19 Themes seen in #UPSC GS2 Paper | Important @CSEWhy

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• China-India-West narrative

• Lok Adalats & Local Bodies

• Citizen Charter, PIL & e-gov

• Secularism & Right to Privacy

• Cabinet System, CAG & Federalism

• Role of Civil Servants in Democracy

• Charitable Trusts + Poverty & Malnutrition

• ONOE & Anti Cheating in Exams Initiatives

• Central Asian Republics + Maldives x India

• Terrorism wrt UNSC Counter Terrorism Committee

Constitution Articles you could use in Mains GS2 Paper 2024

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Friends, you will not find direct Qs on Articles of Constitution BUT..

..using them in your Intro gives you good impression & better marks

Compiled list to show how you could benefit knowing Articles of Constitution by heart ❤️

• CAG: 148 [Q4]

• Secularism: 44 [Q15]

• Public Health: 47 [Q17]

• ONOE: 83, 84, 324 [Q1]

• Cabinet System: 74 [Q3]

• Right to Privacy: 21 [Q12]

• Lok Adalats: 39A & 226 [Q2]

• Federalism: 245, 256, 280, 282 [Q13]

• Local Bodies: 243B (Panchayat) & 243Q (Municipality) [Q5]

Now, Real Question:

How to remember Articles of Constitution?

You can do it without ratta. There are some tips you can practice to make it happen.

I have covered this aspect in my Constitution course which is also part of WHYPOWER

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Pre note: light newspaper today revise CA at blog.csewhy.com

🚨 22nd September | Sunday 🚨

@CSEWhy recommendations

The Hindu 🗞️

1. Is the spike in India’s trade deficit a worry? (FAQ page)
(GS3: Economics)

2. What is the Nipah protocol in Kerala? (FAQ page)

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UPSC Mains GS3 2024 | Q Paper | @CSEWhy

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20 themes seen in GS3 Mains #UPSC

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• NGOs & Millets

• Asteroids & RFID tech

• Borders issues w/ 🇵🇰🇨🇳

• Digital Data Protection Act

• River pollution & Freshwater

• Buffer stocks & Food Inflation

• Land reforms & Labour codes

• IPR, patents & UDAN scheme

• Urban flooding & Irrigation system

• Disaster resilience & Public Expenditure

• Narco terrorism & Security issues on social media

21 day PYQ challenge | DAY 03

2021 Q for you. Reply in the quiz below

In the evening, I will share how this Q can teach you so much about UPSC examiner mindset

Fun fact:

Exam looks easy only when you’re not in exam hall

Agree? 😉👇🏼

Notice NOT just the answer here but also how the same answer gave birth to the Q in 2022

See notes of both 2021 & 2022 in the next images

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UPSC Mains GS4 2024 | @CSEWhy

What's your first reaction? Easy or Hard?

GS1, GS2, GS3, GS4

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UPSC prep makes you immune to FOMO

Despite hype, I’ve no urge to be at Dil-luminati, Coldplay or any other concert

UPSC preparation, truly, sets you in motion for life.

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🚨 23rd September | Monday🚨

Mains keywords

1. Earth rings

Ancient Ring Formation: Earth may have had a ring of asteroid debris around 466 million years ago

Impact Crater Distribution: 21 craters from the Ordovician period are clustered near the equator, indicating a link to the ring

Climate Effects: The ring could have blocked sunlight, contributing to global cooling during the Hirnantian Icehouse

Meteorite Record: Sedimentary rocks from this era show increased meteorite debris, supporting the ring hypothesis

Further Research Needed: More studies are necessary to confirm the ring's existence and its climatic impact

@CSEWhy Recommendations

Indian Express 📰

1. In our defence (Editorial)
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2. The perception of justice (The ideas page)
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3. Pro farmer turn in edible oil (Explained page)

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1. India needs a national security strategy (Editorial)
(GS2: Policies)

2. On the pitfalls of estimating GDP (Text&Context)
(GS3: Economy)

3. Judicial appointments and disappointments (Text&Context)
(GS2: Judiciary)

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21 days PYQ challenge | Day 04

Today, it's not a quiz but a IMPORTANT lesson for you

3 things: SWADESHI, BOYCOTT, PARTITION OF BENGAL

All of these are interlinked starting 1905

How did I learn this? Well, UPSC asked Q on it 5 times🤯

One was 2023 itself :O

See 2023 Q here and next one for other 4 PYQs!!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯

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🚨 24th September | Tuesday🚨

Mains notes

1. South American Forest fire

Record Fires: S.A is experiencing its worst fire season in a century, with over 364,485 fire alerts this year, surpassing previous records

Severe Drought: They face unprecedented drought conditions, worsened by climate change and El Niño, severely affecting Brazil and Bolivia

Environmental Impact: Fires devastated millions of hectares of forest in Amazon, Cerrado, and Pantanal ecosystems

Health Concerns: Toxic smoke from wildfires has resulted in hazardous air quality across several countries

Urgent Action Needed: Experts emphasize the need for immediate governmental intervention to combat wildfires

2. Mt. Penteli

Wildfire Outbreak (August 2024): A large forest fire spread to Mount Penteli, northeast of Athens, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions

Evacuations: Authorities evacuated Nea Penteli, Palia Penteli, Drafi, and Dioni, along with hospitals like Penteli Children’s Hospital and the 414 Military Hospital

Damage: The fire destroyed homes, vehicles, and significant forest areas.

Firefighting Efforts: Over 500 firefighters, supported by helicopters and aircraft, worked to contain the blaze, though high winds complicated the efforts

Alert Status: Greece remains on high alert for wildfires due to ongoing dry conditions and winds

@CSEWhy Recommendations

Indian Express 📰

1. One nation, one fantasy (Ideas page)
(GS2: Policies)

2. How SC strengthened child pornography law (Explained page)
(GS2: SC Judgements)

The Hindu 🗞️

1. Weighing in on business as usual with China (Editorial)
(GS2: IR)

2. India's defence exports and humanitarian law (Editorial)

3. How to enable transit oriented development (Text&Context)
(GS3: Economy)

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