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Prelims’26 Topic-26/100 Important topic to be noted 🏛 Constitutional Provisions 🔹 Article 124 Provides for: Establishment of the Supreme Court of India Appointment of Supreme Court judges Qualifications and tenure of judges Important Point: Article 124(1) originally provided: 1 Chief Justice of India + not more than 7 other judges It also empowered Parliament to increase the number of judges by law according to requirements. ⚖ Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 was enacted by Parliament under Article 124 to determine the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges.

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: Friday, 08-05-2026 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.

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: Friday, 08-05-2026 Saturday, 09-05-2026 ⏰ Session Timings: • Morning Session: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Evening Session: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 🔥Discussion session by Sivaraja Rajendran (8 UPSC Mains, 6 UPSC Interviews). ⚠️ 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.

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: Friday, 08-05-2026 Saturday, 09-05-2026 ⏰ Session Timings: • Morning Session: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Evening Session: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 🔥Discussion session by Sivaraja Rajendran (8 UPSC Mains, 6 UPSC Interviews). ⚠️ 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.

Prelims’26 Topic-27/100 Important topic to be noted for prelims What is international big cat alliance ? 🐯 International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026 🔹 India unveiled the logo and website for the upcoming IBCA Summit 2026. 🔹 The summit will be held on 1–2 June 2026 in New Delhi. 🔹 IBCA is a global inter-governmental alliance launched by India in 2023 during the 50 years of Project Tiger celebrations. 🔹 Headquarters: New Delhi. 🔹 It focuses on conservation of seven big cats: Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma. PiB article link - https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2258491&reg=3&lang=2

Prelims’26 Topic - 26/100 Flora and Fauna Already asked as a pyq What is a waggle dance?

Prelims’26 Topic-26/100 🔹 What is Hantavirus? Hantaviruses are a group of viruses primarily spread by infected rodents such as rats and mice. Humans usually get infected through contact with rodent urine, droppings, saliva, or inhalation of contaminated dust particles.

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Prelims’26 Topic-23/100 Important topic for prelims to be noted 🚀 Mission Drishti (OptoSAR Satellite) 🔹 Mission Drishti marks a major milestone in India’s space journey 🔹 Developed by GalaxEye → reflects rise of private space sector in India --- ### 🔍 What is Special? - 🌍 World’s first OptoSAR satellite - 🇮🇳 Largest privately-built satellite in India - 🛰️ Combines Optical + SAR imaging in a single pass --- ### ⚙️ Working Principle (EM Spectrum) 👉 Based on Electromagnetic Spectrum - 📸 Optical Sensors - Visible + Near Infrared (NIR) - Passive → uses reflected sunlight - ❌ Limited by clouds/night - 📡 SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) - Microwave region - Active → sends signals & receives backscatter - ✅ Works in clouds, rain, night 👉 OptoSAR = Passive + Active sensing combined --- ### ⭐ Key Features - 🌧️ All-weather imaging - 🌙 Day & night capability - 🎯 High-resolution, single-pass imaging - ⚡ Near real-time data --- ### 📌 Applications - 🛡️ Defence & surveillance - 🌪️ Disaster management - 🌾 Agriculture monitoring - 🏙️ Urban planning --- - SAR → Microwave (active sensing) - Optical → Visible/NIR (passive sensing) - Compare with: - RISAT (Radar) - CARTOSAT (Optical)

Prelims’26 Topic -24/100 Very important topic for the coming prelims 🚀 OptoSAR Satellite – Quick Synopsis(Mission Drishti) 🔹 India has launched an advanced OptoSAR satellite, combining Optical imaging + Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capabilities. 🔹 Developed by ISRO → enables all-weather, day-night Earth observation. --- ### 🔍 Working Principle (Very Important) 👉 Based on the Electromagnetic Spectrum - 📸 Optical Imaging - Uses visible + near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths - Works on reflection of sunlight from Earth’s surface - Limitation: ❌ Cannot work at night / through clouds - 📡 SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) - Uses microwave region of EM spectrum - Works on active sensing: - Satellite sends radar pulses - Measures the backscattered signal - Advantage: - ✅ Penetrates clouds, rain - ✅ Works at night 👉 OptoSAR = Passive (optical) + Active (radar) sensing combined --- ### ⭐ Key Features - 🌍 High-resolution imaging - 🌧️ All-weather capability - 🌙 Day & night observation - 🎯 Single-pass dual-mode data capture --- ### 📌 Applications - 🛡️ Defence & surveillance - 🌪️ Disaster management - 🌾 Agriculture monitoring - 🏙️ Urban planning --- 👉 SAR → Microwave (active remote sensing) 👉 Optical → Visible/NIR (passive remote sensing) 👉 Related Indian satellites: - RISAT (Radar) - CARTOSAT (Optical)

Prelims’26 Topic -23/100 “Second largest solar market” 🔆 MAJOR SOLAR POWER SCHEMES IN INDIA --- 🌞 1. National Solar Mission (NSM) (2010) • Flagship under NAPCC • Target: Promote solar energy at scale • Backbone of India’s solar expansion --- 🏠 2. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (2024) • Rooftop solar for 1 crore households • Aim: Free electricity up to 300 units/month • Direct subsidy to households --- ⚡ 3. Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Programme (Phase II) • Focus: Residential rooftop solar • CFA (subsidy) support • Target: 40 GW rooftop capacity --- 🌾 4. PM-KUSUM Scheme (Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) • Solar pumps for farmers • Solarisation of agriculture feeders • Enables farmers to sell surplus power --- 🏭 5. Solar Park Scheme • Development of large solar parks • Plug-and-play infrastructure for developers • Reduces land & transmission issues --- 🏢 6. CPSU Scheme (Phase II) • Central Public Sector Undertakings set up solar projects • Focus on domestic manufacturing (Make in India) --- 🏗️ 7. PLI Scheme for Solar Modules • Production Linked Incentive • Boosts domestic manufacturing • Reduces import dependence on China --- ⚡ 8. Green Energy Corridor • Transmission infrastructure for renewable energy • Integrates solar & wind into grid --- 🌍 9. International Solar Alliance (ISA) • India-led global initiative • Promotes solar adoption in tropical countries --- 🏝️ 10. Off-Grid Solar Programme • Solar lanterns, street lights, mini-grids • Focus on rural & remote areas

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2198780&reg=3&lang=2 Prelims’26 Topic -22/100 Important topic to be noted for prelims Indian Carbon Credit Trading Scheme(CCTS)

Prelims’26 Culture topic for the day 📍 Lepakshi Temple – Andhra Pradesh Built during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire (16th century), attributed to governors Virupanna and Veeranna. Dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra (a fierce form of Shiva). Famous for Vijayanagara architectural style – ornate pillars, intricate carvings, and mural paintings. Known for the “Hanging Pillar” – slightly off the ground, showcasing advanced engineering. Houses one of India’s largest monolithic Nandi (bull) statues. Rich in fresco paintings depicting scenes from the Ramayana & Mahabharata. Associated with the legend of Jatayu from the Ramayana (“Le Pakshi” = “rise, bird”).

Prelims’26 Topic - Recent greenfield airports in India and their respective state ✈️ Greenfield Airports in News 1. Bhogapuram International Airport – Andhra Pradesh • Status: Near completion • Significance: Boost to North Coastal AP (Vizag region), IT & tourism growth, cargo potential 2. Noida International Airport (Jewar) – Uttar Pradesh • Status: Upcoming (Phase 1 nearing completion) • Significance: Decongests Delhi IGI, logistics hub, Asia’s largest planned airport 3. Manohar International Airport (Mopa) – Goa • Status: Operational (recent) • Significance: Reduces pressure on Dabolim, boosts tourism in North Goa 4. Kushinagar International Airport – Uttar Pradesh • Status: Operational (recent) • Significance: Buddhist circuit connectivity, international tourism 5. Donyi Polo Airport – Arunachal Pradesh • Status: Operational (recent) • Significance: Strategic NE connectivity, border infrastructure 6. Pakyong Airport – Sikkim • Status: Operational (with interruptions) • Significance: First airport in Sikkim, strategic & tourism importance 7. Kannur International Airport – Kerala • Status: Operational (recent years) • Significance: NRI traffic hub, boosts Malabar economy