πPrelims Probable Topic 22:
πππDelimitation in Indiaπ€π€π€
Delimitation aims to redraw Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies based on population. It has been pending since 2001, frozen until 2026. Southern states fear loss of representation due to population control success, while northern states may gain.
πImportant Keywords Prelims 2025
1. Delimitation Commission (Constitutional Body).
2. Article 82 & Article 170
3. 84th (2001) and 87th (2003) Constitutional Amendments
4. 1971 census as base (Pop. Freeze).
5. Federalism & Representation Equity
6. Population vs Performance Debate
7. Role of Election Commission
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πππDelimitation in Indiaπ€π€π€
Delimitation aims to redraw Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies based on population. It has been pending since 2001, frozen until 2026. Southern states fear loss of representation due to population control success, while northern states may gain.
πImportant Keywords Prelims 2025
1. Delimitation Commission (Constitutional Body).
2. Article 82 & Article 170
3. 84th (2001) and 87th (2003) Constitutional Amendments
4. 1971 census as base (Pop. Freeze).
5. Federalism & Representation Equity
6. Population vs Performance Debate
7. Role of Election Commission
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π¨βπ»Prelims Probable Topic No. 23: Manipur Conflict (2023β24)
πKey Communities/Tribes:
1. Meitei β Dominant in Imphal Valley; demanded ST status.
2. Kuki-Zo Tribes β Hills-based, Christian-majority (e.g., Thadou, Paite, Hmar).
3. Nagas β Present in northern hills, relatively insulated.
πImportant Locations:
Imphal, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Moreh, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Senapati, Ukhrul β Sites of ethnic tension, violence, and administrative focus.
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πKey Communities/Tribes:
1. Meitei β Dominant in Imphal Valley; demanded ST status.
2. Kuki-Zo Tribes β Hills-based, Christian-majority (e.g., Thadou, Paite, Hmar).
3. Nagas β Present in northern hills, relatively insulated.
πImportant Locations:
Imphal, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Moreh, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Senapati, Ukhrul β Sites of ethnic tension, violence, and administrative focus.
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πTopic 24: International Environmental Conventions β Triple COP Year (2024):
πThe year 2024 marked a Triple COP Year, with major conferences under the UNFCCC (COP28), UNCCD (COP16), and UNCBD (COP15). This convergence underscored the interconnectedness of climate change, land degradation, and biodiversity loss.
πKey Themes & Keywords:
1. UNFCCC β COP28 (Dubai, 2024):
1.1 Loss and Damage Fund operationalized
1.2 Global Stocktake (first-ever completed)
1.3 Tripling Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030
1.4 Phasing down unabated fossil fuels
1.5 Just Transition & Climate Finance Reforms
2. UNCCD β COP16 (Riyadh, 2024):
2.1 Focus on Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN)
2.2 Drought Resilience Partnership
2.3 Sustainable Land Management (SLM)
2.4 Dryland restoration strategies
2.5 Desertification in Asia & Africa
3. UNCBD β COP15 (Montreal, late 2022 but outcomes implemented in 2024):
3.1 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
3.2 30x30 target β 30% land and sea protection by 2030
3.3 ABS (Access and Benefit Sharing) mechanism
3.4 Nature-positive economies
3.5 Digital Sequence Information (DSI) on genetic resources
#highProbabilityTopic #Prelims2025
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πThe year 2024 marked a Triple COP Year, with major conferences under the UNFCCC (COP28), UNCCD (COP16), and UNCBD (COP15). This convergence underscored the interconnectedness of climate change, land degradation, and biodiversity loss.
πKey Themes & Keywords:
1. UNFCCC β COP28 (Dubai, 2024):
1.1 Loss and Damage Fund operationalized
1.2 Global Stocktake (first-ever completed)
1.3 Tripling Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030
1.4 Phasing down unabated fossil fuels
1.5 Just Transition & Climate Finance Reforms
2. UNCCD β COP16 (Riyadh, 2024):
2.1 Focus on Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN)
2.2 Drought Resilience Partnership
2.3 Sustainable Land Management (SLM)
2.4 Dryland restoration strategies
2.5 Desertification in Asia & Africa
3. UNCBD β COP15 (Montreal, late 2022 but outcomes implemented in 2024):
3.1 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
3.2 30x30 target β 30% land and sea protection by 2030
3.3 ABS (Access and Benefit Sharing) mechanism
3.4 Nature-positive economies
3.5 Digital Sequence Information (DSI) on genetic resources
#highProbabilityTopic #Prelims2025
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πTopic 25: Important Varieties of Millets in India β Prelims 2025
πIndia continues to promote millets post the International Year of Millets 2023, keeping them relevant for Prelims 2025, especially under the tag βShree Annaβ.
πMajor Millet Varieties in India (State-wise):
1. Jowar (Sorghum) β Maharashtra, Karnataka
2. Bajra (Pearl Millet) β Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana
3. Ragi (Finger Millet) β Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha
4. Kangni/Kakun (Foxtail Millet) β Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
5. Kutki/Shavan (Little Millet) β Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand
6. Kodo β Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
7. Sanwa (Barnyard Millet) β Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh
8. Cheena (Proso Millet) β Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh
9. Brown Top Millet β Karnataka (niche, gaining attention)
#highProbabilityTopic #Prelims2025
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πIndia continues to promote millets post the International Year of Millets 2023, keeping them relevant for Prelims 2025, especially under the tag βShree Annaβ.
πMajor Millet Varieties in India (State-wise):
1. Jowar (Sorghum) β Maharashtra, Karnataka
2. Bajra (Pearl Millet) β Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana
3. Ragi (Finger Millet) β Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha
4. Kangni/Kakun (Foxtail Millet) β Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
5. Kutki/Shavan (Little Millet) β Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand
6. Kodo β Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
7. Sanwa (Barnyard Millet) β Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh
8. Cheena (Proso Millet) β Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh
9. Brown Top Millet β Karnataka (niche, gaining attention)
#highProbabilityTopic #Prelims2025
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πPrelims Probable topic #26
πWadge Bank
> Located ~80 km off the coast of Kanyakumari on the continental shelf.
> Known for rich biodiversity and fertile fishing grounds.
> Has highest organic productivity on Indiaβs West Coast.
> As per the 1976 IndiaβSri Lanka agreement, it lies within Indiaβs Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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πWadge Bank
> Located ~80 km off the coast of Kanyakumari on the continental shelf.
> Known for rich biodiversity and fertile fishing grounds.
> Has highest organic productivity on Indiaβs West Coast.
> As per the 1976 IndiaβSri Lanka agreement, it lies within Indiaβs Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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πPrelims Probable Topic 27:
πNear-shoring & Friend-shoringπ€
These terms are part of geopolitical supply chain realignment strategies, especially post-COVID:
1. Near-shoring:
Definition: Shifting supply chains to geographically closer countries to reduce transportation time and risks.
Example: US companies shifting manufacturing from China to Mexico.
2. Friend-shoring:
Definition: Relocating supply chains to politically aligned or friendly nations.
Example: US sourcing semiconductors from India instead of China.
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πNear-shoring & Friend-shoringπ€
These terms are part of geopolitical supply chain realignment strategies, especially post-COVID:
1. Near-shoring:
Definition: Shifting supply chains to geographically closer countries to reduce transportation time and risks.
Example: US companies shifting manufacturing from China to Mexico.
2. Friend-shoring:
Definition: Relocating supply chains to politically aligned or friendly nations.
Example: US sourcing semiconductors from India instead of China.
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πPrelims Probable Topic #28
ππ Chancay Port, Peru π€π€
π¨βπ»Chancay Port in Peru, built by China under the BRI, is Chinaβs first major port in South America.
πStrategically on the Pacific coast, it enhances trade access, reduces Panama Canal reliance, and raises geopolitical concerns.
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ππ Chancay Port, Peru π€π€
π¨βπ»Chancay Port in Peru, built by China under the BRI, is Chinaβs first major port in South America.
πStrategically on the Pacific coast, it enhances trade access, reduces Panama Canal reliance, and raises geopolitical concerns.
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πPrelims Probable Topic #30: Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2024
πNon Muslims can now be members of the Central Waqf Council & State Waqf Boards.
πRemoval of βWaqf by Userβ: Disallows declaring a property as waqf based on religious use without formal declaration.
πEligibility for Creating Waqf: Only those who have practiced Islam for at least 5 years can declare a waqf.
πInheritance Protection: Safeguards the rights of female heirs before any waqf creation.
π12-Year Limitation Clause: No waqf claim allowed if a property has been in undisturbed possession by others for 12+ years.
πDigital Portal: A centralized online portal is to be created. Mutawallis must register waqf properties within 6 months of the law coming into force.
πRelevant Constitutional Articles:
Article 26 β Religious institution mgmt.
Article 300A β Right to property.
Article 15 β Non-discrimination.
Article 25β28 β Freedom of religion.
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πNon Muslims can now be members of the Central Waqf Council & State Waqf Boards.
πRemoval of βWaqf by Userβ: Disallows declaring a property as waqf based on religious use without formal declaration.
πEligibility for Creating Waqf: Only those who have practiced Islam for at least 5 years can declare a waqf.
πInheritance Protection: Safeguards the rights of female heirs before any waqf creation.
π12-Year Limitation Clause: No waqf claim allowed if a property has been in undisturbed possession by others for 12+ years.
πDigital Portal: A centralized online portal is to be created. Mutawallis must register waqf properties within 6 months of the law coming into force.
πRelevant Constitutional Articles:
Article 26 β Religious institution mgmt.
Article 300A β Right to property.
Article 15 β Non-discrimination.
Article 25β28 β Freedom of religion.
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πPrelims Probable Topic #30:
π Communities/Tribes in News π€
1. Uyghurs β Xinjiang, China: Persecution by the Chinese government involving mass internment, surveillance & suppression of cultural & religious practices.
2. Ahmadiyya β Pakistan: Declared non-Muslims under Pakistani law; subjected to blasphemy charges & mob violence.
3. Rohingyas β Rakhine State, Myanmar: Ongoing humanitarian crisis due to the poor living conditions in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
4. Siddi β India (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa): Around 55,000 Siddis live in small, secluded settlements.
Origin: Descended from Bantu peoples of the Zanj coast, Southeast Africa; brought via Indian Ocean slave trade.
5. Moken Community β Thailand: Working to preserve traditional boat-making skills and sea nomadic lifestyle.
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π Communities/Tribes in News π€
1. Uyghurs β Xinjiang, China: Persecution by the Chinese government involving mass internment, surveillance & suppression of cultural & religious practices.
2. Ahmadiyya β Pakistan: Declared non-Muslims under Pakistani law; subjected to blasphemy charges & mob violence.
3. Rohingyas β Rakhine State, Myanmar: Ongoing humanitarian crisis due to the poor living conditions in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
4. Siddi β India (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa): Around 55,000 Siddis live in small, secluded settlements.
Origin: Descended from Bantu peoples of the Zanj coast, Southeast Africa; brought via Indian Ocean slave trade.
5. Moken Community β Thailand: Working to preserve traditional boat-making skills and sea nomadic lifestyle.
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πPrelims Probable Topic #31:
π Countries in News π€π€
1. Panama: First country to evacuate an island community (Gardi Sugdub Island) due to climate change impact.
2. China: Unveiled the worldβs first dual-tower solar thermal power plant, improving energy efficiency by 24%.
3. United Kingdom (UK): Became the first country to completely stop electricity generation from coal, following the shutdown of its last coal plant.
4. Colombia: Bogota initiated water rationing due to low water levels in its reservoirs.
5. Malaysia: Indigenous Bajau seafaring community is being evicted in Sabah, Borneo for urbanisation.
6. Denmark: Set to impose a tax on livestock carbon emissions starting 2030, becoming the first country to do so.
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π Countries in News π€π€
1. Panama: First country to evacuate an island community (Gardi Sugdub Island) due to climate change impact.
2. China: Unveiled the worldβs first dual-tower solar thermal power plant, improving energy efficiency by 24%.
3. United Kingdom (UK): Became the first country to completely stop electricity generation from coal, following the shutdown of its last coal plant.
4. Colombia: Bogota initiated water rationing due to low water levels in its reservoirs.
5. Malaysia: Indigenous Bajau seafaring community is being evicted in Sabah, Borneo for urbanisation.
6. Denmark: Set to impose a tax on livestock carbon emissions starting 2030, becoming the first country to do so.
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πPrelims Probable Topic #32:
ππArmed Groups in News π€π€
1. March 23 Movement (M23) β Active in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
2. CODECO β Operates in the Ituri region of DRC, mainly composed of Lendu militia groups.
3. Fano β Based in the Amhara region of Ethiopia.
4. Tigray Peopleβs Liberation Front (TPLF) β Operates in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
5. Houthis β Active in Yemen, involved in civil war and conflict with Saudi-led coalition.
6. Al-Shabaab β Militant Islamist group based in Somalia.
7. Boko Haram β Jihadi group operating mainly in Nigeria.
8. FARC β Revolutionary armed group in Colombia, historically involved in armed conflict.
9. Arakan Army β Rebel group in Myanmar.
10. Kachin Rebels β Active in Myanmarβs Kachin state.
11. Taβang National Liberation Army (TNLA) β Operates in northern Myanmar.
12. Al-Nusra Front β Militant group based in Syria.
13. Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) β Another extremist group active in Syria.
14. Hamas β Islamist political and militant group based in Gaza.
15. Hezbollah β Shia militant group and political party in Lebanon.
16. Rapid Support Forces (RSF) β Paramilitary group in Sudan.
17. Kurdistan Workersβ Party (PKK) β Militant Kurdish group operating in Turkey.
18. Taliban β Islamist group currently in control of Afghanistan.
19. Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) β Separatist group operating in Pakistan.
These groups have been in news due to conflicts, peace negotiations, or regional instability & are important from a geopolitics and IR mapping angle for Prelims 2025.
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ππArmed Groups in News π€π€
1. March 23 Movement (M23) β Active in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
2. CODECO β Operates in the Ituri region of DRC, mainly composed of Lendu militia groups.
3. Fano β Based in the Amhara region of Ethiopia.
4. Tigray Peopleβs Liberation Front (TPLF) β Operates in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
5. Houthis β Active in Yemen, involved in civil war and conflict with Saudi-led coalition.
6. Al-Shabaab β Militant Islamist group based in Somalia.
7. Boko Haram β Jihadi group operating mainly in Nigeria.
8. FARC β Revolutionary armed group in Colombia, historically involved in armed conflict.
9. Arakan Army β Rebel group in Myanmar.
10. Kachin Rebels β Active in Myanmarβs Kachin state.
11. Taβang National Liberation Army (TNLA) β Operates in northern Myanmar.
12. Al-Nusra Front β Militant group based in Syria.
13. Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) β Another extremist group active in Syria.
14. Hamas β Islamist political and militant group based in Gaza.
15. Hezbollah β Shia militant group and political party in Lebanon.
16. Rapid Support Forces (RSF) β Paramilitary group in Sudan.
17. Kurdistan Workersβ Party (PKK) β Militant Kurdish group operating in Turkey.
18. Taliban β Islamist group currently in control of Afghanistan.
19. Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) β Separatist group operating in Pakistan.
These groups have been in news due to conflicts, peace negotiations, or regional instability & are important from a geopolitics and IR mapping angle for Prelims 2025.
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πGoodnight, Warriors!!!
π¨βπ»Remember: Preparation takes you farβbut beyond that lies a leap of faith.
So, Trust the journey, the sleepless nights, the pages turned over the past 1.5 years. It's conviction now that will carry you across the line.
πRest wellβyour belief is your biggest strength. The destination is waiting.
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π¨βπ»Remember: Preparation takes you farβbut beyond that lies a leap of faith.
So, Trust the journey, the sleepless nights, the pages turned over the past 1.5 years. It's conviction now that will carry you across the line.
πRest wellβyour belief is your biggest strength. The destination is waiting.
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Good Morning, Letβs gear up β every second counts now!
β³ 48 Days to go β UPSC Prelims 2025 (25th May)
β³ 137 Days to go β UPSC Mains 2025 (22nd August)
β³ 13 Days to go β GPSC Prelims (20th April)
β³ 7 Days to go β CDS 1 Exam (13th April)
β³ 14 Days to go β OPSC Mains (19th April)
β³ 18 Days to go β BPSC Mains (25th April)
β³ 63 Days to go β ESE Prelims
β³ 64 Days to go β MPPSC Mains 2025 (9th June)
β³ 71 Days to go β RAS Mains (17th June)
β³ 83 Days to go β UPPSC Mains (29th June)
β³ 112 Days to go β UPPSC RO/ARO (27th July)
β³ 189 Days to go β UPPSC
Keep pushing. Make every hour count. Youβve got this!
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β³ 48 Days to go β UPSC Prelims 2025 (25th May)
β³ 137 Days to go β UPSC Mains 2025 (22nd August)
β³ 13 Days to go β GPSC Prelims (20th April)
β³ 7 Days to go β CDS 1 Exam (13th April)
β³ 14 Days to go β OPSC Mains (19th April)
β³ 18 Days to go β BPSC Mains (25th April)
β³ 63 Days to go β ESE Prelims
β³ 64 Days to go β MPPSC Mains 2025 (9th June)
β³ 71 Days to go β RAS Mains (17th June)
β³ 83 Days to go β UPPSC Mains (29th June)
β³ 112 Days to go β UPPSC RO/ARO (27th July)
β³ 189 Days to go β UPPSC
Keep pushing. Make every hour count. Youβve got this!
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πPrelims Probable Topic #33 β
πππDead Cat Bounceπ€π€π€
1. Meaning: A short-lived recovery in stock prices after a sharp fall, followed by a continued downward trend.
2. Origin: Phrase implies that even a dead cat will bounce if it falls from a great height β the bounce doesn't mean recovery.
3. Context: Common in bearish markets; traps investors into believing a reversal has started.
4. Significance: Helps in identifying false recoveries; relevant for market trend analysis and investor psychology.
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πππDead Cat Bounceπ€π€π€
1. Meaning: A short-lived recovery in stock prices after a sharp fall, followed by a continued downward trend.
2. Origin: Phrase implies that even a dead cat will bounce if it falls from a great height β the bounce doesn't mean recovery.
3. Context: Common in bearish markets; traps investors into believing a reversal has started.
4. Significance: Helps in identifying false recoveries; relevant for market trend analysis and investor psychology.
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πPrelims Probable Topic #34:
ππIndiaβs First Frozen Zooπ€π€
1. Definition: A frozen zoo stores genetic material like DNA, sperm, eggs, and embryos of animals.
2. Purpose: Preserves endangered species' genetics for future conservation and revival.
3. Location: Indiaβs first frozen zoo is at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling.
4. Significance: Vital for ex-situ conservation and biodiversity protection.
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ππIndiaβs First Frozen Zooπ€π€
1. Definition: A frozen zoo stores genetic material like DNA, sperm, eggs, and embryos of animals.
2. Purpose: Preserves endangered species' genetics for future conservation and revival.
3. Location: Indiaβs first frozen zoo is at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling.
4. Significance: Vital for ex-situ conservation and biodiversity protection.
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πUPSC CSE 2024 Final Results Update
Based on past trends of UPSC Civil Services Examination results, we can make a fairly accurate estimate:
πUPSC 2023:
Interview ended: 18 May 2023
Final result: 23 May 2023 (just 5 days later)
πUPSC 2022:
Interview ended: 26 May 2022
Final result: 30 May 2022 (4 days later)
πUPSC 2021:
Interview ended: 26 May 2021
Final result: 30 May 2021 (4 days later)
πUPSC 2024 Estimate:
Interview end date: 17 April 2024
Expected Final Result Date: Around 22β24 April 2024
This means UPSC is consistent in releasing results within 4β6 days after interviews conclude.
πNote: IFoS interviews start 21 April 2024, so the CSE result is likely to be declared before or around this date, helping overlapping candidates make informed choices.
Stay Tuned & All the Best.
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Based on past trends of UPSC Civil Services Examination results, we can make a fairly accurate estimate:
πUPSC 2023:
Interview ended: 18 May 2023
Final result: 23 May 2023 (just 5 days later)
πUPSC 2022:
Interview ended: 26 May 2022
Final result: 30 May 2022 (4 days later)
πUPSC 2021:
Interview ended: 26 May 2021
Final result: 30 May 2021 (4 days later)
πUPSC 2024 Estimate:
Interview end date: 17 April 2024
Expected Final Result Date: Around 22β24 April 2024
This means UPSC is consistent in releasing results within 4β6 days after interviews conclude.
πNote: IFoS interviews start 21 April 2024, so the CSE result is likely to be declared before or around this date, helping overlapping candidates make informed choices.
Stay Tuned & All the Best.
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πPrelims Probable Topic 35:
πGaza Strip - Important Locations
1. Erez Crossing: Only crossing between Israel & Northern Gaza. Used for people and limited goods.
2. Netzarim Corridor: Runs east to west, splitting Gaza. Lies south of Gaza City.
3. Philadelphi Corridor: Narrow strip along GazaβEgypt border. Includes Rafah Crossing, ends at Kerem Shalom.
4. Rafah Crossing: Southernmost exit of Gaza into Egypt (Sinai). Major humanitarian aid route.
5. Kerem Shalom Crossing: Tripoint of GazaβIsraelβEgypt. Key goods crossing.
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πGaza Strip - Important Locations
1. Erez Crossing: Only crossing between Israel & Northern Gaza. Used for people and limited goods.
2. Netzarim Corridor: Runs east to west, splitting Gaza. Lies south of Gaza City.
3. Philadelphi Corridor: Narrow strip along GazaβEgypt border. Includes Rafah Crossing, ends at Kerem Shalom.
4. Rafah Crossing: Southernmost exit of Gaza into Egypt (Sinai). Major humanitarian aid route.
5. Kerem Shalom Crossing: Tripoint of GazaβIsraelβEgypt. Key goods crossing.
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πPrelims Probable Topic 36:
ππAnimal Dormancy Typesπ€π€
Animals slow down their body functions to survive harsh conditions:
1.Torpor: A short daily rest where metabolism and body temperature dropβseen in birds & bats overnight.
2. Hibernation: A long torpor during cold wintersβused by animals like bears to save energy & survive without food.
3. Estivation: A summer version of hibernation, done during hot and dry periodsβcommon in amphibians, snails, and some reptiles.
4. Brumation: A winter rest for reptiles (cold-blooded animals). They become very inactive, eat little or nothing, and stay hidden. Unlike mammals, reptiles donβt control body heat, so they slow down naturally with cold. (not true torpor, but similar).
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ππAnimal Dormancy Typesπ€π€
Animals slow down their body functions to survive harsh conditions:
1.Torpor: A short daily rest where metabolism and body temperature dropβseen in birds & bats overnight.
2. Hibernation: A long torpor during cold wintersβused by animals like bears to save energy & survive without food.
3. Estivation: A summer version of hibernation, done during hot and dry periodsβcommon in amphibians, snails, and some reptiles.
4. Brumation: A winter rest for reptiles (cold-blooded animals). They become very inactive, eat little or nothing, and stay hidden. Unlike mammals, reptiles donβt control body heat, so they slow down naturally with cold. (not true torpor, but similar).
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