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Big W for someone like me who started randomly on the internet and now impacting lives๐Ÿค—

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Quotes ๐Ÿ’ญ


"Its fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure"- Bill Gates

Pre Related News ๐Ÿ“„


1. Warm Nights

โ€ข when maximum temperature remains 40 degree C or more.
โ€ข minimum temperature departure is 4.5 degree C to 6.4 degree C

2. Pobitara WS

โ€ข on southern bank of Brahmaputra river in Assam
โ€ข grassland & wetland habitat
โ€ข Largest One horned Rhino population in India
โ€ข Other Animals: Leopard, Leopard cat, Fishing cat, Jungle cat, Feral Buffalo, Wild pigs, Chinese pangolins, etc.

3. Revise CRISPR-Cas9 (Context: New gene therapy to treat sickle cell Anaemia )

Revise African Elephants Vs Asian Elephants


Stats ๐Ÿ“ˆ


1. Air pollution killed over 8 Million globally, over 2 Million in India in 2021: State of Global Air report
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Reading Recommendations ๐Ÿ—ž


Indian Express ๐Ÿ—ž

1. Don't wait for KAVACH
(GS3, Railways & Technology, Read about KAVACH, issues & way forward )

2. Read about New Nalanda University here

3. Highest minimum temperature, why Delhi's warm nights are cause of worry
(GS1, Geo, Warm Nights, concerns & way forward)


The Hindu ๐Ÿ—ž

1. On the Hindu Kush Himalayas snow update
(GS3, Env, Read about snow persistence, impact in Indian context)

2. How will AI that predicts protein structures change life sciences?
(GS3, SnT, Read about AI & its application in Life sciences)
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Kunming is in today's Indian Express

Made this map based on the route mentioned in this report.

But why is Kunming important?๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป
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UPSC 2023 had a Q on Kunming๐Ÿ˜‰
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https://youtu.be/Ol6dXuU8Eug

Friends, I have made this short video explaining:

โ€ข Weightage of subjects in 2024 Pre
โ€ข PYQs & CSEWhy Tweets resource
โ€ข Mentorship '25 details
โ€ข Cutoff Prediction

Watch it to make the most of your time for both Mains 2024 & 2025.
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June 21 Q on June 21 ๐Ÿฅฐ

React โค๏ธ for option A
React ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ for option B
React ๐Ÿ”ฅ for option C
React ๐Ÿ‘ for option D
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10th International Yoga Day 2024๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
(1st IYD: 2015)

โ€ข Theme: "Yoga for Self & Society"

โ€ข Aim: Promote physical, mental & spiritual benefits of Yoga

โ€ข Why June 21?

"Longest day of year in Northern Hemisphere = perfect day to celebrate yoga" - Modi at UNGA on 21/6/14

Mains Pointers๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป


โ€ข Celebration of India's rich cultural heritage & contribution to the world

โ€ข Fosters cultural exchange & enhances global image (soft power)

โ€ข Eventual branding helps India attract tourists and thus, generate US Dollar
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A look at subject weightage in last 6 years for #UPSC Prelims :)
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๐Ÿšจ 21 June | Friday ๐Ÿšจ

Pre Related News ๐Ÿ“„


1. Hooch

โ€ข It is poor quality alcohol, derived from Hoochinoo, a native Alaskan tribe known to produce very strong liquor
โ€ข produced using fermentation & distillation
โ€ข contains methanol, an industrial alcohol highly toxic for human beings
โ€ข The treatment for hooch poisoning involves intravenously administering Fomepizole and ethanol, but fomepizole can be expensive and unavailable in many parts of India. In such cases, doctors administer a mixture of ethanol and water (1:1 ratio)

2. Striped Caecilian (Ichthyophis spp)

โ€ข limbless amphibian found in Kaziranga for 1st time
โ€ข mostly buried under soil

PS: Today is 10th International Day of Yoga with the theme โ€œYoga for Self and Society"
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Reading Recommendations ๐Ÿ—ž


Indian Express ๐Ÿ—ž

1. Engaging China in Modi 3.0
(GS2: IR, Read about strategy & diplomacy with China)

2. Bihar Quota struck down: what is the 50% ceiling that court relief upon?
(GS2: Polity, Read about Indra Swahney ruling & reservation)

3. Security, In black and white
(GS2: Read to understand political challenges in forming NSS and why we need NSS)


The Hindu ๐Ÿ—ž

1. How dangerous is Methanol poisoning?
(GS3: Health, Read about Methanol poisoning & treatment)

2. The U.S.-Saudi agreement, from ยst-bump to embrace
(GS2: Read to understand changing political scenario in Middle-East)

3. Sickle Cell patients need urgent access to modern medication
(GS3: Health, Read about SCD, burden, treatment, R&D)
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๐Ÿšจ 22 June | Saturday ๐Ÿšจ

Pre Related News ๐Ÿ“„


1. Twin Test under PMLA

โ€ข Under section 45 of PMLA
โ€ข twin conditions are: Burden of Proving Innocence & Ensuring No Offences While on Bail

Reading Recommendations ๐Ÿ—ž


Indian Express

1. In the name of merit
(GS2: Read to understand administrative and judicial scenario of Bihar's reservation policy)

2. Bail in Money Laundering cases, and the 'twin test' under PMLA
(GS2: Polity, Read about twin test, challenges & current position in law)

3. Cereal numbers
(GS3: Economy, Read about India's household consumption)

4. What is Claude 3.5 Sonnet & how is it better than its rival AI models?
(GS3: S&T, Read about Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI LLM)


The Hindu ๐Ÿ—ž

1. A progressive Indian policy on Myanmar outlined
(GS2: IR, Read about India - Myanmar diplomacy)
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June 22 is special

It was on June 22 2022 when I started UPSC CSE WHY

2 years anniversary today.

When we turn 3, we'd measuring real impact. Good times ahead! ๐Ÿ˜Š
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22 is friend of every #UPSC aspirant

How?๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป

โ€ข Mar 22: World Water Day๐ŸŒŠ

โ€ข Apr 22: Earth Day๐ŸŒ

โ€ข May 22: Int'l Day for Bio Diversity๐ŸŒฑ

โ€ข Jun 22: World Rainforest Day๐ŸŒฒ

โ€ข Sep 22: World Rhino Day๐Ÿฆ

โ€ข Dec 22: National Maths Dayโž•
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Friends, I am in Jaipur tomorrow and hosting a small meetup for all aspirants.

Click here & Fill this form to join
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๐Ÿšจ 23 June | Sunday ๐Ÿšจ

Pre Related News ๐Ÿ“„


1. Rota Virus

โ€ข causes diarrhoeal disease in infants & young children
โ€ข transmitted through fecal-oral route & contaminated sources
โ€ข no specific treatment; vaccine exists

2. Wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

โ€ข species of Great ape
โ€ข Native to tropical Africa
โ€ข EN status, CITES Appendix 1
โ€ข Context: Studies show wild Chimpanzees consume medicinal plants to heal themselves

Reading Recommendations ๐Ÿ—ž


The Hindu ๐Ÿ—ž

1. What can Railways do to stop accidents?
(GS3, Railways, Read about how Railways can prevent accidents)

2. Where does India stand wrt G7
(GS2, IR, Read about G7 & its importance for India)

3. Are heatwaves Natural disaster?
(GS3, DM, Read about heatwaves)
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๐Ÿšจ 24 June | Monday ๐Ÿšจ

Pre Related News ๐Ÿ“„


1. ๐Ÿ“Estonia

โ€ข in Northern Europe, borders Baltic sea & Gulf of Finland
โ€ข Capital: Tallinn
โ€ข Context: Estonia - India partnership for cybersecurity infrastructure

2. Revise minerals & locations in India

Reading Recommendations ๐Ÿ—ž


Indian Express ๐Ÿ—ž

1. Heat tragedy in Mecca & what makes Hajj pilgrims vulnerable
(GS2, Desert Heat, Read about Hajj & Heat tragedy )

2. Oath taking in Lok Sabha
(GS2, Polity, Read about MP, term & oath)

3. Why Russia - North Korea mutual defence Pact is significant for region & world
(GS2, IR, Read about Russia- North Korea relations)


The Hindu ๐Ÿ—ž

1. Create the space for governance with a green heart
(GS3, Read about climate change , Vulnerability, Way forward)

2. What are the duties of speaker?
(GS2, Polity, Read about Speaker & Pro Tem Speaker)

3. How is methanol procured & used as liquor?
(GS3, S&T, Read about ethanol & Methanol & their procurement)

4. Nuclear study provides major update on plutonium isotope fission
(GS3, Read about Plutonium isotope & recent study)
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๐Ÿšจ 25 June | Tuesday ๐Ÿšจ

Quotes ๐Ÿ’ญ

" The enemy of art is the absence of Limitations " - Orson Welles

Pre Related News
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1. Keralam

โ€ข earliest mentions in Ashoka's rock edict II, dated 257 BCE
โ€ข Keralaputra: Chera dynasty
โ€ข Keram/Cheram : KA and Kanyakumari coasts
โ€ข KL came into being on 1st November 1956
โ€ข Context: Renaming of KL state

2. Revise critical minerals in India

3. Revise Teesta water treaty
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Reading Recommendations ๐Ÿ—ž


Indian Express ๐Ÿ—ž

1. What is Enemy Agents Ordinance, tough law applicable in J&K?
(GS2, Polity, Read about EAO)

2. Law against cheating
(GS2, Polity, Read about public examinations ( Prevention of unfair means )

3. Power markets in India
(GS3, Economy, Read about Indian power markets, working, pros, way forward)


The Hindu ๐Ÿ—ž

1. The court spells the way in Himalaya's development
(GS2, Read about Recent SC judgement on climate change , Vulnerability, Way forward)

2. From China tilt to a Balancing with Beijing & Delhi
(GS2, IR, Read about India-China relations)

3. The NITI Aayog's project on Great Nicobar
( Read about Great Nicobar Project )
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