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7 DEADLY SINS OF UPSC PREPARATION

7 DEADLY SINS OF UPSC PREPARATION 1. Current Affairs without Static  This leads to lack of understanding of fundamentals and inability to form linkages across papers. 2. Mocks without PYQs The gravest of all sins with no possible redemption.  3. Hardwork without Breaks This strategy is often attempted by ‘serious aspirants’ to achieve superproductivity but is actually counterproductive.  4. Mains without Answer Writing Practice  Often results in phenomenons like - non completion of paper, generic content, lack of brain-hand coordination.  5. Answers without IBC Format A good structure is a prerequisite of a good answer and to compensate for the average content.  6. Learning without Revision  The most difficult part of the process is revision, but the number of revisions has a direct correlation to recall time.  7. Planning without Execution  Fancy, colourful planners and a new time table every fortnight do more harm than good. A plan is as go...
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Essay Writing Approach for UPSC CSE

 Essay Writing Approach for UPSC CSE 
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Indian Polity Notes Class-2 "Basic Structure Doctrine"

Basic Structure Doctrine’s Evolution Contest between:-  Article 13 (Laws that violates FR can be declared null and void) and Article 368 (Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution) Between Supremacy of Judiciary vs Parliament Locus → Judicial interpretation of Land Reform Laws  Contest between :- Community Rights: Land Acquisition vs Individual Right to Property  Supremacy of Parliament vs Supremacy of the Judiciary  Fundamental Rights vs Directive Principles of State Policy  Socialistic Policies: Land Reforms vs Capitalist Policies: Large Estate  Liberty vs Equality What are some important Articles / provisions with respect to the Judgements Art. 13(2) → law that violates rights in Part III → null & Void Art. 368 → Procedure and Power to Amend Constitution  Art. 39(b), 39(c) → Equitable distribution of wealth & prevention of wealth in Hands of few  9th Schedule → Added by 1st CAA; exempted from Judicial Review Shankari Prasad vs Union...
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Indian Polity Notes Class-1 "The Doctrine of separation of powers"

The doctrine of separation of powers horizontal distribution of power vs vertical distribution of power. distribution of power among 3 organs of the state (Executive, Legislature, Judiciary) each organ supreme in its sphere Why should we have separation of powers? Prudent Argument vs Moral Argument  With power comes responsibility; one Institution not capable of performing all functions   Prevents concentration of power in single body provides system of checks and balances  provides legitimacy to the State.  Conflicting Trinity vs Harmonious Government  Constitutional Vision & Mandate → Article 50 Do we have complete separation of powers? Montesquieu’s Theory of Separation of Power → one person not in two or more organs, non-interference, one organ should not perform function of other, trias politica  No rigid / watertight separation → neither possible, nor desirable (Appointment of Judges)  Indian model → principle of flexibility & interd...
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GOOD GOVERNANCE - 2nd ARC Recommendations

RIGHT TO INFORMATION: MASTER KEY TO GOOD GOVERNANCE Significance: Right to information is a tool to make the government more accountable and the right is a basic necessity of good governance. Recommendations for improving the RTI Act: Single Window Portal for disclosure of all public authorities. Training of the Public Information Officers Multimedia campaigns in the local languages Single Window Agency at District Level so as to ease for an applicant to identify the Public Authority and to locate it. On Whistleblowers: The Law Commission, in its 179th report (2001) recommended enactment of Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) Law 2nd ARC fully endorses the view and recommends a suitable legislation to protect whistleblowers  Current Status: 2nd ARC recognizes that there is neglect in the record keeping. On Official Secrets Act (OSA): 2nd ARC recommended that it should be repealed and accommodated under the National Security Act (NSA).  The Shourie Committee (Right to Info...
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Preeti Kumari AIR 130 UPSC CSE 2022 ETHICS NOTES

Ethics Important Notes of AIR 130 UPSC CSE 2022 https://www.evernote.com/pub/mh17153/preetikumariethics 
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