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Prelims’26 Topic -36/100 Important scheme to be noted for prelims’26 📜 VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025 The Bill seeks to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a revised rural employment and livelihood framework aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. 🔑 Major Provisions 1. Increase in Employment Guarantee Employment guarantee increased from 100 days → 125 days per rural household annually. Retains provision of unemployment allowance if work is not provided within 15 days. 2. Shift in Policy Approach Moves from a rights-based, demand-driven model to a more planned and allocation-based framework. Focuses on: Empowerment Growth Convergence Saturation coverage. 3. Funding Pattern Changed Under MGNREGA: Centre bore nearly full unskilled wage cost. Under VB–G RAM G: Greater state cost-sharing responsibility introduced. 4. Planning Framework Planning aligned with Viksit Bharat @2047 goals. Greater integration with: Rural infrastructure Livelihood creation Skill development Agricultural needs. 5. Agricultural Labour Safeguards Provisions to ensure labour availability during peak agricultural seasons. Allows flexibility during: Natural disasters Extraordinary circumstances. 6. Institutional Structure Authorities proposed: Central Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Council State Councils National & State Steering Committees Gram Panchayat-led implementation. 7. Transparency & Monitoring Emphasis on: Digital monitoring Social audits Gram Sabha oversight Technology-enabled implementation.

📢 Mock Test – 04 Announcement Dear Friends, Thank you for being a part of Minds of Aspirants. To help you strengthen your Prelims preparation, we are conducting Mock Test – 04, which includes both GS Paper I and CSAT Paper I. The test is scheduled as follows: 📅 Test Dates: • Friday, 15-05-2026 • Saturday, 16-05-2026 ⏰ Session Timings: • Morning Session: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (GS Paper I) • Evening Session: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (CSAT Test I) ⚠️ Registration is mandatory due to limited seats. If you have not registered yet, please complete the Google Form below: https://forms.gle/qyMs21A3sNc8Ln4w6 Make the most of this opportunity to evaluate your preparation and improve your performance. Kindly share this with your friends as well. 📺 More Details: https://youtube.com/shorts/y6PDUYUToas?si=SSJplO-rH1fT1AsY 📍 Location: https://share.google/HuzBAcgHqLttjZU2w 📞 For Queries & Updates: • Telegram: @moa_official • Contact: 73056 05638 Thank you.

Prelims’26 Topic -34/100 Important tigers reserves and national parks - do go through them 🌿 Important Tiger Reserves of North East India 🌿 🐅 Tiger Reserves 🔸 Dampa Tiger Reserve – Mizoram ▪ Largest wildlife sanctuary of Mizoram ▪ Declared Tiger Reserve in 1994 ▪ Known for clouded leopard, tiger & rich biodiversity 🔸 Kaziranga Tiger Reserve – Assam ▪ UNESCO World Heritage Site ▪ Famous for the One-Horned Rhinoceros ▪ High tiger density 🔸 Manas Tiger Reserve – Assam ▪ UNESCO World Heritage Site ▪ Located along Bhutan border ▪ Known for Golden Langur & Pygmy Hog 🔸 Namdapha Tiger Reserve – Arunachal Pradesh ▪ One of India’s largest protected areas ▪ Only park with all four big cats: Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard & Clouded Leopard 🔸 Pakke (Pakhui) Tiger Reserve – Arunachal Pradesh ▪ Known for hornbill conservation ▪ Important elephant habitat 🔸 Orang Tiger Reserve – Assam ▪ Called “Mini Kaziranga” ▪ Famous for rhinos and riverine ecosystem 🔸 Nameri Tiger Reserve – Assam ▪ Located near Arunachal Pradesh ▪ Known for bird diversity and rafting in Jia Bhoroli River

Prelims’26 Topic -32/100 Science and technology What is a scramjet engine ? 🚀 SCRAMJET TECHNOLOGY – 🔹 What is a Scramjet? A Scramjet (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet) is an advanced air-breathing engine designed for hypersonic speeds — usually above Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound). 🔹 How is it different from normal rockets? Unlike rockets, a scramjet: Uses oxygen from the atmosphere instead of carrying oxidizer onboard. Works efficiently at extremely high speeds. Makes hypersonic missiles lighter, faster, and capable of longer ranges. 🔹 How does it work? The missile/vehicle is first accelerated to very high speed using a booster rocket. Air entering the engine remains at supersonic speed. Fuel is injected and burns in this high-speed airflow, generating thrust. 🔹 Why is this test important? ✅ Boosts India’s hypersonic missile programme ✅ Enhances capability for next-generation strategic weapons ✅ Can support future high-speed aircraft and space access technologies ✅ Places India among a select group of nations working on hypersonic propulsion 🔹 Key Feature: Scramjets are extremely difficult to develop because combustion must remain stable even when air moves through the engine faster than the speed of sound.

Prelims’26 Topic -32/100 What is the significance of cryosphere? Do check it for this prelims

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Mains’26 Key terms to be noted for disaster management Gs3

Prelims’26 Topic -31/100 📌 What is CDS? The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is: the highest-ranking uniformed military officer in India, and the single-point military adviser to the Government. Created to improve: jointness, coordination, and integration among: Army, Navy, Air Force. ⸻ 📜 Background Recommended by: Kargil Review Committee Naresh Chandra Committee Shekatkar Committee Created in: 2019 First CDS: Bipin Rawat ⸻ 🏛 Position CDS functions as: Principal Military Adviser to Defence Minister Head of: Department of Military Affairs (DMA) ⸻ 🎯 Main Functions ✅ Promote Jointness Common planning among Army, Navy & Air Force Integrated commands & operations ✅ Theatre Command Reforms Move towards integrated theatre commands ✅ Modernisation Coordinated procurement of weapons Reduce duplication among forces ✅ Tri-Service Organisations Examples: Cyber Space Special Operations ⸻ ❌ What CDS does NOT do CDS is not operational commander of all forces. Individual Service Chiefs still control: Army, Navy, Air Force operations.

🎯 MOA XINSHENG – 2026 MOCK TEST 📢 Attention Students – Mock Test Update Students who have not yet written Mock Test-1, Mock Test-2, or Mock Test-3 can now access the tests on our website. Tests have been uploaded to the Minds of Aspirants Test Portal. You can attempt them at your convenience — anytime and from anywhere. 🔗 Prelims Test Portal: https://prelims.mindsofaspirants.com/ Thank you.

XINSHENG 📢 Mock Test – 03 Announcement Dear Friends, Thank you for being a part of Minds of Aspirants. As part of our Prelims Preparation Program, we are conducting a series of 5 Mock Tests. Mock Test – 03 is scheduled as follows: 📅 Date: Sunday, 10-05-2026 🕚 Timing: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📢 Online Students – Mock Test-3 Update Mock Test-3 will be conducted on Sunday (10-05-25) at 11:00 AM. Question paper will be shared in the group and uploaded on the Minds of Aspirants Test Portal. You can attempt the test at your convenience, anytime and from anywhere. 🔗 Test Portal (Prelims Tests): https://prelims.mindsofaspirants.com/ We encourage all students to take this test seriously and use it as an opportunity to evaluate your preparation and improve your performance. 📌 Kindly share this with your friends who may benefit. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Prelims’26 Topic-30/100 Important key words from environment to be noted What is “net zero”? What is “carbon offsetting”? What is “Eco anxiety”? For prelims’26 do revise all the key words in environment

Prelims’26 Topic - 30/100 Important topic to be noted - Defence hierarchy Flag Officers (Strategic & Regional Leadership) Admiral (4-Star): Acts as the professional head of the entire service (e.g., the Chief of the Naval Staff in India). They are responsible for global strategy, naval diplomacy, and modernization. Vice Admiral (3-Star): Typically commands major geographic or operational hubs, such as the Western or Eastern Naval Commands. Rear Admiral (2-Star): Usually commands a specific Fleet (e.g., the Western Fleet) or specialized naval areas and dockyards. Commodore (1-Star): Often oversees a Flotilla (group of similar ships like submarines) or acts as the commanding officer of major naval bases. Senior & Junior Officers (Operational Leadership) Captain: Commands the navy’s most powerful assets, such as Aircraft Carriers, Destroyers, and Frigates, or leads major shore establishments. Commander: Serves as the Commanding Officer of smaller warships like corvettes or submarines, or as the Executive Officer (second-in-command) on larger vessels. Lieutenant Commander & Below: These officers are the "engine room" of the ship’s management. They lead specific Departments (e.g., Engineering, Weapons, or Logistics) and manage day-to-day divisional tasks.

XINSHENG 📢 Mock Test – 03 Announcement Dear Friends, Thank you for being a part of Minds of Aspirants. As part of our Prelims Preparation Program, we are conducting a series of 5 Mock Tests. Mock Test – 03 is scheduled as follows: 📅 Date: Sunday, 10-05-2026 🕚 Timing: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📢 Online Students – Mock Test-3 Update Mock Test-3 will be conducted on Sunday (10-05-25) at 11:00 AM. Question paper will be shared in the group and uploaded on the Minds of Aspirants Test Portal. You can attempt the test at your convenience, anytime and from anywhere. 🔗 Test Portal (Prelims Tests): https://prelims.mindsofaspirants.com/ We encourage all students to take this test seriously and use it as an opportunity to evaluate your preparation and improve your performance. 📌 Kindly share this with your friends who may benefit. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Mock Test – 03 Announcement Dear Friends, Thank you for being a part of Minds of Aspirants. To help you strengthen your Prelims preparation, we are conducting a series of 5 Mock Tests. Mock Test – 03 is scheduled as follows: 📅 Test Dates: Saturday, 09-05-2026 ⏰ Session Timings: • Morning Session: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Evening Session: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ⚠️ Registration is mandatory due to limited seats. If you have not registered yet, please complete the Google Form: https://forms.gle/qyMs21A3sNc8Ln4w6 Make the most of this opportunity to evaluate your preparation and improve your performance. Kindly share this with your friends as well. More details: https://youtube.com/shorts/y6PDUYUToas?si=SSJplO-rH1fT1AsY For any queries or updates: Telegram: @moa_official Contact: 73056 05638 location: https://share.google/HuzBAcgHqLttjZU2w Thank you.