1. The role of communities in conserving water (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS1 – Geography, GS3 – Environment Context On March 22, World Water Day, the need to conserve water for current and future generations was emphasized. A nationwide initiative was launched, focusing on community participation in…
Dravidian architecture/south Indian temple architecture emerged in the Southern parts of the Indian subcontinent during the closing decades of the seventh century And it reached its final form by the 16th century. Divisions of Dravidian-style temple architecture: Based on the shape of the layout of a temple, Dravidian temples can be subdivided into the following…
The Nagara style became popular in the northern part of India. Numerous temples were constructed at various other places in north India, like Mathura, Banaras, and Dilwara. While the earliest temples had one tower(shikhara), later temples had multiple. The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower. In North India, generally, the entire temple is built…
The term stupa was used for the first time in Rigveda but did not refer to any architecture at that time. In the Rig Vedic age, the Stupa was the “shape of fire” coming out of alters during yajna. In some unknown source, we found that King Varuna raised a stupa in the forest without…
The importance of caves in human life is inextricably related to their cultural evolution. The pre-historic humans initially used the caves as dwelling units. Gradually, the caves became a focal point for their cultural activities. The cave walls became projections of human imaginations in the form of murals, such as hunting scenes, merry-making, etc. With…
India is often referred to as a civilization state because it has 5000 years old civilizational history. The earliest Indian civilization to be named is the Harappan Civilization (3300 BCE – 1300 BCE), which was contemporary to civilizations such as Mesopotamian and Egyptian. After its decline, we can see a continuous chain of cultures and civilizations…
Empathy, tolerance, and compassion are essential values in public service, ensuring inclusivity and justice for weaker sections. Civil servants must understand marginalized communities’ struggles, uphold their rights, and implement policies with fairness and sensitivity, fostering a more equitable, humane, and socially just governance system. In order to achieve the just governance system, the virtues of…
“Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and the nation” Margaret Chase Smith Public Service The term “Public Service” can be imagined in two ways: Government-Driven Public Service – Public service is traditionally viewed as government-led efforts to provide essential services…
Impartiality and non-partisanship are important principles that are essential for ensuring fairness and justice in society. Whether in the judicial system, government agencies, or the media, impartiality and non-partisanship are essential for ensuring that decisions and actions are based on facts and evidence rather than personal bias or the interests of a particular group. Let…
Integrity comes from the Latin word “integritas,” which means “wholeness” or “completeness.” Integrity is the inner sense of “wholeness of character” that develops due to a person’s continued uncompromising adherence to values and moral principles. Integrity refers to consistency between one’s thinking, words and actions (as commitments). For example, Mahatma Gandhi started the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM)…
