Acquire knowledge, question injustice through constitutional means, and drive democratic change: Defence Minister urges youth
Distilled Policy Brief
- He highlighted India's growth as the third largest startup ecosystem, advancements in the space sector, and the implementation of the National Education Policy after 34 years over the past 12 years.
- He urged youth to act as job creators, problem solvers, and catalysts of positive change to achieve the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Discuss the significance of constitutional morality and democratic means in bringing about socio-economic transformation in India, as underscored by leaders in nation-building.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the statements made regarding Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's ideals and constitutional methods during a recent national event, consider the following statements: 1. Dr. Ambedkar emphasized that social and economic objectives should be achieved exclusively through constitutional means rather than violence, anarchy, or unconstitutional paths. 2. He referred to unconstitutional methods and violent agitation as the "grammar of anarchy" which must be abandoned when constitutional avenues are available. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct based on the provided text. The Defence Minister highlighted that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar explicitly stated in his final speech to the Constituent Assembly that social and economic objectives must be attained via constitutional methods. Furthermore, Dr. Ambedkar warned against taking recourse to unconstitutional ways, violence, or anarchy when democratic and constitutional routes are available, famously terming such actions as the "grammar of anarchy."
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.