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π¨ 17 October 2023 | Tuesday π¨
Mains KeywordsβοΈπΌ
1. Palliative Care
β’ Branch of medicine aimed at improving quality of life of those having life-limiting illnesses
β’ Like cancer, diabetes complications, etc
2. Vicarious liability
β’ Liabililty incurred for other's wrong
β’ Situation in which one party is held partly responsible for unlawful actions of a third party
Pre-relatedπ
1. Sir Syed Ahmed
β’ Work: Causes of Indian Revolt
β’ Journal: Aligarh Institute Gazette
β’ Read about him here
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. It's not just nine months (GS2, Social Justice)
2. On the upswing (GS3, Economy)
3. Doublespeak on terror (GS2,IR)
4. Can AAP be an accused in excise policy case? (GS2, Polity)
5. After 40 yrs, India-SL ferry services (GS2, IR; focus on potential impact)
TH
1. The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA (GS3, EIA)
2. Confronting the long-term risks of AI (GS3, S&T)
3. Delay as tactic (GS2, Polity)
4. Palliative Care, Page 9 (GS2, Health)
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π¨ 17 October 2023 | Tuesday π¨
Mains KeywordsβοΈπΌ
1. Palliative Care
β’ Branch of medicine aimed at improving quality of life of those having life-limiting illnesses
β’ Like cancer, diabetes complications, etc
2. Vicarious liability
β’ Liabililty incurred for other's wrong
β’ Situation in which one party is held partly responsible for unlawful actions of a third party
Pre-relatedπ
1. Sir Syed Ahmed
β’ Work: Causes of Indian Revolt
β’ Journal: Aligarh Institute Gazette
β’ Read about him here
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. It's not just nine months (GS2, Social Justice)
2. On the upswing (GS3, Economy)
3. Doublespeak on terror (GS2,IR)
4. Can AAP be an accused in excise policy case? (GS2, Polity)
5. After 40 yrs, India-SL ferry services (GS2, IR; focus on potential impact)
TH
1. The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA (GS3, EIA)
2. Confronting the long-term risks of AI (GS3, S&T)
3. Delay as tactic (GS2, Polity)
4. Palliative Care, Page 9 (GS2, Health)
PS: Hit β€οΈ to confirm you are reading newspaper daily!
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π¨ 18 October 2023 | Wednesday π¨
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Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Red Tide
β’ Phenomenon of seawater turning red, harmful for marine life
β’ Due to abundance of algae, result of being more nutrients in water
β’ Recently observed in Puducherry
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. Why Egypt is keeping Gaza's Rafah border crossing shut (GS2, IR)
2. Two views on four key issues (GS2, Social Justice)
TH
1. Centralised procurement as a powerful health idea (GS2, Health)
2. When tigers and jackals get the same protection (GS3, Environment)
3. How synergistic barriers are affecting progress on SDGs (GS3, Environment)
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π¨ 18 October 2023 | Wednesday π¨
Revise important SC cases for LGBTQIA+ rights here on CSE Why Blog
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Red Tide
β’ Phenomenon of seawater turning red, harmful for marine life
β’ Due to abundance of algae, result of being more nutrients in water
β’ Recently observed in Puducherry
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. Why Egypt is keeping Gaza's Rafah border crossing shut (GS2, IR)
2. Two views on four key issues (GS2, Social Justice)
TH
1. Centralised procurement as a powerful health idea (GS2, Health)
2. When tigers and jackals get the same protection (GS3, Environment)
3. How synergistic barriers are affecting progress on SDGs (GS3, Environment)
PS: Hit β€οΈ to confirm you are reading newspaper daily!
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π¨ 19 October 2023 | Thursday π¨
Read life story of MS Swaminathan here
Mains KeywordsβοΈπΌ
1. Cognitive Warfare
β’ Using technological tools to alter the cognition of human targets, who are often unaware of such attempts
β’ Among elements of modern warfare
2. Artificial General Intelligence
β’ AI that is equal or superior to human Intelligence
β’ Will replace human judgement, intuition & creativity
3. Bioacoustics
β’ Use of sound to learn more about animal life and habitats
Mains Keysπ
(Use as examples in Mains answers)
1. Chhatisgarh's Mitaan Yojna: Door to door government services like getting government documents available through toll free number (GS2, Governance)
2. Tribal Youth Exchange Program: MHA's program of taking tribal youth from LWE affected areas on tour to major cities across the country (GS3, Internal Security)
3. Management Development Programme: IIM-powered crash course for entrepreneurs from Maoist-hit districts (GS3, Internal Security)
Pre-relatedπ
1. Marsquakes
β’ Reasons for occurence
a) Tectonic activity: Active faults as its surface is slowly shrinking & cooling (but no active plate tectonic processes, unlike earth)
b) Meteorite impact
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. OBCs and subcategories (GS2, Social Justice)
2. Lagging behind (GS1, Society)
TH
1. The explosion of digital uncertainty (GS3, S&T)
2. The BRI at 10, some hits, many misses (GS2, IR)
3. The measure of working woman (GS1, Society)
4. The Aboriginal referendum in Australia (Read to understand Australian Parliamentary functioning)
5. How quantum algorithms solve problems that classical computers canβt (read first para for understanding of algorithms)
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π¨ 19 October 2023 | Thursday π¨
Read life story of MS Swaminathan here
Mains KeywordsβοΈπΌ
1. Cognitive Warfare
β’ Using technological tools to alter the cognition of human targets, who are often unaware of such attempts
β’ Among elements of modern warfare
2. Artificial General Intelligence
β’ AI that is equal or superior to human Intelligence
β’ Will replace human judgement, intuition & creativity
3. Bioacoustics
β’ Use of sound to learn more about animal life and habitats
Mains Keysπ
(Use as examples in Mains answers)
1. Chhatisgarh's Mitaan Yojna: Door to door government services like getting government documents available through toll free number (GS2, Governance)
2. Tribal Youth Exchange Program: MHA's program of taking tribal youth from LWE affected areas on tour to major cities across the country (GS3, Internal Security)
3. Management Development Programme: IIM-powered crash course for entrepreneurs from Maoist-hit districts (GS3, Internal Security)
Pre-relatedπ
1. Marsquakes
β’ Reasons for occurence
a) Tectonic activity: Active faults as its surface is slowly shrinking & cooling (but no active plate tectonic processes, unlike earth)
b) Meteorite impact
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. OBCs and subcategories (GS2, Social Justice)
2. Lagging behind (GS1, Society)
TH
1. The explosion of digital uncertainty (GS3, S&T)
2. The BRI at 10, some hits, many misses (GS2, IR)
3. The measure of working woman (GS1, Society)
4. The Aboriginal referendum in Australia (Read to understand Australian Parliamentary functioning)
5. How quantum algorithms solve problems that classical computers canβt (read first para for understanding of algorithms)
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π¨ 20 October 2023 | Friday π¨
Mains KeywordsβοΈπΌ
1. Nakba
β’ Arabic for "catastrophe"
β’ Expulsion/fleeing of ~ 700,000 Palestinians from what is now Israel in 1948 war
2. Feeder area & school cluster concept
β’ Each secondary school function as the nordal guardian institution for all primary & middle schools that come under its 10 km radius
β’ Secondary schools, acting as "cluster centres", responsible for infra in primary & middle schools
Quotesπ
β’ We shouldn't destroy our species-rich ecosystems to cook our development dinner. ~ EO Wilson
β’ Vriksho Rakshati Rakshatah: Those who protect trees will be protected by them
β’ Believe you can, and you're halfway there ~ Theodore Roosevelt
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Agents of prosperity (GS3, Agriculture)
2. Safety test for Gaganyaan (GS3, Space)
3. PM to flag off RRTS, Page 15 (GS3, Infrastructure)
TH
1. The shape of climate justice in a warming India (GS3, Environment)
2. An opportunity to recast India's food system (GS3, Agriculture)
3. Are southern states being punished for their success? (GS2, Polity)
4. Why SLLs also need to be reformed (GS2, Polity)
5. Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan? (GS1, Geography)
6. Seeing the magic of AI applications in ophthalmology (GS3, S&T)
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π¨ 20 October 2023 | Friday π¨
Mains KeywordsβοΈπΌ
1. Nakba
β’ Arabic for "catastrophe"
β’ Expulsion/fleeing of ~ 700,000 Palestinians from what is now Israel in 1948 war
2. Feeder area & school cluster concept
β’ Each secondary school function as the nordal guardian institution for all primary & middle schools that come under its 10 km radius
β’ Secondary schools, acting as "cluster centres", responsible for infra in primary & middle schools
Quotesπ
β’ We shouldn't destroy our species-rich ecosystems to cook our development dinner. ~ EO Wilson
β’ Vriksho Rakshati Rakshatah: Those who protect trees will be protected by them
β’ Believe you can, and you're halfway there ~ Theodore Roosevelt
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Agents of prosperity (GS3, Agriculture)
2. Safety test for Gaganyaan (GS3, Space)
3. PM to flag off RRTS, Page 15 (GS3, Infrastructure)
TH
1. The shape of climate justice in a warming India (GS3, Environment)
2. An opportunity to recast India's food system (GS3, Agriculture)
3. Are southern states being punished for their success? (GS2, Polity)
4. Why SLLs also need to be reformed (GS2, Polity)
5. Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan? (GS1, Geography)
6. Seeing the magic of AI applications in ophthalmology (GS3, S&T)
PS: Hit β€οΈ to confirm you are reading newspaper daily!
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π¨ 21 October 2023 | Saturday π¨
Collegium in news, revise here
Mains Keywords βπΌ
1. Fast Radio Burst
β’ A pulse of radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation
β’ Lasts a small fraction of second, but outshines most other sources of radio waves in universe
Mains Keysπ
(Use as examples in Mains answers)
1. Delhi police to use video conferencing facility to examine witness in cases (Tech based solution)
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Middle East, middle ground (GS2, IR)
2. Reaching out to include (GS2, Social Justice)
3. At stake for Israel (GS2, IR)
4. The green finance challenge (GS3, Environment)
5. Questions in Parliament (GS2, Polity)
TH
1. Not just a case about improving investigation (GS2, Polity)
2. The politics of a caste census, its impact on secularism (GS2, Polity)
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π¨ 21 October 2023 | Saturday π¨
Collegium in news, revise here
Mains Keywords βπΌ
1. Fast Radio Burst
β’ A pulse of radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation
β’ Lasts a small fraction of second, but outshines most other sources of radio waves in universe
Mains Keysπ
(Use as examples in Mains answers)
1. Delhi police to use video conferencing facility to examine witness in cases (Tech based solution)
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Middle East, middle ground (GS2, IR)
2. Reaching out to include (GS2, Social Justice)
3. At stake for Israel (GS2, IR)
4. The green finance challenge (GS3, Environment)
5. Questions in Parliament (GS2, Polity)
TH
1. Not just a case about improving investigation (GS2, Polity)
2. The politics of a caste census, its impact on secularism (GS2, Polity)
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Weekend is here!
Free Essay evaluation only for serious #UPSC aspirants
4 topics in this post, write on any one this weekend & mail it to whycse[at]gmail[dot]com for feedback
Deadline: 11:59 am of 23rd Oct 23
Topicsππ»
1. Many will start fast, few will finish strong
2. The root of all suffering is attachment
3. Those skilled in war bring the enemy to the field of battle and are not brought there by him
4. No structure can stand for long when it rots from within
Ensure that title of the essay is written on the top
Free Essay evaluation only for serious #UPSC aspirants
4 topics in this post, write on any one this weekend & mail it to whycse[at]gmail[dot]com for feedback
Deadline: 11:59 am of 23rd Oct 23
Topicsππ»
1. Many will start fast, few will finish strong
2. The root of all suffering is attachment
3. Those skilled in war bring the enemy to the field of battle and are not brought there by him
4. No structure can stand for long when it rots from within
Ensure that title of the essay is written on the top
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π¨ 22 October 2023 | Sunday π¨
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Mains Keysπ
(Use as examples in Mains answers)
1. Durga puja pandals have idols designed from non-recyclable materials with message on sustainability (GS3, Environment & GS1 Culture)
2. All schools in Odisha directed to install lightning arresters (GS3, Disaster Management)
Pre-relatedπ
1. Project Udbhav
β’ Collaboration between Army & United Service Institution of India (defence service think tank)
β’ Aims at integrating ancient wisdom with modern military pedagogy to develop an "indigenous strategic vocabulary"
rooted in India's philosophy and culture
2. Paintbrush Swift
β’ A rare butterfly spotted for the first time in Himachal Pradesh
Reading Recommendationsπ
TH
1. Does India need to relook the Dam Safety Act? (GS3, Disaster Management)
2. Why did SC not allow same-sex marriage? (GS2, Social Justice)
3. Will Sikkim flood impact the hydel projects? (GS3 Infra and Disaster Mgmt)
4. Between occupation and the deep blue sea (GS2 IR, read for awareness)
5. A wake-up call (GS2, International Treaties)
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π¨ 22 October 2023 | Sunday π¨
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Mains Keysπ
(Use as examples in Mains answers)
1. Durga puja pandals have idols designed from non-recyclable materials with message on sustainability (GS3, Environment & GS1 Culture)
2. All schools in Odisha directed to install lightning arresters (GS3, Disaster Management)
Pre-relatedπ
1. Project Udbhav
β’ Collaboration between Army & United Service Institution of India (defence service think tank)
β’ Aims at integrating ancient wisdom with modern military pedagogy to develop an "indigenous strategic vocabulary"
rooted in India's philosophy and culture
2. Paintbrush Swift
β’ A rare butterfly spotted for the first time in Himachal Pradesh
Reading Recommendationsπ
TH
1. Does India need to relook the Dam Safety Act? (GS3, Disaster Management)
2. Why did SC not allow same-sex marriage? (GS2, Social Justice)
3. Will Sikkim flood impact the hydel projects? (GS3 Infra and Disaster Mgmt)
4. Between occupation and the deep blue sea (GS2 IR, read for awareness)
5. A wake-up call (GS2, International Treaties)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if you're reading newspaper even on a Sunday!
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On Sundays, you sit alone after writing a test
Itβs a break day other than test
You start reflecting on the purpose.
You start asking yourself Why?
Why? Why CSE? CSE, Why?
You think of your age
You think of your ageing parents
It leaves you uncomfortable
You open Instagram for a break from reality
That guy who scored lesser than you in college just bought a new car
The person you dated briefly in college is happily married
The junior class neighbour you taught is now working in an MNC
The people who you played cricket with are all doing βgreatβ
βInstagram is just an illusionβ you tell yourself and throw the phone away
You sit back again with your eyes closed
The scenes keep coming back to you
That junior, that friend, that classmate, everyone.
What wrong did I do?
βI left home to become an officer but here I am, nothingβ
N-O-T-H-I-N-G
It resonates in your mind with a slight pain
Pain somewhere. You donβt know where but it gets to you!
βWhat do I do?β It feels dark. You see no way forward
On such days, sit down with a pen and paper
Write down things
β’ you have done
β’ you want to do
β’ you are good at
β’ you would want to learn
Thereβs no glory in spending youth preparing for an uncertain exam
Thereβs no shame in quitting if you arenβt making it to the list
Maybe youβre just a fish trying to climb the tree
On this paper, towards the end:
Write down what YOU will want to do!
If #UPSC, give it one last serious attempt and forget everything else
If you want to do something else, start small on the side and try
Remember, you are on your own.
Whatever happens to you is your responsibility
Itβs your responsibility to take a challenge
Itβs on you to enhance your Bal. Buddhi. Vidya.
Make a decision and stick to it
Make a decision and act on it
Make a decision and Do it! Whatever it takes πͺπ»
Itβs a break day other than test
You start reflecting on the purpose.
You start asking yourself Why?
Why? Why CSE? CSE, Why?
You think of your age
You think of your ageing parents
It leaves you uncomfortable
You open Instagram for a break from reality
That guy who scored lesser than you in college just bought a new car
The person you dated briefly in college is happily married
The junior class neighbour you taught is now working in an MNC
The people who you played cricket with are all doing βgreatβ
βInstagram is just an illusionβ you tell yourself and throw the phone away
You sit back again with your eyes closed
The scenes keep coming back to you
That junior, that friend, that classmate, everyone.
What wrong did I do?
βI left home to become an officer but here I am, nothingβ
N-O-T-H-I-N-G
It resonates in your mind with a slight pain
Pain somewhere. You donβt know where but it gets to you!
βWhat do I do?β It feels dark. You see no way forward
On such days, sit down with a pen and paper
Write down things
β’ you have done
β’ you want to do
β’ you are good at
β’ you would want to learn
Thereβs no glory in spending youth preparing for an uncertain exam
Thereβs no shame in quitting if you arenβt making it to the list
Maybe youβre just a fish trying to climb the tree
On this paper, towards the end:
Write down what YOU will want to do!
If #UPSC, give it one last serious attempt and forget everything else
If you want to do something else, start small on the side and try
Remember, you are on your own.
Whatever happens to you is your responsibility
Itβs your responsibility to take a challenge
Itβs on you to enhance your Bal. Buddhi. Vidya.
Make a decision and stick to it
Make a decision and act on it
Make a decision and Do it! Whatever it takes πͺπ»
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Sunday Special β€οΈ
4 Recommendations to utilize the weekend right!
1. Operations to bring back Indians since 2014 | Click here to revise
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4 Recommendations to utilize the weekend right!
1. Operations to bring back Indians since 2014 | Click here to revise
2. Nataraja, India's new diplomatic symbol | Click here to dig a little deeper
3. CSAT for 2024 | Click here to have a look at basics
4. CSE WHY Flowcharts | Click here to save to your notes
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π¨ 23 October 2023 | Monday π¨
Mains Keywords βπΌ
1. Carrying Capacity
β’ Based on the max population size that an ecosystem can support over a specific period without causing significant harm to its natural resources & overall health
2. Fluorescence
β’ When an object absorbs some light of higher energy (like blue colour) & releases it at lower energy (like red colour)
Quote(s)π
β’ There are no military solutions- Dialogue and diplomacy are the only guarantee of lasting piece ~ Martin McGuinness
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Towards a politics of presence (GS2, Social Justice)
2. Vienna Convention (GS2, International Treaties)
3. Has Bidenomics worked? (Read for awareness on American economy)
TH
1. The Court's 'no fundamental right to marry' is wrong (GS3, Social Justice)
2. Restoring the ecological health of the Himalayas (GS3, Environment)
3. Have earnings grown post-pandemic? (GS3, Economy)
4. Cyber insurance critical for small, medium enterprises (Remember Prelims Q on cyber insurance?)
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π¨ 23 October 2023 | Monday π¨
Mains Keywords βπΌ
1. Carrying Capacity
β’ Based on the max population size that an ecosystem can support over a specific period without causing significant harm to its natural resources & overall health
2. Fluorescence
β’ When an object absorbs some light of higher energy (like blue colour) & releases it at lower energy (like red colour)
Quote(s)π
β’ There are no military solutions- Dialogue and diplomacy are the only guarantee of lasting piece ~ Martin McGuinness
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Towards a politics of presence (GS2, Social Justice)
2. Vienna Convention (GS2, International Treaties)
3. Has Bidenomics worked? (Read for awareness on American economy)
TH
1. The Court's 'no fundamental right to marry' is wrong (GS3, Social Justice)
2. Restoring the ecological health of the Himalayas (GS3, Environment)
3. Have earnings grown post-pandemic? (GS3, Economy)
4. Cyber insurance critical for small, medium enterprises (Remember Prelims Q on cyber insurance?)
PS: Aspiring for 2024/2025 UPSC? Join this Free webinar today evening from India's top educators & AIR 04 (2016) Ms. Saumya Pandey
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π¨ 24 October 2023 | Tuesday π¨
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Mains Keywords βπΌ
1. Dust suppressants
β’ Salt of calcium or magnesium that can absorb moisture
β’ To be used in Delhi
Reading Recommendationsπ
Nothing major here. One good article on Vienna Convention, I have summarised detailed info on it in a blog post here for you to revise with ease from UPSC pov
PS: Less things on newspaper today. Ease things with a break! Happy Dussehra :)
π¨ 24 October 2023 | Tuesday π¨
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Mains Keywords βπΌ
1. Dust suppressants
β’ Salt of calcium or magnesium that can absorb moisture
β’ To be used in Delhi
Reading Recommendationsπ
Nothing major here. One good article on Vienna Convention, I have summarised detailed info on it in a blog post here for you to revise with ease from UPSC pov
PS: Less things on newspaper today. Ease things with a break! Happy Dussehra :)
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11-12 Geo NCERT Maps compilation @CSEWhy.pdf
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Geography NCERT of 11th and 12th Class has 22 maps of India
To make it easier for you to revise quickly, I have compiled these 22 maps in one PDF
React β€οΈ if this makes it easy for you
To make it easier for you to revise quickly, I have compiled these 22 maps in one PDF
React β€οΈ if this makes it easy for you
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π¨ 25 October 2023 | Wednesday π¨
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Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Ball Lightning (aka Globe Lightning)
β’ A ball of luminosity that usually occurs near the impact point of a flash & moves horizontally at a speed of a few centimeters per second
β’ Occurs at times of intense activity in atmosphere
β’ These balls are said to be plasmas
2. Deterministic Chaos
β’ It essentially means that future can be predicted only if the present is known with a great degree of accuracy
β’ ~ Butterfly effect: Some system is highly sensitive to its starting condition, small changes in these can lead to large changes in way system evolves
Mains Keysπ
1. AI to help construction industry face challenges and add value at all project stages from design & financing to construction etc (GS3, Application of AI)
2. Food labels to have QR code with comprehensive details about product to help visually disabled (GS2, Social Justice)
Quote(s)π
β’ History is who we are and why we are the way we are ~ David McCullough
β’ War must be fought without mercy but not without rules
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Breathless in Mumbai (GS3, Environment)
2. Officer and Prabhari (GS2, Separation of Powers; Role of Civil Services)
3. World in flux, where India stands (GS2, IR)
4. Telangana law under scanner: how preventive detention works (GS2, Polity)
5. Behind Mumbai's poor air (GS3, Environment)
TH
1. An India-Canada bonding that is in danger of snapping (GS2, IR)
2. Mitigating tragedies in the Himalayan region (GS3, Environment)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if you're reading newspaper daily!
π¨ 25 October 2023 | Wednesday π¨
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Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Ball Lightning (aka Globe Lightning)
β’ A ball of luminosity that usually occurs near the impact point of a flash & moves horizontally at a speed of a few centimeters per second
β’ Occurs at times of intense activity in atmosphere
β’ These balls are said to be plasmas
2. Deterministic Chaos
β’ It essentially means that future can be predicted only if the present is known with a great degree of accuracy
β’ ~ Butterfly effect: Some system is highly sensitive to its starting condition, small changes in these can lead to large changes in way system evolves
Mains Keysπ
1. AI to help construction industry face challenges and add value at all project stages from design & financing to construction etc (GS3, Application of AI)
2. Food labels to have QR code with comprehensive details about product to help visually disabled (GS2, Social Justice)
Quote(s)π
β’ History is who we are and why we are the way we are ~ David McCullough
β’ War must be fought without mercy but not without rules
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Breathless in Mumbai (GS3, Environment)
2. Officer and Prabhari (GS2, Separation of Powers; Role of Civil Services)
3. World in flux, where India stands (GS2, IR)
4. Telangana law under scanner: how preventive detention works (GS2, Polity)
5. Behind Mumbai's poor air (GS3, Environment)
TH
1. An India-Canada bonding that is in danger of snapping (GS2, IR)
2. Mitigating tragedies in the Himalayan region (GS3, Environment)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if you're reading newspaper daily!
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In a new video initiative, CSEWhy Masterclass, I sat with Hβnble chairman of Estimates Committee.
This video is of great value to note additional pointers for GS2 & GS3 notes as well.
If you want to explore upskilling with UPSC, a special word of advice for you towards the end
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In a new video initiative, CSEWhy Masterclass, I sat with Hβnble chairman of Estimates Committee.
This video is of great value to note additional pointers for GS2 & GS3 notes as well.
If you want to explore upskilling with UPSC, a special word of advice for you towards the end
Watch it at 1.5x ππΌ
https://youtu.be/ShPdgMha7OA?si=zm6JlMGFver_ayZE
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I have given feedback on 20 essays via email in last one week
15 were on 'Not all who wander are lost'
14/15 aspirants started with Gautam Buddha π
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15 were on 'Not all who wander are lost'
14/15 aspirants started with Gautam Buddha π
React β€οΈ to convey if you want me to share some lesser quoted but better examples for your Essays
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Note: A fresh start at CSEWhy! Watch first MASTERCLASS with Hβnble chairman of Estimates Committee here
π¨ 26 October 2023 | Thursday π¨
Nothing major in newspaper today. Use time to revise current affairs on
blog.csewhy.com
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Mahua case: process, precedent (GS2, Polity)
2. LS Ethics Committee: its constitution, members (GS2, Polity)
3. Mumbai Alarm Bells (GS3, Environment)
4. Balance of green power (GS3, Environment)
5. To open the campus (GS2, Education)
TH
1. Warming Ties (GS2, IR)
2. Unhealthy urban India must get into street fight mode (GS2, Health)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if you're reading newspaper daily!
π¨ 26 October 2023 | Thursday π¨
Nothing major in newspaper today. Use time to revise current affairs on
blog.csewhy.com
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Mahua case: process, precedent (GS2, Polity)
2. LS Ethics Committee: its constitution, members (GS2, Polity)
3. Mumbai Alarm Bells (GS3, Environment)
4. Balance of green power (GS3, Environment)
5. To open the campus (GS2, Education)
TH
1. Warming Ties (GS2, IR)
2. Unhealthy urban India must get into street fight mode (GS2, Health)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if you're reading newspaper daily!
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Note: New video with IAS Naveen Chandra coming on YouTube channel tomorrow. Subscribe now!
π¨ 27 October 2023 | Friday π¨
Mains Keywords βπΌ
1. Reference Fuels
β’ Specialised fuels used by auto-manufacturers for testing & calibration
β’ India starts producing its own
2. Osteoporosis
β’ A condition characterised by weakening of bones
β’ Causes long term pain, changes in posture & increase chances of fracture, nerve injury
3. Finfluencers
β’ People with public social media platforms offering advice and sharing personal experiences about money & investment in stocks
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. The Biden pragmatism (GS2, IR)
2. Warming up, breaking the ice (GS2, IR)
3. The best of both sides, Page 13 (GS2, Social Justice)
4. Takeaways from war zone (GS2, IR)
5. APAAR ID (GS2, Education)
TH
1. TN experience on caste survey (Reading the gist would suffice)
2. Why are the China-Bhutan boundary talks significant? (GS2, IR; focus on last para)
3. What does abortion verdict mean for reproductive justice? (GS2, Social Justice)
PS: Subscribe to my Free Current Affairs Blog: Blog.CSEWhy.com
π¨ 27 October 2023 | Friday π¨
Mains Keywords βπΌ
1. Reference Fuels
β’ Specialised fuels used by auto-manufacturers for testing & calibration
β’ India starts producing its own
2. Osteoporosis
β’ A condition characterised by weakening of bones
β’ Causes long term pain, changes in posture & increase chances of fracture, nerve injury
3. Finfluencers
β’ People with public social media platforms offering advice and sharing personal experiences about money & investment in stocks
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. The Biden pragmatism (GS2, IR)
2. Warming up, breaking the ice (GS2, IR)
3. The best of both sides, Page 13 (GS2, Social Justice)
4. Takeaways from war zone (GS2, IR)
5. APAAR ID (GS2, Education)
TH
1. TN experience on caste survey (Reading the gist would suffice)
2. Why are the China-Bhutan boundary talks significant? (GS2, IR; focus on last para)
3. What does abortion verdict mean for reproductive justice? (GS2, Social Justice)
PS: Subscribe to my Free Current Affairs Blog: Blog.CSEWhy.com
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Note: 4 things to know as you start UPSC Preparation - Hear from IAS Naveen Kumar Chandra
π¨ 28 October 2023 | Saturday π¨
Nothing major in newspaper today other than QATAR
I've summarised that in post belowππΌ
Revise India-Qatar Relations from UPSC point of view here
π¨ 28 October 2023 | Saturday π¨
Nothing major in newspaper today other than QATAR
I've summarised that in post belowππΌ
Revise India-Qatar Relations from UPSC point of view here
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Note: Part time opportunities for aspirants coming up at @CSEWhyPlanB
π¨ 29 October 2023 | Sunday π¨
Revise concept of Cloud Seeding here
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. QR Code
β’ A type of 2D matrix barcode
β’ Invented in 1994, by the Japanese company Denso Wave for labelling automobile parts
Pre-relatedπ
1. Meri Maati Mera Desh
β’ Campaign under Ministry of Culture
β’ Culminating event of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'
β’ Tribute to Veers & Veeranganas who made supreme sacrifice for India
β’ Comprises many acitivites & ceremonies across country at panchayat, block, ULB, state & national levels
2. National Crime Records Bureau
β’ Headquartered in Delhi, setup in 1986
β’ Under Ministry of Home Affairs
β’ Functions as repository of information on crime & criminals to assist investigators
3. National Automated Fingerprint Identiο¬cation System (NAFIS)
β’ Launched in 2022, under NCRB
β’ Assigns a unique 10-digit National Fingerprint Number to all suspects arrested by the police
β’ Integrates data on a common platform for police across states
Reading Recommendationsπ
TH
1. IITM Pune demonstrates cloud seeding can produce rainfall (GS3, Environment)
2. Why will police stations install DNA systems? (GS2, Polity)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if you're reading newspaper even on a Sunday!
π¨ 29 October 2023 | Sunday π¨
Revise concept of Cloud Seeding here
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. QR Code
β’ A type of 2D matrix barcode
β’ Invented in 1994, by the Japanese company Denso Wave for labelling automobile parts
Pre-relatedπ
1. Meri Maati Mera Desh
β’ Campaign under Ministry of Culture
β’ Culminating event of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'
β’ Tribute to Veers & Veeranganas who made supreme sacrifice for India
β’ Comprises many acitivites & ceremonies across country at panchayat, block, ULB, state & national levels
2. National Crime Records Bureau
β’ Headquartered in Delhi, setup in 1986
β’ Under Ministry of Home Affairs
β’ Functions as repository of information on crime & criminals to assist investigators
3. National Automated Fingerprint Identiο¬cation System (NAFIS)
β’ Launched in 2022, under NCRB
β’ Assigns a unique 10-digit National Fingerprint Number to all suspects arrested by the police
β’ Integrates data on a common platform for police across states
Reading Recommendationsπ
TH
1. IITM Pune demonstrates cloud seeding can produce rainfall (GS3, Environment)
2. Why will police stations install DNA systems? (GS2, Polity)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if you're reading newspaper even on a Sunday!
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