✅GS3- climate change and its effects on health
➡️Context : We discussed this a few days ago : Click here for a ready made summary
📍This article is about the COP 28 discussions on health - A VERY IMPORTANT ARTICLE FOR PRELIMS ALSO ( look at the red annotations and go through their websites)
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
➡️Context : We discussed this a few days ago : Click here for a ready made summary
📍This article is about the COP 28 discussions on health - A VERY IMPORTANT ARTICLE FOR PRELIMS ALSO ( look at the red annotations and go through their websites)
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
✅Gs-3- food processing/Agri cropping patterns
🅾️Problem : How food systems are linked with anthropogenic disruptions -Click here
⚜️Impact : Read this article - UN Report by FAO highlights the staggering $1 trillion hidden costs of agri-food systems; environmental harm and health issues are significant contributors.India's Green Revolution practices have led to heavy reliance on water and chemical inputs, with 70% of fresh water used for agriculture.
🔰Solutions : You should also know the Challenges that India's Food System should handle- Click here and read the comments under the article
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
🅾️Problem : How food systems are linked with anthropogenic disruptions -Click here
⚜️Impact : Read this article - UN Report by FAO highlights the staggering $1 trillion hidden costs of agri-food systems; environmental harm and health issues are significant contributors.India's Green Revolution practices have led to heavy reliance on water and chemical inputs, with 70% of fresh water used for agriculture.
🔰Solutions : You should also know the Challenges that India's Food System should handle- Click here and read the comments under the article
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
✅Gs-3 : Climate change - COP 28 resolutions
📍Context : AR 6 - IPCC- 6th Assessment Report-The target is to achieve Net zero emissions - Why?- Read this report
📍So net Zero targets for various countries are as follows
⚜️1. For EU- Click here
⚜️2. China- Click here
⚜️3. For India-by 2070- Click here
📍For achieving this- 3 major thematic areas to focus on
⚜️1. Fossil fuels- The west's hypocrisy ( just see who is heading the COP 28 meeting 🙂)- Click here
⚜️2. Renewable energy- CLick here
⚜️3. Methane abatement- for which India is not keen- Why?- Click here
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
📍Context : AR 6 - IPCC- 6th Assessment Report-The target is to achieve Net zero emissions - Why?- Read this report
📍So net Zero targets for various countries are as follows
⚜️1. For EU- Click here
⚜️2. China- Click here
⚜️3. For India-by 2070- Click here
📍For achieving this- 3 major thematic areas to focus on
⚜️1. Fossil fuels- The west's hypocrisy ( just see who is heading the COP 28 meeting 🙂)- Click here
⚜️2. Renewable energy- CLick here
⚜️3. Methane abatement- for which India is not keen- Why?- Click here
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
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✅Gs-3 : Science and Technology- GPS
📍Focus on finding the following answers using above article
⚜️1.Definition and history of GPS
⚜️2.Technical operation of the GPS network
⚜️3.Time synchronization and signal processing
⚜️4.International GNSS systems like GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and NavIC
⚜️5.Applications in various sectors
⚜️6. Future developments in GPS technology
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
📍Focus on finding the following answers using above article
⚜️1.Definition and history of GPS
⚜️2.Technical operation of the GPS network
⚜️3.Time synchronization and signal processing
⚜️4.International GNSS systems like GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and NavIC
⚜️5.Applications in various sectors
⚜️6. Future developments in GPS technology
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
✅The prelims season is coming.
✅What skills are needed to clear the prelims exam ?
🔥A video to decode prelims exam into a step-by-step actionable agenda is coming up tomorrow. This will also explain how VK IAS's upcoming prelims mentorship program will address the needs of student( Not just a test series with 1000s of questions 🙂)
✅Even if you don't decide to take the mentorship program ( with CA classes and Test series) - feel free to use this video to plan your prelims preparation and reduce uncertainty.
⭐️ Along with this - High yielding IE Explained series of videos are also planned for YouTube. Good luck 🙂
Subscribe to VK IAS's channel :
Click here and join the VK IAS channel
✅What skills are needed to clear the prelims exam ?
🔥A video to decode prelims exam into a step-by-step actionable agenda is coming up tomorrow. This will also explain how VK IAS's upcoming prelims mentorship program will address the needs of student( Not just a test series with 1000s of questions 🙂)
✅Even if you don't decide to take the mentorship program ( with CA classes and Test series) - feel free to use this video to plan your prelims preparation and reduce uncertainty.
⭐️ Along with this - High yielding IE Explained series of videos are also planned for YouTube. Good luck 🙂
Subscribe to VK IAS's channel :
Click here and join the VK IAS channel
https://youtu.be/btrKPOXSg3k
A lot of research went into understanding the actual problem for prelims - Irrespective of where and how you are preparing for this exam- this is relevant for all UPSC Aspirants. Please do watch this- without fail and also without getting distracted. I request you not to watch it casually - Take time to let it sink and contemplate so that you can understand your problems before taking a decision .
- Yours VK.
✅Registration link for prelims mentorship program - https://courses.vkias.com/course/AnirveshPrelimsMentorshipprogram-2024-62126
A lot of research went into understanding the actual problem for prelims - Irrespective of where and how you are preparing for this exam- this is relevant for all UPSC Aspirants. Please do watch this- without fail and also without getting distracted. I request you not to watch it casually - Take time to let it sink and contemplate so that you can understand your problems before taking a decision .
- Yours VK.
✅Registration link for prelims mentorship program - https://courses.vkias.com/course/AnirveshPrelimsMentorshipprogram-2024-62126
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This is why aspirants fail in UPSC Prelims-UPSC 2026 Prelims strategy || VK IAS
The objective of this video is to explain the gap between what UPSC expects and why students fall short despite their best attempt in UPSC prelims exam. Use this video to understand the problem with the mindset.
✅Gs-2 : Parliament- Parliamentary committees-role of special inquiry
committees of Parliament
🅾️Context : Ethics committee- Sworn affidavit- Mohua Moitra case-The Lok Sabha ethics committee has recommended expulsion of MP Mahua Moitra for unethical conduct and breach of privileges.
➡️Points to focus on : Article 101 of the Constitution lists grounds for vacating a seat by an MP.
✅Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
committees of Parliament
🅾️Context : Ethics committee- Sworn affidavit- Mohua Moitra case-The Lok Sabha ethics committee has recommended expulsion of MP Mahua Moitra for unethical conduct and breach of privileges.
➡️Points to focus on : Article 101 of the Constitution lists grounds for vacating a seat by an MP.
✅Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
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✅UPSC 2023-Mains results- Congratulations to the selected candidates.
#SnT
✅Gs- 3 : Science and Technology-Deep fakes/ What are voice deepfakes?- Click here
✅GS-4 : What are the ethical concerns raised by Deep fakes?
📍Deepfake Dangers:
⚜️Misinformation and manipulation potential.
⚜️Political campaigns' misuse.
⚜️AI technology advancements making deepfakes more realistic
📍Laws and Regulations:
⚜️Laws to address deepfakes and AI are limited.
⚜️IT Act provisions under scrutiny for effectiveness.
⚜️Calls for updated regulations to specifically address deepfakes.
⚜️What is needed?- AI regulation framework like GDPR.
✅Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
✅Gs- 3 : Science and Technology-Deep fakes/ What are voice deepfakes?- Click here
✅GS-4 : What are the ethical concerns raised by Deep fakes?
📍Deepfake Dangers:
⚜️Misinformation and manipulation potential.
⚜️Political campaigns' misuse.
⚜️AI technology advancements making deepfakes more realistic
📍Laws and Regulations:
⚜️Laws to address deepfakes and AI are limited.
⚜️IT Act provisions under scrutiny for effectiveness.
⚜️Calls for updated regulations to specifically address deepfakes.
⚜️What is needed?- AI regulation framework like GDPR.
✅Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
⚠️Update on Mains results of VK IAS
➡️This year VK IAS had 30 students under the mains 2023 batch- However some of them could not follow the program either due to their personal commitments . secondly, some of them were following multiple plans they could not cope with the FOMO as discussed in this video https://youtu.be/btrKPOXSg3k
➡️However, out of the 19 folks who followed the program completely or atleast till 70%- 13 of them cleared the exam which includes 2 first time aspirants who just followed every instruction to the tee.
⚠️ The point I was trying to make is undistracted focus on a plan that you believe in will give you results- I am not disclosing their names yet to avoid unnecessary pressure for them but hopefully they would clear this interview too🙂
📍There were others, who genuinely worked hard but couldn't make it- only the marks can help me understand why. But It is not the end of the road.
➡️There are some personal learnings too which made me realise that it would Impossible to get rid of this FOMO which is UNIVERSAL now- That is the reason for making this video to put out my thoughts and maybe trigger an introspection for some really deserving candidates who are victims of this issue- https://youtu.be/btrKPOXSg3k - I urge all the aspirants to have a well thought out plan which is practical and in alignment with the exam needs- but not any test series- If it helps, have a personal mentor or a senior who can help you and it HAS to be someone who is aware of the exam and ALSO your mindset because not everyone looks at the same material in same way.
🔰 In the end, you are the master of your fate, mentors can only be a guiding light. Without your faith in the process, it would mean nothing- So thanks to the 13 folks who trusted me and VK IAS team- and the rest 6, you are not alone- Though i intend to have personal calls, I am going to give you your personal space to cope- You trusted us, so you are not alone!- This is a promise we intend to keep
📍Also those who need help with their interviews, feel free to reach out to us - it has been a game changer for many - for example :
⚜️1. Chetana- Score 206- Click here
⚜️2. Swathika - Interview score - 200- Click here
⚜️3. Aditya- Interview score- 193- Click here
⚜️4. Sameer Raja- Interview score improvement - 45 marks- Click here
Thank you🙂
Yours,
VK
Contact : @VK_IAS
➡️This year VK IAS had 30 students under the mains 2023 batch- However some of them could not follow the program either due to their personal commitments . secondly, some of them were following multiple plans they could not cope with the FOMO as discussed in this video https://youtu.be/btrKPOXSg3k
➡️However, out of the 19 folks who followed the program completely or atleast till 70%- 13 of them cleared the exam which includes 2 first time aspirants who just followed every instruction to the tee.
⚠️ The point I was trying to make is undistracted focus on a plan that you believe in will give you results- I am not disclosing their names yet to avoid unnecessary pressure for them but hopefully they would clear this interview too🙂
📍There were others, who genuinely worked hard but couldn't make it- only the marks can help me understand why. But It is not the end of the road.
➡️There are some personal learnings too which made me realise that it would Impossible to get rid of this FOMO which is UNIVERSAL now- That is the reason for making this video to put out my thoughts and maybe trigger an introspection for some really deserving candidates who are victims of this issue- https://youtu.be/btrKPOXSg3k - I urge all the aspirants to have a well thought out plan which is practical and in alignment with the exam needs- but not any test series- If it helps, have a personal mentor or a senior who can help you and it HAS to be someone who is aware of the exam and ALSO your mindset because not everyone looks at the same material in same way.
🔰 In the end, you are the master of your fate, mentors can only be a guiding light. Without your faith in the process, it would mean nothing- So thanks to the 13 folks who trusted me and VK IAS team- and the rest 6, you are not alone- Though i intend to have personal calls, I am going to give you your personal space to cope- You trusted us, so you are not alone!- This is a promise we intend to keep
📍Also those who need help with their interviews, feel free to reach out to us - it has been a game changer for many - for example :
⚜️1. Chetana- Score 206- Click here
⚜️2. Swathika - Interview score - 200- Click here
⚜️3. Aditya- Interview score- 193- Click here
⚜️4. Sameer Raja- Interview score improvement - 45 marks- Click here
Thank you🙂
Yours,
VK
Contact : @VK_IAS
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✅Gs-3 : Economic growth- Tourism- Ayodhya
🅾️ This is a must read article in the context of Ayodhya ram mandir- Click here
🅾️Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act- Click here
🅾️Read this - Exploring the FDI potential of India’s pilgrimage economy and
➡️EMployment oppurtunities - Tourism industry in ayodhya
✅Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
🅾️ This is a must read article in the context of Ayodhya ram mandir- Click here
🅾️Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act- Click here
🅾️Read this - Exploring the FDI potential of India’s pilgrimage economy and
➡️EMployment oppurtunities - Tourism industry in ayodhya
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✅Updates
📍Regarding Interview mentorship - Some clarifications
⚜️1. Your DAF is a starting point for the interview panel to initiate a conversation- It SHOULD NOT be your autobiography
⚜️2. Your hobbies and interests should not be MANUFACTURED- they should be something that you ACTUALLY did in your life till now.
⚜️3. UPSC interview board member's background is immaterial- Why?- I explained last year- Click here
⚜️4. Your biggest road blocks in interview are your insecurities. You have no option but to address them
⚜️5. Your lifestyle choices should also be factored in for Service selection- Click here
➡️Interviews can be game changers for some folks- Click here to see how!
Contact : @VK_IAS
📍Regarding Prelims mentorship program - Watch this video- and then you may consider joining this program- Click here
📍Regarding Interview mentorship - Some clarifications
⚜️1. Your DAF is a starting point for the interview panel to initiate a conversation- It SHOULD NOT be your autobiography
⚜️2. Your hobbies and interests should not be MANUFACTURED- they should be something that you ACTUALLY did in your life till now.
⚜️3. UPSC interview board member's background is immaterial- Why?- I explained last year- Click here
⚜️4. Your biggest road blocks in interview are your insecurities. You have no option but to address them
⚜️5. Your lifestyle choices should also be factored in for Service selection- Click here
➡️Interviews can be game changers for some folks- Click here to see how!
Contact : @VK_IAS
📍Regarding Prelims mentorship program - Watch this video- and then you may consider joining this program- Click here
✅Gs2- Vulnerable sections- women- NCRB data on women
🅾️Crime Rate against Women: NCRB data shows a decline in crime rate but an increase in crimes against women. Majority of crimes involve cruelty by husband/relatives, kidnapping, and assault.
🅾️Challenges to Women's Safety: Social attitudes and patriarchal norms contribute to crimes against women. Despite legal provisions, activists note a struggle against regressive societal norms.
🔰Read this- How is the SC tackling gender stereotyping?- Click here
📍Regarding Prelims mentorship program - Watch this video- and then you may consider joining this program- Click here
➡️INTERVIEW guidance- click here
⚠️Subscribe to VK IAS's YouTube channel : Click here and join the VK IAS channel
🅾️Crime Rate against Women: NCRB data shows a decline in crime rate but an increase in crimes against women. Majority of crimes involve cruelty by husband/relatives, kidnapping, and assault.
🅾️Challenges to Women's Safety: Social attitudes and patriarchal norms contribute to crimes against women. Despite legal provisions, activists note a struggle against regressive societal norms.
🔰Read this- How is the SC tackling gender stereotyping?- Click here
📍Regarding Prelims mentorship program - Watch this video- and then you may consider joining this program- Click here
➡️INTERVIEW guidance- click here
⚠️Subscribe to VK IAS's YouTube channel : Click here and join the VK IAS channel
✅Anirvesh Prelims Mentorship program of VK IAS
➡️Deliverables :
⚜️1. Know what NOT to read from static part- Get more output from less material
⚜️2. Thematic Current affairs from last 3 years- covered in roughly 50-60 hours.
⚜️3. Practicing the Strategies on how to approach the 100 questions in actual UPSC prelims exam through 20 high quality thematic tests.
✅Registration link for prelims mentorship program - https://courses.vkias.com/course/AnirveshPrelimsMentorshipprogram-2024-62126 ( You can find the brochure and schedule here)
➡️Deliverables :
⚜️1. Know what NOT to read from static part- Get more output from less material
⚜️2. Thematic Current affairs from last 3 years- covered in roughly 50-60 hours.
⚜️3. Practicing the Strategies on how to approach the 100 questions in actual UPSC prelims exam through 20 high quality thematic tests.
✅Registration link for prelims mentorship program - https://courses.vkias.com/course/AnirveshPrelimsMentorshipprogram-2024-62126 ( You can find the brochure and schedule here)
✅Gs-2 : Vulnerable sections- Tribes= PVTGs
⚠️ who are PVTG?- Click here
🅾️What does the PM-JANAM scheme do?:
⚜️The Pradhan Mantri-Jan Aadiwasi Nyay Yojana (PM-JANAM) aims to benefit PVTGs with social and infrastructure development.
⚜️The Finance Minister announced a multi-year funding scheme for PVTG development during the budget session.
➡️ Odisha is home for 13 PVTGs=Odisha as a role model in governance- Odisha's achievement in handling malnutrition and improvement on health indicators- Click here
📍Regarding Prelims mentorship program - Watch this video- and then you may consider joining this program- Click here
➡️INTERVIEW guidance- click here
⚠️Subscribe to VK IAS's YouTube channel : Click here and join the VK IAS channel
⚠️ who are PVTG?- Click here
🅾️What does the PM-JANAM scheme do?:
⚜️The Pradhan Mantri-Jan Aadiwasi Nyay Yojana (PM-JANAM) aims to benefit PVTGs with social and infrastructure development.
⚜️The Finance Minister announced a multi-year funding scheme for PVTG development during the budget session.
➡️ Odisha is home for 13 PVTGs=Odisha as a role model in governance- Odisha's achievement in handling malnutrition and improvement on health indicators- Click here
📍Regarding Prelims mentorship program - Watch this video- and then you may consider joining this program- Click here
➡️INTERVIEW guidance- click here
⚠️Subscribe to VK IAS's YouTube channel : Click here and join the VK IAS channel
✅Gs-2 : Centre state relations- Federalism- Art 370- Jammu and Kashmir
➡️Context : What was the Nature of relation between J&K and India-Click here
📍Summary of this historic judgement :
⚜️1.Supreme Court upholds abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
⚜️2.Article 370 was always meant to be a temporary provision, according to the court.
⚜️3.The President had the power to abrogate Article 370 under Article 370(3).
⚜️4.Jammu and Kashmir is now fully integrated into the Union of India.
⚠️Subscribe to VK IAS's YouTube channel : Click here and join the VK IAS channel
➡️Context : What was the Nature of relation between J&K and India-Click here
📍Summary of this historic judgement :
⚜️1.Supreme Court upholds abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
⚜️2.Article 370 was always meant to be a temporary provision, according to the court.
⚜️3.The President had the power to abrogate Article 370 under Article 370(3).
⚜️4.Jammu and Kashmir is now fully integrated into the Union of India.
⚠️Subscribe to VK IAS's YouTube channel : Click here and join the VK IAS channel