๐ How To Manage Time When You Are Working
Firstly, note down your free time at home and workplace.
Usually the time available to us while we are working is in the early mornings as well as after work.
Notice the time when you are least tired. This would be usually in the forenoon.
Don't count your time by hours. Instead count it by half hours.
Prepare a plan for every 30 minutes which are available to you.
For example, if I wake up at 6AM and I go to work at 9AM, I have 6 half hours. Now I might require 2 half hours to get ready. This includes my daily chores and breakfast.
So I have 4 half hours which can be devoted to studies.
Keep a Daily Task Calendar. It can be a simple diary, a phone reminder or a post-it.
Your daily tasks should be manageable. Don't include more than your capacity. Be a human, not a super human.
Similarly, take note of your mood after coming from work. You might want to relax a bit, listen to music or watch tv for a while.
Fix a time, let's say 8PM when you will stop your relaxation and start studying.
Again, count your half hours. Let's say you go to sleep at 11PM. So you have 6 half hours. You might require 2 half hours for dinner and preparation for the next day.
This means, you have 4 half hours for studies. Take out your Daily Planner and check your to-do list for the day.
Start studying the portions designated for the day.
Remember to take a 5 minute break after every 30 minutes of study. Don't look at your phone or other distractions during these 30 minutes.
Increase your study hours during the weekend.
Always plan for 30 minutes. So your study time can be divided into 30 minute slots.
Gradually your study hours will increase and you will also start loving studies.
You might ask us what to study during free time at work. Keep PDFs and Audio Lectures handy which you can plug into whenever everyone is taking some time off.
P. S. This write up is based on a hypothetical timetable. Please make necessary changes according to your timetable.
@MeanderingMaven
Firstly, note down your free time at home and workplace.
Usually the time available to us while we are working is in the early mornings as well as after work.
Notice the time when you are least tired. This would be usually in the forenoon.
Don't count your time by hours. Instead count it by half hours.
Prepare a plan for every 30 minutes which are available to you.
For example, if I wake up at 6AM and I go to work at 9AM, I have 6 half hours. Now I might require 2 half hours to get ready. This includes my daily chores and breakfast.
So I have 4 half hours which can be devoted to studies.
Keep a Daily Task Calendar. It can be a simple diary, a phone reminder or a post-it.
Your daily tasks should be manageable. Don't include more than your capacity. Be a human, not a super human.
Similarly, take note of your mood after coming from work. You might want to relax a bit, listen to music or watch tv for a while.
Fix a time, let's say 8PM when you will stop your relaxation and start studying.
Again, count your half hours. Let's say you go to sleep at 11PM. So you have 6 half hours. You might require 2 half hours for dinner and preparation for the next day.
This means, you have 4 half hours for studies. Take out your Daily Planner and check your to-do list for the day.
Start studying the portions designated for the day.
Remember to take a 5 minute break after every 30 minutes of study. Don't look at your phone or other distractions during these 30 minutes.
Increase your study hours during the weekend.
Always plan for 30 minutes. So your study time can be divided into 30 minute slots.
Gradually your study hours will increase and you will also start loving studies.
You might ask us what to study during free time at work. Keep PDFs and Audio Lectures handy which you can plug into whenever everyone is taking some time off.
P. S. This write up is based on a hypothetical timetable. Please make necessary changes according to your timetable.
@MeanderingMaven
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๐ต QUESTION FOR TODAY
Q. To what extent did the role of the moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement? Comment. (Answer in 250 words)
(21/15M)
Note: Submit your answers as PDFs in the GS group.
Link โฌ ๏ธ
Q. To what extent did the role of the moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement? Comment. (Answer in 250 words)
(21/15M)
Note: Submit your answers as PDFs in the GS group.
Link โฌ ๏ธ
๐ต QUESTION FOR TODAY
Q. What led to the partition of Bengal in 1905? (04/15)
Note: Please submit your answers as PDFs in the group.
Q. What led to the partition of Bengal in 1905? (04/15)
Note: Please submit your answers as PDFs in the group.
๐ต QUESTION FOR TODAY
Trace the growth of the Indian Home Rule Movement in Britain. (02/15M)
#QuestionForToday #GS
Trace the growth of the Indian Home Rule Movement in Britain. (02/15M)
#QuestionForToday #GS
๐ต OGBV stands for Online Gender-Based Violence.
According to the UN,
Some examples of OGBV include: Trolling, Insults, Body shaming, Sexualized abuse, Gendered abuse.
Online violence against women and girls has escalated rapidly since the onset of COVID-19. More women face various forms of online violence than men, resulting in poor engagement and active participation online.
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a human rights violation that affects not only physical health but also mental health. It may lead to self-harm, isolation, depression, and suicidal attempts.
Some tips for preventing GBV include:
๐นEducating yourself on the root causes of violence
๐นInterrupting sexist and discriminatory language
๐นBeing critical and questioning
๐นInterrupting abuse
๐นStopping sexual harassment
๐นDeveloping an action plan
๐นStopping victim blaming
๐นStopping rape culture
@DecipherCivils
According to the UN,
OGBV is any form of violence that is enabled by or perpetrated by using technology or a digital interface, such as the internet or smart devices. It can target one's gender, sex, or sexual orientation.
Some examples of OGBV include: Trolling, Insults, Body shaming, Sexualized abuse, Gendered abuse.
Online violence against women and girls has escalated rapidly since the onset of COVID-19. More women face various forms of online violence than men, resulting in poor engagement and active participation online.
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a human rights violation that affects not only physical health but also mental health. It may lead to self-harm, isolation, depression, and suicidal attempts.
Some tips for preventing GBV include:
๐นEducating yourself on the root causes of violence
๐นInterrupting sexist and discriminatory language
๐นBeing critical and questioning
๐นInterrupting abuse
๐นStopping sexual harassment
๐นDeveloping an action plan
๐นStopping victim blaming
๐นStopping rape culture
@DecipherCivils
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๐ต How art education can be used to spark innovation and critical thinking in students - The Hindu
https://www.thehindu.com/education/how-art-education-can-be-used-to-spark-innovation-and-critical-thinking-in-students/article67469763.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/education/how-art-education-can-be-used-to-spark-innovation-and-critical-thinking-in-students/article67469763.ece
The Hindu
How art education can be used to spark innovation and critical thinking in students
Using art education to spark innovation and critical thinking in students
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Anyone here whose hobbies is Cricket ?want some conversation regarding recent controversial dismissal of ANGELO MATHEWS
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Anyone here whose hobbies is Cricket ?want some conversation regarding recent controversial dismissal of ANGELO MATHEWS
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๐ต The importance of reading for students - The Hindu
https://www.thehindu.com/education/the-importance-of-reading-for-students/article67469720.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/education/the-importance-of-reading-for-students/article67469720.ece
The Hindu
The importance of reading for students
The importance of reading for students
๐ต Can a trans woman invoke the Domestic Violence Act? SC to consider | Explained News - The Indian Express
https://telegra.ph/Can-a-trans-woman-invoke-the-Domestic-Violence-Act-SC-to-consider-11-08
https://telegra.ph/Can-a-trans-woman-invoke-the-Domestic-Violence-Act-SC-to-consider-11-08
Telegraph
Can a trans woman invoke the Domestic Violence Act? SC to consider
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. The Supreme Court Monday (October 30) agreed to examine the question of whether a trans gender woman who underwent a sex-reassignment surgery may be called an โaggrieved personโ withinโฆ
๐ SINGLE TASKING
But I love multi-tasking, she said. I get bored easily. I like switching from one task to another. That way I can do many things at once.
Are you this person? Do you love multi-tasking? In an effort to get rid of monotony, don't take too many things on your plate.
PRIORITISE
Finish one task first, or at least a substantial portion first before venturing into a new task.
Be a finisher. Finish what you begin.
Don't be a beginner only, starting too many projects, leaving most of them incomplete.
Be known for completing your projects and assignments.
@MeanderingMaven
But I love multi-tasking, she said. I get bored easily. I like switching from one task to another. That way I can do many things at once.
Are you this person? Do you love multi-tasking? In an effort to get rid of monotony, don't take too many things on your plate.
PRIORITISE
Finish one task first, or at least a substantial portion first before venturing into a new task.
Be a finisher. Finish what you begin.
Don't be a beginner only, starting too many projects, leaving most of them incomplete.
Be known for completing your projects and assignments.
@MeanderingMaven
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๐ต Indiaโs Ignorance Over The Bonded Labour System Exacerbates Caste Differences | Economic and Political Weekly
https://www.epw.in/engage/article/indias-ignorance-over-bonded-labour-system
Forced and bonded labour was abolished through the Bonded Labour Slavery (Absolishing) Act in 1976. Yet, according to the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment, the last four years have seen an estimated 13,512 bonded labourers released and rehabilitated. September 2019, alone, saw rescue operations freed a total of 43 bonded labourers across Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Though bonded labour systems still exist in such large numbers, the state has done little to remedy the situation.
https://www.epw.in/engage/article/indias-ignorance-over-bonded-labour-system
Forced and bonded labour was abolished through the Bonded Labour Slavery (Absolishing) Act in 1976. Yet, according to the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment, the last four years have seen an estimated 13,512 bonded labourers released and rehabilitated. September 2019, alone, saw rescue operations freed a total of 43 bonded labourers across Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Though bonded labour systems still exist in such large numbers, the state has done little to remedy the situation.
Economic and Political Weekly
Indiaโs Ignorance Over The Bonded Labour System Exacerbates Caste
Indiaโs bonded labourers are caught between an entrenched caste system and a dismissive state.
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๐ต Preparing for a Demographic Transition in India | Economic and Political Weekly
https://www.epw.in/journal/2023/44/editorials/preparing-demographic-transition-india.html
A dignified life for the elderly population needs an urgent cultural, political and policy reimagination.
The Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing, 1982 was an outcome of the first global assembly of countries to deliberate on population ageing, supported by the United Nations General Assembly. Based on this plan, the United Nations Principles for Older Persons was drafted in 1991 with the aim of mainstreaming policies to enable independent, participative, dignified and self-fulfilled life for the elderly. The India Ageing Report 2023: Caring for Our Elders: Institutional Responses, published by the International Institute for Population Sciences and United Nations Population Fund, documents the country-specific effort in this direction.
Population ageing implies the rise in the proportion of those classified as oldโlargely people above 60 or 65 years of age. In 2022, 13.9% of the world population, that is, 1.1 billion people, were in this age group, which is estimated to grow up to 2.1 billion, making it 22% of the world population by 2050. Asia has more than half the proportion of this population (58%) today, with 648 million elderly people, which could rise to 1.3 billion in three decades. Similar trends will be seen in India, which has 149 million elderly, constituting a 10.5% share of its total population in 2022. This number will expand to 347 million, making it 20.8% of the national share by 2050. Though this is lower in percentage count, compared to the estimates for Asia and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries, the absolute numbers will be large. For the same period, the pace of ageing is reported as moderate for India, and high to very high for Japan, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
In the developed world, the rate of doubling of the old-age dependency ratio, that is, the ratio of the elderly who were economically inactive compared to the working population, stretched over 150 to 200 years. However, for some developing countries, this could happen within a 50-year period. What makes this an issue of serious concern is the absence of a concomitant rise in personal incomes, as experienced by the developed countries, marked by the slow response of the governments to these changes. It is important to note that the history of development or lack thereof plays a significant role in shaping these diverse experiences of ageing, even within the country. India is also witnessing some specific challenges concerning ageing, like feminisation, ruralisation and ageing of the aged.
https://www.epw.in/journal/2023/44/editorials/preparing-demographic-transition-india.html
A dignified life for the elderly population needs an urgent cultural, political and policy reimagination.
The Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing, 1982 was an outcome of the first global assembly of countries to deliberate on population ageing, supported by the United Nations General Assembly. Based on this plan, the United Nations Principles for Older Persons was drafted in 1991 with the aim of mainstreaming policies to enable independent, participative, dignified and self-fulfilled life for the elderly. The India Ageing Report 2023: Caring for Our Elders: Institutional Responses, published by the International Institute for Population Sciences and United Nations Population Fund, documents the country-specific effort in this direction.
Population ageing implies the rise in the proportion of those classified as oldโlargely people above 60 or 65 years of age. In 2022, 13.9% of the world population, that is, 1.1 billion people, were in this age group, which is estimated to grow up to 2.1 billion, making it 22% of the world population by 2050. Asia has more than half the proportion of this population (58%) today, with 648 million elderly people, which could rise to 1.3 billion in three decades. Similar trends will be seen in India, which has 149 million elderly, constituting a 10.5% share of its total population in 2022. This number will expand to 347 million, making it 20.8% of the national share by 2050. Though this is lower in percentage count, compared to the estimates for Asia and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries, the absolute numbers will be large. For the same period, the pace of ageing is reported as moderate for India, and high to very high for Japan, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
In the developed world, the rate of doubling of the old-age dependency ratio, that is, the ratio of the elderly who were economically inactive compared to the working population, stretched over 150 to 200 years. However, for some developing countries, this could happen within a 50-year period. What makes this an issue of serious concern is the absence of a concomitant rise in personal incomes, as experienced by the developed countries, marked by the slow response of the governments to these changes. It is important to note that the history of development or lack thereof plays a significant role in shaping these diverse experiences of ageing, even within the country. India is also witnessing some specific challenges concerning ageing, like feminisation, ruralisation and ageing of the aged.
Economic and Political Weekly
Preparing for a Demographic Transition in India
A dignified life for the elderly population needs an urgent cultural, political and policy reimagination.
๐ต India Ageing Report 2023 Unveils Critical Insights into Elderly Care in India
Posted On: 27 SEP 2023 12:47PM by PIB Delhi
UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) India, in collaboration with the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), unveiled the highly anticipated "India Ageing Report 2023." This report sheds light on the challenges, opportunities and institutional responses surrounding elderly care in India, as India navigates a demographic shift towards an ageing population.
The report was jointly released by Mr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Government of India) and Ms. Andrea M. Wojnar, UNFPA India Representative and Country Director Bhutan.
The India Ageing Report 2023 represents a thorough review of the living conditions and welfare of older individuals in India. It leverages the latest data available from the Longitudinal Ageing Survey in India (LASI), 2017โ18, Census of India, Population Projections by the Government of India (2011โ2036) and World Population Prospects 2022 by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs to provide an up-to-date perspective.
โAs India ages, it is imperative to ensure that our elderly population has access to the care and support they need to live healthy, dignified, and fulfilling lives,โ said Mr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Government of India). โThe India Ageing Report 2023 provides a valuable roadmap for achieving this goal and I urge all stakeholders to work together to implement its recommendations.โ
Ms. Andrea. M. Wojnar, UNFPA India Representative and Country Director Bhutan, commented, โThis comprehensive report is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, program managers, and all stakeholders involved in elder care. Older persons have contributed significantly to society, and they deserve nothing less than our best efforts to ensure their well- being.โ
The report's key findings encompass a range of analyses related to elderly well-being, including:
๐The enhancement of geriatric care to cater to the unique healthcare needs of seniors.
๐A multitude of government schemes and policies addressing the health, financial empowerment, and capacity building needs of the elderly population.
๐Community-based organizations actively engaged in digital empowerment through computer and internet usage sessions.
๐Ministerial committees dedicated to shaping policies for elderly welfare.
๐Corporate efforts for joyful aging, social assistance, old age homes, and elder abuse awareness campaigns.
Please visit [website link] to access the full India Ageing Report 2023.
Website - https://india.unfpa.org/en
Posted On: 27 SEP 2023 12:47PM by PIB Delhi
UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) India, in collaboration with the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), unveiled the highly anticipated "India Ageing Report 2023." This report sheds light on the challenges, opportunities and institutional responses surrounding elderly care in India, as India navigates a demographic shift towards an ageing population.
The report was jointly released by Mr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Government of India) and Ms. Andrea M. Wojnar, UNFPA India Representative and Country Director Bhutan.
The India Ageing Report 2023 represents a thorough review of the living conditions and welfare of older individuals in India. It leverages the latest data available from the Longitudinal Ageing Survey in India (LASI), 2017โ18, Census of India, Population Projections by the Government of India (2011โ2036) and World Population Prospects 2022 by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs to provide an up-to-date perspective.
โAs India ages, it is imperative to ensure that our elderly population has access to the care and support they need to live healthy, dignified, and fulfilling lives,โ said Mr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Government of India). โThe India Ageing Report 2023 provides a valuable roadmap for achieving this goal and I urge all stakeholders to work together to implement its recommendations.โ
Ms. Andrea. M. Wojnar, UNFPA India Representative and Country Director Bhutan, commented, โThis comprehensive report is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, program managers, and all stakeholders involved in elder care. Older persons have contributed significantly to society, and they deserve nothing less than our best efforts to ensure their well- being.โ
The report's key findings encompass a range of analyses related to elderly well-being, including:
๐The enhancement of geriatric care to cater to the unique healthcare needs of seniors.
๐A multitude of government schemes and policies addressing the health, financial empowerment, and capacity building needs of the elderly population.
๐Community-based organizations actively engaged in digital empowerment through computer and internet usage sessions.
๐Ministerial committees dedicated to shaping policies for elderly welfare.
๐Corporate efforts for joyful aging, social assistance, old age homes, and elder abuse awareness campaigns.
Please visit [website link] to access the full India Ageing Report 2023.
Website - https://india.unfpa.org/en
UNFPA India
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๐ต Women do more multitasking at home while men do solo chores, study says | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/diy-sociology-aston-university-men-rick-stein-b2322695.html
Sociology and policy lecturer Dr Emily Christopher, who interviewed 25 couples for the study, found that โwoman-typeโ chores often involve multitasking and doing things such as remembering birthdays and if children need their PE kits, while menโs roles tend to involve solo duties centred around machinery and perceived physical strength.
But she stressed that past research has found women still perform the โlionโs shareโ of household work, although some tasks have โshiftedโ over the years.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/diy-sociology-aston-university-men-rick-stein-b2322695.html
Sociology and policy lecturer Dr Emily Christopher, who interviewed 25 couples for the study, found that โwoman-typeโ chores often involve multitasking and doing things such as remembering birthdays and if children need their PE kits, while menโs roles tend to involve solo duties centred around machinery and perceived physical strength.
But she stressed that past research has found women still perform the โlionโs shareโ of household work, although some tasks have โshiftedโ over the years.
The Independent
Women do more multitasking at home while men do solo chores, study says
Although men are doing more household chores, multitasking women still do the โlionโs shareโ, according to new research.
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๐ต Womenโs Right to Bodily Integrity: Critical Reflections on Judicial Interventions | Economic and Political Weekly
https://www.epw.in/engage/article/womens-right-bodily-integrity-critical-reflections
https://www.epw.in/engage/article/womens-right-bodily-integrity-critical-reflections
Economic and Political Weekly
Womenโs Right to Bodily Integrity: Critical Reflections on Judicial Interventions