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is there any possibilities that Indian judiciary system null and void to the NJAC.because it breaches the basic structure of the Indian constitution??

GS4 (Ethics in Public Administration)

“Success Will Come and Go, But Integrity Is Forever.” – Steve Forbes (Editor in chief – Forbes magazine)
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” – Bob Marley (Jamaican Singer)
“In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.” – Warren Buffet (Second richest man in the world)

a. What do integrity and intelligence refer to?
b. Explain both in the context of Civil services, giving examples.

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GS3 (Science and Technology)

Discuss how the recently launched INSAT 3DR satellite will improve weather monitoring.

GS2 (Governance and Polity)

The only solution to recurring river water sharing disputes between states is to bring water in the Concurrent list or Union List. Critically discuss in the light of the recent Cauvery dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

GS1 (Geography)

What are the likely impacts of global warming on food security, fisheries and ecosystem? Discuss in the context of the recently released IUCN report on ocean warming.

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Hey guys , many of us are already honing our tikdams for prelims and mains answer writing skills with help of Civilsdaily.

But ,one more essential part of our preparation is mastering our optional subject .It is not possible to succeed in Mains exam without having a good command over the optional and what else can be simpler to grasp than the science of society(sociology).
Sociology has 3 parts just like a beautifully written essay An introduction, content and conclusion .

Introduction

-What is sociology , methods used ,its difference from other sciences ,etc

Content

This is the backbone of sociology .Content of sociology is its Thinkers and their perspectives
-Karl Marx
-Max Weber
-Emile Durkheim
-Talcot parsons
-RK Merton
-GH Mead

Conclusion

To relate the content with the institutions of our society like religion , education , political system , etc
Now everyone can write an essay but to truly ace in the essay we need to master the art of linking the content with a conclusion ,don’t we ?

So, rather than just mugging up the perspectives of various thinkers we need to comprehend them and apply them wherever we want and we are asked to .

We will start with the thinkers first as it is the heart and soul of sociology .

Slowly we will discuss events in our society and try linking them with various perspectives .This way we will be able to tackle the dynamic demand of UPSC.

We all are beginners and we will make mistakes but that’s how we will learn .

From 21st October I will start asking questions everyday from Thinkers and first thinker will be Karl Marx (please read about him and his perspectives of society) . This way we will know what we will be answering after a couple of days and prepare accordingly .

I hope we all write answers and give feedback to grow as a community around science of society ?

Hi, I’m always confused about Right Wing / left Wing politics and why those terms are specially used in some instances. Can someone explain to me what it is about?

GS4 (Case study)

Shuchita Kishore could not clear the Prelims in her first attempt at the UPSC due to want of proper guidance. In her second attempt she succeeded to reach the interview stage. Finally, in her third attempt, Shuchita’s efforts paid off as she secured 39th rank in the Civil Services exam.
During her foundation training at LBSNAA (Mussorie), Uttarakhand she learnt that as a civil servant she is only permitted to accept gifts from her near relatives or from her personal friends having no official dealings with her, on occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, funerals and religious functions when giving gift is in conformity with the prevailing religious and social practice. But she shall report to the state government should the value of such gift exceeds Rs. 25,000. Further she has to avoid accepting lavish hospitality or frequent hospitality from persons having official dealings with her or from industrial or commercial firms or other organisations.
On completion of her two-year’s probation she is appointed as Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Malappuram district of Kerala. As SDM she will look after law and order, general administration, revenue work and such developmental work as may be assigned to her. She arrives home from the office on the first day and finds a new TV, DVD player, washing machine, air conditioner and a refrigerator on her doorstep with a note that says: “A personal gift for out long friendship to come. Enjoy it with your family in good health. Mr. John Kallatt – member of the advisory council of the Kerala Bar Hotels Association (KBHA)”. She also finds the visiting card of the sender which mentions that he owns 7 Bars in her administrative area.
It takes very less time for her to understand that the appliances sent by him are camouflaged bribes to turn a blind eye to his various infractions. Gift giving by business managers, and gift receiving by public officials is not always condemned, nor is it considered unethical in many countries around the world, yet there is a fine line dividing a gift from a bribe in business transactions and not all gift-giving is bribery. One would recognise bribery easily but many a time bribery makes its debut under the cloak of gifts.

How does one distinguish between the two? What are gifts and bribes?
What do gifts and bribes have to do with ethics?
What ethical dilemmas do gifts and bribes present?

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