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π¨ 21 November 2023 | Tuesday π¨
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Hidden/Invisible Disabilities
β’ Conditions not visibly apparent to others, limiting attention to individual's needs
β’ Examples: Certain chronic illnesses, mental health conditions, cognitive impairments
β’ Initiative: Sunflower themed merchandise to be available at Delhi Airport for such passengers
2. Collaborative Defence
β’ Military partnership with scientists, academics, technologists, etc
Pre-related π
1. Tantalum
β’ A rare metal used in manufacturing of electronic components
β’ Detected in Sutlej river sand in Punjab
Quote(s) π
β’ I really think a champion is defined not by their wins, but how they recover when they fall ~ Serena Williams
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. Before the next deluge (GS2, Policy)
2. Governor's role in passing bills (GS2, Polity)
3. In building Himalayan tunnels, support and monitoring key (GS3, Infra)
TH
1. A fact check unit that is unconstitutional (GS2, Polity)
2. A renewed focus on emerging technologies (GS3, S&T)
3. How free cancer care alone won't help fight against career in India (GS2, Health)
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π¨ 21 November 2023 | Tuesday π¨
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Hidden/Invisible Disabilities
β’ Conditions not visibly apparent to others, limiting attention to individual's needs
β’ Examples: Certain chronic illnesses, mental health conditions, cognitive impairments
β’ Initiative: Sunflower themed merchandise to be available at Delhi Airport for such passengers
2. Collaborative Defence
β’ Military partnership with scientists, academics, technologists, etc
Pre-related π
1. Tantalum
β’ A rare metal used in manufacturing of electronic components
β’ Detected in Sutlej river sand in Punjab
Quote(s) π
β’ I really think a champion is defined not by their wins, but how they recover when they fall ~ Serena Williams
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. Before the next deluge (GS2, Policy)
2. Governor's role in passing bills (GS2, Polity)
3. In building Himalayan tunnels, support and monitoring key (GS3, Infra)
TH
1. A fact check unit that is unconstitutional (GS2, Polity)
2. A renewed focus on emerging technologies (GS3, S&T)
3. How free cancer care alone won't help fight against career in India (GS2, Health)
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π¨ 22 November 2023 | Wednesday π¨
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Materialism
β’ Origin of everything that really exists is matter
β’ In India: LokΔyata, ChΓ‘rvΓ‘ka, Bhautikvad, JadavΔda, DehΔtmavΔda
2. Transmission of monetary policy
β’ Pass-through of central bank's interest rate hikes to consumers by banks
Mains Key(s) π
1. SATHEE Portal: A free online learning platform for inclusive, high quality education to remote parts also (GS2, Education; GS3 Inclusive Growth)
Pre-related π
1. Aurora Borealis
β’ Also called Northern Lights
β’ Caused by coronal ejections on the sun
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. On our terms, in our time (GS2, IR)
2. The courageous banker (GS3, Economy)
3. App Mishap (GS3, Economy)
4. Leaning towards optimism (GS3, Economy)
5. Another seat at the table (GS2, Social Justice)
6. Fight against climate change (GS3, Environment)
TH
1. Alarming countdown (GS3, Environment)
2. Recognising the impact of climate change on health (GS2, Health; GS3, Environment)
3. India, Japan converge in Southeast Asia (GS2, IR)
4. The OECD report on climate finance (GS3, Environment)
5. Coal isn't easy to exclude from sustainable development (GS3, Economy & Environment)
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π¨ 22 November 2023 | Wednesday π¨
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Materialism
β’ Origin of everything that really exists is matter
β’ In India: LokΔyata, ChΓ‘rvΓ‘ka, Bhautikvad, JadavΔda, DehΔtmavΔda
2. Transmission of monetary policy
β’ Pass-through of central bank's interest rate hikes to consumers by banks
Mains Key(s) π
1. SATHEE Portal: A free online learning platform for inclusive, high quality education to remote parts also (GS2, Education; GS3 Inclusive Growth)
Pre-related π
1. Aurora Borealis
β’ Also called Northern Lights
β’ Caused by coronal ejections on the sun
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. On our terms, in our time (GS2, IR)
2. The courageous banker (GS3, Economy)
3. App Mishap (GS3, Economy)
4. Leaning towards optimism (GS3, Economy)
5. Another seat at the table (GS2, Social Justice)
6. Fight against climate change (GS3, Environment)
TH
1. Alarming countdown (GS3, Environment)
2. Recognising the impact of climate change on health (GS2, Health; GS3, Environment)
3. India, Japan converge in Southeast Asia (GS2, IR)
4. The OECD report on climate finance (GS3, Environment)
5. Coal isn't easy to exclude from sustainable development (GS3, Economy & Environment)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if you're reading newspaper daily!
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π¨ 23 November 2023 | Thursday π¨
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Deed of Familial Association
β’ Judicial innovation by Madras HC
β’ To provide legal status to relationships between same sex couples & other LGBTQIA+ couples
β’ Not a new legal institution of marriage, but a procedure to register such a contract
Pre-related π
1. Ghol Fish (Black-Spotted Croaker)
β’ Declared Gujarat's state fish
β’ Found in regions from Persian Gulf to Pacific Ocean
β’ Has medicinal value also, hence huge market in China & other countries
2. Methane
β’ Occurs abundantly in nature as primary component of natural gas
β’ 2nd largest contributor to climate change
β’ Remains in atmosphere for only 10 years
β’ Warming effect 28 times greater than CO2
β’ Major sources: Agriculture (Livestock & rice cultivation), Energy sector (leaks), Discarded HH waste etc
Quote(s) π
β’ It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognise, accept and celebrate those differences ~ Audre Lorde
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. A way out of the dark (Read for awareness)
2. A tentative pause (GS2, IR)
TH
1. Listen to the people, not the numbers (GS3, Economy)
2. Ethics and epistemology of ancient Indian Materialists (GS1, Art & Culture; GS4, Ethics)
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π¨ 23 November 2023 | Thursday π¨
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Deed of Familial Association
β’ Judicial innovation by Madras HC
β’ To provide legal status to relationships between same sex couples & other LGBTQIA+ couples
β’ Not a new legal institution of marriage, but a procedure to register such a contract
Pre-related π
1. Ghol Fish (Black-Spotted Croaker)
β’ Declared Gujarat's state fish
β’ Found in regions from Persian Gulf to Pacific Ocean
β’ Has medicinal value also, hence huge market in China & other countries
2. Methane
β’ Occurs abundantly in nature as primary component of natural gas
β’ 2nd largest contributor to climate change
β’ Remains in atmosphere for only 10 years
β’ Warming effect 28 times greater than CO2
β’ Major sources: Agriculture (Livestock & rice cultivation), Energy sector (leaks), Discarded HH waste etc
Quote(s) π
β’ It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognise, accept and celebrate those differences ~ Audre Lorde
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. A way out of the dark (Read for awareness)
2. A tentative pause (GS2, IR)
TH
1. Listen to the people, not the numbers (GS3, Economy)
2. Ethics and epistemology of ancient Indian Materialists (GS1, Art & Culture; GS4, Ethics)
PS: Hit β€οΈ to appreciate my efforts!
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Visit and enjoy the new experience to cover your Current Affairs! :)
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Note: Revise Deepfakes from UPSC Perspective here
π¨ 24 November 2023 | Friday π¨
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Japanese Society
β’ Hikikomori: A form of severe social withdrawal, people have not left their homes for years
β’ Kodokushi: Lonely deaths; Dead people are discovered in tiny apartments days/weeks after death
Quote(s) π
β’ Modern civilisation has put a price even on air ~ Mahatma Gandhi
β’ Truth never damages a cause that is just ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. Engaging with APEC (GS2, IR)
2. For a breath of fresh air (GS3, Environment)
3. How the new IRRA platform, a 'trapeze net' for investors, will work (GS3, Economy)
4. How farm fires are counted (Focus on institutions mentioned & data's limitations)
5. How suicide of farmer in Kuttanad frames the crisis of paddy in Kerala (GS3, Agriculture)
TH
1. A $5 trillion economy, but for whom? (GS3, Economy)
2. COP28: India's equity demand (GS3, Environment)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if you're reading newspaper daily!
π¨ 24 November 2023 | Friday π¨
Mains Keywords βοΈπΌ
1. Japanese Society
β’ Hikikomori: A form of severe social withdrawal, people have not left their homes for years
β’ Kodokushi: Lonely deaths; Dead people are discovered in tiny apartments days/weeks after death
Quote(s) π
β’ Modern civilisation has put a price even on air ~ Mahatma Gandhi
β’ Truth never damages a cause that is just ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. Engaging with APEC (GS2, IR)
2. For a breath of fresh air (GS3, Environment)
3. How the new IRRA platform, a 'trapeze net' for investors, will work (GS3, Economy)
4. How farm fires are counted (Focus on institutions mentioned & data's limitations)
5. How suicide of farmer in Kuttanad frames the crisis of paddy in Kerala (GS3, Agriculture)
TH
1. A $5 trillion economy, but for whom? (GS3, Economy)
2. COP28: India's equity demand (GS3, Environment)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if you're reading newspaper daily!
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Note: Tomorrow Iβll teach you how to learn 100+ articles with ease for UPSC!
π¨ 25 November 2023 | Saturday π¨
Pre-related π
1. Rare Disease
β’ One with prevalence less than 1 case per 1,000 population
Quote(s) π
β’ In pushing other species to extinction, humanity is busy sawing off the limb on which it perches ~ Paul R Ehrlich
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. The forgotten citizens (GS3, Economy)
2. Not green vs poor (GS3, Environment)
3. Sickle cell breakthrough (GS2, Health)
TH
1. Need for climate-smart agriculture in India (GS3, Environment)
2. No vote for veto (GS2, Polity)
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π¨ 25 November 2023 | Saturday π¨
Pre-related π
1. Rare Disease
β’ One with prevalence less than 1 case per 1,000 population
Quote(s) π
β’ In pushing other species to extinction, humanity is busy sawing off the limb on which it perches ~ Paul R Ehrlich
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. The forgotten citizens (GS3, Economy)
2. Not green vs poor (GS3, Environment)
3. Sickle cell breakthrough (GS2, Health)
TH
1. Need for climate-smart agriculture in India (GS3, Environment)
2. No vote for veto (GS2, Polity)
PS: Hit β€οΈ to appreciate my consistent efforts!
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UPSC CSE Why
Do you find it tough to remember articles of Indian constitution for UPSC/State PCS?
Friends, I have a special news!
I have done something about the quoted message
Will announce it at 1200 hours today on the occasion of Constitution Day
Also, the PDF for you to have 100+ Articles of Constitution in one place is now ready
Releasing it at 1200 hours too! :)
I have done something about the quoted message
Will announce it at 1200 hours today on the occasion of Constitution Day
Also, the PDF for you to have 100+ Articles of Constitution in one place is now ready
Releasing it at 1200 hours too! :)
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Note: Constitution Micro Course Launch today: Will teach you how to learn 100+ articles of constitution
π¨ 26 November 2023 | Sunday π¨
Mains Keywords βπΌ
1. Vishwamanava
β’ Idea by Kannada poet Kuvempu
β’ Education's task is to make one 'univeral human being'
Pre-related π
1. Kambala
β’ Traditional, folk sport born of agrarian practices of coastal Karnataka
β’ Involves slush track buffalo race
β’ Captured in Kantara movie
2. Amplifi 2.0
β’ Assessment & Monitoring Platform for Liveable, Inclusive & Future-ready urban India
β’ To make available raw data from Indian cities for data-driven policymaking
β’ By Ministry of Urban Affairs
PS: Not much in paper today, chill karo thoda! :)
π¨ 26 November 2023 | Sunday π¨
Mains Keywords βπΌ
1. Vishwamanava
β’ Idea by Kannada poet Kuvempu
β’ Education's task is to make one 'univeral human being'
Pre-related π
1. Kambala
β’ Traditional, folk sport born of agrarian practices of coastal Karnataka
β’ Involves slush track buffalo race
β’ Captured in Kantara movie
2. Amplifi 2.0
β’ Assessment & Monitoring Platform for Liveable, Inclusive & Future-ready urban India
β’ To make available raw data from Indian cities for data-driven policymaking
β’ By Ministry of Urban Affairs
PS: Not much in paper today, chill karo thoda! :)
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Constitution Micro Course Announcementπ
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Laxmikant tells you about all articles BUT
How to remember Articles of Constitution for UPSC?
To help all serious aspirants with this, I have made a Micro-Course
How will it help YOU?
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Note: Get it at a heavily discounted price today using code CSEWHY26 (Valid only till 11pm today)
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Friends, Constitution Day today!
Laxmikant tells you about all articles BUT
How to remember Articles of Constitution for UPSC?
To help all serious aspirants with this, I have made a Micro-Course
How will it help YOU?
β’ Simple Tips & Tricks class to learn 100+ Articles
β’ Relevant study material for quick & easy revision
β’ 1 Minute Videos of 100+ Articles as Bonus lectures
Click here to know all details, FAQs, feedback, and FREE Samples
Note: Get it at a heavily discounted price today using code CSEWHY26 (Valid only till 11pm today)
Any queries? Write to me at whycse@gmail.com
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4 Recommendations to revise before you sleep on Sunday
1. Amendment Acts in News | Click here to gain an edge
2. Island Chain Strategy | Click here to understand
3. Depreciation of Rupee | Click here to do a quick revision
4. Notes on Space Mission, Indian strategy and other details | Click here to save your time
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π¨ 27 November 2023 | Monday π¨
Bihar demanding Special Category Status demand explained here
Mains KeywordsβπΌ
β’ Vishamitra (Friend of the world)
Keyword to be used for India in GS2 IR Answers
Mains Keyπ
(Use as example in Mains Answers)
β’ Hairdressers as mental health therapists in West Africa (GS1 Society, GS4 Ethics)
β’ Revise Sikhism's 3 core principles by Guru Nanak Devji here
Pre relatedπ
1. Piezoelectric effect
β’ A unique property where certain materials generate electric charge in response to mechanical stress/pressure
β’ Use in:
a) Sensors, actuators, ultrasound devices & energy harvesting tech
b) Piezo based lighters seen lately
Quoteπ
"We are on highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator" - Antonio Guterres
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Benefits and bribes (GS2 Polity)
2. Finland blaming Russia for sudden influx of migrants (GS2 IR)
TH
1. Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollution (GS2 Policy)
2. Moulding the Himalayas needs caution (GS3 Environment)
3. Why has Binance been fined by the US? (Read for awareness)
4. DAOs: How decentralised entities are shaping future of digital world (GS3: S&T)
5. Plants warn each other of danger & now we can watch them! (GS3: S&T)
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π¨ 27 November 2023 | Monday π¨
Bihar demanding Special Category Status demand explained here
Mains KeywordsβπΌ
β’ Vishamitra (Friend of the world)
Keyword to be used for India in GS2 IR Answers
Mains Keyπ
(Use as example in Mains Answers)
β’ Hairdressers as mental health therapists in West Africa (GS1 Society, GS4 Ethics)
β’ Revise Sikhism's 3 core principles by Guru Nanak Devji here
Pre relatedπ
1. Piezoelectric effect
β’ A unique property where certain materials generate electric charge in response to mechanical stress/pressure
β’ Use in:
a) Sensors, actuators, ultrasound devices & energy harvesting tech
b) Piezo based lighters seen lately
Quoteπ
"We are on highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator" - Antonio Guterres
Reading Recommendationsπ
IE
1. Benefits and bribes (GS2 Polity)
2. Finland blaming Russia for sudden influx of migrants (GS2 IR)
TH
1. Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollution (GS2 Policy)
2. Moulding the Himalayas needs caution (GS3 Environment)
3. Why has Binance been fined by the US? (Read for awareness)
4. DAOs: How decentralised entities are shaping future of digital world (GS3: S&T)
5. Plants warn each other of danger & now we can watch them! (GS3: S&T)
PS: React β€οΈ to appreciate my daily efforts π
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Case of Special Category Status states in India
I have written a detailed blog post on this topic for your notes of UPSC here
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π¨ 28 November 2023 | Tuesday π¨
Read about Shimla Monsoon mayhem from UPSC perspective here
Mains Key π
1. Orphan quota introduced in DU (GS2, Social Justice)
Pre-related π
1. Teenage Galaxies
β’ Galaxies w/ unique chemical DNA
β’ Indicates formation of decent no. of stars but still growing rapidly
2. Transposons (jumping genes)
β’ Dangerous little pieces of DNA
β’ Can insert themselves into different regions of genome
β’ Potential to cell damage & death
3. Article 253
β’ Legislation to fulfil intβl commitments by parliament
Quoteπ
β’ Democracy is never a thing done, it is always something that a nation must be doing ~ Archibald MacLeish
Statsπ
β’ ~ 30 lakh workers die every year owing to work related accidents & diseases (ILO)
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. The diplomat's challenge (GS2, IR)
2. Once upon a three-fifth person (Read for awareness)
3. In DBT, D is for dignity (GS2, Policy)
4. Rat-hole mining: risky practice being used in tunnel rescue (GS1, Geography)
5. Growing more from less (GS3, Agriculture)
TH
1. The many grave risks confronting the world today (Essay)
2. It's time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court (GS2, Polity)
3. Can dollarisation save an economy? (GS3, Economy)
4. Fibre optic cables: its origins, working and different functions (GS3, S&T)
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π¨ 28 November 2023 | Tuesday π¨
Read about Shimla Monsoon mayhem from UPSC perspective here
Mains Key π
1. Orphan quota introduced in DU (GS2, Social Justice)
Pre-related π
1. Teenage Galaxies
β’ Galaxies w/ unique chemical DNA
β’ Indicates formation of decent no. of stars but still growing rapidly
2. Transposons (jumping genes)
β’ Dangerous little pieces of DNA
β’ Can insert themselves into different regions of genome
β’ Potential to cell damage & death
3. Article 253
β’ Legislation to fulfil intβl commitments by parliament
Quoteπ
β’ Democracy is never a thing done, it is always something that a nation must be doing ~ Archibald MacLeish
Statsπ
β’ ~ 30 lakh workers die every year owing to work related accidents & diseases (ILO)
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. The diplomat's challenge (GS2, IR)
2. Once upon a three-fifth person (Read for awareness)
3. In DBT, D is for dignity (GS2, Policy)
4. Rat-hole mining: risky practice being used in tunnel rescue (GS1, Geography)
5. Growing more from less (GS3, Agriculture)
TH
1. The many grave risks confronting the world today (Essay)
2. It's time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court (GS2, Polity)
3. Can dollarisation save an economy? (GS3, Economy)
4. Fibre optic cables: its origins, working and different functions (GS3, S&T)
PS: Hit β€οΈ for yourself if you're reading newspaper daily!
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1. Ethics Notes
Click here to get definition & examples on every term of syllabus
2. t-Vidya | Collection of my Twitter threads for UPSC
Click here to get t-Vidya
3. CSEWhy Flowcharts
Click here to get this collection of important mindmaps
Other High value resourcesπ
1. Visual Notes
Checkout details here of this collection of 19 maps for UPSC & State Prelims
2. Prelims 15 Year PYQ Analysis
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π¨ 29 November 2023 | Wednesday π¨
Pre-related π
1. Risk Management by banks
a) Credit Risk
β’ Risk entailed by a borrower
β’ Being unable to meet their obligations/defaulting on commitments
b) Risk Weights
β’ Essential tools for banks to manage credit risk
2. Mule Bank Accounts
β’ Typically bought over by fraudsters from their original users
β’ Often used to deposit money gathered through online scam
3. Imphal
β’ Latest & technologically most advanced navy warship
β’ 3rd among 4 Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers
β’ Crest has
a) Kangla-Sa: Mythical being from Manipur history, symbolic as protector of its people
b) Kangla Palace: Imp archaeological site of Manipur
Stats π
β’ ~ 4.43 civil & criminal cases pending in courts (National Judicial Data Grid)
β’ > 1.5 lakh undertrials in central jails (Prison Statistics India, 2021)
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. Combating Fraud (GS3, Economy & Cyber Security)
2. A swing in the Maldives (GS2, IR)
3. After 26/11, a new terror (GS3, Internal Security)
4. Who's Milei, what's dollarisation (Focus on understanding the concept)
5. Behind unseasonal rain & lightning strikes in Gujarat (GS1, Geography)
6. Six key climate change terms (Read for quick revision)
TH
1. A non-starter (GS2, Polity)
2. The challenge of maritime security in the Global South (GS2, IR)
3. The need to disclose political donations (GS2, Polity)
4. RBI's latest move to increase risk weights for lending (GS3, Economy)
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π¨ 29 November 2023 | Wednesday π¨
Pre-related π
1. Risk Management by banks
a) Credit Risk
β’ Risk entailed by a borrower
β’ Being unable to meet their obligations/defaulting on commitments
b) Risk Weights
β’ Essential tools for banks to manage credit risk
2. Mule Bank Accounts
β’ Typically bought over by fraudsters from their original users
β’ Often used to deposit money gathered through online scam
3. Imphal
β’ Latest & technologically most advanced navy warship
β’ 3rd among 4 Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers
β’ Crest has
a) Kangla-Sa: Mythical being from Manipur history, symbolic as protector of its people
b) Kangla Palace: Imp archaeological site of Manipur
Stats π
β’ ~ 4.43 civil & criminal cases pending in courts (National Judicial Data Grid)
β’ > 1.5 lakh undertrials in central jails (Prison Statistics India, 2021)
Reading Recommendations π
IE
1. Combating Fraud (GS3, Economy & Cyber Security)
2. A swing in the Maldives (GS2, IR)
3. After 26/11, a new terror (GS3, Internal Security)
4. Who's Milei, what's dollarisation (Focus on understanding the concept)
5. Behind unseasonal rain & lightning strikes in Gujarat (GS1, Geography)
6. Six key climate change terms (Read for quick revision)
TH
1. A non-starter (GS2, Polity)
2. The challenge of maritime security in the Global South (GS2, IR)
3. The need to disclose political donations (GS2, Polity)
4. RBI's latest move to increase risk weights for lending (GS3, Economy)
PS: Hit β€οΈ to appreciate my daily efforts! :)
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UPSC official page is posting single line quotes relevant for Essay topics
Listing 6 such topics posted by #UPSC ππΌ
I will evaluate 1 of your essay on any of these topics for Free
Write essay & mail PDF to whycse@gmail.com
TopicsππΌ
1. Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase.
2. You never lose. Either you win, or you learn.
3. To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want.
4. Repeat anything often enough and it will start to become you.
5. Manpower without Unity is not a strength.
6. Many will start fast, few will finish strong.
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Listing 6 such topics posted by #UPSC ππΌ
I will evaluate 1 of your essay on any of these topics for Free
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TopicsππΌ
1. Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase.
2. You never lose. Either you win, or you learn.
3. To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want.
4. Repeat anything often enough and it will start to become you.
5. Manpower without Unity is not a strength.
6. Many will start fast, few will finish strong.
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