⚡️ Recently Bailey Bridges in Laddakh was inaugurated by Indian Army
Location: Over the Shyok River
✅ Importance
Reduces travel distance by 40 km and saves 2 hours.
Enhances connectivity between Nubra and Shyok Valleys, especially in winters.
Provides better access to essential services and resources for remote villages.
✅ Shyok River Overview
Length: ~550 km.
Origin: Rimo Glacier, Ladakh.
Tributary of: Indus River.
Course: Flows southeasterly, then turns northwest, joining the Pangong Range.
✅ Geographical Features
The Shyok Valley widens at the Nubra River confluence and narrows into a gorge near Yagulung.
Junction with the Saltoro River adds geographical and strategic importance.
Nubra River Characteristics
Origin: Siachen Glacier.
✅ What is a Bailey Bridge?
Definition: A modular bridge for quick assembly, pre-fabricated for disaster relief and military use.
Historical Context:
Invented in WWII by Donald Coleman Bailey, an English civil engineer.
Location: Over the Shyok River
✅ Importance
Reduces travel distance by 40 km and saves 2 hours.
Enhances connectivity between Nubra and Shyok Valleys, especially in winters.
Provides better access to essential services and resources for remote villages.
✅ Shyok River Overview
Length: ~550 km.
Origin: Rimo Glacier, Ladakh.
Tributary of: Indus River.
Course: Flows southeasterly, then turns northwest, joining the Pangong Range.
✅ Geographical Features
The Shyok Valley widens at the Nubra River confluence and narrows into a gorge near Yagulung.
Junction with the Saltoro River adds geographical and strategic importance.
Nubra River Characteristics
Origin: Siachen Glacier.
✅ What is a Bailey Bridge?
Definition: A modular bridge for quick assembly, pre-fabricated for disaster relief and military use.
Historical Context:
Invented in WWII by Donald Coleman Bailey, an English civil engineer.
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The pride of Kashmir – the Chinar tree - gets a digital identity - The Hindu BusinessLine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/the-pride-of-kashmir-the-chinar-get-a-digital-identity/article69132843.ece
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/the-pride-of-kashmir-the-chinar-get-a-digital-identity/article69132843.ece
BusinessLine
The pride of Kashmir – the Chinar tree - gets a digital identity
J&K Forest Department assigns Tree Aadhaar numbers to majestic chinar trees in a conservation initiative.
With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
Anonymous Quiz
39%
A. Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
13%
B. Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar
24%
C. Varaha Image at Udayagiri
23%
D. Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram
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The Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is awarded for:
Anonymous Quiz
63%
A. Disaster Management
15%
B. Social Welfare
8%
C. Environmental Conservation
14%
D. Public Administration
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When I respect the ideals and institutions of our constitution and respect national flag and national anthem perform which of the following?
Anonymous Quiz
4%
A.Exercise my right to freedom
7%
B.Exercise my cultural and educational rights
6%
C.Exercise my right to constitutional remedies
83%
D.perform my fundamental duties
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UPSC being UPSC 😉
We're waiting for reforms in the examination process while UPSC being unpredictable as always change the process of filling form and making it more like DAF.
HUME TOH APNO NE LOOTA GAIRON ME KAHAN DAM THA!!
UPSC NE APPLICATION FORM IS KADAR BANAYA JO DAF SE KAHAN KAM THA
For doubts and query contact admins.
We're waiting for reforms in the examination process while UPSC being unpredictable as always change the process of filling form and making it more like DAF.
HUME TOH APNO NE LOOTA GAIRON ME KAHAN DAM THA!!
UPSC NE APPLICATION FORM IS KADAR BANAYA JO DAF SE KAHAN KAM THA
For doubts and query contact admins.
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Agents of UPSC CSE 🚩
🌻 🌾 Crops Covered under MSP
PYQ 2023
Consider the following statements:
1) The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.
2) Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.
3) Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.
Consider the following statements:
1) The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.
2) Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.
3) Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.
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How many of the above statements are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
Only one
41%
Only two
49%
All three
3%
None
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Tamil Nadu may be the birthplace of Iron Age, says study | India News - The Times of India
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/new-findings-in-state-push-iron-age-back-by-1000-years/articleshow/117496995.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/new-findings-in-state-push-iron-age-back-by-1000-years/articleshow/117496995.cms
The Times of India
Tamil Nadu may be the birthplace of Iron Age, says study | India News - The Times of India
India News: Iron Age in Tamil Nadu may have begun around 3,345 BCE, a thousand years earlier than previously believed, new carbon dating from burial urns in Sivag
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Agents of UPSC CSE 🚩
Thinking about starting Pre Rivision series For Both Hindi and English medium Aspirants after 20th Jan. Will give you daily Topics, particular PDF of that topic in both medium from some coaching magazines and if possible Then pyqs too. Do let me know what…
Tommorow onwards ✨
Will Share some information shortly 😁
Will Share some information shortly 😁
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⚡️Rhodamine B:-
✅ Rhodamine-B is a fluorescent dye used in cosmetics, textile and leather industries. It gives you brilliant pinks, greens and blues.
✅ Unfortunately, it is used as a food colouring agent not only in cotton candy but also in the preparation of sweets, various manchurian items and pakodas and in the preparation of sauces for Chinese food.
✅ Rhodamine-B has been routinely used in many coloured foods such as cotton candy to make it look appealing and attractive to young persons and children.
✅ Studies have shown that Rhodamine-B can cause cell death. In long-term use, it can damage the cerebellum tissue and brainstem. There is recent evidence that it damages the kidney, liver and increases the risk of stomach tumour. It is toxic to the human body and is a carcinogen.
✅ Rhodamine-B is a fluorescent dye used in cosmetics, textile and leather industries. It gives you brilliant pinks, greens and blues.
✅ Unfortunately, it is used as a food colouring agent not only in cotton candy but also in the preparation of sweets, various manchurian items and pakodas and in the preparation of sauces for Chinese food.
✅ Rhodamine-B has been routinely used in many coloured foods such as cotton candy to make it look appealing and attractive to young persons and children.
✅ Studies have shown that Rhodamine-B can cause cell death. In long-term use, it can damage the cerebellum tissue and brainstem. There is recent evidence that it damages the kidney, liver and increases the risk of stomach tumour. It is toxic to the human body and is a carcinogen.
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⚡️Rhodamine B
Rhodamine B is a synthetic dye utilised in industries such as textiles, paper, and leather. Its application extends to scientific research due to its fluorescent properties.
Rhodamine B is a synthetic dye utilised in industries such as textiles, paper, and leather. Its application extends to scientific research due to its fluorescent properties.
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⚡️FSSAI approves certain food colours and flavors as safe for consumption. These include:
✅ Caramel, Riboflavin (Lactoflavin), Saffron, Annatto, Curcumin (Turmeric), Carotene and carotenoids, including Beta-carotene.
✅ Red colour from Ponceau 4R, Carmoisine, and Erythrosine.
✅ Yellow colour (Tartrazine and Sunset Yellow FCF).
✅ Blue colour (Indigo Carmine and Brilliant Blue FCF).
✅ Green colour (Fast Green FCF).
✅ Caramel, Riboflavin (Lactoflavin), Saffron, Annatto, Curcumin (Turmeric), Carotene and carotenoids, including Beta-carotene.
✅ Red colour from Ponceau 4R, Carmoisine, and Erythrosine.
✅ Yellow colour (Tartrazine and Sunset Yellow FCF).
✅ Blue colour (Indigo Carmine and Brilliant Blue FCF).
✅ Green colour (Fast Green FCF).
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Agents of UPSC CSE 🚩
Tommorow onwards ✨ Will Share some information shortly 😁
⚡️Welcome to the “Prelims Target Series” 🎯—a focused program designed to make your CSE Prelims preparation structured and effective. Here’s how we’ll proceed:
#Pre_Rivison #Prelims2025
1️⃣ Daily Target Topics:
Every morning, we’ll share specific topics for revision in both Hindi and English mediums.
2️⃣ Evening PYQs:
In the evening, we’ll provide Previous Year Questions (PYQs) related to the day’s topics to test your understanding.
PYQs will be in English.
3️⃣ Key Points and Basics:
Along with the targets, we’ll include some basic details and key points to help you grasp the concepts better.
✨ Let’s make the most of this Prelims Target Series by staying consistent and motivated. Together, we’ll achieve success!
Note - we'll start with Geography and Polity
#Pre_Rivison #Prelims2025
1️⃣ Daily Target Topics:
Every morning, we’ll share specific topics for revision in both Hindi and English mediums.
2️⃣ Evening PYQs:
In the evening, we’ll provide Previous Year Questions (PYQs) related to the day’s topics to test your understanding.
PYQs will be in English.
3️⃣ Key Points and Basics:
Along with the targets, we’ll include some basic details and key points to help you grasp the concepts better.
✨ Let’s make the most of this Prelims Target Series by staying consistent and motivated. Together, we’ll achieve success!
Note - we'll start with Geography and Polity
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Agents of UPSC CSE 🚩 pinned «⚡️Welcome to the “Prelims Target Series” 🎯—a focused program designed to make your CSE Prelims preparation structured and effective. Here’s how we’ll proceed: #Pre_Rivison #Prelims2025 1️⃣ Daily Target Topics: Every morning, we’ll share specific topics for…»
2025 PADMA AWARDS.pdf
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⚡️Padma awards 2025
⚡️The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day.
⚡️The Awards are given in three categories:
🔸 Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service).
🔸 Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and
🔸 Padma Shri (distinguished service).
It was instituted in 1954.
⚡️All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these awards.
⚡️The Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, Which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year.
⚡️The Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary and includes Home Secretary, Secretary to the President and four to six eminent persons as members.
⚡️The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day.
⚡️The Awards are given in three categories:
🔸 Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service).
🔸 Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and
🔸 Padma Shri (distinguished service).
It was instituted in 1954.
⚡️All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these awards.
⚡️The Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, Which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year.
⚡️The Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary and includes Home Secretary, Secretary to the President and four to six eminent persons as members.
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