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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐬. To all the aspirants reading this today: Let these paper cuttings be your "vision board" for next year. Your time is coming. Successful Candidates of UPSC CSE 2025 ✔ 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐤 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐭𝐚 — 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝟏𝟎𝟎 ✔ 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥 — 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝟐𝟏𝟕 ✔ 𝐒𝐚𝐢 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐚 — 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝟐𝟖𝟓 ✔ 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐣𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐢 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 — 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝟒𝟒𝟑 ✔ 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐤 — 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝟒𝟔𝟕 ✔ 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐲 — 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝟕𝟔𝟎 ...𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 Congratulations to all the future administrators who are now ready to serve the nation! #UPSC #UPSC2025 #UPSCResult #CivilServices #UPSCMotivation #UPSCAspirants #APTI_PLUS #SuccessStory #AptiPlus #KolkataIASAcademy #BestIASCoachingInKolkata #iascoachinginwestbengal #bestiascoachinginbhubneshwar #iascoachinginbhubneshwar

Mega Quiz Correct Answer with Explanation! Q1. Correct Answer: D Statement 1 is correct: A gravity bomb is: • unpowered • relies on gravity + aircraft momentum Examples: Mk-82, Mk-83, Mk-84 bombs. Statement 2 is correct: Adding a JDAM kit (Joint Direct Attack Munition) converts a dumb bomb into a GPS-guided precision weapon. Thus both statements are correct. Q2. Correct Answer: B Statement 1 is incorrect: India is a signatory to the SAR, 1979, ratified in 2001. Statement 2 is correct: In India: • Indian Coast Guard coordinates SAR operations • Director General ICG acts as National Maritime SAR Coordinating Authority Q3. Correct Answer: C Statement 1 is Correct: CBD was adopted at the Rio Earth Summit (1992). Statement 2 is incorrect: To support implementation of the CBD objectives, two internationally binding agreements were adopted within the framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Cartagena Protocol, which was adopted in 2000 and entered into force in 2003, regulates the transboundary movement of living modified organisms (LMOs). The Nagoya Protocol, adopted in 2010, establishes a legally binding framework for access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from their use. Statement 3 is correct: In India, CBD implementation involves: • MoEFCC • National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) Q4. Correct Answer: C Statement 1 is correct: Article 156: Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President. Statement 2 is incorrect: The 7th Constitutional Amendment (1956) allows one person to be Governor of multiple states. Statement 3 is correct: Article 213 gives the Governor ordinance-making power when the legislature is not in session. Q5. Correct Answer: D Statement 1 is correct: Kurds (~30–40 million people) are the largest stateless ethnic group in the world. Statement 2 is correct: Kurdistan spans: • Turkey • Iraq • Iran • Syria Statement 3 is correct: Kurdish language belongs to the Northwestern Iranian branch of the Indo-European family. Thus all statements are correct.

With reference to the Kurds, consider the following statements: 1. They are regarded as the largest stateless ethnic group in the world. 2. Their traditional homeland spans Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria. 3. Kurdish belongs to the Northwestern Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family.

With reference to the Governor of a State in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President. 2. The Original Constitution allowed the same person to be appointed as Governor for two or more States. 3. The Governor has the power to promulgate ordinances when the State Legislature is not in session.

With reference to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), consider the following statements: 1. It was adopted during the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. 2. To support implementation of the CBD objectives, two internationally non-binding agreements were adopted within the framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity. 3. India’s National Biodiversity Authority plays a key role in implementing CBD commitments domestically.

With reference to the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), 1979, consider the following statements: 1. India is a signatory to the SAR since 1979. 2. In India, the Indian Coast Guard coordinates search and rescue operations within the Indian Search and Rescue Region.

With reference to gravity bombs, consider the following statements: 1. A gravity bomb is an unpowered munition that relies on the aircraft’s momentum and gravity to reach its target. 2. The addition of a JDAM guidance kit can convert a gravity bomb into a precision-guided weapon. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

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Proud moment for the APTI PLUS family! 🎉 Heartiest congratulations to Debjyoti Halder for securing AIR 443 UPSC CSE 2025 A dedicated aspirant associated with IAS Academy APTI PLUS, his achievement reflects the power of perseverance, discipline, and the right guidance throughout the UPSC journey. Your hard work and determination have truly paid off. Wishing you great success as you embark on a meaningful journey in public service!

📰 𝐈𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬: According to a CREA report, 204 out of 238 Indian cities recorded PM2.5 levels above the national limit during the winter of 2025–26. 🎯 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: GS–III (Environment) – Urban air pollution, PM2.5 standards, National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines. 🌍

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