Maam. And he is unfaced. And she admires him for that. Saket Sir here predicts 190 for him. If he gets lucky with the board then 200+. He gets 187.

His biggest weakness becomes his biggest strength.

This is the 5th instance of the winning mindset.

His advice – it’s not the exam. it’s your ability to handle pressure. You understand this and the game is yours.

For him, the role of mentors in this journey is undeniable, and repeats it often. What an absolute privilege to have witnessed his journey.

April 27, 2024

[27th April 2024] Sounding the gavel on Curative Jurisdiction

PYQ Relevance:

Mains:
Q) What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution?(UPSC IAS/2016)

Q) Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy. (UPSC IAS/2014)

Prelims:
In India, Judicial Review implies (UPSC IAS/2017):
a) The power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.
b) The power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures.
c) The power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are assented to by the President.
d) The power of the Judiciary to review its own judgements given earlier in similar or different cases.

Note4Students:

Prelims: Difference between Curative Jurisdiction and Judicial review;

Mains: Challenges related to Curative Jurisdiction ;

Mentor comments: In 2002, the Court took on a new power called the “Curative Jurisdiction”. It is a power to correct its judgments, after they have become final. This is distinct from the power of review under Indian law, which enables all courts to rectify errors which are apparent from their records.The Court has a constitutional role to declare the law. The law must, and often does, progress with the growth in human knowledge and with societal change. The judgments of courts must reflect and sometimes trigger the changes in law. It is for this reason that courts modify their views. Examples of changes in the Court’s views include the right of privacy, decriminalisation of homosexuality and so on. Curative Jurisdiction is different. This is not merely the Court changing its view on a position of law but is a reversal of the Court’s own view in a specific case, above and beyond even the power of review.

Let’s learn.

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Why in the news?

A top court that swings back and forth based on changing trends lacks the constancy and gravitas that is fundamental to a court of last resort. This article talks about the Curative Jurisdiction.

Difference between Curative Jurisdiction and Judicial review

Curative Jurisdiction: Curative jurisdiction refers to the power of a court to review and correct its own judgments or orders to prevent a miscarriage of justice. It is a remedial mechanism available in exceptional cases where there has been a manifest error or violation of principles of natural justice that cannot be rectified through regular avenues like appeals or review petitions.
Judicial Review: Judicial review is the power of a court to review the actions or decisions of other branches of government (executive and legislative) or administrative bodies to ensure they comply with the constitution, laws, or established legal principles.

The Delhi Metro Rail judgment:

Background of the Case: The case involves a dispute between Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) and Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd (DAMEPL) regarding the termination of a long-term contract related to a stretch of the Delhi metro rail.
Basis of Termination: DAMEPL terminated the contract citing the presence of defects in the metro’s construction and invoked a termination clause that allowed termination if DMRC failed to cure such defects.
Arbitral Tribunal’s Decision: The Arbitral Tribunal ruled in favor of DAMEPL, upholding the termination based on the existence of defects and DMRC’s failure to cure them.
Safety Concerns: Prior to termination, DAMEPL had stopped rail operations, citing safety concerns. After termination, both parties jointly requested the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) to reopen operations, which was sanctioned with certain conditions.
Supreme Court’s Decision: DMRC challenged the arbitral award in the Supreme Court, which upheld the award, emphasizing the limited scope to challenge arbitral awards under Indian law.
Curative Petition: A curative petition was filed, which is a rare legal remedy used to prevent miscarriage of justice. In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court set aside the arbitral award in this case through the curative petition.

The interference by the Court in this case was based on two primary grounds:

Interpretation of Termination Clause: The Court found fault with the Arbitral Tribunal’s interpretation of the termination clause. It held that the Tribunal’s requirement for DMRC to completely cure the breach was unreasonable. Instead, the Court asserted that it was sufficient for DMRC to take effective steps to address the breach, and complete cure was not necessary.
Importance of CMRS Sanction: The Court also criticized the Arbitral Tribunal for disregarding the significance of the CMRS sanction, which was considered vital evidence. The Tribunal’s failure to consider this evidence was deemed problematic by the Court.

This intervention is notable for two reasons:

Firstly, it marks a departure from the Court’s previous stance of minimal interference in arbitral awards. Historically, the Court had been reluctant to overturn arbitral awards unless there were clear grounds for doing so. This case demonstrates a shift in that approach.
Secondly, the Court acknowledged that its own previous verdict, which aligned with its traditional stance, was incorrect. This admission highlights the Court’s willingness to reassess its own decisions and rectify errors when necessary.

Challenges related to Curative jurisdiction:

Consistency and Reliability: The Court is seen as the final interpreter of the law and its decisions are expected to provide stability and guidance, not oscillate based on changing trends or immediate perceptions.
Institutional Integrity: There is concern that frequent revisiting of decisions through curative jurisdiction may undermine the integrity and authority of the Supreme Court as an institution. The Court’s role in declaring the law for the nation and posterity requires a higher standard of scrutiny and deliberation beyond correcting individual errors.
Raises questions on judicial interference: The exercise of curative jurisdiction raises questions about the extent of permissible judicial interference, particularly in arbitration cases where there is a general policy of minimal judicial intervention. Courts have traditionally adopted a hands-off approach to arbitration awards to respect the autonomy of arbitral tribunals.

Conclusion: Establish clear guidelines and criteria for the exercise of curative jurisdiction to ensure consistency and predictability in its application. This could include defining the threshold for invoking curative jurisdiction, specifying the types of errors or violations that warrant its use, and outlining the procedural requirements for filing curative petitions.

April 27, 2024

[Working Junta Webinar] AIR 2’s Pre & Mains Current Affairs Strategy for UPSC 2025
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April 25, 2024
UPSC Cutoffs Released-Prelims lowest ever at 75.41
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April 18, 2024
UPSC Results Expected Today | We are rooting for our students.

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1. 5 categories of questions

The actual UPSC prelims paper can be said to follow broadly 5 categories – 1.⁠ ⁠Core, 2.⁠ ⁠Non-core, 3.⁠ ⁠Logical, 4.⁠ ⁠Ultra-hard (Skippable), 5.⁠ ⁠Surprising. We are aligning very closely with this distribution.

1.⁠ ⁠Core: These questions are from core sources like standard books, monthly magazines, and Atomic Notes. You are expected to answer ALL of these questions correctly.

[2023] Consider the following organizations/ bodies in India:

1.⁠ ⁠The National Commission for Backward Classes

2. The National Human Rights Commission

3. The National Law Commissions

4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal CommissionHow many of the above are constitutional bodies?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

2.⁠ ⁠Non-core: These questions are 1 level above what is present in core sources. E.g. Political Parties during the freedom movement, Ancient Medieval terms, and terms around Buddhism Jainism.

[2023] Consider the following statements:

1.⁠ ⁠India has more arable area than China.

2.⁠ ⁠The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China.

3.⁠ ⁠The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

3.⁠ ⁠Logical: Not solvable by knowledge alone but through logical approach.

[2023] Consider the following statements:

1.⁠ ⁠Some mushrooms have medicinal properties.

2.⁠ ⁠Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties

3.⁠ ⁠Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties

4.⁠ ⁠Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

4.⁠ ⁠Ultra-hard (Skippable): Needs to be skipped (if attempted by student, it’s a case of over-attempt. Because knowing what not to attempt is as important as knowing what to attempt.

[2023] Consider the following fauna:

1.⁠ ⁠Lion-tailed Macaque

2.⁠ ⁠Malabar Civet

3.⁠ ⁠Sambar Deer

How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

5.⁠ ⁠Surprising: Unexpected questions in terms of content and format inspired by innovations we see in other exams conducted by UPSC. Ensures you are not rattled during the exam.

[2019] Consider the following States:

1.⁠ ⁠Chhattisgarh

2.⁠ ⁠Madhya Pradesh

3.⁠ ⁠Maharashtra

4.⁠ ⁠Odisha

With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?

(a) 2-3-1-4

(b) 2-3-4-1

(c) 3-2-4-1

(d) 3-2-1-4

2. 80 most repeated UPSC themes

We are being very precise. We won’t ask you a broad question on Species.

When it comes to high-profile species like tigers, elephants, and other critically endangered species, UPSC is asking for conservation efforts or behavioural patterns. We will ask you something similar. We are this detail-oriented.

This is true for all subjects. For instance, in Economics, detailed questions on inflation, bonds, differentiated banks, etc. are more difficult.

We have 80 detailed themes and our questions will be framed on similar lines.

[CSP2017]Q. The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

(a)Captive breeding of Wild Fauna

(b)Maintenance of Tiger Reserves

(c)Indigenous Satellite Navigation System

(d)Security of National Highways

[CSP2020]Q. Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?

(a) Corbett

(b) Ranthambore

(c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam

(d) Sunderbans

[CSP2021]Q. With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements:

1.The leader of an elephant group is a female.

2.The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.

3.An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.

4.Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 3 only

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April 12, 2024
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April 9, 2024
[यूपीएससी हिन्दी माध्यम वेबिनार] सफलता के रास्ते: मेंटरशिप और नेतृत्व के महत्व
फ्री वेबिनार ज्वाइन करे – 11th April 2024, 7 PM

पहले 100 को निःशुल्क मेंटरशिप और 1:1 सेशन मिलेगा

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1. इस वेबिनार में हम हिन्दी माध्यम के टॉपर्स की रणनीति, अध्ययन पद्धति,उत्तर लेखन शैली को जानेंगे।
2. हिन्दी माध्यम में व्याप्त 4C की समस्याओं, समाधानों पर चर्चा की जाएगी।
3. 3P फार्मूला के माध्यम से प्रश्न पत्र हल करने का तरीका पर चर्चा ।
4. मेन्स में 700 से 850 की यात्रा कैसे तय करें।
5. मैने कैसे UPSC 2023 प्रीलिम्स में 130+ नंबर प्राप्त किए।
इन सब पहलूओं पर चर्चा के बाद आप टॉपर्स की सोच, रणनीति के बारे में जान पाएँगे।

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April 8, 2024