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सरकार, शिक्षा व्यवस्था, कोचिंग उद्योग: UPSC का मायाजाल || आचार्य प्रशांत (2024)

आचार्य प्रशान्त - Acharya Prashant・20 minutes read

Preparing for UPSC exams carries immense pressure and influence from various stakeholders, leading to questions about the overall benefit and impact on aspirants, emphasizing the need for a relaxed approach to preparation and exploring alternatives to government job pursuits. This individual highlights the negative consequences of the coaching industry's glamorization of UPSC exams and advocates for self-employment and skill development as alternatives to traditional career paths.

Insights

  • The pressure and glamorization surrounding UPSC preparation can lead individuals to sacrifice other interests and activities, highlighting the need for a more relaxed approach to studying for the exam.
  • The dominance of bureaucracy over the private sector is perpetuated by factors such as the lack of employability in graduates, the influence of politicians and coaching centers, and the glamorization of UPSC exams, prompting a call for a shift towards self-employment and skill development as viable alternatives.

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Recent questions

  • Why do young people pursue IAS or PCS exams?

    Due to influence from politicians, bureaucrats, and coaching centers, young people are encouraged to pursue IAS or PCS exams. Home state preferences are not granted, leading to a competitive environment.

  • How does the coaching industry impact UPSC preparation?

    The coaching industry glamorizes UPSC exams, potentially contributing to the dominance of bureaucracy over the private sector. This influence can lead to a reliance on government jobs due to the perceived importance of bureaucracy.

  • What is the government's strategy behind allowing multiple attempts in UPSC exams?

    Allowing multiple attempts in UPSC exams is seen as a strategy to keep youth occupied and deter potential unemployment protests. This policy aims to engage the youth in exam preparation rather than facing unemployment issues.

  • What is the impact of UPSC preparation on aspirants?

    UPSC preparation can have a negative impact on the majority of aspirants, despite the few who succeed. The individual questions the overall benefit of such intense preparation, highlighting the challenges and mental health issues faced by many aspirants.

  • How can India address the obsession with government jobs?

    India can address the obsession with government jobs by encouraging self-employment and skill development courses as alternatives. Emphasizing capital investment in self-employment rather than costly coaching for exams can help shift the focus away from government job pursuits.

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Summary

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"UPSC Preparation: Pressure, Glamorization, and Reality"

  • The individual has been preparing for UPSC for 4 years, expressing disinterest in other activities due to the pressure and noise from others glamorizing the exam.
  • Despite claims that understanding the paper format takes only two attempts, the individual emphasizes the need for a relaxed approach to preparation.
  • Politicians, bureaucrats, and coaching centers influence young people to pursue IAS or PCS exams, where home state preferences are not granted.
  • The individual seeks clarity on the Guru's intentions and the pressure faced by their sister preparing for UPSC for four years, leading to mental depression.
  • The coaching industry glamorizes UPSC, potentially contributing to the dominance of bureaucracy over the private sector.
  • The private sector's failure to provide employable graduates leads to a reliance on government jobs, perpetuating the importance of bureaucracy.
  • The individual reflects on the lack of employability among engineering graduates, highlighting the exploitation within the academic system.
  • The government's allowance of multiple attempts in UPSC exams is seen as a strategy to keep youth occupied and deter potential unemployment protests.
  • The coaching and motivation industry thrive on aspirants' hope and persistence, despite the statistical reality of minimal success rates.
  • The individual questions the overall benefit of UPSC preparation, emphasizing the negative impact on the majority of aspirants compared to the few who succeed.

17:03

Limiting Exam Attempts to Boost Self-Employment

  • National drain can be stopped by limiting the number of attempts allowed for exams.
  • Increasing the number of attempts allowed to 20 could lead to prolonged preparation periods, hindering progress.
  • Encouraging self-employment and skill development courses as alternatives to government job pursuits.
  • Emphasizing the need for capital investment in self-employment rather than costly coaching for exams.
  • Criticizing the obsession with government jobs as detrimental to India's youth potential.
  • Advocating for individual efforts towards change rather than waiting for specific job postings or conditions.
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