📌 Free Answer Writing Session – Today at 10:00 AM
Class joining link: https://meet.google.com/txn-pnwt-zfa
Class joining link: https://meet.google.com/txn-pnwt-zfa
🌟 How to Make Ethics Notes for UPSC Mains? 🌟
✅ Start with the Syllabus: Break down each keyword (e.g., integrity, empathy) and define in simple words.
✅ Use Examples: Add 1-2 real-life cases, governance examples, or quotes for each concept.
✅ Make Diagrams & Tables: Flowcharts, mind maps, and tables will help in quick recall & better presentation.
✅ Refer Selectively: Rely on official documents (ARC reports, UN ethics papers) + topper notes + one good book.
✅ Keep Notes Crisp: Aim for 1-2 pages per topic; revise and update with new case studies or laws.
✍️ Consistency beats quantity. Focus on clarity + examples + structure.
✅ Start with the Syllabus: Break down each keyword (e.g., integrity, empathy) and define in simple words.
✅ Use Examples: Add 1-2 real-life cases, governance examples, or quotes for each concept.
✅ Make Diagrams & Tables: Flowcharts, mind maps, and tables will help in quick recall & better presentation.
✅ Refer Selectively: Rely on official documents (ARC reports, UN ethics papers) + topper notes + one good book.
✅ Keep Notes Crisp: Aim for 1-2 pages per topic; revise and update with new case studies or laws.
✍️ Consistency beats quantity. Focus on clarity + examples + structure.
Sanjay Prakash & Others vs Union of India
🔹 Context: The Supreme Court had ordered the Union Home Ministry to “progressively reduce” deputation of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to senior posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The aim was to curb IPS dominance and promote internal CAPF officers.
🔹 Current situation: Despite this ruling (May 23 judgment in Sanjay Prakash & Others vs Union of India), the Home Ministry has continued appointing IPS officers to senior CAPF posts (at least eight such appointments).
🔹 SC Order: The Court held that CAPFs’ Group A officers are part of "Organised Services" and IPS deputation posts should be reduced within a maximum of two years.
🔹 Impact: About 13,000 CAPF officers stand to benefit, with expectations of faster promotions and reduced stagnation. CAPF officers currently face long service periods (e.g., 25 years to reach Commandant rank, compared to IPS deputation officers who get promoted faster).
🔹 Next steps: Petitioners have written to authorities alleging contempt of court. They also seek recruitment rule changes to end IPS deputation and promote CAPF officers internally.
🔹 Context: The Supreme Court had ordered the Union Home Ministry to “progressively reduce” deputation of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to senior posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The aim was to curb IPS dominance and promote internal CAPF officers.
🔹 Current situation: Despite this ruling (May 23 judgment in Sanjay Prakash & Others vs Union of India), the Home Ministry has continued appointing IPS officers to senior CAPF posts (at least eight such appointments).
🔹 SC Order: The Court held that CAPFs’ Group A officers are part of "Organised Services" and IPS deputation posts should be reduced within a maximum of two years.
🔹 Impact: About 13,000 CAPF officers stand to benefit, with expectations of faster promotions and reduced stagnation. CAPF officers currently face long service periods (e.g., 25 years to reach Commandant rank, compared to IPS deputation officers who get promoted faster).
🔹 Next steps: Petitioners have written to authorities alleging contempt of court. They also seek recruitment rule changes to end IPS deputation and promote CAPF officers internally.
MANTHAN - Answer Writing Session
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🌟 F³ FRAMEWORK = Funds + Functions + Functionaries
👉 Analyze Panchayati Raj issues with these 3 dimensions:
🔹 Funds
👉 Are adequate financial resources devolved?
👉 Is there timely and predictable funding?
👉 Is there dependence on grants vs own revenue?
🔹 Functions
👉 Are clear powers and responsibilities assigned?
👉 Is there actual transfer of subjects (e.g., 11th/12th Schedule items)?
👉 Are there overlaps or gaps in roles?
🔹 Functionaries
👉 Are staff sufficient, skilled, and accountable?
👉 Is there a dedicated administrative or technical cadre?
👉 Are capacity-building efforts adequate?
👉 Analyze Panchayati Raj issues with these 3 dimensions:
🔹 Funds
👉 Are adequate financial resources devolved?
👉 Is there timely and predictable funding?
👉 Is there dependence on grants vs own revenue?
🔹 Functions
👉 Are clear powers and responsibilities assigned?
👉 Is there actual transfer of subjects (e.g., 11th/12th Schedule items)?
👉 Are there overlaps or gaps in roles?
🔹 Functionaries
👉 Are staff sufficient, skilled, and accountable?
👉 Is there a dedicated administrative or technical cadre?
👉 Are capacity-building efforts adequate?