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.
📌 UNION AND TERRITORIES CREATED AFTER 1956.
#Unionanditsterritories
🔺️ GOA, DAMAN and DIU
🔸️ India acquired these three territories from the Portuguese by means of a police action in 1961.
🔸️ They were constituted as a union territory by the 12th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962.
🔸️ Later, in 1987, Goa was conferred a statehood.9 Consequently, Daman and Diu was made a separate union territory.
#Unionanditsterritories
🔺️ GOA, DAMAN and DIU
🔸️ India acquired these three territories from the Portuguese by means of a police action in 1961.
🔸️ They were constituted as a union territory by the 12th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962.
🔸️ Later, in 1987, Goa was conferred a statehood.9 Consequently, Daman and Diu was made a separate union territory.
"Pleasure and pain are visitors.
Your steadiness is divine."
“मात्रास्पर्शास्तु कौन्तेय शीतोष्णसुखदुःखदाः।
आगमापायिनोऽनित्यास्तांस्तितिक्षस्व भारत॥”
"O son of Kunti, contact with the senses leads to fleeting experiences of heat and cold, pleasure and pain. They come and go—endure them bravely, O Bharata.
Kabhi padhai boring lagegi.
Kabhi failures dard denge.
Kabhi samajh nahi aayega ki aage kya hoga.
But Krishna whispers:
“Yeh sab anitya hai temporary.
Jo aaya hai, wo jaayega.
Tum bas sthir raho, aur chalte raho.”
Real tapasya yeh hi hai:
Jab man nahi lagta, tab bhi padho.
Jab sab doubt karein, tab bhi vishwas rakho
Your steadiness is divine."
“मात्रास्पर्शास्तु कौन्तेय शीतोष्णसुखदुःखदाः।
आगमापायिनोऽनित्यास्तांस्तितिक्षस्व भारत॥”
"O son of Kunti, contact with the senses leads to fleeting experiences of heat and cold, pleasure and pain. They come and go—endure them bravely, O Bharata.
Kabhi padhai boring lagegi.
Kabhi failures dard denge.
Kabhi samajh nahi aayega ki aage kya hoga.
But Krishna whispers:
“Yeh sab anitya hai temporary.
Jo aaya hai, wo jaayega.
Tum bas sthir raho, aur chalte raho.”
Real tapasya yeh hi hai:
Jab man nahi lagta, tab bhi padho.
Jab sab doubt karein, tab bhi vishwas rakho
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As we approach the final days of April, let's carry the essence of Mental Health Awareness Month with us every day.
2 Your mental health is not just important-it's one of
your superpowers!
Nurturing your mind and well-being is the key to unlocking your limitless potential.
Invest in self-care, adopt empowering habits, and cultivate a positive mindset to harness the strength of your mental health.
Remember, self-care is not selfish; it's a necessary act of love and empowerment.
Prioritize your mental well-being and watch yourself thrive.
2 Your mental health is not just important-it's one of
your superpowers!
Nurturing your mind and well-being is the key to unlocking your limitless potential.
Invest in self-care, adopt empowering habits, and cultivate a positive mindset to harness the strength of your mental health.
Remember, self-care is not selfish; it's a necessary act of love and empowerment.
Prioritize your mental well-being and watch yourself thrive.
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🔆Shahid Rajaee Port
✅Recently, a massive explosion occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port near the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas, resulting in 18 deaths and 800 injuries.
📍Strategic Importance of Shahid Rajaee Port
✅Location: The port is located near the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of global oil trade passes, making it a critical chokepoint in global energy security.
✅Economic role: It is Iran’s largest and most technologically advanced container port, handling a significant share of the country’s import-export trade.
#mapping
✅Recently, a massive explosion occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port near the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas, resulting in 18 deaths and 800 injuries.
📍Strategic Importance of Shahid Rajaee Port
✅Location: The port is located near the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of global oil trade passes, making it a critical chokepoint in global energy security.
✅Economic role: It is Iran’s largest and most technologically advanced container port, handling a significant share of the country’s import-export trade.
#mapping
Preparation kesi chl rahi hai Doston
Anonymous Poll
20%
Full fledged Pre mode Ek dum Topper wali padhai 😎
30%
Consistently studying on daily basis and completing targets
30%
Some days are like wow Some days are not effective
0%
Stress jyada hota hai to mood ke, hisab se padhai
20%
NOTA ( p.s. I have to put this option) 😂