Day: July 14, 2023

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Reminder: CORE BATCH 2024: Entrance-cum-Scholarship Test on 15th July 2023

      Scholarship Test Date: 15th July, 2023 (Saturday) Register HERE to take the Scholarship-cum-Entrance Test in the OFFLINE MODE Register HERE to take the Scholarship-cum-Entrance Test in the ONLINE MODE   Syllabus for the Scholarship-cum-Entrance Test: UPSC CSE Prelims Syllabus (Paper I & Paper 2-CSAT) Duration of the Scholarship-cum-Entrance Test: 2 hours No. …

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[Ep-26]Beyond Money: Cracking the Success Code for Life| A Little More Light Podcast with Vinay Sir

        Dear Student,   Have you ever experienced a sense of failure while navigating the different stages of the UPSC CSE? Does the concept of “success” seem elusive to you? How do you personally define success? Is it solely linked to material possessions like wealth, cars, and mansions, or is there a …

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[ Day 26 – July 14, 2023] 75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2023 – Ethics

Day 26 mains 75: (14th July)   Syllabus: “Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.”   Q1. Comment on the growing India-Egypt relation and their influence on the geopolitics of Middle East and North Africa region.  (10M)   …

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[Mission 2024] Current Affairs Quiz , 14 July 2023

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[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 13 July 2023

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[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 14 July 2023

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

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Kaas Plateau (Maharastra)

Mapping Source: PIB  A recent study conducted by the Agharkar Research Institute in Pune, Maharashtra, has revealed significant climate and environmental changes on the Kaas Plateau. The Kaas Plateau, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site (2012), is renowned for its seasonal flowers that form a vibrant carpet during August and September.   The Kas Plateau …

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Atlantic menhaden

    Source: IE   Context: According to researchers, the changes in the Atlantic ecosystem can be attributed to the overfishing of Atlantic menhaden.   About Atlantic menhaden: Found in coastal and estuarine waters from Nova Scotia to northern Florida, Atlantic menhaden play many important roles. They are filter feeders, primarily consuming phytoplankton and zooplankton …

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New plant species that grow in saline conditions of Kutch discovered

  Source: IE  Context: A team of researchers has discovered a new species of saltwort called Salsola oppositifolia Desfontania in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India. The perennial shrub, which belongs to the Amaranthaceae family, grows in saline, arid to semi-arid environments.   About Salsola oppositifolia Desfontania: It is a halophyte, adapted to saline conditions. …

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NASA’s Perseverance rover finds diverse organic matter on Mars

  Source: DTE  Context: NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of organic compounds in a Martian crater, providing insights into the potential habitability of Mars. The study, published in the journal Nature, reveals a more complex organic geochemical cycle on Mars than previously thought, indicating the presence of multiple reservoirs of potential organic molecules on …

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SAGAR SAMPARK

  Source: PIB Context: Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has launched the ‘SAGAR SAMPARK’ Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS) to strengthen the maritime sector in India.   What is Differential Global Navigation Satellite System? DGNSS is a technology that helps make GPS and other satellite navigation systems more accurate. The major GPS …

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AuditOnline

  Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched the Action Taken Report (ATR) Module of AuditOnline through a virtual event.   About AuditOnline: AuditOnline is open-source software developed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj as part of the Panchayat Enterprise Suite under the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (as part of the Digital …

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Sanipreneurs

Content for Mains Enrichment    Source: TH The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) has informed the Madras High Court that it plans to convert workers involved in manual scavenging into ‘sanipreneurs’ by awarding them a tender for the maintenance of the sewer system using machines. Aim: This initiative aims to provide workers …

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Issues with the air pollution control measures in India

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environmental Pollution    Source: DTE  Context: According to a CSE analysis, air pollution impacts villages and cities almost equally but pollution control measures target only urban India.   Findings of the analysis: Particulate matter (PM) 5 is an extremely potent air pollutant that can penetrate deep into the lungs and trigger …

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Tax on online gaming: What the GST Council’s decision says, its implications

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Issues related to the Indian economy   Source: IE    Context: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 50th meeting, decided to levy a uniform 28% tax on full face value for online gaming, casinos and horse racing.   Decision to levy 28% uniform tax on online gaming: Earlier, …

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India-France Relationship

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Bilateral Relations between India and major powers   Source: IE, IE, IE    Context: Indian PM will be the Guest of Honour at France’s Bastille Day parade in Paris. The visit coincides with 25 years of strategic partnerships with France.   Significance of the PM’s visit to France: Increasing investment: The visit will …

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