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I decided to take Public Administration as one of my optional right after my 10+2. Probably, that was the reason that I took Political Science as one of my subject in my graduation. I took the classes for Public Administration at SYNERGY, taught by Mohanty Sir. I was very impressed by his way of teaching. In my very first attempt in 2007, I could revise only his class notes and few relevant chapters from his SYNERGY books. Since I joined the classes after prelims in June, I did not have the time to refer to even the basic books on the subject. But Sir’s way of teaching was so good that I still managed to score 322 that year. At times, it happens that a question comes in the exam about which you don’t have any idea, but you have heard that particular topic in the class. If you have been very attentive in your classes, you will be able to recall the context in which that topic was discussed. It has happened with me that by merely recalling the context of the topic discussed in the clas...

The Indian Cricket Champ - VVS - says,, "TOUGH SITUATIONS GET MY COMPETITIVE JUICES FLOWING". He is an epitome of Leadership.  He has come to India's rescue whenever the team has faced a tricky situation. In normal situations, anybody can come up and lead. Providing leadership when the chips are down shows the real mettle of a person. If you want to be something in your life, be VVS of Test Cricket, be Shahrukh of Bollywood, be Hamilton of F1, be Pele of Soccer, be Roger of Tennis, be the BEST in your respective sphere.. You should be known as the one making a difference, as someone not being a part of crowd. Cheers !!

Hi friends, Just got over with the Public Administration exam today. I was getting bit emotional yesterday while revising the entire stuff. I was just thinking that these Pub admn. topics which are so close to my heart, i will not have to study them ever again. This is my last UPSC attempt and my fourth Mains. It may sound really ridiculous. I know that. However, this sorrowness is coupled with joy that I will have freedom to explore the world other than UPSC. For the past 4 years, i have been so entangled in the studies , that i got very less time to explore the fun outside the four walls of my room. I am very excited to join the NADT, Nagpur coming December. The pattern of UPSC's questions have left the candidates baffling. Today, i was surprised to see the short notes being compulsory (3 out of 3). But, that was fun. I wrote some interesting answers leaving nothing to be added. Since , this was the last Mains for me, i made it a point that i write and include everything...

"It is better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not." - ANDRE GIDE "The most powerful weapon on earth is the Human Soul on fire." - FERDINAND FOCH "If people knew how hard i worked for my mastery , it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all." - MICHELANGELO

Build out technology free spaces so you can get your best thinking done. Do difficult things since those are the opportunities that build your capabilities. Delete victims from your personal orbit as their mediocre thinking is an infection. Get fit like a pro athlete. Invest in improving your mindset, performance and leadership skills through seminars, audio programs and a relentless diet of excellent books. Learning is the antidote to change. Courtsey : Robin Sharma

Hello friends, I am really pleased to get so many emails from the aspirants having multiple doubts. I am convinced that my Interaction Session with the Sociology Students at Vajiram was of some help to them. I thank all of them for appreciating my efforts.I have tried my level best to answer everybody's query. So many changes have taken place in my life since the time the final results were announced (6th May 2010).  I have remained busy throughout and often did not get time to get back to many of the students. The major event that happened was my Engagement Ceremony . Now, the prelims results has been announced and my conscience says that i should be busy with nothing else other than my studies.  I just want to apologise to the aspirants who desparately wanted me to post a write up on "Sociology Preparation" . Many aspirants wanted me to detail out my strategy in Public Administration. I had not been able to do that due to paucity of time. Now , just 2 months t...

Once, there was a pristine green field that was alive and lush, amidst the extraordinary bloom of Springtime. Next to it happened to sit another field. This one full of weeds, dirt and rough edged stones. A testament to mediocrity. And an acute lack of care.

 Through the operation of Nature's laws, the seeds of the weeds from the mediocre field were slowly blown over to the lush field. And so, day by day, the once stunningly beautiful one - with once awesome potential - succumbed to the influence of it's low-grade next door neighbor.

 Before the season was through, there sat two fields. Both completely overcome by weeds. 

 The leadership lesson for you and I (in this world that aches for real leaders) : your influences and environments matter. The people you associate with will infect your thinking. The content of what you read/watch/listen to will affect your game. And the things you surround yourself with will determine whether you work at wow. Or end up at a field called ...

"A champion is one who gets up when he can't." ( Jack Dempsey ) "Great things are not accidental. They must certainly be willed." ( Vincent Van Gogh ) "The things you are most resisting are the things you most need to do." One of the challenges for anyone dedicated to expressing their leadership best is dealing with the chattering voices of naysaying critics. As a matter of fact, the more brightly you shine in your work and the more quickly you innovate and the more excellent you become, the more foulmouthed critics you will attract. It's just part of the game. Emerson said it brilliantly: "Great people are always misunderstood." Leadership isn't a popularity contest. Leadership is about having the bravery to do what's right versus what's easy. These are great Leadership thoughts to ponder over which are close to my heart. Its not easy to get up and run after falling down. But the great Leaders do. And that is what makes ...

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This is the detailed version of my 3rd UPSC Interview - 27th March 2010 - P.Aggarwal's Board (recollected and compiled on 2nd April 2010) [BM - Board Member] · What do you mean by ‘Digital’ in Digital Wallpapers ? ( My hobby is Making Digital Wallpapers) BM : (The Chairman answered this question on his own)Your hobby is Making Digital Wallpapers. You mean to say that wallpapers which are made on the computers.( pointing towards the computer monitor kept next to him). Me : Yes Sir,these are the wallpapers made on computers, I make use of photoshop to make them. BM : Ok, I thought you are talking about those big wallpapers which I used to see on my big walls at home. Me : Sir, the term “Wallpaper” is taken originally from those wallpapers only. BM : Ok, Let’s start now. · What is the difference between Governance, Management and Administration ? (One of my optional is Public Administration) BM : Your optional paper is Public Administration . ...

Congratulations to Chennai Super Kings !! The IPL 3 Champs !!! The Cricket has reached to altogether a new level with the initiation of Indian Premier League (IPL).There is money , there is talent , there is foreign exposure with the induction of foreign players , there is glamour , there is infrastructure , there are best coaches , there are best facilities , there is no political interference (almost negligible), there are privately owned franchisees , there is brilliantly designed league system , there is entertainment , there is aggressive marketing , there are franchisees’ merchandise sold to the fans , there is a crazy crowd to watch it, there is superb commentary , there is competition , there is pride involved , there is profit for the owners …what else do you need for a Sports League to succeed ?? There is no doubt , IPL has brought India to the limelight in the sporting world. But, sports in India, despite all this, is in a terrible predicament. If the entire money and att...

सफ़र में मुश्किलें आयें तो जुर्रत और बढती है , कोई जब रास्ता रोके तो हिम्मत और बढती है , मेरी कमजोरियों पर जब कोई तन्कीत करता है , वोह दुश्मन क्यों न हो , उस से मोहब्बत और बढती है , अगर बिकने पर आ जाओ तो घट जाते हैं दाम अक्सर , न बिकने का इरादा हो तो कीमत और बढती है । This is one of my most favourite Sher by Nawaz Deobandi . Its highly inspiring, motivating and thought provoking...It has got a message for the life , if read and understood deeply..I was over the moon when i read it for the first time.

Dear Friends, I was skeptical before writing this post. But, sooner than later , i decided that the views on this issue of UPSC Medical needs to be expressed. Today only, i got over with the mental trauma meant for the selected UPSC candidates whose medical was scheduled in the GTB Hospital, Shahdara, New Delhi. I understand the necessity of this medical examination. But the experience that i had this time was awful. My UPSC interview was on 27th March 2010 and the medical was on 29th. To my utter surprise, some 18 candidates out of 20 were referred to a separate medical board and were asked to come again. Few of the candidates had high Blood Pressure, some had vision problem, and the majority had high BMI (Body Mass Index). I fell into this last category. I was told that i am over weight. My weight turned out to be 82 kgs. I was told that as per my height, my weight should be 78 or below. I was under the impression that +5 and -5 kgs are admissible. My BMI turned out to be 26. They sa...

वो रुलाकर हंस न पाया देर तक जब मैं रोकर मुस्कुराया देर तक , भूलना चाहा अगर उस को कभी और भी वो याद आया देर तक , भूखे बच्चों की तस्सल्ली के लिए माँ ने फिर पानी पकाया देर तक , गुनगुनआता जा रहा था इक फकीर धूप रहती है ना साया देर तक । - Nawaz Deobandi

बदलते वक़्त का इक सिल _सिला सा लगता है के जब भी देखो उसे दूसरा -सा लगता है , तुम्हारा हुस्न किसी आदमी का हुस्न नहीं किसी बुज़ुर्ग की सच्ची दुआ सा लगता है , तेरी निगाह को तमीज़ रंग -ओ -नूर कहाँ मुझे तो खून भी रंग-ऐ -हिना सा लगता है , दमाग - ओ -दिल हों अगर मुतमईन तो छाओं है धूप , थपेड़ा लू का भी ठंडी हवा सा लगता है । ( मुतमईन - content/ satisfied ) - Manzar Bhopali

Third Interview - 27th March 2010 - Purushottam Aggarwal's Board What do you mean by ‘Digital’ in Digital Wallpapers ? ( My hobby is Making Digital Wallpapers) What is the difference between Governance, Management and Administration ? (One of my optional is Public Administration) If you are posted as an administrator in any of the districts of Uttar Pradesh, what would be the biggest challenge you’ll face ? What happens when bureaucrats succumb to the political pressure ? What do you know about Kalinga war which Ashoka fought ? What are the problems of Indian Football ? What do you mean by Inclusive Growth ? What is meant by Financial Inclusion ? Out of the Formal and Informal Sector , which one predominates in the Indian Economy ? What are the women specific problems in the informal sector ? What are your expectations about the forthcoming Commonwealth Games ? When are the Commonwealth Games ...

Here are few of the Leadership quotes i like the most..Read on,, "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." - Picasso "The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men who can dream of things that never were." - John F. Kennedy "If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well." - Martin Luther King Jr. I am actually getting very excited about the forthcoming Commonwealth Games . We really require great Leadership qualities amongst our administrators who are , no doubt, toiling hard to make this event a great success.The Leadership quotes above may prove to be a guiding and motivating...