“In your darkest moment, the divine in you awakens.
Don’t break — transform.”
“यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत।
अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदाऽअत्मानं सृजाम्यहम्॥”
"Whenever dharma declines and adharma rises,
I manifest Myself."
Meaning for Aspirants:
When confusion rises…
When your faith starts to tremble…
When you forget why you started
That’s when your true purpose is reborn.
Not every storm comes to destroy.
Some storms are Krishna in disguise
Waking you up from self-doubt.
So if you’re struggling today,
It doesn’t mean you're weak
It means you’re about to rise stronger than ever.
Don’t break — transform.”
“यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत।
अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदाऽअत्मानं सृजाम्यहम्॥”
"Whenever dharma declines and adharma rises,
I manifest Myself."
Meaning for Aspirants:
When confusion rises…
When your faith starts to tremble…
When you forget why you started
That’s when your true purpose is reborn.
Not every storm comes to destroy.
Some storms are Krishna in disguise
Waking you up from self-doubt.
So if you’re struggling today,
It doesn’t mean you're weak
It means you’re about to rise stronger than ever.
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🔆Yellow Sea:
✅Also referred to in China as Huang Hai and in North and South Korea as the West Sea, Yellow Sea is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean.
✅It is positioned to the north of the East China Sea.
✅It is bordered by mainland China in the north and west and by North Korea and South Korea in the east.
✅The sea was named for the yellowish sand particles originating from the Gobi Desert that descend on the surface of the sea, thereby giving it a golden yellow color.
✅It measures about 960 km from north to south and some 700 km from its east to west.
✅The sea is one of the world’s largest portions of continental shelf submerged in water.
✅Climate: It is characterized by very cold, dry winters and wet, warm summers.
✅Major rivers discharging directly into the Yellow Sea include the Han, Yangtze, Datung, Yalu, Guang, and Sheyang.
#prelims
#geography
#Places_in_news
@gameoftoppers
✅Also referred to in China as Huang Hai and in North and South Korea as the West Sea, Yellow Sea is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean.
✅It is positioned to the north of the East China Sea.
✅It is bordered by mainland China in the north and west and by North Korea and South Korea in the east.
✅The sea was named for the yellowish sand particles originating from the Gobi Desert that descend on the surface of the sea, thereby giving it a golden yellow color.
✅It measures about 960 km from north to south and some 700 km from its east to west.
✅The sea is one of the world’s largest portions of continental shelf submerged in water.
✅Climate: It is characterized by very cold, dry winters and wet, warm summers.
✅Major rivers discharging directly into the Yellow Sea include the Han, Yangtze, Datung, Yalu, Guang, and Sheyang.
#prelims
#geography
#Places_in_news
@gameoftoppers
Since yesterday after the UPSC CSE results were published and everyone was busy in Toppers and their talks.
This morning brings with it not just news, but an unbearable tragedy—
26 innocent civilians lost their lives in a brutal terror attack on our soil.
26 dreams, 26 families, 26 worlds—shattered in a moment of hate.
This is not just a number. These were people—mothers, fathers, daughters, sons—whose only fault was being at the wrong place at the wrong time:((
Radicalisation. Hatred. Extremism.
They must end.
India will respond. Fiercely. Decisively.
Today, while we scroll through success stories, let us also remember the screams behind the silence.
Let us pause. Let us feel. Let us pray.
Take 2 minutes—
Close your eyes, fold your hands, and send a prayer for the departed souls.
Om Shanti 🕉️
May peace find them, even if the world failed to.
This morning brings with it not just news, but an unbearable tragedy—
26 innocent civilians lost their lives in a brutal terror attack on our soil.
26 dreams, 26 families, 26 worlds—shattered in a moment of hate.
This is not just a number. These were people—mothers, fathers, daughters, sons—whose only fault was being at the wrong place at the wrong time:((
Radicalisation. Hatred. Extremism.
They must end.
India will respond. Fiercely. Decisively.
Today, while we scroll through success stories, let us also remember the screams behind the silence.
Let us pause. Let us feel. Let us pray.
Take 2 minutes—
Close your eyes, fold your hands, and send a prayer for the departed souls.
Om Shanti 🕉️
May peace find them, even if the world failed to.
CLOUD BURST
WHAT CAUSES CLOUDBURSTS?
Cloudbursts occur only via orographic lift, i.e.,
a situation when a warm air parcel mixes with cooler air,
resulting in sudden condensation.
#prelims #geography #GS1
WHAT CAUSES CLOUDBURSTS?
Cloudbursts occur only via orographic lift, i.e.,
a situation when a warm air parcel mixes with cooler air,
resulting in sudden condensation.
#prelims #geography #GS1
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🔆 Famous Sculpture/Painting: Mohini
📍 Monument Era/Dynasty
✅ Chennakeshava Temple, Hoysala Dynasty
📍 Subject Matter
✅ The Chennakeshava Temple in Belur, Karnataka, India, is home to a captivating sculpture of Mohini, the female avatar of Lord Vishnu.
✅ This exquisite sculpture is located in the temple’s navaranga.
#art_and_culture
📍 Monument Era/Dynasty
✅ Chennakeshava Temple, Hoysala Dynasty
📍 Subject Matter
✅ The Chennakeshava Temple in Belur, Karnataka, India, is home to a captivating sculpture of Mohini, the female avatar of Lord Vishnu.
✅ This exquisite sculpture is located in the temple’s navaranga.
#art_and_culture
🔆 Beni Putul (Bengal)
✅ Puppet Type:
- Made from red felt and are about 1 to 2 feet tall.
- Have movable arms, legs, and heads, manipulated by the puppeteer using hands.
✅ Instruments:
- Accompanied by Bengali instruments like ektara, dhak, and tabla.
✅ Size and Design:
- Smaller and more delicate than puppets from other traditions.
- Less emphasis on props and costumes.
#art_and_culture
✅ Puppet Type:
- Made from red felt and are about 1 to 2 feet tall.
- Have movable arms, legs, and heads, manipulated by the puppeteer using hands.
✅ Instruments:
- Accompanied by Bengali instruments like ektara, dhak, and tabla.
✅ Size and Design:
- Smaller and more delicate than puppets from other traditions.
- Less emphasis on props and costumes.
#art_and_culture
🔆Myristica swamps
✅Myristica swamps are unique freshwater swamp ecosystems dominated by trees of the Myristicaceae family, including nutmeg trees.
✅These swamps are found in specific regions of the Western Ghats, especially in Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa, and also in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
✅ They are characterized by stilt and knee roots that help trees adapt to waterlogged conditions.
✅These forests are characterized by trees with large protruding roots jutting out of waterlogged soil which remains inundated throughout the year.
They have evolved over millions of years and are comprised of old-growth trees.
✅Climatic conditions: The formation of these swamps is dependent on abiotic conditions like the shape of the valley between the forested hills, the amount of rainfall a place receives (with an average of 3000 mm), and water availability throughout the year
#gs3
#prelims
#enviroment
✅Myristica swamps are unique freshwater swamp ecosystems dominated by trees of the Myristicaceae family, including nutmeg trees.
✅These swamps are found in specific regions of the Western Ghats, especially in Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa, and also in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
✅ They are characterized by stilt and knee roots that help trees adapt to waterlogged conditions.
✅These forests are characterized by trees with large protruding roots jutting out of waterlogged soil which remains inundated throughout the year.
They have evolved over millions of years and are comprised of old-growth trees.
✅Climatic conditions: The formation of these swamps is dependent on abiotic conditions like the shape of the valley between the forested hills, the amount of rainfall a place receives (with an average of 3000 mm), and water availability throughout the year
#gs3
#prelims
#enviroment
Dams built on the Indus River System of Importance
Kishanganga (Jhelum): Operational since 2018, it diverts water from a tributary that feeds Pakistan's Mangla Dam.
Ratle (Chenab): Still under construction, but its storage could further reduce water to Pakistani Punjab.
Shahpurkandi (Ravi): Now redirects Ravi waters entirely to Indian use.
Ujh (Ravi): Planned project that may reduce downstream flows even more.
#prelims #Places_in_news #mapping
Kishanganga (Jhelum): Operational since 2018, it diverts water from a tributary that feeds Pakistan's Mangla Dam.
Ratle (Chenab): Still under construction, but its storage could further reduce water to Pakistani Punjab.
Shahpurkandi (Ravi): Now redirects Ravi waters entirely to Indian use.
Ujh (Ravi): Planned project that may reduce downstream flows even more.
#prelims #Places_in_news #mapping
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Experiencing stress during last few days of UPSC prelims?
You are not the only. If you have prepared seriously for whole year, stress, anxiety and pressure are obvious. The crucial skill for this juncture is maintaining composure under pressure. Have confidence in your preparation, make peace with stress and anxiety and let your hard work reflect your capabilities.
You are not the only. If you have prepared seriously for whole year, stress, anxiety and pressure are obvious. The crucial skill for this juncture is maintaining composure under pressure. Have confidence in your preparation, make peace with stress and anxiety and let your hard work reflect your capabilities.
🔆What are Rare Earth Elements (REEs)?
✅A group of 17 chemically similar elements found in Earth’s crust.
Not truly “rare” in availability, but difficult and costly to extract and purify.
✅Categorized as Light and Heavy REEs, with the heavy ones being more difficult to process and more valuable.
📍Industrial Applications of Key REEs (China’s current curbs target these):
🔰Dysprosium: Used in hard disks, EV motors (due to magnetic properties).
🔰Gadolinium: Radiation shielding in nuclear reactors, MRI contrast agents.
🔰Lutetium: PET scanners, petroleum refining.
🔰Samarium: Strong magnets for electronics.
🔰Scandium: Alloys for aerospace (e.g., fighter aircraft).
🔰Terbium: Lighting in consumer electronics.
🔰Yttrium: Cancer treatments, superconductors.
📍Why Did China Impose Export Restrictions?
✅Part of the U.S.–China trade war and broader geopolitical tensions.
✅China holds near-monopoly over REE refining — especially heavy REEs.
✅Export controls serve as a strategic leverage tool to pressure other nations.
✅A group of 17 chemically similar elements found in Earth’s crust.
Not truly “rare” in availability, but difficult and costly to extract and purify.
✅Categorized as Light and Heavy REEs, with the heavy ones being more difficult to process and more valuable.
📍Industrial Applications of Key REEs (China’s current curbs target these):
🔰Dysprosium: Used in hard disks, EV motors (due to magnetic properties).
🔰Gadolinium: Radiation shielding in nuclear reactors, MRI contrast agents.
🔰Lutetium: PET scanners, petroleum refining.
🔰Samarium: Strong magnets for electronics.
🔰Scandium: Alloys for aerospace (e.g., fighter aircraft).
🔰Terbium: Lighting in consumer electronics.
🔰Yttrium: Cancer treatments, superconductors.
📍Why Did China Impose Export Restrictions?
✅Part of the U.S.–China trade war and broader geopolitical tensions.
✅China holds near-monopoly over REE refining — especially heavy REEs.
✅Export controls serve as a strategic leverage tool to pressure other nations.