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[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

My rule for life: Don’t complain about anything.

If it’s within your control, go do something about it. If it’s not, complaining is just a waste of energy.

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

Teach your children early what you learned late.

[philosophy for life @philosophy_life]

“The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.”

― Robertson Davies

[Daily Stoic @dailystoic]

"It's impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows." — Epictetus

[UPSC PCS 360 @UPSCPCS360]

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝗠𝗦𝗣)

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨?
Govt hikes wheat MSP by ₹150 per quintal to ₹2,275/quintal for 2024-25: I&B minister

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰���?
•MSP is the guaranteed amount paid to farmers when the government buys their produce.
•Government announces MSPs for 22 mandated crops and fair and remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane.
•The mandated crops are 14 crops of the kharif season, 6 rabi crops and two other commercial crops.

✓✓MSP is based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (𝗖𝗔𝗖𝗣), which considers various factors such as cost of production, demand and supply, market price trends, inter-crop price parity, etc.

•𝗖𝗔𝗖𝗣 is an attached office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It came into existence in January 1965.

•The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister of India takes the final decision (approve) on the level of MSPs.

•The MSP is aimed at ensuring remunerative prices to growers for their produce and encouraging crop diversification.

#MSP #agriculture #indiavsbangladesh #indvBan
#MinimumSupportPrices

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Best ROI in Pre :

1. Economics+ related CA
2. Polity + CA
3. Mapping
4. In S&T : Disease & vaccine+ Disruptive technology, space tech
5. International org
6. Species in news + CR species + Environment laws + agency
7. Modern India
8.Current affairs

Based on last 4 years PYQs

[Sleepy Classes @SleepyClasses]

What is the role of fiscal policy in improving the general state of the economy?

➡️ What is Fiscal Policy?
- Fiscal policy is defined as the policy under which the government uses the instrument of taxation,
public spending and public borrowing to achieve various objectives of economic policy.

Role of Fiscal Policy in improving the general state of the economy

➡️Infrastructure Development via Capital Expenditure/Investment: According to the Economic Survey 2022-2023, the Capital Expenditure (Capex) of the central government increased by 63.4 per cent in
the first eight months of FY23, which indicates the importance of developing transport, energy as well as
soft infrastructure.

➡️Private investment Promotion: Taxation policies and incentives can drive private investments in all
three sectors of the economy. For example, corporation tax benefits for startups have enabled the increase
in number of unicorns from around 40 in 2019 to above 100 in 2023.

➡️Export Promotion: Incentives for Promotion of exports like RoDTEP and RoSCTL scheme enable
improved performance in exports as well as decreased value of current account deficit.

��️Public Debt Management: Fiscal policy can help manage public debt effectively, ensuring that it
remains at a sustainable level. This is critical for maintaining the country's creditworthiness and fiscal
stability. FRBM act laid out goals for fiscal markmanship, which to a large extent have not been
complied with, leading to degraded financial position of several state governments as per RBI report.

➡️Social Welfare: Fiscal policy can be used to address social inequality and improve the welfare of
citizens. Programs such as subsidies, healthcare, and education can be funded through government
spending to enhance the well-being of the population. For example, during COVID-19, Atmanirbhar
Bharat program had components to drive a consumption-driven economy and provide free foodgrains.

➡️Counter Cyclical Measures: Fiscal policy can be used to stabilize the economy during periods of
recession or inflation. During a recession, the government can increase public spending and reduce
taxes to stimulate demand and create jobs. In times of high inflation, the government can reduce
spending and increase taxes to cool down the economy.

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What is the doctrine of Severability and how has the Supreme Court used it in its various judgements?

Doctrine of severability refers to the judiciary declaring void that part of the statute which is in contravention of the constitution instead of the entire statute.

- According to doctrine of severability, when good and bad provisions are joined using the word ‘and’ or ‘or’ and the enforcement of good provision is not made dependent on the enforcement of the bad one, the two provisions are severable and the good one will be upheld as valid and given effect to.

- On the other hand, if there is one provision which is capable of being used for a legal purpose as well as for an illegal one, it is invalid and cannot be allowed to be used even for the legal purpose.

Judicial cases delineating doctrine of severability
- AK Gopalan v . State of Madras
- State of Bombay v. FN Balsara
- Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillu

Utility of the doctrine
- Doctrine of severability helps the Judiciary to open the applicability of Judicial Review and to elucidate the Laws and Acts

- It also enables declaration of the laws as unconstitutional or void which goes against the fundamental rights of the Indian Constitution.

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[Sleepy Classes @SleepyClasses]

Do you know the difference between "Politicisation of caste" and "casteisation of politics" ?

They both refer to the intersection of caste and politics, but they have different implications and connotations in the context of Indian society.

Politicisation of Caste: Politicisation of caste refers to the active involvement of caste identities and considerations in the political arena.

- It means that caste-based factors, such as one's caste identity, caste-based mobilization, and caste-based issues, play a significant role in shaping political dynamics.

- This phenomenon acknowledges that caste is a central and often dominant factor in political decision-making, party politics, and electoral strategies. Political parties may cater to specific caste groups to gain their support.

- From a sociological perspective, the politicisation of caste can be seen as a reflection of the continued significance of caste in Indian society. Caste identities are often used as a means to consolidate power, mobilize voters, and form alliances, which, in turn, reinforces and perpetuates caste divisions and hierarchies.

Casteisation of Politics: Casteisation of politics refers to the increasing influence of caste dynamics and divisions within the political system, to the extent that politics becomes largely defined and driven by caste-based considerations.

- In this scenario, politics becomes a means of perpetuating and reinforcing existing caste hierarchies. Caste identity becomes the primary determinant for political participation and representation, often at the expense of other factors like merit or ideology.

- From a sociological perspective, casteisation of politics is seen as problematic because it can hinder the development of a more inclusive and equitable society. It reinforces the idea that one's caste identity is more important than their individual abilities and aspirations.

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Comfort kills more dreams than competition will ever do.

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“Change is never painful, only the resistance to change is painful.”

― Buddha

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“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”

― Soren Kierkegaard

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“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.”

― Rumi

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You are not anxious, you just have too much free time to overthink things, mostly because you don’t act enough.

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If you can master self-discipline, you can have anything you want.

Here are 7 simple ways to build relentless discipline:

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Don’t mistake silence for apathy. When people are quiet, they’re often busy thinking and learning.

Extraverts like to process ideas by talking them through. Introverts prefer to reflect before they speak.

I'm not disengaged. I'm listening to your views and formulating mine.

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“When a man can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl

[UPSC CSE WHY @CseWhy]

Rachin! Rachinnn!!

Ahmedabad cheered on top of its voice on Oct 5

Occasion? Opening match of Cricket World Cup

We saw similar cheers on WhatsApp last month

Occasion? Rishi Sunak offering prayers at Shri Akshardham Mandir

One thing is common between the two. What?

One word: DIASPORA

Yep! You read it right - GS2: Indian Diaspora

The same diaspora whose members are now considered Rashtradoot

What makes India celebrate Rahul+Sachin in Black jersey?🇳🇿

Remember seeing elders in your family going gaga over Rishi Sunak at Akshardham? Why?

What fills You with a sense of pride when..

..you see likes of Nadella & Pichai sitting in top chairs of American Corporations?

Simple answer: BELONGINGNESS

For the longest time, we were given excuses in socialist India:

Our genes were referred as weak
Our bodies were claimed unfit for competitive sports
Our minds were deemed incapable of dealing with pressure

..and suddenly!

You see a person with a story similar to yours sitting in top chairs of the world

What does that give you?

Simple answer: RELATABILITY

It makes it easier for you to relate to success.

It tells you, you can ‘Do It; Whatever It Takes!’

Now, see this image👇🏼
4 heads of the country hand in hand with the World Bank President

A President who calls himself best example of Make in India

How does this help India?

Other than remittances, cultural extension & diaspora diplomacy, India wins👇🏼

• Soft Power
When Joseph Nye gave this concept, he might have foreseen how India would do it!

Attraction & appeal that comes with those like Ajay Banga, Rishi Sunak and Rachin Ravindra is remarkable

• Tech Powerhouse

- Likes of Satya & Sundar showcase the talent.
- Indians back home find MNCs setting base here for talent pool

• Enhanced global say

- Lobbying is legal in America
- Indians are leading the game in Canada
- Portugal, Ireland, Singapore already have had an Indian-origin head of state

But what is the government doing for the diaspora?

From OCI to diaspora diplomacy,

here are some pointers for you to quote in #UPSC Mains GS2 answers:

• Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

2003 onwards, the day of Gandhi’s return to India, 09 January (1915) is celebrated.

It acknowledges contributions of diaspora in India’s advancement

• Overseas Citizen of India

Came as a response to ‘dual citizenship’ call from diaspora.

It does not recognize the demand but offers concessions to NRIs under a statutory arrangement.

Other than these, NDAs return to power in 2014 has given a fresh impetus

Diaspora Diplomacy is now at the center of India’s foreign policy

Conclusion

(pointers for Mains answers)

• 4C approach to diaspora: Care, Celebrate, Connect, Contribute

• India has stopped looking at diaspora only from remittances perspective.

• Diaspora is now a ‘living bridge’ to access resources, skills, markets & information.

• To nurture this bridge, the relationship has to be dynamic, collaborative & expressive from both the ends

The purpose of writing this story was to give you confidence in your own Bal. Buddhi. Vidya.

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