UPSC Gurus

Samajh aaya ? From Pluto , let me remind you . Yesterday was Equinox , 22 sept. Equal dark and equal light. Ensure tomorrow you work hard & have more enlightened efforts towards success. Irrespective of the thing "log kya kahenge" Kehne do ! Be like Pluto ! ⭐️ @upscgurus

🆘 Library found in Tibet containing 84,000 secret manuscripts (books), including history of mankind for over 1000 years. Sakya Monastery Perhaps the largest library in the world of our distant history. It was discovered behind a huge wall, 60m long and 10m high. These are the treasure of the divine wisdom!!!❤️🙌🏻

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Checklist for Mains ✅ 🍀Admit card ( at least 2 Copies) 🍀Original Id card (As mentioned in your own admit card) 🍀Passport size photos (2) 🍀Black ball point pen (2) 🍀Pens with which you usually write in the exam ( 4-5) 🍀Pencil , rubber, sharpener ( only if you make diagrams and maps with pencils otherwise ignore) 🍀Water bottle ( transparent ) 🍀Watch (analog) 🍀Carry pouch ( to keep all these things, if required) 🍀Wallet 🍀Pain reliever spray ,ice packs ( if required) 🍀Scientific Calculator ( physics and other optionals) 🌸Last and the most important ✨ Calm mind and Speed ✨ @upscgurus

Around 252 million years ago, the world suddenly heated up. Over a geologically brief period of tens of thousands of years, 90% of species were wiped out. Even insects, which are rarely touched by such events, suffered catastrophic losses. The Permian-Triassic mass extinction, as it’s known, was the greatest of the “big five” mass extinctions in Earth’s history. https://theconversation.com/earths-greatest-mass-extinction-250-million-years-ago-shows-what-happens-when-el-nino-gets-out-of-control-new-study-238860

An interesting observation: Asian countries are generally seen to promote and accept ‘dynasty democracy’. It is a studied phenomenon as noted by many commentators. This results from 1. cultural reasons - family, loyalty, religious, influenced by centuries of monarchies and feudal system, 2. political reasons - weak political institutions, corruption, poor political understanding, 3. attitude and ethics - patronage system, nepotism, lack of will, charisma, 4. control of wealth and communication channels These are some reasons among others. Reference: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/09/a-family-affair-can-asia-break-free-from-the-power-of-its-political-dynasties

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Niti Aayog group pitches for a separate law to tackle future public health crisis 🏥 New Legislation: Proposed "Public Health Emergency Management Act" to tackle future public health crises. 🏥 First 100 Days Crucial: Emphasis on early strategies for outbreak management. 🏥 Holistic Approach: Focus on prevention, control, and disaster response, including bio-terrorism and non-communicable diseases. 🏥 Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS): For pandemic preparedness. 🏥 Pandemic Fund: Establishing a Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response Fund. 🏥 Strengthened Surveillance: Robust data-sharing and surveillance systems. 🏥 Decentralized Governance: The NITI group advocates for a decentralized system to enable better regional responses to health crises. 🏥 Digital Health Innovations: Leveraging technology for real-time data analytics, telemedicine, and health surveillance. 🏥 Cross-Sector Collaboration: Encouraging collaboration between public health, research institutions, and private healthcare.

The floods in South Sudan represent a significant case of mass displacement linked to climate change, affecting over 700,000 people. This situation may mark the first instance of permanent displacement due to climate impacts. Geographical Context: The Sudd region, one of the world's largest wetlands, experiences unique flooding patterns due to its network of rivers and swamps. Floodwaters struggle to drain, leading to prolonged inundation. Impact on Communities: Conflicts between displaced herders and resident farmers over land have intensified. Future Projections: Climate models suggest a potential permanent expansion of the Sudd wetlands, raising concerns about the long-term viability of displacement camps like Bentiu, which are at risk of flooding. The ongoing conflict complicates the response to climate-related displacement. floodwaters have resulted in increased water-borne diseases (cholera, hepatitis E) and malnutrition, particularly affecting the 800,000 individuals who fled from Sudan.

When Life cooks you so hard but you hit this pose in your room instead of crying (men don't cry)

Chandrayaan-3 has made a historic first by detecting over 250 seismic signals from the Moon’s south pole 🚀 The significant findings were detailed in a recent paper published in ICARUS, Authored by ISRO researchers from the Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS) in Bengaluru. 🚀 The Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA), which was part of the Vikram Lander, recorded these seismic events from coordinates 69.37° S and 32.32° E 🚀 Out of the 250 signals detected, around 200 were related to the activities of the mission itself. 🚀 Researchers identified about 50 instances where the seismic signal amplitude significantly deviated from the expected background levels, possibly moonquakes. 🚀 The study highlights a notable discovery: the longest continuous seismic signal recorded lasted 14 minutes, opening path for more reasearch. Chandrayaan-3 🚀Chandrayaan-3, launched by India on July 14, 2023, is the country’s third lunar mission, designed specifically to achieve a soft landing on the Moon’s surface.

Do not amend the Waqf Act; Abrogate it. A truly secular nation cannot afford to uphold boards that manage land based on religious doctrine. The very existence of the Waqf Board undermines the integrity of civic laws, which should operate impartially, free from religious influence. Amending this act is a superficial fix—its abolition is necessary. Clinging to such relics of religious governance weakens the foundation of equality before the law. In a modern state, land and property should be governed under a unified civil code, ensuring fairness for all, irrespective of religion. Abrogation, not amendment, is the only logical step forward.