THE GIST of Editorial for UPSC Exams : 13 March 2020 (Don’t bottle it up(Mint))

Don’t bottle it up(Mint)

Mains Paper 4:Ethics
Prelims level: Emotional intelligence
Mains level: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration andgovernance

Context:

It is becoming increasingly difficult for students to maintain positive or healthy emotions.
Negative emotions are surfacing to the point that they cannot be ignored.

Emotional intelligence technique:

Many students suppress their emotions as opening up would make them even more vulnerable.
Unfortunately, in our society, the importance given to mental well-being is nowhere close to that given to physical well-being. Committing to a healing process can seem daunting and hopeless.
Coaching for competitive exams prepares one for academia and not necessarily emotional stability. Sometimes, managing this along with academics becomes too much to handle.

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Reasons behind crumbling under pressure:

Many students crumbling under pressure due to multiple reasons: Bottled-up pressure to clear the JEE, which is imposed on the aspirant from every quarter; and, once past that hurdle, contending with the reality that clearing the JEE is not the end but only a beginning that leads to further pressure to perform.
Going through ongoing evaluations, a student may realise that he/she would be better off on a different career path.
This realisation may evoke more guilt, lead to avoiding parents, seclusion and social anxiety, to name a few things.

Ways to tackle challenges:

Life keeps challenging us at every moment, but there are many ways to tackle these challenges.
The first step is to acknowledge and understand the pressing concerns.
The subsequent approach is to create a judgement-free space for conversations for the students. Being empathetic is the key.

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Will my parents understand this?

Here, parents need to introspect. A peculiar pattern has been observed that needs urgent attention — the complacent attitude of parents who may think their role is only restricted to the competitive exam phase.
But can you see your children as more than intellectual achievers? Undoubtedly, their well-being is more import than any salary “package”.
If your child reaches out to you, or the institute or college contacts you on their behalf, please listen without judging.
Denial of legitimate concerns will invariably cause your child to feel invalidated. Seek appropriate help and follow through.

Way forward:

These days, most institutes of higher learning have a strong and proactive support structure for students.
Practically all of the IITs have established student wellness or counselling centres.

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Prelims Questions:

Q.1)With reference to the Nari Shakti Puraskar, consider the following statements:
1. It was instituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2. These are conferred every year on March 8 to individuals, groups, institutions in recognition of their exceptional work towards the cause of women empowerment, especially for vulnerable and marginalized women.

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