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We are introducing one more unparalleled program specifically designed to assist UPSC IAS aspirants like you in adapting to changing UPSC landscape and achieving a top 50 rank in the UPSC exam.

This ‘Need-As-Per-UPSC-Trends’ program will be led by the highly accomplished GVS Pavandatta, who attained an extraordinary All India Rank of 22 in the UPSC 2022, this program guarantees personalized guidance and proven strategies to maximize your chances of excelling in the exam and securing a top-ranking position.

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- What is UAP Super Mentorship Program?
- Who should Join this Program?
- Key outcomes
- Program Inclusions
- UPSC’22 Top Rankers are now Civilsdaily Super Mentors
What is UAP Super Mentorship Program?

While UPSC has undergone significant changes in its pattern, GVS Pavandatta, with his remarkable feat as AIR-22, will soon launch a super mentorship program designed to accompany aspiring UPSC 2024 candidates on their entire journey.

With his seasoned guidance, candidates can be assured of staying on the path to certain success, never losing their way amidst the challenges of the UPSC examination.

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UAP Super Mentorship Plus 2024 (Online/ Offline) by AIR-22, GVS Pavandatta IAS’22
1. Full UPSC Pre & Mains GS Course & Theme-wise + Full Length Mocks
2. Dedicated Telegram group with CD Mentor, Ranadheer Sir & IAS Ranker, GVS Pavandatta
3. 4+ Content Enrichment Zoom sessions per month with GVS Pavandatta
4. Dedicated 1 on 1 mentor calls with Ranadheer Sir basis your progress with the course and target completion
5. 1 on 1 call with GVS Pavandatta based on your stage of prep and growth needs
Preparing in this era of competition requires a fundamentally different approach. One has to parallelly work on understanding the demands of the exam, risk-taking abilities, and ‘preparation gaps’. And this is where Super Mentorship under GVS Pavandatta, AIR 22 can create a lot of difference. He is a ranker who has defied all odds and has perfected his exam-tested strategies.

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The immense validation of our program is manifest in our stellar results from UPSC 2022 – 13 of our students ranked in the top 50 and over 250 students found their names in the final list.

Who should Join this Program?

It is specifically tailored for those who are seeking expert guidance, comprehensive study resources, and a structured preparation strategy, all bundled with consistent evaluation and feedback.
- Aiming for a top 50 rank in the UPSC CSE 2024 exam.
- Adaptive Learners seeking Dynamic approach
- Aspirants who want to be trend adapters from the very beginning.
- Those who, despite previous unsuccessful attempts in Prelims or Mains, are determined to ace UPSC-2024.
- Devoted aspirants who seek productivity, consistency, efficiency, continuous evaluation, and doubt clearance in their UPSC 2024 journey.
- UPSC 2024 Aspirants who love ‘Integrated Learning‘ under the guidance of a fresh IAS officer.
- IAS candidates who are comfortable with self-study but need occasional motivation boosters to keep on track
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Key outcomes

Complete Coverage: With the program’s meticulous planning, you will finish GS and Current Affairs syllabus, including revisions and tests, right on schedule.

Crystal Clear Understanding: Expect a profound, UPSC-caliber understanding of all concepts, equipping you for both Prelims and Mains.

Guided Consistency: With Pavandatta, an IAS topper, and dedicated in-house mentors guiding your journey, your preparation will be relentlessly consistent, highly efficient, and optimally effective.

Mastering MCQs: Under the guidance of Pavandatta (AIR 22) and experienced mentors like Sajal sir and Zeeshan sir, you’ll acquire expert-level MCQ-solving skills, with a sure-shot strategy to crack Prelims with 120+ scores.

Superior Answer Writing: Learn from the best! Pavandatta and the team will equip you with unmatched answer-writing skills, providing a clear strategy to conquer Mains papers.

Confident Clearing of Exams: With our program’s backing, you’ll not just clear, but ace the UPSC Prelims and Mains 2024.

Regular Refinement: Through frequent assessments and feedback from Pavandatta and the team, you’ll continuously refine your strategy and improve your performance.

Assured Interview Success: Our program doesn’t stop at Mains. We’ll prepare you to confidently face and impress the UPSC interview board.

Personalized Pathway: Our individualized mentorship ensures that your unique challenges are addressed, and your potential is fully realized.

Guaranteed Success: With Pavandatta’s proven track record and our program’s comprehensive structure, cracking UPSC 2024 isn’t just a possibility – it’s a certainty. You are preparing not just for the exam but to rank high!

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Program Inclusions:

The program is a comprehensive package that includes:
1. Super Mentorship with AIR 22: Personal guidance from a Top 50 ranker, GVS Pavandatta. Three tiered mentorship
2. Masterclass Lectures: Interactive and comprehensive lessons from our expert faculties.
3. Ultimate Assessment Program: Regular assessments to measure progress and areas for improvement.
Masterclass: GS Static Lecture series.
- Masterclass covers 100 percent static syllabus from basic to advanced.
- Focus on developing an interest in the subject.
- Better language & explainers to ensure conceptual clarity
- Comparative analysis with quick reference tables
- Flowcharts, Listicles & Mind maps for easy recall
- Note4Students in every chapter to establish relevance
- Previous Year Questions to ensure you understand the level of depth required to crack the UPSC Mains.
UAP: Ultimate Assessment Program

Comprehensive Assessment Program that includes Test Series for both Prelims and Mains, Current Affairs, and Weekly Answer Writing and Essay Program

Five Components of UAP:
1. UPSC Prime Prelims Test Series
2. Mains Essential Program
3. Samachar Manthan 2024 – Current Affairs and Answer Writing program by Sajal sir
4. Dominate Prelims 2024 by Zeeshan sir
5. Essay Program
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June 13, 2023
Masterclass Alert: Ace the Art of Answer Writing with 30 min Live Practice Sessions: Tackle 16 Challenging Questions from GS 1, 2, 3, and 4 | Join LIVE Sukanya Ma’am | Book Your Seat
14th June (Wednesday) 2023 | LIVE Masterclass by Sukanya Ma’am | Art of Mains Answer writing with 30 min LIVE Format

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Supercharge your UPSC Mains GS answer writing preparation with the exceptional session by Sukanya Ma’am. If you have cleared Prelims ’23, don’t miss out on the most important webinar to evaluate your answer writing skills across GS 1, 2, 3, and 4.

It’s a valuable opportunity to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses and enhance your performance. And if you couldn’t clear, seize this chance to gain early insights into the art of effective answer writing for the entire GS syllabus. Register now to receive four comprehensive questions each from GS 1, GS 2, GS 3, and GS 4, ensuring holistic practice and success in the UPSC mains exam.

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- Who should attend this Workshop?
- What to expect in this Live Masterclass
- What’s RMPG Program?
- CivilsDaily’s FREE Masterclass package
To excel in the UPSC Mains examination of 2023-2024, aspiring candidates can greatly benefit from practicing live answer writing using copies of UPSC 2022 rankers.

UPSC’22 Ranker AIR-16 Shishir Kumar Singh

Rankers Like Shishir Kumar Singh (AIR-16), GVS Pavanadatta (AIR-22) Aaditya Pandey (AIR-48), and IAS Soham Mandhare Mukund Singh Chahar (AIR-273) have achieved exceptional success and have showcased their expertise through their well-crafted answers. By studying their copies, candidates will gain valuable insights into the art of answering questions effectively, thereby enhancing their own writing skills.

Join Sukanya Ma’am’s captivating LIVE webinar on Monday, where she’ll demonstrate the art of mastering UPSC Mains answer writing in just 30 minutes in a live format. With a focus on our comprehensive RMPG Test series, she will guide you in deciphering the finest and most likely questions, empowering you to craft exceptional answers that stand out. Don’t miss this impressive opportunity!

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Webinar Details:

Topic: Practice Live GS Mains Answer Writing in 30 Minutes in a LIVE format & Get 4 Questions from each GS 1, 2, 3 and 4

Date: 14th June (Wednesday), 2023

Time: 7 PM onwards

Mode: Online (Zoom Meeting Link will be sent via registered email address)

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Who should attend this Workshop?
- Aspirants who are sure to clear UPSC 2023 and want to find & fill critical gaps in their Mains preparation.
- Aspirants who want to have the right roadmap for Mains’23 Preparation’.
- UPSC candidates who are doing self-study.
- UPSC Mains 2023-24 aspirants who want to have a solid grip on Mains exam GS topics.
- UPSC 2024 aspirants who will be starting from scratch
- UPSC 2023 Mains aspirants who want to start mains prep at full throttle.
- Aspirants who are struggling with time management
- Aspirants who are not able to decipher the pattern and ‘new ways of UPSC’
- UPSC 2024 aspirants who want effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency in their preparation
What to expect in this Live Masterclass
- How to find the finest and the most probable questions from our Test series.
- How to understand the demand of a question fully and correctly before contemplating an answer for it.
- How toppers develop a basic mental framework of the answer before committing anything on the paper
- It is very difficult to write anything for the examiner. So, what is the best way to introduce as well as conclude your answer?
- How to focus on Questions’ directives and comply with a minimum but an effective requirement.
- How to divide the main body of the answer into paragraphs or bullets as required.
- How long should your introduction and conclusion be? What do toppers practice?
- Where to and how to apply opinion-based answers!
- The correct approach to writing a fact-based answer
- How to maintain ‘accuracy’, ‘brevity’, and ‘Clarity’ in each and every answer
- How to do a comparative analysis of toppers’ approach. How do they create an on-demand answer and how do they follow the answer writing basic rules- ‘Brainstorming’, ‘Outlining’, ‘Idea/Argume
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What’s RMPG Program?

RMGP 2023 is a Toppers-guided comprehensive and intensive program for GS Mains. Become UPSC Mains ready with UPSC Rankers, Sukanya ma’am, and mentors by learning the fundamentals and intricacies of Answer Writing, practicing Mains Answer writing, attempting UPSC level tests, getting evaluated by top faculties, and improving under personalized mentorship.

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Post-webinar we will share important PDFs, timetable framework, and notes.
- PDF of 4 Questions from RMPG Test Series each from GS 1, 2, 3, and 4
- Mains 2023-2024 Toolkit
- Samachar Manthan FREE Module
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June 13, 2023
Global Nuclear Arsenal Expansion Race
Central Idea
- China’s nuclear arsenal: China increased its nuclear arsenal from 350 warheads in January 2022 to 410 warheads in January 2023, according to SIPRI.
- Potential ICBM parity: SIPRI suggests that depending on how China structures its forces, it could have a comparable number of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) to the U.S. or Russia by the end of the decade.
- Concerns over stated aim: SIPRI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme questions the alignment between China’s expanding nuclear arsenal and its declared goal of maintaining minimum nuclear forces for national security.
India and Pakistan’s Nuclear Arsenal Growth
- India’s nuclear arsenal: SIPRI estimates indicate that India’s nuclear arsenal grew from 160 warheads in 2022 to 164 warheads in 2023.
- Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal: SIPRI estimates that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal increased from 165 warheads in 2022 to 170 warheads in 2023.
- Emphasis on longer-range weapons: India seems to be placing growing importance on longer-range weapons capable of reaching targets across China, while Pakistan remains the primary focus of India’s nuclear deterrent.
Global Nuclear Weapons Inventory
- Total global inventory: As of January 2023, the global inventory of warheads reached 12,512.
- Warheads in military stockpiles: Approximately 9,576 warheads were held in military stockpiles for potential use, representing an increase of 86 warheads compared to January 2022.
- Dominance of Russia and the U.S.: Russia and the U.S. collectively possess nearly 90% of all nuclear weapons.
- Stability in nuclear arsenals: The size of Russia’s and the U.S.’ nuclear arsenals remained relatively stable in 2022, although transparency regarding nuclear forces declined due to the Ukraine conflict, as noted by SIPRI.
Reasons for increased stockpile
- Shifting power dynamics: China’s significant expansion of its nuclear arsenal has implications for global power dynamics, potentially challenging the traditional dominance of the U.S. and Russia in the nuclear arena.
- Regional security concerns: China’s increased nuclear capabilities raise concerns among neighboring countries, particularly those involved in territorial disputes or security rivalries in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Global arms race: China’s nuclear arsenal growth may fuel an arms race in the region, leading to increased tensions and instability.
Nuclear Dynamics in South Asia
- Strategic rivalry between India and Pakistan: The nuclear arsenals of India and Pakistan continue to expand, reflecting the ongoing strategic competition and deterrence dynamics between the two countries.
- Escalation risks: The increase in nuclear capabilities in South Asia raises the potential for miscalculation and escalation, heightening the risk of a nuclear conflict in the region.
- Implications for regional stability: The growth of nuclear arsenals in India and Pakistan has wider implications for regional stability and the effectiveness of non-proliferation efforts.
Challenges to the Global Disarmament ideals
- Declining transparency: The decline in transparency regarding nuclear forces in Russia and the U.S., coupled with the overall increase in global warhead stockpiles, poses challenges to nuclear arms control and disarmament efforts.
- Erosion of trust: The lack of transparency and increased stockpiles undermine trust between nuclear-armed states, making it more difficult to achieve meaningful progress in disarmament negotiations.
- Need for renewed dialogue: The growing nuclear arsenals underscore the importance of revitalizing international dialogue on disarmament and strengthening existing arms control agreements.
Legacy issues
- Notion of Nuclear ‘Haves’ and ‘Have-Nots’: The proponents of disarmaments are themselves nuclear armed countries thus creating a nuclear monopoly.
- Concept of Peaceful Nuclear Explosion (PNE): conducted for non-military purposes such as mining.
India’s commitment for de-nuclearization
- Universal commitment and non-discriminatory framework: India advocates for nuclear disarmament based on principles of equality, non-discrimination, and global security.
- Working paper on Nuclear Disarmament: India submitted a working paper on Nuclear Disarmament to the UN General Assembly in 2006, presenting its perspectives and proposals for achieving global disarmament.
- Participation in Nuclear Security Initiatives: India actively engages in the Nuclear Security Summit process and supports efforts to enhance global nuclear security through participation in international conferences organized by the IAEA.
- Membership in the Nuclear Security Contact Group: India is a member of the Nuclear Security Contact Group, contributing to discussions and initiatives aimed at strengthening international cooperation on nuclear security.
- Support for Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT): India expresses readiness to support negotiations on a Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty, considering it an important step towards disarmament by banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons.
- Concerns regarding the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT): India has not joined the CTBT due to several concerns, but it remains open to addressing these concerns and exploring possibilities for future accession to the treaty.
- Leadership in Preventing Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Proliferation: India actively leads efforts to prevent terrorists from acquiring WMDs, piloting an annual UNGA Resolution on “Measures to Prevent Terrorists from Acquiring Weapons of Mass Destruction” since 2002, which receives consensus adoption.
Way forward
- Strengthening non-proliferation efforts: The expansion of nuclear arsenals highlights the need for robust non-proliferation mechanisms and adherence to international agreements such as the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
- Managing nuclear risks: As the number of nuclear-armed states increases, effective risk management and confidence-building measures become crucial to prevent accidental or intentional use of nuclear weapons.
- Balancing deterrence and disarmament: The international community faces the challenge of striking a balance between maintaining credible deterrence and pursuing disarmament goals to ensure global security.
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June 13, 2023
CoWIN Vaccination Data Breached
Central Idea
- Data breach reports: The Health Ministry, on Monday, refuted claims of a data breach of COVID vaccination beneficiaries, stating that such reports were baseless and mischievous in nature.
- Investigation by CERT-In: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has been asked to investigate the alleged data breach issue and submit a report to ascertain the facts.
- Assurance of data safety: The Ministry maintains that the CoWIN (Covid Vaccine Intelligence Network) portal is completely safe, equipped with adequate safeguards to protect data privacy.
About CoWIN
- Development: CoWIN was developed and is owned and managed by the Ministry of Health.
- Policy decisions: The Empowered Group on Vaccine Administration (EGVAC), chaired by the former CEO of the National Health Authority, oversees this. It includes members from the Health Ministry and MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology).
Evaluation of Alleged Breach
- CERT-In review results: The review conducted by CERT-In concludes that there was no direct breach of the CoWIN app or database.
- Data source of Telegram bot: The data accessed by the Telegram bot was sourced from a separate threat actor database, which contained previously breached or stolen data.
- No direct breach of CoWIN: The Ministry states that it does not appear that the CoWIN app or database itself was directly breached.
Clarification on CoWIN Data Access
- Three methods of data access: The Ministry outlines the three ways in which data can be accessed on the CoWIN portal: user access, vaccinator access, and authorized third-party applications.
- Data sharing with Telegram bot: The Ministry clarifies that data cannot be shared with the Telegram bot without undergoing the one-time password (OTP) authentication process.
- Limited data collection: CoWIN only collects the year of birth and does not capture a person’s address.
Unanswered Questions and API Access
- Uncertainty regarding recent breaches: The Ministry has not explicitly clarified whether the CoWIN database was breached recently or in the past.
- Lack of insights on bot accuracy: The Ministry’s statement does not offer insight into the accuracy of the Telegram bot’s retrieval of citizens’ data from the CoWIN database.
- API access without OTP: The Ministry admits the existence of an API that allows data sharing without OTP, but emphasizes that requests are accepted only from trusted whitelisted APIs.
Concerns and Aadhaar Data
- Accuracy of Aadhaar details: The accuracy of displaying Aadhaar numbers corresponding to mobile numbers raises concerns, as the government has never publicly acknowledged any breaches of Aadhaar data.
- Need for clarity: The Ministry’s statement does not provide clarity on how the Telegram bot accurately displayed Aadhaar numbers.
- Addressing security concerns: The Ministry should address concerns regarding the security of Aadhaar data and provide transparency on its safety measures.
Future Steps and Data Governance Policy
- Empowering CERT-In: The Health Ministry has requested a final report from CERT-In to investigate the alleged data breach incident thoroughly.
- National Data Governance policy: The Ministry highlights the finalization of the National Data Governance policy, which aims to establish a common framework for data storage, access, and security standards across the government.
- Awaited response from CERT-In: The Ministry is awaiting a response from CERT-In regarding the issue, which will provide further insights into the nature of the breach.
Assurance and Previous Leaks
- Assurances of secure infrastructure: Health authorities maintain that CoWIN has state-of-the-art secure infrastructure and has never experienced a security breach.
- Dismissal of previous claims: Previous claims of data leaks, such as the ‘Dark Leak Market’ incident, were dismissed by health authorities, emphasizing the safety of citizen data.
- Security measures in place: CoWIN has implemented security measures such as web application firewall, regular vulnerability assessments, and OTP authentication to ensure the protection of data.
Implications of this data leak
- Identity theft risks: The leaked data exposes individuals to the risk of identity theft, as sensitive information can be misused for fraudulent activities.
- Targeted scams and phishing attacks: With access to personal details, scammers may attempt targeted scams and phishing attacks, leading to financial loss and potential harm to individuals.
- Loss of trust in government systems: The data breach undermines public trust in the government’s ability to safeguard sensitive information, affecting confidence in the vaccination program and other government initiatives.
- Reputational damage: The incident could tarnish the reputation of the CoWIN platform and associated government agencies, affecting their credibility in managing sensitive data.
- Impact on future vaccination drive: Concerns about data security may deter individuals from participating in the vaccination program, slowing down efforts to control the spread of COVID-19.
- Calls for accountability: The data leak prompts demands for accountability from the responsible government agencies and the implementation of stricter measures to protect citizen data.
Conclusion
- The data leak incident related to the CoWIN portal raises serious concerns about the privacy and security of individuals’ personal information.
- While the Ministry of Health maintains that the CoWIN app and database were not directly breached, the access to sensitive data through a Telegram bot raises questions about the integrity of the system.
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June 13, 2023

IIT-M generates Hydrogen from Seawater

hydrogen

Central Idea

Researchers from IIT-Madras have developed components for a cost-effective method of electrolyzing seawater to produce green hydrogen.
The current alkaline water electrolyzer technology is energy-intensive, requires an expensive oxide-polymer separator, and uses fresh water.

Generating Green Hydrogen

Instead of using fresh water, the researchers developed an electrolyzer that utilizes alkaline seawater.
Carbon-based support material was used for the electrodes to minimize corrosion.
Transition metal-based catalysts were designed to catalyze both oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions, improving the production of hydrogen and oxygen.
A cellulose-based separator was developed to allow hydroxide ions to pass through while preventing crossover of oxygen and hydrogen.

How does Electrolysis take place?

The alkaline water electrolyzer involves two half-reactions at the anode and cathode.
At the cathode, water dissociates into H+ and hydroxide ions, with H+ ions converting into hydrogen.
Hydroxide ions produced at the cathode pass through the separator, and oxygen is generated at the anode.
When seawater is used, hypochlorite formation occurs at the anode, causing corrosion and reducing oxygen production. Impurities also affect the hydrogen evolution reaction at the cathode.

How were the Catalyst and Electrode designed?

The carbon-based support material was used for both anode and cathode electrodes to prevent corrosion.
The catalyst coating on the support material enhances hydrogen production at the cathode and oxygen production at the anode.
Transition bimetals in the catalyst are selective toward oxygen evolution reaction, overcoming the challenge of hypochlorite formation.
Despite impurities adsorbed on the cathode, the catalyst promotes hydrogen evolution, increasing hydrogen production.

What made this device novel?

The team developed a cellulose-based separator to separate the anode and cathode.
The separator allows hydroxide ions to pass through but minimizes the crossover of hydrogen and oxygen.
The separator shows high resistance to degradation in seawater.

Experimental Results and Performance

The assembled electrolyzer achieved a seawater splitting voltage of 1.73 V at 10 mA/sq.cm and 26 degrees C.
The optimized parameters enable the electrolyzer to directly use photovoltaic-derived voltage for green hydrogen production.
Two prototypes of different dimensions were developed, producing hydrogen at rates of 250 ml/hour and 1 liter/hour.
A stack of three cells produced hydrogen at a rate of about 4 liters/hour.

Back2Basics: Hydrogen Categories

	Production Method	Carbon Emissions
Gray Hydrogen	Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) from fossil fuels	High emissions
Blue Hydrogen	Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) from fossil fuels with carbon capture and storage (CCS) or carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS)	Reduced emissions compared to gray hydrogen
Green Hydrogen	Electrolysis using renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro)	No carbon emissions
Turquoise Hydrogen	Methane pyrolysis from fossil fuels with carbon capture and storage (CCS) or carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS)	Reduced emissions compared to gray hydrogen

June 12, 2023

UPSC Prelims 2023 Result Out-Names of 14624 qualified candidates inside

🎉Heartfelt congratulations to all those who successfully cleared the challenging UPSC Prelims 2023!

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released roll number-wise names of 14,624 candidates who have cleared the UPSC prelims 2023.

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June 12, 2023
JATAN: Virtual Museum Software
Central Idea
- The Union government plans to complete the 3D digitisation of all museums under its administrative control by the end of 2023.
- The digitisation initiative using JATAN software aims to enhance the conservation and preservation of artefacts.
What is JATAN Software?
- JATAN is a virtual museum builder software used in Indian museums.
- It enables the creation of a digital collection management system and is deployed in several national museums across India.
- The objective of JATAN is to digitally preserve and document museum objects for the benefit of researchers, curators, and other interested individuals.
- The software was designed and developed by the Human Centres Design and Computing Group at the Centre for Development of Smart Computing (C-DAC) in Pune.
- JATAN facilitates the creation of digital imprints of preserved objects and monuments.
- These digital imprints are integrated into the national digital repository and portal, making them accessible to the public.
Benefits of 3D Digitisation
- 3D digitisation offers improved conservation and preservation of artefacts, ensuring their long-term protection.
- It enhances accessibility and exploration for museum visitors, providing new ways to engage with the collection.
- The 3D models generated through digitisation can be used in augmented reality, virtual reality, and interactive learning experiences, creating immersive educational opportunities.
- Furthermore, the digitisation process enables the potential for 3D printing, allowing for replication and detailed study of artefacts.
June 12, 2023
UPSC Prelims Results – Namewise list. CD students shine and the path forward.

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First, nothing is more painful than acing the GS paper but failing CSAT. And this has been the case with many folks who appeared for the interview as well. This year, we will leave no stone unturned to ensure adequate coverage of maths section, logical reasoning section so you dont have to rely on the comprehension section.

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June 12, 2023
Project Akashteer: Indian’s Air Defence Upgrade
Central Idea
- Reorientation of focus: Indian Army shifts focus from western to northern borders following 2020 standoff with China.
- Lessons from Ukraine conflict: Insights from ongoing war in Ukraine are influencing transformation of Army Air Defence (AAD).
- Induction of new systems: New systems are being inducted to enhance air defence capabilities.
What is Project Akashteer?
- Networking and automation: Project Akashteer aims to establish networking and automation capabilities similar to Indian Air Force’s system.
- Comprehensive air defence picture: Project Akashteer focuses on building a comprehensive air defence picture for monitoring, tracking, and engaging air defence assets.
- Implementation target: The project aims to complete implementation by March 2024 for integration of radars, control centres, and weapons.
Shifting Focus and New Technology
- Shift in focus: Indian Army shifts focus from western border to northern borders.
- Mountainous air defence requirements: The need for lightweight radars and mobile weapon systems to cater to requirements in mountainous regions.
- Consideration of new threats: Insights from Ukraine conflict prompt consideration of new threats such as UAVs, loitering munitions, swarm drones, and cruise missiles.
Induction of New Systems
- Improved Akash surface-to-air missile systems: Contract signed for two regiments of improved Akash systems to enhance air defence capabilities.
- Collaboration with Israel: Collaboration with Israel for the induction of medium-range surface-to-air missile project.
- Development of quick reaction systems: Indigenously developing quick reaction surface-to-air missile (QRSAM) to meet critical air defence needs.
- Exploration of air defence guns: Ongoing efforts to procure air defence guns to strengthen air defence capabilities.
Challenges and Indigenization
- Component shortage: Global shortage of components and hardware due to the Ukraine conflict affecting the pace of inductions.
- Emphasis on indigenization: Focus on promoting indigenization and reducing dependence on imports for air defence systems.
- Revitalization of modernization: Revival of Army Air Defence modernization with emphasis on indigenous development and procurement.
Significance of the project
- Strengthened air defence capabilities: Focus on enhancing air defence capabilities for robust border security.
- Improved monitoring and coordination: Integration and automation initiatives enhance monitoring, coordination, and situational awareness.
- Enhanced border preparedness: Contribution to enhanced border preparedness and response capabilities.
Way forward
- Continued research and development: Focus on continuous research and development to stay ahead of evolving threats and challenges.
- International collaboration: Collaboration with international partners to incorporate advanced air defence systems and technologies.
- Integration of advanced technologies: Integration of technologies like AI and machine learning to enhance air defence operations and effectiveness.
- Innovation and efficiency: Focus on innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness in future air defence strategies.
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(Just Launched) Smash Ethics 2024 (Batch 1) with 1-to-1 Mentorship | Score 130+ in Ethics GS-4 | 8 Full Length Tests | Limited Seats
📢Smash Ethics 2024 (Batch 1) with 1-to-1 Mentorship for a score of 130+ in GS-4 in UPSC Mains | Limited Seats Only

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The Mains GS Paper 4, also known as Ethics, stands out as the most dynamic among all the papers. It defies a singular approach, requiring a nuanced understanding. Drawing from our extensive experience with over 2000 students, we can confidently state that ethics holds the power to reshape one’s UPSC examination journey. Achieving a strong score in the ethics paper becomes an indispensable prerequisite for securing a coveted position in the final selection and attaining one’s desired service.

It’s important to note that the ethics paper assesses “ethical competence” rather than mere knowledge of ethics. It’s worth remembering that General Studies Paper 4 presents a unique opportunity to score 130+ marks effortlessly. The key lies in mastering the static content, relating it to current affairs, and effectively conveying it in writing.

Therefore, excelling in the ethics paper necessitates proficiency in both the art of answer writing and a solid grasp of the static material.

What is Smash Ethics?

Civilsdaily’s Smash Ethics Program has emerged as a game-changer for UPSC 2022 toppers, including AIR-16, AIR-22, AIR-48, AIR-49, AIR-218, and AIR-273, among others. This innovative program has revolutionized the way aspirants approach the ethics paper, providing them with a comprehensive and strategic framework to excel in this crucial section. By integrating a diverse range of case studies, model answers, and real-time analysis of ethical dilemmas, the program equips candidates with a deep understanding of ethical concepts and their practical application.

Additionally, Civilsdaily’s 1-to-1 personalized mentorship and feedback system has played a pivotal role in honing the skills of these toppers, boosting their confidence, and ultimately helping them secure top ranks in the UPSC examination.

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AIR-16, Shishir Kumar Singh UPSC 2022

AIR-22, GVS Pavanadatta UPSC 2022

AIR-48 Aaditya Pandey UPSC 2022

AIR-49, Sanskriti Somani

AIR-273, MUKUND SINGH CHAHAR UPSC 2022

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👉 The Smash ethics program will focus on both the needs of answer writing and static coverage of the syllabus.

Being the composition paper, it offers maximum returns. With very little effort, one can score good marks. Thorough preparation of this paper also helps in adding the moral dimension to answers in GS Paper-1, 2, and 3 papers and also the essay paper. It also helps in coming across as a person who has the qualities desired of a civil servant in the personality test.

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Trends In Ethics Paper
- Shift towards more conceptual questions than direct static questions
- More current affairs focused
- Complex case studies
- Lengthier paper
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Smash Ethics Program Inclusion:
- Comprehensive Video Lectures covering Paper 4
- Full syllabus Notes.
- 8 FLT tests
- 1-1 Mentorship support after every test
- Membership of Ethics group (exclusive) on Civilsdaily’s Telegram Group
- Doubt resolution session on Habitat
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Here’s what the program includes:

Video Lectures:

Structured video lectures of Paper 4 for a concrete understanding of the syllabus. Our novel methodology accompanied by an in-depth explanation ensures comprehensive coverage of every topic in the syllabus. Added to this, we have made sure to add that extra element of fun. Here’s a snapshot of the lecture for you:

8 FLT Tests:

FLT tests will help to bring together the ideas and concepts to the art of answer writing. Practice full-length tests to evaluate your levels. With every test and discussion on strategies to follow, one can improve with every test. Questions framed are from the most important UPSC relevant themes and papers are based on the latest pattern of UPSC. Get model answers covering all the aspects of a question and providing enriching points to the student.

1-1 Mentorship support

A schedule is created where dedicated days are kept to discuss your doubts regarding each test and lecture. Weekly Zoom calls can help boost ideas and discussion on various techniques, also among peers so that one can get a lot of exposure to various answer writing techniques and points to write in the answer. Also, the best answer copy of the week can be taken for discussion so that you can get an idea of how to write better.

👉Acknowledging the need to ensure the fastest mentorship response, Senior IAS mentors like Partha Sir, and Swatantra Sir, will receive your call.

Civilsdaily’s Handholding

You’ll be given membership to an exclusive group on Civilsdaily’s Habitat. The group will be headed by Sukanya Ma’am herself. From doubt resolution and discussion will be done by Sukanya ma’am only. Here you can directly connect with ma’am. Habitat is where everything comes together learning, doubt clearing, mentor’s support, and a focused community. You’re going to learn and discuss it like never before.

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About the Mentor:

Sukanya Rana Ma’am:

Sukanya Ma’am has firsthand experience of 4 mains and 2 interviews with UPSC. She has also appeared in the State PCS interview. Before she worked as an officer in a public sector bank and now as a Mentor at Civilsdaily, she aims to guide future aspirants in finding success. Sukanya Ma’am has scored consistently 100+ marks in ethics and in 2019 her marks were 140 in GS 4. In 2020, under her mentorship, many smash mains students were able to secure 120+ marks.

👉 Acknowledging the need to ensure the fastest mentorship response, Senior IAS mentors like Partha Sir, and Swatantra Sir, will receive your call.

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Student’s Gratitude Messages:

MANTRI MOURYA BHARADWAJ AIR-28 Roll: 1009473

Rohan, Top Ranker UPSC-2021.

Soham Mandre AIR 267 UPSC 2021 Roll: 6629429

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