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General Studies – 1
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent);
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the resource richness of the Indian ocean and its economic implications.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving brief of Indian ocean and its vast ocean resources.
Body:
First, draw a neat diagram showing major resources. Write in detail the economic implications of the resources mentioned in the introduction.
Next, write about the importance of marine resources – Fishing, Marine Biotechnology, Minerals, Tourism & Leisure and Education and research etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising and ways to sustainably harness the above.
Introduction
The Indian Ocean matters today, arguably more than ever. It is a major conduit for international trade, especially energy. Its littoral is vast, densely populated, and comprised of some of the world’s fastest growing regions. The Ocean is also a valuable source of fishing and mineral resources. The Indian Ocean basin is of particular importance for India, as the region’s most populous country and geopolitical keystone.
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The Economic importance of IOR for India includes:
- Trade and Commerce:
- It enjoys a privileged location at the crossroads of global trade, connecting the major engines of the international economy in the Northern Atlantic and Asia-Pacific. This is particularly important in an era in which global shipping has burgeoned.
- Today, almost 90,000 vessels in the world’s commercial fleet transport 9.84 billion tonnes per year. This represents an almost four-fold increase in the volume of commercial shipping since 1970.
- The Indian Ocean has vital sea lanes of communication crisscrossing it and which feeds Asia’s largest economies. Around 80 per cent of the world’s seaborne oil trade passes through the choke points of this ocean and therefore it literally connects the east to the west with 40 percent passing through the Strait of Hormuz, 35 percent through the Strait of Malacca and 8 percent through the Bab El-Mandab Strait.
- The Ocean’s vast drainage basin is important in its own right, home to some two billion people. This creates opportunities, especially given the high rates of economic growth around the Indian Ocean rim, including in India, Bangladesh, Southeast Asia, and Eastern and Southern Africa.
- 95 per cent of India’s trade by volume and 68 per cent of trade by value come via the Indian Ocean.
- Presence of 13 major ports and over 200 minor ports provide avenues for exports of Indian goods to world.
- Blue Economy: The Indian Ocean is rich in natural resources.
- Oil and Natural Gas:
- Forty per cent of the world’s offshore oil production takes place in the Indian Ocean basin.
- Energy security and resources are absolutely critical. The Indian Ocean Region is immensely rich in that.
- 28 million barrels per day—or nearly 80 per cent of India’s crude oil requirement—is imported by sea via the Indian Ocean. Taking into account India’s offshore oil production and petroleum exports, India’s sea dependence for oil is about 93 per cent, according to the Indian Navy.
- India is also the fourth-largest importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with about 45 per cent coming by sea.
- India has her own oil rigs in the Indian ocean region. Example: Bombay high
- Minerals:
- Mineral resources with nodules containing nickel, cobalt, and iron, and massive sulphide deposits of manganese, copper, iron, zinc, silver, and gold present in sizeable quantities on the sea bed.
- Indian Ocean coastal sediments are also important sources of titanium, zirconium, tin, zinc, and copper.
- Additionally, various rare earth elements are present, even if their extraction is not always commercially feasible.
- In 2014, the International Seabed Authority issued licenses for the Indian Ocean ridge, opening up new opportunities for deep seabed mining. This region is estimated to have massive reserves of manganese, as well as cobalt, nickel, and copper, all of which are scarce on Indian soil.
- Placer Deposits – Vitally important, thorium resources in placer sands of Malabar coast are a promise to Nuclear Energy security. Similarly Placers of Thailand, Indo-China and Australia are source of precious heavy metals critically important for Electronics and semiconductors industry.
- Fishing and Aquaculture:
- Fishing in the Indian Ocean now accounts for almost 15 per cent of the world’s total.
- Aquaculture in the region has also grown 12-fold since 1980. Although global fishing is reaching its natural limitations, the Indian Ocean may be able to sustain increases in production.
- The largely unregulated overexploitation of its fishery resources. The consequences of over fishing, which is actually largely a result of activity by countries outside the region, could eventually have serious consequences for littoral states that depend heavily on maritime resources to feed their populations and also provide valuable export revenues.
- India captured 4.1 million tonnes of fish in 2008, placing it sixth in the world and its fishing and aquaculture industries employ some 14 million people.
- Fisheries and aquaculture industries are also a major source of exports. India’s maritime exports grew 55 times in volume between 1962 and 2012 and fisheries exports now account for Rs. 16,600 crore or about $2.5 billion.
- Tourism:
- Coral atolls in Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands attract many tourists from India as well as abroad. This helps the livelihood of many islanders.
- Oil and Natural Gas:
Conclusion
Indian Ocean is an “ocean of economic opportunities” for India. The security threats posed by State and non-state actors are impeding the progress. The Government initiatives like SAGAR, IORA, Sagarmala etc. should ensure that the fruits of Blue Economy is well reaped.
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the mechanism of Tsunami and various causative factors behind it.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining a Tsunami.
Body:
First, explain the mechanism a Tsunami with a small neat diagram.
Next, write about the various causes of Tsunami e.g. Earthquake, Rock fall, etc. Mention the characteristics of its waves, why it becomes so destructive near the shore. Write about three factors of destructions – Inundation, Wave Impact and Erosion. Also, give examples of few recent Tsunami including 2004 Indian Ocean.
Conclusion:
Conclude by Summarising.
Introduction
Tsunami means a “harbour wave” in literal translation and comes from the Japanese characters for harbour (tsu) and wave (nami). A tsunami also called seismic sea waves, is one of the most powerful and destructive natural forces. It is a series of extremely long waves caused by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean due to earthquake, volcanic eruptions etc. When they reach the coast, they can cause dangerous coastal flooding and powerful currents that can last for several hours or days.
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Causes:
Tsunamis are ocean waves triggered by:
- Large earthquakes that occur near or under the ocean
- Volcanic eruptions
- Submarine landslides
- Onshore landslides in which large volumes of debris fall into the water
Characteristics:
- Tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. Out in the depths of the ocean, tsunami waves do not dramatically increase in height.
- But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases.
- The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
- Tsunami waves may travel as fast as jet planes over deep waters, only slowing down when reaching shallow waters.
- While tsunamis are often referred to as tidal waves, this name is discouraged by oceanographers because tides have little to do with these giant waves.
Factors of destruction from tsunamis:
- There are three factors of destructions from tsunamis: inundation, wave impact on structures, and erosion.
- Strong, tsunami-induced currents lead to the erosion of foundations and the collapse of bridges and seawalls.
- Flotation and drag forces move houses and overturn railroad cars.
- Considerable damage is caused by the resultant floating debris, including boats and cars that become dangerous projectiles that may crash into buildings, break power lines, and may start fires.
- Fires from damaged ships in ports or from ruptured coastal oil storage tanks and refinery facilities, can cause damage greater than that inflicted directly by the tsunami.
- Of increasing concern is the potential effect of tsunami draw down, when receding waters uncover cooling water intakes of nuclear power plants.
Conclusion
More than 700 million people live in low-lying coastal areas and Small Island Developing States exposed to extreme sea-level events including tsunamis. Resilient infrastructure, early warning systems, and education is critical to saving people and protecting their assets against tsunami risk in the future.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential;
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
A strong Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) proposition has the potential to create long-term employment.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about ESG, its benefits and how to adopt it.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining ESG
Body:
First, write about the various features of ESG and the benefits associated with it.
Next, write about the readiness of India to adopt ESG – mention areas which it can and mention areas which it cannot. Also mention how India can adopt ESG and still achieve its developmental objectives.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Introduction
ESG environmental, social and governance describes areas that characterize a sustainable, responsible or ethical investment. It is a generic term used in capital markets and used by investors to evaluate corporate behaviour and to determine the future financial performance of companies.
ESG is a subset of non-financial performance indicators which include sustainable, ethical and corporate governance issues such as managing a company’s carbon footprint and ensuring there are systems in place to ensure accountability.
Body
About ESG
- ESG refers to a class of investing that is also known as “sustainable investing.” This is an umbrella term for investments that seek positive returns and long-term impact on society, the environment, and the performance of the business.
- There are several different categories of sustainable investing.
- They include impact investing, socially responsible investing (SRI), ESG, and values-based investing.
- Another school of thought puts ESG under the umbrella term of SRI. Under SRI are ethical investing, ESG investing, and impact investing.
- Responsible investors evaluate companies using ESG criteria as a framework to screen investments or to assess risks in investment decision-making.
- Environmental factors determine a company’s stewardship of the environment and focus on waste and pollution, resource depletion, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, deforestation, and climate change.
Imperative role of ESG
- ESG offers multifaceted insights into corporate value chains, allowing investors to evaluate the sustainability of their investment opportunities.
- It is for the first time that ESG compliance reporting has become mandatory in India.
- It will help standardize disclosures and ascertain companies’ credibility, encouraging investors to hone their investment decisions.
- Sebi recently constituted an advisory committee on ESG. While it focuses on the enhancement of BRSR, it also proposes developing a parallel approach for employment generation through a stronger ‘S’ factor.
- The parameter aims to look at an enterprise’s relationship and reputation with stakeholders inside and outside a company. It also gives an insight into workers’ welfare.
Conclusion
A green economic transition and the financing needed for ESG should not be elusive buzzwords, but an opportunity that Indian corporates and financiers should act upon right away before climate action regulations start hitting them hard.
Value addition
India’s readiness to adopt ESG model
- Heavy industries like iron and steel can help reduce India’s carbon dioxide exhaust by undertaking incremental capacity expansion through smaller ‘scrap based steel process plants’ (recycling) located near urban centres.
- Once deep decarbonization steel technologies develop on a commercial scale, including green hydrogen from electrolysis of water or blue hydrogen from natural gas (where carbon by-products get captured), polluting entities could choose to make the appropriate technology investments.
- In the energy and commodities space where coal and hydrocarbons are necessities, refining companies that guzzle finance to the tune of $20-40 million for every imported tanker consignment, could do more, given the sheer scale of their operations.
- Business and corporate social responsibility support is needed to promote greener technologies and bring about a large CO2 impact.
- Projects like the afforestation of habitats and revival of lost water bodies need priority.
- Power distribution companies can do their bit to support electric vehicle (EV) usage by upgrading back-end transformer infrastructure and raising the sanctioned loads of connections , which remain as low as 5 KWh, leaving little spare load for quick EV battery charging at most alternative-current plug-in points.
- In the construction industry, rain water harvesting (RWH) systems should be a strict precondition for issuing building plan approvals to reverse groundwater depletion and prevent urban flooding.
- If water-challenged Tamil Nadu could successfully implement mandatory RWH for all buildings across urban and later rural areas in the early 2000s, surely such best practices require replication today in heavy consumption areas across the country.
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Indian Antarctic Bill 2022 amid sloganeering by the opposition MPs which forced the adjournment of the House.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the Indian interests in Antarctic region and how the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 seeks to safeguard it.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning the importance of Antarctic region.
Body:
First, the reasons why the Antarctic region is important for India – economic, geopolitical and research etc. Trace the history of India’s involvement in Antarctic.
Next, write about the aims and objectives of Indian Antarctic Bill 2022 and its major features.
Next, write about its potential positives and shortcomings in protecting Antarctic and Indian interests.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Introduction
The parliament recently passed the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022, almost forty years since India first joined the Antarctica Pact. The bill provides for harmonious policy framework for India’s Antarctica activities. The Bill seeks to give effect to the Antarctic Treaty, the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, and the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty. It also seeks to protect the Antarctic environment and regulate activities in the region.
Body
Indian Interests in Antarctic region
India’s Antarctic Programme
- TheIndian Antarctic Programme is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional programme under the control of the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- Dakshin Gangotri: It was first Indian scientific research base station (now just a supply base)
- Maitri (finished in 1989):
Situated near Schirmacher Oasis( India has also built a freshwater lake around it called Lake Priyadarshini) - Bharti (2012): research facility
- Sagar Nidhi (2008): It is first Indian vesselto navigate Antarctic waters.
- India has alsolaunched 41 scientific expeditions every year thus far.
Key features of the bill
- Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 aims at having India’s own national measures for protecting the Antarctic environment as also the dependent and associated ecosystem.
- The bill is in pursuant to India’s accession to Antarctic Treaty, the Protocol on Environment Protection (Madrid Protocol) to the Antarctic Treatyand to the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.
- The bill seeks toensure de-militarization of the region along with getting it rid of mining or illegal activities.
- The bills aims to ensure that should not be any nuclear test / explosion in the region.
Role of Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022
- There is growing concern over preserving the pristine Antarctic environment and ocean around Antarctica from the exploitation of marine living resources and human presence in Antarctica.
- In the future, the private ship and aviation industry will also start operations and promote tourism and fishing in Antarctica, which needs to be regulated.
- India being a coastal country, any rise in the sea level due to melting of glaciers may cause damage through flooding. Thus, it is essential to understand the impact of global warming on Antarctica.
- The bill will also facilitate India’s interest and pro-active involvement in the management of growing Antarctic tourism and sustainable development of fisheries resources in Antarctic waters.
- It will also help in increased international visibility, credibility of India in Polar governance leading to international collaboration and cooperation in scientific and logistics fields.
- The enforcement of such laws will confer Jurisdiction on the courts of Indiato deal with any dispute or crimes committed in parts of Antarctica.
- The Bill also proposed to set-up the Indian Antarctic Authority (IAA) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences,which shall be the apex decision making authority and shall facilitate programmes and activities permitted under the Bill.
Conclusion
Thus, the bill aims to provide a harmonious policy framework for India’s Antarctic activities through a well-established legal mechanism, facilitate activities of the Indian Antarctic programme, including management of Antarctic tourism and sustainable development of fisheries. The bill will help in efficient and elective operations of the Indian Antarctic Programme.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
For nearly a decade, year after year, India has hit record heights of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow. The latest is the highest ever, $83.5 billion, in the last financial year.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the role played by FDI in the Indian economy.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Body:
Write the various aspects of FDI in emerging economies – First, international flows of capital, diversification of lending and investment, global integration of capital markets, allows the transfer of technology and can also promote competition in the domestic input market etc. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Introduction
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is when a company takes controlling ownership in a business entity in another country. It is, thus, a purchase of an interest in a company by a company or an investor located outside its borders. For nearly a decade, year after year, India has hit record heights of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow. The latest is the highest ever, $83.5 billion, in the last financial year.
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FDI: an important source & force behind economic development of India:
- Economy:
- Capital inflows create higher output and jobs.
- Capital inflows can help finance a current account deficit.
- Long-term capital inflows are more sustainable than short-term portfolio inflows.
- For e.g., in a credit crunch, banks can easily withdraw portfolio investment, but capital investment is less prone to sudden withdrawals.
- Acts as a bridge by filling up budgetary gap, stabilize rupee and improves Balance of Payment situation.
- Knowledge economy:
- Recipient country can benefit from improved knowledge and expertise of foreign multinational.
- Employment generation:
- creates employment opportunity mainly in service sector and ITEC.
- Investment from abroad could lead to higher wages and improved working conditions, especially if the MNCs are conscious of their public image of working conditions in developing economies.
- Infrastructure development:
- FDI in construction, railways except operation help in developing projects like high-speed train, Freight corridor, etc.
- Taxation:
- Increased revenue in the form of corporate tax and for community welfare development as CSR.
- Enhances Competition:
- Increase competition among domestic manufacture, may lead to improved quality and services.
FDI: not the sole solution for India’s socio-economic issues:
- The motive of the foreign investors is only profit not the development of country so they often shifts their bases in search of high profits so there is more volatility and speculations in capital market. With their sudden exit, there may be unemployment and high inflation.
- Gives multinationals controlling rights within foreign countries. Critics argue powerful MNCs can use their financial clout to influence local politics to gain favourable laws and regulations.
- FDI does not always benefit recipient countries as it enables foreign multinationals to gain from ownership of raw materials, with little evidence of wealth being distributed throughout society.
- Multinationals have been criticized for poor working conditions in foreign factories. e.g., Apple’s factories in China
- It threatens existing markets that are labour intensive by replacing with technology as in multi brand retail.
- FDI favours short term returns over investments in infrastructure.
- Diffusion of technology in difficult in our country where the state of both human and physical capital is not yet on par with developed countries. so with the increase in technology many unskilled workers lost their jobs.
- In India, FDI is sector specific like finance , IT, Banking, Insurance and outsourcing which predominantly employ skilled workers.
- The capital inflow at times worsen the regional inequalities . It is usually limited to urban and well developed regions like Delhi, Maharashtra etc, and states like Odisha receives around 1% of FDI. This makes richer region more rich and poor regions poorer.
- FDI may be a convenient way to bypass local environmental laws. Developing countries may be tempted to compete on reducing environmental regulation to attract the necessary FDI.
Way forward:
- Role of FDI can at most be seen as complementary and qualitative in nature.
- Government must bring reforms to encourage MSME sector which could boost the rural employment generation.
- Public expenditure for investment in capital formation as infrastructure and energy is for long term benefits of spurring economic activity and creating short term demands.
- Spending on social sectors and India’s pressing issues of poverty, demographic challenge and agrarian stagnation are towards avoiding social unrest and maintain a social security net.
- Government while continuing to simplify processes to attract FDI must realise it’s limited role and thereby take upon itself to make headway towards strengthening pillars of economic development which are health, education, and employment.
Value addition:
FDI in India
FDI is an important monetary source for India’s economic development. Economic liberalisation started in India in the wake of the 1991 crisis and since then, FDI has steadily increased in the country. India, today is a part of top 100-club on Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and globally ranks number 1 in the greenfield FDI ranking.
Routes through which India gets FDI
- Automatic route: The non-resident or Indian company does not require prior nod of the RBI or government of India for FDI.
- Govt route:The government’s approval is mandatory. The company will have to file an application through Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal, which facilitates single-window clearance. The application is then forwarded to the respective ministry, which will approve/reject the application in consultation with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce. DPIIT will issue the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing of applications under the existing FDI policy.
Importance of Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM):
In low-income countries confronting widespread poverty, mobilizing domestic resources is particularly challenging, which has led developing countries to rely on foreign aid, foreign direct investment, export earnings and other external resources. Nevertheless, there are compelling reasons to give much more emphasis to DRM.
- Greater reliance on DRM is vital to elevating economic growth, accelerating poverty reduction and underpinning sustained development.
- High-growth economies typically save 20-30 per cent or more of their income in order to finance public and private investment.
- DRM is potentially more congruent with domestic ownership than external resources.
- Foreign aid invariably carries restrictions and conditionality.
- FDI is primarily oriented to the commercial objectives of the investor, not the principal development priorities of the host country.
- DRM is more predictable and less volatile than aid, export earnings, or FDI
General Studies – 4
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
6. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote.
Body:
Write about the various difficulties in changing the world and how it is better to change oneself and hope that radiates as a change in the world as well. Substantiate with examples.
Next, write about the how it is not sufficient to change oneself and we must strive to change the world.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
Introduction
It was the American author and speaker John C. Maxwell who wrote: “Most people want to change the world to improve their lives, but the world they need to change first is the one inside themselves.”
The truth is, it is possible to change the world. But to change the world, you have to change yourself first. Many of us criticise the world for many things. We curse and blame the things in our surroundings and never understand that we need a change in us. Changes are inevitable in the world, and the changes should emanate from us.
Body
All intelligent social beings have an opinion on how the world must run. Everyone has an opinion on what is wrong with the world, yet few will do the work to improve their own lives.
It is easy to draw attention to what is wrong in the world because on one level it is frustrating to observe these conditions and stand back while they take place.
The world has existed for 4.54 billion years and is much older and wiser than us. We have existed for a minor part in that timeline and conditions weren’t always ideal, in fact history shows conditions were less than idyllic.
If we want to change reality start with ourselves first and attend to our own personal development. In doing so, problems give way to solutions and no longer affect us. It is futile trying to change conditions out there because life is constantly changing. It is like trying to keep plates spinning on a stick while more plates are added. One cannot keep up and they will eventually come crashing down.
It makes sense to work on ourself so that outside conditions no longer affect us as they once did. This is the key to enlightenment, raising our level of consciousness so you transcend problems with a higher awareness.
Conclusion
To change the world, you have to change yourself first. You have to change your mentality, your habits, and your actions. Albert Einstein recognised this principle when he said: “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
“Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.” ― Seneca
Difficulty level: Tough
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote.
Body:
Write about the importance of power and how many people can succumb and get corrupted once the have various powers. Substantiate with examples.
Next, write about how a person who can control himself can be considered a powerful man and the various ways to do so.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
Introduction
The strongest person is the one who controls their senses and is not controlled by their senses. Such a person can put restraints over themselves and do not give into anger, hatred, jealousy, greed, temptation, pain, pleasure or narcissism. They can sacrifice even the dearest thing to them for the sake of righteousness or greater good. They have a core set of morals and ethics which they never stray away from.
Body
A man who can control himself (his own emotions and impulses) is more powerful than a man who can only control others. One must not be in the mercy of their emotions rather they must own their mind and be in a place to master their emotions.
The mind is more powerful than most of us realize. When we control our thoughts, you control your destiny. When left unchecked, the mind can take us to dark places. We then live in a cycle of self-doubt that prevents us from facing new challenges. This type of thought holds us back from experiencing the world and taking those small risks needed to succeed.
People with a growth mindset believe they can become good at something with perseverance. They are more willing to tackle challenges and don’t pressure themselves to attain perfection. Instead, they focus on growth and improvement with time
Conclusion
Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts. Vedic traditions describe the mind like a chariot: you are the driver and the horses represent the different senses. When you let your thoughts and emotions take control, the chariot gets pulled in all sorts of directions.
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