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Civil Services Day A Tribute. A Promise. A Journey. Today isn’t just about those who have made it — It’s about you, who are sculpting yourself to serve India with intellect, empathy, and grit. Remember: Every early morning study session... Every battle with self-doubt... Every question practiced, every essay rewritten... is a silent pledge to uphold the spirit of civil service. The Civil Services aren't a job. They are India's beating conscience. On this day, whisper this to yourself: "I am not preparing for an exam. I am preparing for a lifetime of purpose." Stay resilient. Stay inspired. The nation awaits you. #CivilServicesDay #FutureAdministrators #UPSC2025

📝 UPSC Prelims 2025 Aspirants! Don’t miss the 2nd Free Offline Mock Test on 4th May! Join the Prelims Mirror mock test by APTI PLUS 📅 Date: 4th May 📚 Papers: GS-I & GS-II 📍 Locations: Kolkata & Bhubaneswar 🎯 A golden opportunity to test your preparation before the big day! ✅ Register Now 📞 Assistance: 8100765577 / 9938386166

A Proud Moment for Bharat! The Bhagavadgītā and Nāṭyaśāstra have been inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register — a global recognition of India’s timeless wisdom and cultural heritage. 🌍✨

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The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra have been inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register — a global initiative to preserve documentary heritage of outstanding value. India now has 14 entries on this international register that was set up in 1992 to list documentary heritage of outstanding value. About Bhagavad Gita: Embedded within the Mahabharata (Bhīṣmaparva, chapters 23–40). Comprises 700 verses in 18 chapters. Dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield. Synthesises Vedic, Buddhist, Jain, and Cārvāka thought traditions. Central philosophical text influencing Indian intellectual tradition. Globally read and translated into multiple languages for its philosophical breadth and depth. About Natyashastra: Attributed to Bharat Muni, codified around the 2nd century BCE. Preserved at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. Foundation of Nāṭyaveda — an oral tradition comprising 36,000 verses, also known as Gāndharvaveda. Elaborates on Nāṭya (drama), Abhinaya (performance), Rasa (aesthetic emotion), Bhāva (expression), and Saṅgīta (music). Declares: "No meaning can blossom without Rasa." A seminal guide for Indian theatre, dance, music, poetics, and aesthetics. About UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register: Recognises manuscripts, texts, and documents of exceptional global historical significance. Aims to protect and promote access to documentary heritage. Among the other Indian entries are 30 Manuscripts of the Rig Veda from the archives of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI), Pune, that was listed in 2007, Saiva Manuscript from Pondicherry in 2005, the Gilgit Manuscript in 2017 and the Maitreyayvarakarana was listed in 2023. #UPSC #CSE2025 #IndianCulture #BhagavadGita #Natyashastra #UNESCO #MemoryOfTheWorld #GS1 #GS4 #Essay

Picture Courtesy - The Hindu Justice B.R. Gavai is a Supreme Court judge set to become the 52nd Chief Justice of India in May 2025.

Challenge to the Waqf Act, 2025: Key Issues The Supreme Court is hearing 65 petitions challenging the new Waqf Act, 2025. Major concerns flagged: End of 'Waqf-by-Use': Land historically used for religious purposes but unregistered can no longer be easily claimed as Waqf, raising concerns for old mosques/graveyards. District Collector’s Powers: Collectors can now label Waqf-used lands as government property, even before courts decide — risking misuse. Inclusion of Non-Muslims in Waqf Boards: Petitioners argue it violates Article 26, which protects a community’s right to manage its religious affairs independently. Applicability of Limitation Act: Imposes time limits on claims over Waqf properties, weakening Waqf institutions’ ability to reclaim encroached lands. The SC may stay provisions relating to non-Muslim inclusion and collector powers. Next hearing: May 5. #WaqfAct #SupremeCourt #IndianConstitution #CurrentAffairs

https://www.youtube.com/live/AikZMWAeciw?si=dKirFTbitQaXMf6u Dear students, This is to inform you all that the open session with Mr. Sairaj Mishra has been postponed to 20.04.25 (Sunday) at 2:00 pm due to some unavoidable reasons. Please save the link to join the session live. Thank you Apti Plus

Type 5 Diabetes Recognised as a Distinct Disease by IDF Why is this Significant? For decades, a form of diabetes affecting lean and malnourished teenagers and young adults in low- and middle-income countries was neglected or misdiagnosed. Now, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has officially recognised it as “Type 5 Diabetes” — marking a crucial step in targeted research, diagnosis, and treatment. What is Type 5 Diabetes? ▪️ Caused by malnutrition-induced reduction in insulin production ▪️ Affects the pancreatic beta cells, resulting in severely lowered insulin levels ▪️ No genetic or autoimmune basis ▪️ Common among those with BMI < 18.5, low body fat, and poor early-life nutrition History: ▪️ First reported in 1955 (Jamaica, “J-type”) ▪️ Temporarily classified by WHO in 1985 as “malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus” ▪️ Reintroduced as Type 5 by IDF in April 2025 Treatment: • High-protein, balanced diet • Tailored use of anti-diabetic medication/insulin • No standard therapy yet — guidelines expected in 2 years #UPSC #UPSC2025 #HealthCurrentAffairs #Type5Diabetes #GS2 #GS3 #APTIPLUS #Malnutrition #PublicHealth