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π¨May 22 2023 | Mondayπ¨
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Reading Recommendations
IE
1. As DK Shivakumar becomes KA Dy CM, recalling history of post [Read for Article & GK of Dy PMs]
TH
1. What's ONDC (read for Basics)
2. Understanding a human pangenome map [Imp for SnT]
3. After sugar, it's time to regulate how much salt is being consumed [Imp for UPSC and personal health]
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π¨May 22 2023 | Mondayπ¨
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Reading Recommendations
IE
1. As DK Shivakumar becomes KA Dy CM, recalling history of post [Read for Article & GK of Dy PMs]
TH
1. What's ONDC (read for Basics)
2. Understanding a human pangenome map [Imp for SnT]
3. After sugar, it's time to regulate how much salt is being consumed [Imp for UPSC and personal health]
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Note: Revise Important maps for Prelims 2023 from my Visual Notes. Get them from Point No. 1 of the pinned message.
π¨May 23 2023 | Tuesdayπ¨
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De-risking
- The phenomenon of financial institutions terminating/restricting business relationships with clients to avoid rather than manage risk
- De risking fundamentally means having resilient, effective supply chains and ensuring no coercion of any other country
Pre related
1. Indian yellow
- Color seen in Van Gogh's The Starry Night
- Color sees origin in Bengal where the cows were fed special diet of mango leave, water and mixed with turmeric to get bright yellow urine
- This urine collected in earthen pots over fire overnight for concentrated liquid
- Strained, hard pressed to sediment balls and dried in heat
- This pigment reached Europe via merchants and used as yellow in paintings
2. FIPIC: Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation
- estd. 2014 with efforts of PM Modi
- Includes 14 Pacific Island nations
- First Meet: 2014 Fiji, Second 2015 Jaipur, Third 2023 Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)
- PM Modi referred to them as large ocean states and not island nations. Understand the meaning of this. Small islands with large EEZsπ
- Papua New Guinea is largest trade partner of India in FIPIC
3. World Meteorological Organization
- 192 countries, India member
- HQ Geneva, Switzerland
- Since 1950
4. Revise South Asia Gas Enterprise (SAGE) here
Stat
By 2050, India projected to have have 319 million elderly (3x from 2011 census)
Quotes
On Alcohol
- When it comes to alcohol consumption, there's no safe amount that does not affect health- WHO
- Alcohol is one of the most socially accepted poisons - Dr Sarin
Reading Recommendations
IE
1. No Way Out [GS 1 Society, Role of Women]
2. Bare new world [GS2: IR]
3. Economics of climate change [don't lose sleep over stats much, focus on trend]
TH
1. The tussle over services in Delhi [will make a blog post after Pre on ordinance and judgement]
2. Do sons contribute more toward elderly care? [Interesting read]
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π¨May 23 2023 | Tuesdayπ¨
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De-risking
- The phenomenon of financial institutions terminating/restricting business relationships with clients to avoid rather than manage risk
- De risking fundamentally means having resilient, effective supply chains and ensuring no coercion of any other country
Pre related
1. Indian yellow
- Color seen in Van Gogh's The Starry Night
- Color sees origin in Bengal where the cows were fed special diet of mango leave, water and mixed with turmeric to get bright yellow urine
- This urine collected in earthen pots over fire overnight for concentrated liquid
- Strained, hard pressed to sediment balls and dried in heat
- This pigment reached Europe via merchants and used as yellow in paintings
2. FIPIC: Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation
- estd. 2014 with efforts of PM Modi
- Includes 14 Pacific Island nations
- First Meet: 2014 Fiji, Second 2015 Jaipur, Third 2023 Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)
- PM Modi referred to them as large ocean states and not island nations. Understand the meaning of this. Small islands with large EEZsπ
- Papua New Guinea is largest trade partner of India in FIPIC
3. World Meteorological Organization
- 192 countries, India member
- HQ Geneva, Switzerland
- Since 1950
4. Revise South Asia Gas Enterprise (SAGE) here
Stat
By 2050, India projected to have have 319 million elderly (3x from 2011 census)
Quotes
On Alcohol
- When it comes to alcohol consumption, there's no safe amount that does not affect health- WHO
- Alcohol is one of the most socially accepted poisons - Dr Sarin
Reading Recommendations
IE
1. No Way Out [GS 1 Society, Role of Women]
2. Bare new world [GS2: IR]
3. Economics of climate change [don't lose sleep over stats much, focus on trend]
TH
1. The tussle over services in Delhi [will make a blog post after Pre on ordinance and judgement]
2. Do sons contribute more toward elderly care? [Interesting read]
PS: appreciate my effort by reacting to this message β€οΈ
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FIPIC, Islands of Indonesia and CPI/WPI
Revise
Revise
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Results out.
The people who did not give interview or Mains find themselves anxious when opening the 'holy' PDF.
You can contemplate your career choices after 28th. For now, just stick to the game.
If you have it in you, fight harder.
If you don't, it's a big world! :)
The people who did not give interview or Mains find themselves anxious when opening the 'holy' PDF.
You can contemplate your career choices after 28th. For now, just stick to the game.
If you have it in you, fight harder.
If you don't, it's a big world! :)
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Friends, I have received 5 such emails in last 2 hoursπͺπ»
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Note: Get my Visual Notes from point no. 1 of Pinned message for last minute map revision.
π¨May 24 2023 | Wednesdayπ¨
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Forum Hunting
A practice where lawyers list their petitions in front of a forum which, in their opinion, will give a favourable judgement
Carbon Leakage
A phenomenon where manufacturer moves carbon-intensive production to countries with less stringent climate policies
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
An EU tool to
- put fair price on carbon emitted during production of carbon intensive goods entering EU
- encourage cleaner industrial production in non-EU countries
Pre related
Bit on census
- Constitutionally mandated; multiple references in delimitation context
- No word by Constitution on when it has to be carried out
- Census Act of India 1948 offers legal framework for carrying out census
- First one 1872, regularly happening every 10 years since 1881
UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- estd. 1964 to promote development friendly integration of developing countries in the global eco
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- Publishes trade related reports
Reading Recommendations
IE
1. India's multipolar myths
2. The missing census
3. Govt's power to promulgate, repromulgate ordinances - why, how
TH
1. The paradox of BRICS, its new pathway [Imp]
2. The TS-AP water dispute
3. What's EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism? [Imp]
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π¨May 24 2023 | Wednesdayπ¨
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Forum Hunting
A practice where lawyers list their petitions in front of a forum which, in their opinion, will give a favourable judgement
Carbon Leakage
A phenomenon where manufacturer moves carbon-intensive production to countries with less stringent climate policies
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
An EU tool to
- put fair price on carbon emitted during production of carbon intensive goods entering EU
- encourage cleaner industrial production in non-EU countries
Pre related
Bit on census
- Constitutionally mandated; multiple references in delimitation context
- No word by Constitution on when it has to be carried out
- Census Act of India 1948 offers legal framework for carrying out census
- First one 1872, regularly happening every 10 years since 1881
UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- estd. 1964 to promote development friendly integration of developing countries in the global eco
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- Publishes trade related reports
Reading Recommendations
IE
1. India's multipolar myths
2. The missing census
3. Govt's power to promulgate, repromulgate ordinances - why, how
TH
1. The paradox of BRICS, its new pathway [Imp]
2. The TS-AP water dispute
3. What's EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism? [Imp]
PS: appreciate my effort by reacting to this message β€οΈ
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Check your 2022 prelims score here ππΌ
https://upsconline.nic.in/marksheet/exam/marksheet_system/
https://upsconline.nic.in/marksheet/exam/marksheet_system/
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Note: Stay fit, be lit. Prelims is yours to win! :)
π¨May 25 2023 | Thursdayπ¨
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Sengol
- Derived from the Tamil word 'Semmai' meaning righteousness
- Description: 5 foot long, silver made gold plated
- Considered sacred symbol of authority during Chola period
- Commissioned from Thiruvavaduthura math, Mayiladuthurai district of TN
- Nandi on top symbolizes justice and strength, Sengol has carvings in Tamil language
- Handed over to PM Nehru on night of Aug 14 1947 marking independence
- It was efforts of C. Rajagopalachari that Sengol found prominence at important date
Note: Song of Tirugnana Sambandar, a 7th century Nayanar saint from TN, was rendered during event of Sengol transfer to Pt. Nehru.
Narco Test
- Sodium Pentothal (or Thiopental) injected in body which is fast acting, short duration, anaesthetic
- aka Truth Serum and acts on the central nervous system as depressant
- Used in Gujarat riot case 2002, Nithari killings 2007, 26/11 Kasab
- In Selvi v/s Karnataka 2010 SC rules on legality and admissibility of narco tests
Polygraph Test
- Works on assumption: Physiological responses are diff when one is lying and when one is not
- No drugs injected but cardio-cuffs, sensitive electrodes attached to measure BP, Pulse, sweat gland, etc.
Paris Principles
- Related to UN principles on status of national institutions
- Set out 6 main criteria
- In news due to NHRC accreditation
Quote
Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception- RB Ginsburg
Reading Recommendations
IE
1. How to meet a disaster [Imp, read after Pre]
2. Legal questions in narco tests [Read today]
TH
1. On copyright infringement and AI [Imp, read after pre to understand ideas behind copyright laws]
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π¨May 25 2023 | Thursdayπ¨
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Sengol
- Derived from the Tamil word 'Semmai' meaning righteousness
- Description: 5 foot long, silver made gold plated
- Considered sacred symbol of authority during Chola period
- Commissioned from Thiruvavaduthura math, Mayiladuthurai district of TN
- Nandi on top symbolizes justice and strength, Sengol has carvings in Tamil language
- Handed over to PM Nehru on night of Aug 14 1947 marking independence
- It was efforts of C. Rajagopalachari that Sengol found prominence at important date
Note: Song of Tirugnana Sambandar, a 7th century Nayanar saint from TN, was rendered during event of Sengol transfer to Pt. Nehru.
Narco Test
- Sodium Pentothal (or Thiopental) injected in body which is fast acting, short duration, anaesthetic
- aka Truth Serum and acts on the central nervous system as depressant
- Used in Gujarat riot case 2002, Nithari killings 2007, 26/11 Kasab
- In Selvi v/s Karnataka 2010 SC rules on legality and admissibility of narco tests
Polygraph Test
- Works on assumption: Physiological responses are diff when one is lying and when one is not
- No drugs injected but cardio-cuffs, sensitive electrodes attached to measure BP, Pulse, sweat gland, etc.
Paris Principles
- Related to UN principles on status of national institutions
- Set out 6 main criteria
- In news due to NHRC accreditation
Quote
Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception- RB Ginsburg
Reading Recommendations
IE
1. How to meet a disaster [Imp, read after Pre]
2. Legal questions in narco tests [Read today]
TH
1. On copyright infringement and AI [Imp, read after pre to understand ideas behind copyright laws]
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Had posted this on Twitter a few days ago. An aspirant noted it and pasted on their study wall.
If youβre scared or unsure of 28th May, hereβs a sweet reminder.
If youβre scared or unsure of 28th May, hereβs a sweet reminder.
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Questions on which agency publishes which report is regularly asked in Prelims.
You either know it or you donβt!
Before going to sleep, take a broad look at list of reports and agencies ππΌ
https://csewhy.substack.com/p/90-important-reports-of-global-agencies
You either know it or you donβt!
Before going to sleep, take a broad look at list of reports and agencies ππΌ
https://csewhy.substack.com/p/90-important-reports-of-global-agencies
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Note: Oh dear, no fear; fight is here, win be near! π
π¨May 26 2023 | Fridayπ¨
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Pre Related
1. XpoSat
- India's only and world's second polarimetry mission using X-Ray
- Aim: study dynamics of bright astronomical X-Ray sources u/ extreme conditions
- Built by ISRO in collab with Raman Research Institute
2. Central Electricity Authority
- Now under Electricity Act 2003 [Made u/ 1948 act]
- Objective: Every 5 years, formulate National Electricity Plan for optimum utilization of available resources of power generation
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Power
3. petaFLOP Supercomputer
- FLOP: Floating Point Operations per Second (metric to measure computational performance)
- gigaFLOP: Billions, teraFLOP: Trillions, petaFLOP: Quadrillion
- First petaFLOP supercomputer: Roadrunner (IBM)
- Currently world's fastest: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Frontier
- Indian p-FLOP supercomputers: Mihir and Pratyush
- Upcoming: 18-petaFLOP (fastest) via Ministry of Earth Sciences
Reading Recommendations
IE
1. An outpost in the sea
2. India and the South Pacific
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π¨May 26 2023 | Fridayπ¨
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Pre Related
1. XpoSat
- India's only and world's second polarimetry mission using X-Ray
- Aim: study dynamics of bright astronomical X-Ray sources u/ extreme conditions
- Built by ISRO in collab with Raman Research Institute
2. Central Electricity Authority
- Now under Electricity Act 2003 [Made u/ 1948 act]
- Objective: Every 5 years, formulate National Electricity Plan for optimum utilization of available resources of power generation
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Power
3. petaFLOP Supercomputer
- FLOP: Floating Point Operations per Second (metric to measure computational performance)
- gigaFLOP: Billions, teraFLOP: Trillions, petaFLOP: Quadrillion
- First petaFLOP supercomputer: Roadrunner (IBM)
- Currently world's fastest: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Frontier
- Indian p-FLOP supercomputers: Mihir and Pratyush
- Upcoming: 18-petaFLOP (fastest) via Ministry of Earth Sciences
Reading Recommendations
IE
1. An outpost in the sea
2. India and the South Pacific
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Bhai sunn,
Darr matt. Exam knowledge se zyada mental strength ka hai
Darega toh bilkul nahi hoga
Bina darr ke jaega toh fir bhi chance hai
Bass itni si hi baat hai πͺπ»
Darr matt. Exam knowledge se zyada mental strength ka hai
Darega toh bilkul nahi hoga
Bina darr ke jaega toh fir bhi chance hai
Bass itni si hi baat hai πͺπ»
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π¨May 27 2023 | Saturdayπ¨
This is a scheduled message. No newspaper edition today.
Breathe. UPSC has tendency to surprise. World was crazy on COVID19, they asked no Q on it that year. Millets can be skipped this year.
You can't do much until you see the paper. Just collect your strength. Summon your best.
Trust your Bal. Buddhi. Vidya. πͺπ»
This is a scheduled message. No newspaper edition today.
Breathe. UPSC has tendency to surprise. World was crazy on COVID19, they asked no Q on it that year. Millets can be skipped this year.
You can't do much until you see the paper. Just collect your strength. Summon your best.
Trust your Bal. Buddhi. Vidya. πͺπ»
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