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Big Update from WBPSC! 👇 The West Bengal Public Service Commission has officially announced: ✅ No change in the syllabus ✅ Old Objective Pattern will continue (পুরনো অবজেক্টিভ প্যাটার্নই থাকবে) Aspirants can now prepare with complete clarity and confidence. Stay focused. Stay consistent. Success is yours to claim! 🎥 Watch the full video for detailed analysis and expert guidance. https://youtu.be/VPpSwIoEEZI?si=EYid9t-FfTnAMxZp

Strait of Hormuz - 47% of India oil pass through this route 🔴Why has the Strait of Hormuz been in the news? Due to escalating Iran-Israel conflict, particularly after the Israel-Gaza war. - Iran is involved via Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and other militant groups. - Recent military strikes between Israel and Iran have intensified tensions. - Two oil tankers collided recently, raising global concerns, though sabotage was ruled out. - The strait remains a leverage point in Iran’s international negotiations. 🌍 What’s at stake in the Strait of Hormuz? - It's a critical chokepoint for global oil trade: - 20% of the world’s oil supply passes through it. At its narrowest, it is 33 km wide. - 90% of India’s oil is imported, with 47% passing through the Strait. - Disruption would cause oil prices to surge ($100–150/barrel). - Liquefied natural gas exports would also be hit; 20% of global output is from this region. 🌐 The geopolitical status - Falls within territorial waters of Oman, Iran, UAE. - The US Fifth Fleet (based in Bahrain) ensures operational control. - The Combined Task Force (CTF 150) patrols the region with contributions from the US, UK, Canada, France, and others. ⚠️ Can Iran close the Strait? - Iran has threatened to shut it in response to tensions. - Iran could use mines, submarines, and speed boats, though such a blockade could take weeks or months to enforce. - Such a move would provoke military retaliation, especially from the US. 🔁 Are there any alternatives? - Saudi Arabia and UAE have pipelines to bypass the Strait: - Saudi’s East-West Pipeline can transport 5 million barrels/day. - UAE’s Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline carries oil to Fujairah (1.5 million b/d capacity). - Alternatives are limited and would significantly increase shipping time and costs.

Since the Israel-Iran conflict is making headlines, the geographical location of these countries and their neighboring nations gains significance for the civil services exams.

You’re Not Stuck. You’re Cementing Your Foundation. 🧩 I study 10 hours, but I still forget. I read the same page again. Sounds familiar? ✋ You're not failing. You’re laying bricks. Every frustrating revision… every time you forget and re-learn — that’s not a weakness. That’s exactly how learning works. 🏗️ What you're building isn’t a memory. It's mastery. 📌 The exam won’t ask you how tired you were. It’ll show you a question — and you’ll smile because you’ve bled for the answer.

📊 School Education Rankings: PGI 2023–24 Released! 🚸 The Ministry of Education has released the latest Performance Grading Index (PGI 2.0) evaluating states on 6 key domains including learning outcomes, equity, infrastructure, and governance. 🏆 Top Performers (Prachesta-1 & 3 Grades): ✔️ Chandigarh (only one in Prachesta-1 with 703 points) ✔️ Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala, Goa, Rajasthan, Maharashtra (in Prachesta-3) ⚠️ Bottom Performers: 🔻 Meghalaya – Akanshi-3, lowest overall with just 42% 🔻 Manipur, Tripura, Bihar, Telangana, Assam – Akanshi-2 📌 Domains with Notable Improvements: 🔹 Infrastructure & Facilities: Delhi, J&K, Telangana 🔹 Governance Process: Haryana, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh

No One Claps for the First Step The first page you read… The first test you fail… The first hour you sit to study seriously — Nobody claps. But that’s where the journey begins. UPSC doesn’t need you to be perfect. It needs you to not give up. Take the next step today. Claps will come later.

Highlights of the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2024 🐄 Milk Production • Total production (2023–24): 239.30 million tonnes • Growth: 3.78% increase over 2022–23 • India’s global rank: 1st (largest milk producer in the world) • Top 3 states: Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh • Per capita availability: Increased to 471 grams/day (from 459 grams/day in 2022–23) 🥚 Egg Production • Total production (2023–24): 142.77 billion eggs • Growth: 3.18% increase from 2022–23 • India’s global rank: 2nd in egg production • Top 3 states: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana 🍖 Meat Production • Total production (2023–24): 10.25 million tonnes • Growth: 4.95% increase over 2022–23 • Top 3 states: West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra 🐑 Wool Production • Total production (2023–24): 33.69 million kg • Growth: Marginal 0.22% increase • Top 3 states: Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat 📈 Livestock Sector Growth • CAGR (2014–15 to 2022–23): 7.38% at constant prices • Share in Agri-GVA: Increased from 24.32% (2014–15) to 30.38% (2022–23)

Highlights of the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2024 🐄 Milk Production Total production (2023–24): 239.30 million tonnes Growth: 3.78% increase over 2022–23 India’s global rank: 1st (largest milk producer in the world) Top 3 states: Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh Per capita availability: Increased to 471 grams/day (from 459 grams/day in 2022–23) 🥚 Egg Production Total production (2023–24): 142.77 billion eggs Growth: 3.18% increase from 2022–23 India’s global rank: 2nd in egg production Top 3 states: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana 🍖 Meat Production Total production (2023–24): 10.25 million tonnes Growth: 4.95% increase over 2022–23 Top 3 states: West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra 🐑 Wool Production Total production (2023–24): 33.69 million kg Growth: Marginal 0.22% increase Top 3 states: Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat 📈 Livestock Sector Growth CAGR (2014–15 to 2022–23): 7.38% at constant prices Share in Agri-GVA: Increased from 24.32% (2014–15) to 30.38% (2022–23) 📋 Livestock Census The 21st Livestock Census is currently underway to provide updated and detailed data on animal populations across India.

Statement 1 is Incorrect. The New Glenn rocket's first stage is powered by seven BE-4 engines which use liquefied natural gas and liquid oxygen not liquefied hydrogen. Its second stage uses liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen powered by BE-3U engines. Statement 2 is correct. The first stage is designed for partial reusability and is capable of at least 25 flights significantly reducing costs and enhancing launch frequency. Statement 3 is correct. The rocket is named after John Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth in 1962.