Congrats you belong to my state jharkhand,and u also have lived outside the country like me,wat i ll suggest you is to implement plans locally wat u have seen in western countries.Ofcourse i know bringing money for infrastructure is difficult but surely one can put tough laws for rowdism,vandalism,cleanliness,lettering to save wat we already have.
Hii Congratulations for your grand success. I appreciate your views and the bold step you have taken in leaving your job and then preparing for this exam.
I think this is the need of hour that more professionals join this field.
But I know those people claim IAS to be just corrupt, slow and inefficient. For them the reality is that this exam asks for more dedication, intelligence, hard work then any other exam in our country. IAS exam is rightly called mother of all exams.
I wish that you achieve success in all your work which try to carry out. I know together people like you will make some difference for our country.
I would to give an idea about the question paper OF general studies mains 2008
1. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each): 15 X 2=30 a) “The emergence of new social classes in British India was the direct consequence of the establishment of new social economy, new state system, administrative machinery and western education.” Discuss. b) “British vision of India had no single coherent set of ideas. On the contrary, the ideas were shot through with contradictions and inconsistencies.” Discuss c) “Non-Cooperation Movement gave new direction and energy to the National Movement.” Explain. 2. Write about the following (not exceeding 20 words each): 2X15=30 a) Lakshmi Bai, Rani of Jhnasi b) Ilbert Bill c) lala Hara Dayal d) Vaikam Satyagraha e) Indian States Commission f) Bodhisattva g) Megasthenes h) Brihadeshwara Temple, Tanjore i) Perini Shivatandavam j) Allasani Peddana k) Golkonda fort l) Chishti Silsila m) Chouth And Sardeshmukhi n) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha o) ‘Rama Sethu’ 3. Answer any two of the following (In about 150 words each): 15X2=30 a) The winter rains in North India are largely related to Jet stream and Western Disturbances. Bring out the relationship. b) Agricultural Productivity in India remains low. Explain the reasons for this situation. c) Bring out the pros and cons of Special economic zones.
Re: Wide area of UPSC exam
by Akhilesh on Jun 11, 2009 09:16 AM
4. Write about the following (not exceeding 20 words each): 2X5=20 a) Buckingham canal b) Terai region c) Organic farming d) Demographic dividend e) Nor’westers 5. Answer any one of the following (in about 250 words): 30 a) What is meant by ‘Judicial Activism’? Evaluate its role in the context of the functioning of Indian Polity. b) Discuss the major extra-constitutional factors influencing the federal polity in India. 6. Answer any two of the following? (in about 150 words each) 15X2=30 a) Enumerate the fundamental duties incorporate in the constitution after the 42nd amendment. b) Examine the demand for greater state autonomy and its impact on the smooth functioning of Indian polity. c)c) Discuss the composition and functions of the Union Public Service Commission. 7. Answer the following (in about 20 words each): 2X5=10 a) What is censure motion? b) Distinguish between the auditing and accounting functions of the CAG of India. c) Distinguish between a starred question and an unstarred one asked in the Parliament. d) What is contempt of Parliament? e) What were the two major considerations to have the Governor appointed and not elected? 8. Answer any one of the following (in about 250 words): 30 a) What, in your opinion, are the causes of terrorism? Suggest suitable measures to deal with the threat of terrorism in India. b) Do you think there is a need for a review on the Indian Constitution? Justify your view.
Re: Wide area of UPSC exam
by Akhilesh on Jun 11, 2009 09:16 AM
9. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each): 15X2=30 a) Examine the role of caste in Indian politics. b) Discuss the problems in achieving National Integration in India. c) Examine the impact of Regional Political parties in Indian Politics. 10. Answer any one if the following (in about 250 words): 30 a) “Globalization has brought about a distinct class divide in India instead of ushering in a classless society” Critically examine this argument. b) “The conditions of the urban poor are more deplorable than that of their rural counterparts.” Give your views. 11. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each): 15X2=30 a) Examine whether rural women in India have been empowered by their active participation in Panchayati Raj System. b) “Decline in the sex ration in India is an alarming sign for India’s uture social development.” Discuss. c) What should be the role of the media to project ‘mass reality’ in place of ‘illusion of reality’? 12. Write about the following (not exceeding 20 words each): 2X5=10 a) MTP Act b) Supreme Court on raging c) New Seven Wonders of the World d) MM Punchi Commission e) Lakshmi Mittal
Your IT career will be an added advantage for you not to succumb in front of those scoundrels called elected representatives. With the true spirit and determination I am sure that you will be asset to our country.God bless.
Congrats. You may not be aware of the tremendous pressures from uneducated, maladjusted politicians who will be your boss ministers etc and you will have to approve wrong things even foreseeing a bad consequence. The present scenario of indian politics-beurocracy has liitle room for justice. I think you would be lucky if you could do something good in the present state of affairs. Good luck
You have taken Public administration, and Psychology to crank this UPSC exam. What's about the other subjects? Do you think that other subjects like Physics, Computer, Chemistry, Geography, History etc. will not come to picture when you do your job. What happens to you after 25 years, when you become Deputy Secretary of Information Technolgy? Will you go for a B.Tech or MCA? Are you going to study a Degree in Geology, if you ever become a Secretary in Mining? The basics is the entire UPSC syllabi is total wastage, and mis-guided. They do not test candidates properly, and select in-appropriate candidates who only knows how to study, whereas they should select best-candidates who can actually do the Job.
Re: A Question to Shubhra Saxena
by Sudhir Pandey on Jun 11, 2009 06:42 AM
rajesh, what you are saying is right.
This celebration of babugiri - Government Jobs, was started by the British to create a false status symbol among the middle-class of India which they feared most.
It was shamelessly continued by Uncle Nehru who wanted to "rule" a diverse country like India like the British.
It has been 61 years but the remnants of the British rule continued to be upheld and cherished.
India is a country of pathetic losers. It deserves to be in the condition it loves being in.
Re: A Question to Shubhra Saxena
by Akhilesh on Jun 11, 2009 09:11 AM
Mr Rajesh Just go through any general studies question paper of IAS and you will what wide area is covered in the UPSC syllabus. You have might have learnt some stupid computer language and become so called "NRI". But to tell u the truth there is no exam in India which coveres such wide area then IAS.
Re: Re: A Question to Shubhra Saxena
by rajesh roul on Jun 11, 2009 10:11 PM
Mr Akhilesh, I have seen the General Studies Paper, and for your kind information, they are all General Knowledge Objective Questions. I think IAS aspirants should participate in "Kaun Banega Crorepati", because they are more suitable for such competetions, rather than becoming a stupid IAS officer. And I know that by answering such General Knowledge Questions, you do not become Public Servant like IAS. And you have said that I have learnt some stupid Computer Language, and became an so-called NRI. I am not a So-Called NRI, but I am an NRI. Subhra and other IAS officers may be so-called IAS officers. By learning these stupid General Knowledge, these IAS officers can not save India. To serve India, you need passion, and humility. Does these qualities being tested during the IAS exam syllabus. Nope. They tested the candidates with some stupid sets of General Studies Exam, and Main Exam, and here comes out a non-competent so-called IAS officer. If you think that by studying General Knowledge, you covered a wide area, then May God save You and India.
Re: A Question to Shubhra Saxena
by Dinesh Mittal on Jun 11, 2009 06:42 AM
one exam cleared and MASTER OF ALL for the rest of your life and no botherance for your performance ,non performance or mis performance.Even a politician is re evaluated every five years or even earlier.Whatever good is done by educated Indians and hard working Indians is undone by these BABUS
Re: Re: A Question to Shubhra Saxena
by chandra singh on Jun 11, 2009 11:27 AM
Akhilesh has point and he has proved the same by writing the questions on GK. Further, the proposed Civil Services Act is going to take care of the performance. Further, tell me one stream where you are examined more than once in life time.
Re: Re: Re: A Question to Shubhra Saxena
by rajesh roul on Jun 11, 2009 10:21 PM
Chandra Singh, You must be a frustrated IAS aspirants, who would have never cracked the UPSC exam, but it seems that the color is not faded yet. But anyway I want to give you a clear picture, studying GK and thereby aspiring to be a IAS officer, is like a Cow eating Chicken. If you think that studying GK will give you the UPSC Job, then try your luck in reality shows like "kaun banega crorepati". Being a public servant is far more important than learning GK. It is your self-motivation, humility, and passion. And nothing like these are tested during the Examination. But anyway the entire UPSC IAS drama is all fake, and mis-guiding.
I do not understand, why IAS is the no.1 job in India. Indians who live in India do have a great craze for IAS. I find lots of young talents waste their time in preparing for the exam, and later when they do not qualify they get dejected. Why Indian Private Sector Jobs, Indian Government Jobs seeks so much after academic records rather than your capability. I still vividly remember when I was a ordinary Graduate from a Indian University, I did apply for lots of top notch IT companies and Government Jobs. And all the time I got rejected because I did not score good in my Academic Fields. Indian Jobs never judges you based on your capability rather they judge you on your academic merits. Any way I am well-settled abroad currently, and I do not care if India's Jobs ask for Educational Credentials or not. But I definitely take pity on lots of Indian Students who are average students, who never get a chance to prove their capability. After staying abroad for so many years, I really found out that my new adopted country do not look for your education, but they do look for your confidence, and your hard work, and a positive attitude that you can do the job. I looked at the course syllabi of UPSC IAS examination, and based on their requirements only highly educational giants can succeed in this kind of exam. When you become a IAS officer, are any of those course syllabi that you have studied to clinch the job, of any use to your day-to-day job duties. Answer is no.
Re: Nothing left to be a IAS
by rajesh roul on Jun 11, 2009 05:55 AM
Becoming a IAS is totally a wastage. The entire system is a wastage. You will languish for more than 10 years to become a simple district collector or magistrate. UPSC will post you in small towns for the majority of your initial years, where you can not send your kids for proper education, and where you do not have proper medical facilities. So is this the NO.1 Job in India, where you do not have proper medical facilities or proper schools for your kids.
Re: Re: Nothing left to be a IAS
by rajesh roul on Jun 11, 2009 05:57 AM
People like Subhra Saxena are totally mis-guided, and are mis-guiding other youths by their personal statements and opinions.
Re: Re: Re: Nothing left to be a IAS
by rajesh roul on Jun 11, 2009 06:01 AM
I think preparing for a IAS exam is like getting a Degree in some university. When you study 14 months to become a IAS officer, and then another 1-2 years for IAS training in Mussorie, you spend close to 3.5 years of your valuable life. But when you go to the real job, all those things will never help you, rather your own intelligence will come to your rescue.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Nothing left to be a IAS
by rajesh roul on Jun 11, 2009 06:05 AM
Subhra Saxena really a frustrated woman in her professional IT sector, where she could not survive, and when she got a job in UPSC, she is giving a bad name to IT sector.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Nothing left to be a IAS
by Guest on Jun 11, 2009 06:51 AM
u said u dont have school in small vill bewkoof an ias can make lots of school
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Nothing left to be a IAS
by chandra singh on Jun 11, 2009 11:29 AM
Rajesh I dont know whether Subhra is a frustrated woman or not but surely you fall in that category.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Nothing left to be a IAS
by rajesh roul on Jun 11, 2009 09:04 PM
Guest, at last you are coming to your roots. IAS is mother of all corruption. And for your information, if the IAS officer will be posted to a remote tribal area, he can send his/her kids to the Tribal Schools, and the Kids will be pure Tribals, when they grow up. And what about Medical, mention not. If a IAS officer posted in remote area will ever gets sick, he can defintely call for a tribal doctor to treat him/her. What a Status an IAS officer, the no. 1 job, is leading?
Re: Nothing left to be a IAS
by Dinesh Mittal on Jun 11, 2009 06:43 AM
one exam cleared and MASTER OF ALL for the rest of your life and no botherance for your performance ,non performance or mis performance.Even a politician is re evaluated every five years or even earlier.Whatever good is done by educated Indians and hard working Indians is undone by these BABUS
Re: Re: Nothing left to be a IAS
by rajesh roul on Jun 11, 2009 08:59 PM
Chandra Singh, Why you guys gives so much importance to the IAS officers. And for your kind information, I am well settled in my life, and am really happy in what I am doing. I am not like Subhra, who was an IT employee, and now after she could not compete in IT sector, jumped to UPSC to take off her frustration. And for your information, I make lot more money than the highest rank of an IAS officer could ever imagine of. I do not fall onto the frustration category, but Subhra really does. It is good that she admitted that in her interview. And I took pity on UPSC where they are now-a-days selecting all frustrating guys to do their jobs.
