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π¨ 9 November 2023 | Thursday π¨
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. eΒFIR
β’ Obtaining information/complaint through electronic means using a common national portal
β’ Then getting the information/complaint signed by the complainant physically within three days to convert the complaint into an actual FIR
2. Loss & Damage
β’ Represents the irreversible consequences of climate change: impacts that canβt be avoided or mitigated through adaptation eο¬orts
Pre-related π
1. Energy Conservation Building Code 2017
β’ By Ministry of Power's Bureau of Energy Efficiency
β’ Sets minimum energy standards for commercial buildings to save between 25% to 50% energy use in compliant buildings
β’ Applicable to commercial buildings like hospitals, hotels, schools etc
β’ For both new buildings & retrofitting existing buildings
β’ Acts as a national standard, states have flexibility to modify
Quotes π
β’ History belongs in the past, but understanding it is the duty of the present
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. A matter of integrity (GS2, Polity)
2. Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: how they are different (GS2, Polity; IMP)
3. One year of Project Cheetah (GS3, Environment)
4. Why Bhutan's first military op in 140 yrs came against Indian insurgents (GS2, IR)
TH
1. An under-discussed facet of colonial history (GS1, World History)
2. Taiwan, a Malacca blockade and India's options (GS2, IR)
3. Move towards e-FIR, but with caution (GS2, Polity)
4. Importance of 'loss and damage' funds (GS3, Environment)
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π¨ 9 November 2023 | Thursday π¨
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. eΒFIR
β’ Obtaining information/complaint through electronic means using a common national portal
β’ Then getting the information/complaint signed by the complainant physically within three days to convert the complaint into an actual FIR
2. Loss & Damage
β’ Represents the irreversible consequences of climate change: impacts that canβt be avoided or mitigated through adaptation eο¬orts
Pre-related π
1. Energy Conservation Building Code 2017
β’ By Ministry of Power's Bureau of Energy Efficiency
β’ Sets minimum energy standards for commercial buildings to save between 25% to 50% energy use in compliant buildings
β’ Applicable to commercial buildings like hospitals, hotels, schools etc
β’ For both new buildings & retrofitting existing buildings
β’ Acts as a national standard, states have flexibility to modify
Quotes π
β’ History belongs in the past, but understanding it is the duty of the present
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. A matter of integrity (GS2, Polity)
2. Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: how they are different (GS2, Polity; IMP)
3. One year of Project Cheetah (GS3, Environment)
4. Why Bhutan's first military op in 140 yrs came against Indian insurgents (GS2, IR)
TH
1. An under-discussed facet of colonial history (GS1, World History)
2. Taiwan, a Malacca blockade and India's options (GS2, IR)
3. Move towards e-FIR, but with caution (GS2, Polity)
4. Importance of 'loss and damage' funds (GS3, Environment)
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π¨ 10 November 2023 | Friday π¨
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Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. CBI
β’ Independent legal person with a separate legal identity outside the Union of India
(Centre in SC)
Pre-related π
1. Centre for Advanced Financial Research & Learning
β’ An independent body set up by RBI
β’ Publishes India Finance Report
2. Euclid
β’ Wide angle telescope launched by European Space Association
β’ Purpose: Create a 3D map of universe, first of its kind
3. Iwo Jima (Ioto)
β’ Off its sourthern coast in Japan, unnamed undersea volcano erupted
β’ Leading to emergence of a new island
4. Psoriasis
β’ An autoimΒmune disease that manifests as rashes usually on the face, elbows, knees and later spreads across the skin
Statsπ
β’ NITI: Indians escaping Multi-dimensional poverty (2015-2021) 13.5 cr
β’ WHO: 1/4 of worldβs TB patients in India
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Shadows of Risk (GS3, Economy)
2. A fight to the end (GS2, Health)
3. India, US and the AI bridge (GS2, IR)
4. Best of both sides (GS3, Environment)
5. 100,000 galaxies in a single frame: the promise of Euclid (GS3, S&T)
6. UNESCO declares Gwalior 'city of music' (GS1, Art & Culture)
TH
1. Acknowledge India's economic successes too (GS3, Economy)
2. The Agartala-Akhaura rail link (GS2, IR)
3. Why has the govt issued a directive on deepfakes? (GS3, S&T)
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π¨ 10 November 2023 | Friday π¨
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Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. CBI
β’ Independent legal person with a separate legal identity outside the Union of India
(Centre in SC)
Pre-related π
1. Centre for Advanced Financial Research & Learning
β’ An independent body set up by RBI
β’ Publishes India Finance Report
2. Euclid
β’ Wide angle telescope launched by European Space Association
β’ Purpose: Create a 3D map of universe, first of its kind
3. Iwo Jima (Ioto)
β’ Off its sourthern coast in Japan, unnamed undersea volcano erupted
β’ Leading to emergence of a new island
4. Psoriasis
β’ An autoimΒmune disease that manifests as rashes usually on the face, elbows, knees and later spreads across the skin
Statsπ
β’ NITI: Indians escaping Multi-dimensional poverty (2015-2021) 13.5 cr
β’ WHO: 1/4 of worldβs TB patients in India
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Shadows of Risk (GS3, Economy)
2. A fight to the end (GS2, Health)
3. India, US and the AI bridge (GS2, IR)
4. Best of both sides (GS3, Environment)
5. 100,000 galaxies in a single frame: the promise of Euclid (GS3, S&T)
6. UNESCO declares Gwalior 'city of music' (GS1, Art & Culture)
TH
1. Acknowledge India's economic successes too (GS3, Economy)
2. The Agartala-Akhaura rail link (GS2, IR)
3. Why has the govt issued a directive on deepfakes? (GS3, S&T)
PS: Hit β€οΈ to appreciate my daily efforts :)
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Friends, I got an email yesterday for Mains prep
How to prepare PYQs?
Simple tip:
β’ Put every question in Excel
β’ Map it to syllabus in next field
β’ In next 3 fields, note Intro, Body, Conclusion
β’ Everyday, do deep research to fill up 3-5 questions
See it as an answers bank! See the template in the image.
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How to prepare PYQs?
Simple tip:
β’ Put every question in Excel
β’ Map it to syllabus in next field
β’ In next 3 fields, note Intro, Body, Conclusion
β’ Everyday, do deep research to fill up 3-5 questions
See it as an answers bank! See the template in the image.
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π¨ 11 November 2023 | Saturday π¨
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Double embodiment
β’ Refers to women's unwilling umembodiment online
β’ As they are disproportionately "bodied" i.e. over-identified with their physical characteristics, as compared to men in the offline world
β’ Similar objectification awaits them online
2. Baler
β’ A machine for off-site management of farm stubble
β’ Compresses agricultural residue into manageable and transportable bales
Mains Keysπ
(Use as examples in Mains answers)
1. A new branch of Mitti Cafe, run by differently abled opened in SC (GS2, Social Justice)
Pre-relatedπ
1. Ice Sheets
β’ It is essentially a mass of glacial ice that covers more than 50,000 sq km of land - large enough to blanket entirety of Uttarakhand
β’ 2 major Ice sheets today: Greenland ice sheet and Antarctica ice sheet
β’ Together contain about 2/3rd of all freshwater on Earth
Quotes π
β’ Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that ~ Martin Luther King Jr
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Laying Parali to rest (GS3, Environment)
2. The rice of the matter (GS3, Environment)
3. The unequal deepfake risk (GS3, S&T)
4. Rapid melting of ice sheet in west Antarctica now unavoidable (GS3, Environment)
5. Seeding clouds to clean the air (GS3, Environment)
TH
1. Revamping the criminal justice system to fit the bill (GS2, Polity)
2. The US's signal of a huge digital shift (GS2, IR)
3. Unending ordeal (GS2, Education)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if youβre reading newspaper even on Diwali π
π¨ 11 November 2023 | Saturday π¨
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Double embodiment
β’ Refers to women's unwilling umembodiment online
β’ As they are disproportionately "bodied" i.e. over-identified with their physical characteristics, as compared to men in the offline world
β’ Similar objectification awaits them online
2. Baler
β’ A machine for off-site management of farm stubble
β’ Compresses agricultural residue into manageable and transportable bales
Mains Keysπ
(Use as examples in Mains answers)
1. A new branch of Mitti Cafe, run by differently abled opened in SC (GS2, Social Justice)
Pre-relatedπ
1. Ice Sheets
β’ It is essentially a mass of glacial ice that covers more than 50,000 sq km of land - large enough to blanket entirety of Uttarakhand
β’ 2 major Ice sheets today: Greenland ice sheet and Antarctica ice sheet
β’ Together contain about 2/3rd of all freshwater on Earth
Quotes π
β’ Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that ~ Martin Luther King Jr
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Laying Parali to rest (GS3, Environment)
2. The rice of the matter (GS3, Environment)
3. The unequal deepfake risk (GS3, S&T)
4. Rapid melting of ice sheet in west Antarctica now unavoidable (GS3, Environment)
5. Seeding clouds to clean the air (GS3, Environment)
TH
1. Revamping the criminal justice system to fit the bill (GS2, Polity)
2. The US's signal of a huge digital shift (GS2, IR)
3. Unending ordeal (GS2, Education)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if youβre reading newspaper even on Diwali π
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Friends, Diwali is a festival that is hard to celebrate aloneπͺ
If you are spending it alone in Delhi, I am hosting a small Diwali gathering for YOU! π
When? Nov 12; 12 noon to 1pm
Where? An open area in Central Delhi (easier for all to commute)
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If you are spending it alone in Delhi, I am hosting a small Diwali gathering for YOU! π
When? Nov 12; 12 noon to 1pm
Where? An open area in Central Delhi (easier for all to commute)
Please fill this form to get the invite with details!
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Friends, I have got numerous queries for Prelims PYQs
Here's what I have done to save your time:
β’ Analyzed every single GS1 Prelims Question since 2009
β’ Made notes on right answer as well as wrong options
On auspicious occasion of Diwali,
I'd launch 40% off sale on 10 years & 15 years PYQs notes
When?
Nov 12 from 11 am to 11 pm
Catch?
40% off is ONLY for first 111 students!
If you are a serious aspirant for 2024, be ready to make best use of Diwali sale at 11 am sharp
Just informing! :)
Here's what I have done to save your time:
β’ Analyzed every single GS1 Prelims Question since 2009
β’ Made notes on right answer as well as wrong options
On auspicious occasion of Diwali,
I'd launch 40% off sale on 10 years & 15 years PYQs notes
When?
Nov 12 from 11 am to 11 pm
Catch?
40% off is ONLY for first 111 students!
If you are a serious aspirant for 2024, be ready to make best use of Diwali sale at 11 am sharp
Just informing! :)
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π¨ 12 November 2023 | Sunday π¨
Mains KeywordsβπΌ
1. Functional Food
β’ Minimally processed whole foods
β’ Can be fortified, enriched or enhanced foods
β’ eg: dry fruits, juice, eggs, cereals, fruits, veggies,
2. Informational Capitalism
Control of information amplified via big tech, an economic logic post-industrialism
Pre relatedπ
1. Tiau River (see map image)
β’ Origin: Mizo hills, northern Mizoram
β’ Forms India-Myanmar international border for a brief length
β’ Meets Tuipui river in Myanmar
PS: no reading recommendations today, diwali manao sab! π
π¨ 12 November 2023 | Sunday π¨
Mains KeywordsβπΌ
1. Functional Food
β’ Minimally processed whole foods
β’ Can be fortified, enriched or enhanced foods
β’ eg: dry fruits, juice, eggs, cereals, fruits, veggies,
2. Informational Capitalism
Control of information amplified via big tech, an economic logic post-industrialism
Pre relatedπ
1. Tiau River (see map image)
β’ Origin: Mizo hills, northern Mizoram
β’ Forms India-Myanmar international border for a brief length
β’ Meets Tuipui river in Myanmar
PS: no reading recommendations today, diwali manao sab! π
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Offer valid only for first 11 aspirants
How will these PYQ Notes help You?
β’ Easy to revise for Pre 2024
β’ Details of both: answer and options
β’ Deep analysis of all UPSC Prelims GS1 PYQs (2009 onwards)
Do not delay and be one of these Lucky 11. HURRY!!!
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Still got any query?
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Friends, some of you wrote in saying they missed offer due to busy festivalπ
Respecting the sentiment,
β’ extending offer till 8pm today only for 25 more aspirantsπ
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Friends, some of you wrote in saying they missed offer due to busy festivalπ
Respecting the sentiment,
β’ extending offer till 8pm today only for 25 more aspirantsπ
β’ 15 years PYQs are 600+ pages
β’ Covers every Pre Question in GS1 2009 onwards
I encourage you to at least checkout the samples, aspirant reviews, FAQs hereππ»
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π¨ 14 November 2023 | Tuesday π¨
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Mains Keys π
(Use as examples in Mains answers)
1. 84th Amendment 2002 froze the number of Lok Sabha seats until the first Census after 2026 (GS2, Polity)
Pre-related π
1. Types of Equity Funds
a) Active Funds: These funds rely on professional fund managers who decide whether to buy, hold, or sell underlying securities and in stock selection
b) Passive Funds: Fund manager has a passive role; buy, hold or sell decisions driven by benchmark/stated index
2. World Diabetes Day
β’ Observed on 14 November
β’ Theme 2023: Access to diabetes care
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Affirming priorities (GS2, IR)
2. For content's sake (GS2, Polity & Policy)
3. A bond of secrecy (GS, Polity)
4. With a little help from the Sun (GS3, Environment)
5. Easing wheat, rising rice (GS3, Agriculture)
6. Tracked while on bail: How GPS anklets work (GS3, Tech)
7. Once upon a time, a plan to join Red Sea with Mediterranean through Israel (GS2 IR, GS3 Trade)
TH
1. Enhancing representation, for a just electoral system (GS2, Polity)
2. Remission of diabetes, desirable, but not essential (GS2, Health)
3. Realism, not machismo, to counter terror (GS3, Terrorism)
4. Community rights and forest conservation (GS3, Environment)
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π¨ 14 November 2023 | Tuesday π¨
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Mains Keys π
(Use as examples in Mains answers)
1. 84th Amendment 2002 froze the number of Lok Sabha seats until the first Census after 2026 (GS2, Polity)
Pre-related π
1. Types of Equity Funds
a) Active Funds: These funds rely on professional fund managers who decide whether to buy, hold, or sell underlying securities and in stock selection
b) Passive Funds: Fund manager has a passive role; buy, hold or sell decisions driven by benchmark/stated index
2. World Diabetes Day
β’ Observed on 14 November
β’ Theme 2023: Access to diabetes care
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Affirming priorities (GS2, IR)
2. For content's sake (GS2, Polity & Policy)
3. A bond of secrecy (GS, Polity)
4. With a little help from the Sun (GS3, Environment)
5. Easing wheat, rising rice (GS3, Agriculture)
6. Tracked while on bail: How GPS anklets work (GS3, Tech)
7. Once upon a time, a plan to join Red Sea with Mediterranean through Israel (GS2 IR, GS3 Trade)
TH
1. Enhancing representation, for a just electoral system (GS2, Polity)
2. Remission of diabetes, desirable, but not essential (GS2, Health)
3. Realism, not machismo, to counter terror (GS3, Terrorism)
4. Community rights and forest conservation (GS3, Environment)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if you're back to studies after Diwali break!
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Friends, the daily CA message that you see on Telegram?
I compile it in a Google doc to make it easier for you to revise πͺπ»
The annual access to this doc is for βΉ329/- BUT
On Childrenβs Day, you can get it for βΉ14/-
Yep! Just βΉ14/- for entire yearπ
How to get it?
β’ Pay βΉ14/- at https://razorpay.me/@csewhy
β’ Get the 1 year access of CA on your email
(Only till 11:59 pm on November 14 and for First 51 people)
I compile it in a Google doc to make it easier for you to revise πͺπ»
The annual access to this doc is for βΉ329/- BUT
On Childrenβs Day, you can get it for βΉ14/-
Yep! Just βΉ14/- for entire yearπ
How to get it?
β’ Pay βΉ14/- at https://razorpay.me/@csewhy
β’ Get the 1 year access of CA on your email
(Only till 11:59 pm on November 14 and for First 51 people)
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π¨ 15 November 2023 | Wednesday π¨
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Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Digital Public Infrastructure
β’ Defined in G20 Framework for Systems of Digital Public Infrastructure
β’ A set of shared digital systems used to drive development, inclusion, innovation, trust and competition and respect human rights and fundamental freedoms
2. Graded Inequality
β’ By BR Ambedkar
β’ Assigning different levels of inequality and privilege to different castes
Statsπ
β’ National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation: 4 out of 5 organ recipients - men (1995-2021)
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Arms and the Man and AI (GS2, IR; GS3 Tech)
2. Dal-Roti Inflation (GS3, Economy)
3. Nine things to do for clean air (GS3, Environment)
4. Secrecy and no tax - reason why Indians look at Cyprus (GS3, Taxation)
TH
1. Bridge to nowhere (GS2, IR)
2. Search and seizure (GS2, Polity & Policy)
3. A Norwegian perspective of India's digital journey (GS2, IR)
4. The economy of a world without work (GS3, Economy)
5. How does an electric battery work and what are the different types? (GS3, Science)
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π¨ 15 November 2023 | Wednesday π¨
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Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Digital Public Infrastructure
β’ Defined in G20 Framework for Systems of Digital Public Infrastructure
β’ A set of shared digital systems used to drive development, inclusion, innovation, trust and competition and respect human rights and fundamental freedoms
2. Graded Inequality
β’ By BR Ambedkar
β’ Assigning different levels of inequality and privilege to different castes
Statsπ
β’ National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation: 4 out of 5 organ recipients - men (1995-2021)
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Arms and the Man and AI (GS2, IR; GS3 Tech)
2. Dal-Roti Inflation (GS3, Economy)
3. Nine things to do for clean air (GS3, Environment)
4. Secrecy and no tax - reason why Indians look at Cyprus (GS3, Taxation)
TH
1. Bridge to nowhere (GS2, IR)
2. Search and seizure (GS2, Polity & Policy)
3. A Norwegian perspective of India's digital journey (GS2, IR)
4. The economy of a world without work (GS3, Economy)
5. How does an electric battery work and what are the different types? (GS3, Science)
PS: Need any help for UPSC Prep? Write to me whycse@gmail.com
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Tausif Ali | Story of Shamiβs father
A dominant, passionate fast bowler in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh
Hailing from a farmer family, life was tough
Things happened and boom! He has to go back home
Leaving cricket forever, he βsettlesβ
The dream dies and Tausif is now farming to raise his family
A few years and 4 sons later, he started training all of them himself
While he did that for almost a decade, one of them was exceptional
Tausif did not want to risk it with this βgod-giftedβ child!
He packed bags to take him to Badruddin in Moradabad, a local famous coach
Badruddin made the chap bowl and damn! DID HE BALL WELL?
This child was indeed different!
His ups and down life put him to test many a times
But he came back, ALWAYS!
He is Shami. Muhammad Shami. β€οΈ
This Indian bowler who makes ball dance to his tunes like magic is sweats heavy in practice
Point being?
If you are stuck or feeling stagnant, know that you are not alone
It happens!
But what matters is how you bounce back.
A dominant, passionate fast bowler in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh
Hailing from a farmer family, life was tough
Things happened and boom! He has to go back home
Leaving cricket forever, he βsettlesβ
The dream dies and Tausif is now farming to raise his family
A few years and 4 sons later, he started training all of them himself
While he did that for almost a decade, one of them was exceptional
Tausif did not want to risk it with this βgod-giftedβ child!
He packed bags to take him to Badruddin in Moradabad, a local famous coach
Badruddin made the chap bowl and damn! DID HE BALL WELL?
This child was indeed different!
His ups and down life put him to test many a times
But he came back, ALWAYS!
He is Shami. Muhammad Shami. β€οΈ
This Indian bowler who makes ball dance to his tunes like magic is sweats heavy in practice
Point being?
If you are stuck or feeling stagnant, know that you are not alone
It happens!
But what matters is how you bounce back.
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π¨ 16 November 2023 | Thursday π¨
Mains Keys π
1. IPEF members (including India, US) ink IPEF Supply Chain Resilience Agreement to cut dependence on China (GS2, IR)
2. Worli Koliwada, Mumbai: 4 sq km radius where Hindus, Muslims & Christians have been cohabiting for centuries (GS1, Society)
Pre-related π
1. PM Janjati Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
β’ To ensure last-mile welfare scheme delivery & protection for PVTGs
β’ Revise PVTGs here
2. Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
β’ A nationwide programme to reach out to all villages and include those eligible for various schemes
3. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
β’ 21-member ("economies"), regional economic forum estbd in 1989
β’ To leverage growing interdependence of Asia-Pacific for prosperity through regional economic integration
β’ India NOT a member, formally requested to join in 1991
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. Ease of control (GS2, Polity & Policy)
2. Say Indian cheese (GS1, Culture)
3. The cost of ambivalence (GS2, Policy)
4. To build tunnel, rock must be thoroughly examined (GS3, Infra)
TH
1. Life over death (GS2, Polity)
2. As Gaza war rages, waiting for the other shoe to drop (GS2, IR)
3. The price of persistent federal frictions(GS2,Polity)
PS: Hit β€οΈ to confirm you are reading newspaper daily!
π¨ 16 November 2023 | Thursday π¨
Mains Keys π
1. IPEF members (including India, US) ink IPEF Supply Chain Resilience Agreement to cut dependence on China (GS2, IR)
2. Worli Koliwada, Mumbai: 4 sq km radius where Hindus, Muslims & Christians have been cohabiting for centuries (GS1, Society)
Pre-related π
1. PM Janjati Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
β’ To ensure last-mile welfare scheme delivery & protection for PVTGs
β’ Revise PVTGs here
2. Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
β’ A nationwide programme to reach out to all villages and include those eligible for various schemes
3. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
β’ 21-member ("economies"), regional economic forum estbd in 1989
β’ To leverage growing interdependence of Asia-Pacific for prosperity through regional economic integration
β’ India NOT a member, formally requested to join in 1991
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. Ease of control (GS2, Polity & Policy)
2. Say Indian cheese (GS1, Culture)
3. The cost of ambivalence (GS2, Policy)
4. To build tunnel, rock must be thoroughly examined (GS3, Infra)
TH
1. Life over death (GS2, Polity)
2. As Gaza war rages, waiting for the other shoe to drop (GS2, IR)
3. The price of persistent federal frictions(GS2,Polity)
PS: Hit β€οΈ to confirm you are reading newspaper daily!
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Friends, I have put both these maps in PDF form
Print as many as you want on A4 sheet to practice!
Click here to download for Free
Print as many as you want on A4 sheet to practice!
Click here to download for Free
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Note: Revise 22 Maps of 11th & 12th Geography NCERTs here
π¨ 17 November 2023 | Friday π¨
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Hallucinate
β’ Novel usage in context of AI
β’ "When an artificial intelligence hallucinates, it produces false information"
β’ Why? AIs can learn from factually inaccurate sources or produce inaccuracies while processing
2. Gesture Politics
β’ Political actions or positions taken mainly to influence public opinion, typically requiring little effort or having no significant impact
Pre-related π
1. Chikangunya's 1st vaccine
β’ A disease characterised by severe joint pain and impaired mobility, plus fever
β’ Viral infection, transmitted by Aedes aegypti & Aedes albopictus
β’ Ixchiq: 1st vaccine approved by US's FDA
Quote(s) π
β’ When people throw stones at you, you turn them into milestones ~ Sachin Tendulkar
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. When Xi met Biden (GS2, IR)
2. Her knock on closed doors (GS2, Social Justice)
3. India and the US-China truce (GS2, IR)
4. Crime of 'adultery': What SC ruled and why (GS2, Policy)
TH
1. Widening divide (GS3, Internal Security)
2. Challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme (GS2, Polity)
3. Branded, generic and missing ingredient of quality (GS2, Health)
4. Should elections be funded? (GS2, Polity)
5. On the sub-categorisation within castes (GS2, Polity & Policy)
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Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Hallucinate
β’ Novel usage in context of AI
β’ "When an artificial intelligence hallucinates, it produces false information"
β’ Why? AIs can learn from factually inaccurate sources or produce inaccuracies while processing
2. Gesture Politics
β’ Political actions or positions taken mainly to influence public opinion, typically requiring little effort or having no significant impact
Pre-related π
1. Chikangunya's 1st vaccine
β’ A disease characterised by severe joint pain and impaired mobility, plus fever
β’ Viral infection, transmitted by Aedes aegypti & Aedes albopictus
β’ Ixchiq: 1st vaccine approved by US's FDA
Quote(s) π
β’ When people throw stones at you, you turn them into milestones ~ Sachin Tendulkar
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. When Xi met Biden (GS2, IR)
2. Her knock on closed doors (GS2, Social Justice)
3. India and the US-China truce (GS2, IR)
4. Crime of 'adultery': What SC ruled and why (GS2, Policy)
TH
1. Widening divide (GS3, Internal Security)
2. Challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme (GS2, Polity)
3. Branded, generic and missing ingredient of quality (GS2, Health)
4. Should elections be funded? (GS2, Polity)
5. On the sub-categorisation within castes (GS2, Polity & Policy)
PS: Hit β€οΈ to appreciate my consistent efforts! :)
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13 Articles related to Constitutional Bodies
Find Mains PYQs in end to know how to use 'em
β’ A 76: AG
β’ A 148: CAG
β’ A 165: Advocate General (for states)
β’ A 243K: State EC
β’ A 263
Inter state council
β’ A 279A
GST Council (via 101 Amendment Act)
β’ A 280
Finance Commission
β’ A 315-323
UPSC/State PSC
β’ A 324: ECI
β’ A 338: NCSC
β’ A 338A: NCST
β’ A 338B: NCBC (via 102nd Amendment Act)
β’ Article 350B
Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
How to use these articles to score higher in Mains?
a) "The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the GoI. Discuss" (UPSC CSE Mains 2019)
Mention the Article 76 Attorney General in Intro to score brownie points!
b) Discuss the role of the NCBC in wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body. (UPSC CSE Mains 2022) (8/8)
Start with mention of Article 338B in intro (and 340 if you know) and score higher
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Find Mains PYQs in end to know how to use 'em
β’ A 76: AG
β’ A 148: CAG
β’ A 165: Advocate General (for states)
β’ A 243K: State EC
β’ A 263
Inter state council
β’ A 279A
GST Council (via 101 Amendment Act)
β’ A 280
Finance Commission
β’ A 315-323
UPSC/State PSC
β’ A 324: ECI
β’ A 338: NCSC
β’ A 338A: NCST
β’ A 338B: NCBC (via 102nd Amendment Act)
β’ Article 350B
Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
How to use these articles to score higher in Mains?
a) "The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the GoI. Discuss" (UPSC CSE Mains 2019)
Mention the Article 76 Attorney General in Intro to score brownie points!
b) Discuss the role of the NCBC in wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body. (UPSC CSE Mains 2022) (8/8)
Start with mention of Article 338B in intro (and 340 if you know) and score higher
Are you a serious aspirant?
Click here to copy paste this message for revision later
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