Would personally have a happier new year if each of you could write your piece on your thoughts about this effort ๐
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
@deepuksukumar
One-liner hit list for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 aiming for a conversion score of 100+ just from content posted here. #Prelims100Challenge
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar (English)
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Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
01 Jan, 02:45
Been exactly one year since this channel was started. Happy new year everyone!
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 11:10
Census Towns are governed by Rural Local Bodies.
Making you think urban because itโs a town is a trap.
Making you think urban because itโs a town is a trap.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 11:06
States in India cannot issue Treasury Bills (T-Bills) only the Centre can.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 11:03
Muddiman Committee - Dyarchy in provinces.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 11:00
Vajrayana is a sect of Mahayana and Theravada is a sect of Hinayana.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 10:57
Piprahwa
- Buddhist site
- Kapilavastu
- Stupa over the remains of Buddha
- Buddhist site
- Kapilavastu
- Stupa over the remains of Buddha
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 10:34
โSelf-attention mechanismโ is a phrase used in the context of GPTs / machine learning.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 10:30
In developmental potential, Totipotency is more than Pluripotency.
In the case of Totipotency, development of complete organism is possible.
In the case of Totipotency, development of complete organism is possible.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 10:26
โGenomic Surveillanceโ is a phrase used in the context of infectious diseases.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 10:23
Cropping intensity is a factor of how many times crops are sown on a piece of land.
(Total cropped area / Net sown area)
One might tend to think itโs about density, itโs not.
(Total cropped area / Net sown area)
One might tend to think itโs about density, itโs not.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 06:01
Constitution Bench
- Minimum 5 judges
- A constitution bench is necessary even when the President consults the Supreme Court under Article 143
- Minimum 5 judges
- A constitution bench is necessary even when the President consults the Supreme Court under Article 143
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 05:42
District Planning Committees
- 4/5th of members shall be elected by and from amongst elected members of panchayats and municipalities at the district level.
- Ratio of rural to urban population will be considered in determining the split.
- 4/5th of members shall be elected by and from amongst elected members of panchayats and municipalities at the district level.
- Ratio of rural to urban population will be considered in determining the split.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 05:33
It is compulsory for Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa to have a minister of tribal welfare.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 05:28
Deputy Chief Minister
- A state can have more than one
- Not a constitutional office
(Note - number of ministers in a state including the CM shall not be less than 12)
- A state can have more than one
- Not a constitutional office
(Note - number of ministers in a state including the CM shall not be less than 12)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 05:16
Writ jurisdiction of the High Courts is broader than the Supreme Court.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 05:12
Origin of Writs in India - Regulating Act, 1773.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 05:02
Effective Revenue Deficit = Revenue Deficit - Grants for creation of capital assets.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
31 Dec, 05:00
Peace Clause and De Minimus are terms associated with WTO in the context of agriculture.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
22 Dec, 05:25
Levelling of land: Gradation
1. By erosion: Degradation
2. By deposition: Aggradation
1. By erosion: Degradation
2. By deposition: Aggradation
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
22 Dec, 04:14
Rotation of the earth influences plate movement.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
22 Dec, 04:03
1. Cocos plate - Between Central America and Pacific plate
2. Nazca plate - Between South America and Pacific plate
3. Caroline plate - Between the Philippine and Indian plate.
2. Nazca plate - Between South America and Pacific plate
3. Caroline plate - Between the Philippine and Indian plate.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
17 Dec, 13:47
Hello all, just created a YouTube channel.
https://youtube.com/shorts/KOEuegnjG18?si=OfT8Xtj3E_eYF2gT
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Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
16 Dec, 12:36
Igneous rocks
- Volcanic rocks: cooling at the surface
- Plutonic rocks: cooling in the crust
- Volcanic rocks: cooling at the surface
- Plutonic rocks: cooling in the crust
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
16 Dec, 12:30
Volcano types
- Deccan Traps: โFlood Basalt Provincesโ
- Hawaii: Shield volcano
- Barren Island and Mount Fuji: Stratovolcano
- Deccan Traps: โFlood Basalt Provincesโ
- Hawaii: Shield volcano
- Barren Island and Mount Fuji: Stratovolcano
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
16 Dec, 12:24
Core - Nickel and Iron. Outer core - liquid, inner core - solid.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
16 Dec, 12:14
Earthquake waves
- Denser the material they pass through, higher is the velocity
- P Waves are faster than S Waves
- S Waves can travel only through solid materials (P waves - all forms)
- P Waves vibrate parallel to the direction of the waves
- S Waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the waves
- Both P Waves and S Waves have shadow zones
- S Wave shadow zone is larger than the P Wave shadow zone
(These points are a feast for trap setters)
- Denser the material they pass through, higher is the velocity
- P Waves are faster than S Waves
- S Waves can travel only through solid materials (P waves - all forms)
- P Waves vibrate parallel to the direction of the waves
- S Waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the waves
- Both P Waves and S Waves have shadow zones
- S Wave shadow zone is larger than the P Wave shadow zone
(These points are a feast for trap setters)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
10 Dec, 05:19
Light year is a measure of distance not time.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
10 Dec, 05:03
Singularity is a term associated with โThe Big Bangโ theory
A single โTiny ballโ with extremely small volume but with infinite temperature and density (NCERT explanation)
A single โTiny ballโ with extremely small volume but with infinite temperature and density (NCERT explanation)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
09 Dec, 11:24
Occluded front
- Warm airmass sandwiched between two cold airmasses.
- Warm airmass sandwiched between two cold airmasses.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
09 Dec, 11:21
Neap tide - sun and moon are perpendicular, spring tide - sun and moon are in a straight line.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
09 Dec, 11:15
Geostrophic winds
- Horizontal wind
- Parallel to isobars (perpendicular is a trap)
- Horizontal wind
- Parallel to isobars (perpendicular is a trap)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
09 Dec, 11:14
Simple one - Epicentre Vs. Focus. Know that epicentre is on the surface.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
09 Dec, 11:08
Note that Asthenosphere exhibits a plastic-like property.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
09 Dec, 11:07
Aphelion
- Point in the earthโs orbit farthest from the Sun (July)
Perihelion
- Closest to the Sun (January)
- Point in the earthโs orbit farthest from the Sun (July)
Perihelion
- Closest to the Sun (January)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
09 Dec, 11:05
Adiabatic Lapse Rate
- Context: change of temperature and movement airmass
- 0.98 degrees per 100 metres
(Itโs fine if you donโt really understand this, note these two points alone)
- Context: change of temperature and movement airmass
- 0.98 degrees per 100 metres
(Itโs fine if you donโt really understand this, note these two points alone)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
30 Nov, 15:21
Empowerment of the Parliament to constitute Tribunals was through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
30 Nov, 15:16
First Tribunal in India was the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, 1941.
(One might be tempted to think CAT)
(One might be tempted to think CAT)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
30 Nov, 11:58
For those who asked about which edition of Polity Simplified to get. Also, Iโm getting a little bored of doing only Polity, will go back to our usual mix. However Iโll ensure that all of Polity is covered eventually.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
30 Nov, 11:55
President Vs. Vice President with respect to qualification
- President: Lok Sabha
- Vice President: Rajya Sabha
- President: Lok Sabha
- Vice President: Rajya Sabha
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
30 Nov, 11:44
President Vs. Governor with respect to Pardoning powers
- Court Martial, Pardon of Death Penalty and Union List (only President)
- State List (only Governor)
(Note - Governor can commute a death sentence but not pardon. In other cases where jurisdiction is applicable, the Governor can pardon)
- Court Martial, Pardon of Death Penalty and Union List (only President)
- State List (only Governor)
(Note - Governor can commute a death sentence but not pardon. In other cases where jurisdiction is applicable, the Governor can pardon)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
30 Nov, 11:30
Note this with respect to Bills passed by a State Legislature reserved for the President:
If a bill is sent back by the State Legislature after the President has returned it, the President may still choose to withhold assent. (Unlike how it is with the Union Bills)
If a bill is sent back by the State Legislature after the President has returned it, the President may still choose to withhold assent. (Unlike how it is with the Union Bills)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
30 Nov, 11:22
Circumstances under which the President enjoys discretionary powers
- Reconsideration of the advice of CoM
- Sending back a Bill for reconsideration (except Money Bill)
- Appointing the PM when no single party enjoys a majority
- Dissolving the Lok Sabha when CoM loses majority
- Reconsideration of the advice of CoM
- Sending back a Bill for reconsideration (except Money Bill)
- Appointing the PM when no single party enjoys a majority
- Dissolving the Lok Sabha when CoM loses majority
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
27 Nov, 08:59
โPrivate membersโ
- MPs who are not ministers (even if they are ruling party MPs)
- MPs who are not ministers (even if they are ruling party MPs)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
27 Nov, 08:46
In the context of aid and advice (Article 74)
- 42nd CAA: shall
- 44th CAA: reconsider + shall
- 42nd CAA: shall
- 44th CAA: reconsider + shall
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
27 Nov, 08:42
President, Vice President election related disputes
- To be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court (ECI is a trap)
- To be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court (ECI is a trap)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
27 Nov, 08:14
Office of Profit
- We all know itโs not defined in the constitution
But to understand the meaning
Office - employment in a post of a permanent nature in the Government.
Profit - monetary benefit from holding the post.
Why is it problematic?
- Scope for undue influence, conflict of interest and would affect separation of powers.
- We all know itโs not defined in the constitution
But to understand the meaning
Office - employment in a post of a permanent nature in the Government.
Profit - monetary benefit from holding the post.
Why is it problematic?
- Scope for undue influence, conflict of interest and would affect separation of powers.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
27 Nov, 08:04
Value of votes (Presidentโs election)
- Value of a vote for each MLA could differ from state to state
- Value of an MPโs vote is more than the value of any MLAโs vote
- The value of a Rajya Sabha MPโs vote is the same as a Lok Sabha MPโs vote
- Value of a vote for each MLA could differ from state to state
- Value of an MPโs vote is more than the value of any MLAโs vote
- The value of a Rajya Sabha MPโs vote is the same as a Lok Sabha MPโs vote
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
27 Nov, 08:00
Election of the President
- Inclusion of a legislative assembly into the electoral college requires a constitutional amendment. Example - NCT and Puducherry in the past, Jammu and Kashmir today.
- Inclusion of a legislative assembly into the electoral college requires a constitutional amendment. Example - NCT and Puducherry in the past, Jammu and Kashmir today.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
26 Nov, 10:25
Skipping the citizenship chapter altogether. Yield to effort is too little in my opinion. Too many details which even if one tries to remember, still carries the risk of getting it wrong. UPSC is too good with setting distractors.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
26 Nov, 09:52
Ceding of Indian territory or acquisition of new territory requires constitutional amendment under Article 368.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
26 Nov, 09:49
Basis for Reorganisation of States
1. SK Dhar - administrative convenience
2. Fazl Ali - language plus other criteria
(First linguistic state - Andhra Pradesh)
1. SK Dhar - administrative convenience
2. Fazl Ali - language plus other criteria
(First linguistic state - Andhra Pradesh)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
26 Nov, 09:45
Parliamentโs power to reorganise a state
- Simple Majority in the Parliament
- Only with prior recommendation of the President
- President โshallโ refer the bill to the state legislature for its views
- Views not binding
- Not considered an amendment to the Constitution under Article 368
- Simple Majority in the Parliament
- Only with prior recommendation of the President
- President โshallโ refer the bill to the state legislature for its views
- Views not binding
- Not considered an amendment to the Constitution under Article 368
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
26 Nov, 09:41
Independence of Judiciary - an essential feature of federalism.
(UPSC CSE Prelims 2021)
(UPSC CSE Prelims 2021)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
26 Nov, 09:31
- The term Federation is not mentioned anywhere in the constitution.
- Indian Federal system is based on Devolution / Disaggregation (Not Integration)
- Indian Federal system is based on Devolution / Disaggregation (Not Integration)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
26 Nov, 04:05
Preamble is a part of the constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts.
(The correct statement describing its status from UPSC CSE Prelims 2020)
(The correct statement describing its status from UPSC CSE Prelims 2020)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
26 Nov, 03:57
Date of adoption of the Preamble - 26th November, 1949.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
26 Nov, 03:55
Preamble amended by the 42nd CAA
- Socialist, Secular and Integrity were the additions
- Socialist, Secular and Integrity were the additions
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
25 Nov, 16:37
Committees of the Constituent Assembly
- States committee : Jawaharlal Nehru
- Advisory committee on FR, Minorities, Tribal and excluded areas : Vallabhai Patel
(One might think itโs the other way)
- States committee : Jawaharlal Nehru
- Advisory committee on FR, Minorities, Tribal and excluded areas : Vallabhai Patel
(One might think itโs the other way)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
25 Nov, 16:32
Constituent Assembly
- Cabinet Mission Plan formula
- In the provinces, seats were divided as General, Muslims and Sikhs in proportion to their population
- Cabinet Mission Plan formula
- In the provinces, seats were divided as General, Muslims and Sikhs in proportion to their population
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
25 Nov, 10:03
In the context of the recent documentary released on the 75th Anniversary of the Supreme Court of India, itโs important to note the above.
Are you wondering how 75th when the Federal Court was established in 1935? ๐
Itโs in the name.
https://youtu.be/p2PLwewjh5Y?si=vEdLQbtHR5k6G-ts
Are you wondering how 75th when the Federal Court was established in 1935? ๐
Itโs in the name.
https://youtu.be/p2PLwewjh5Y?si=vEdLQbtHR5k6G-ts
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
25 Nov, 09:56
Government of India Act, 1935
Background - Simon Commission and Ramsay McDonaldโs Communal Award
(Communal Award: Separate electorate extended to depressed classes
But after Poona Pact, common electorate for all Hindus with reservation for depressed classes.)
Features
- All India Federation
- Three lists: Federal, Provincial and Concurrent (F>P>C)
- Diarchy at the centre
- Bicameralism in provinces
- Reserve Bank
- Federal Court of India (Note the difference wrt Supreme Court at Calcutta - 1773)
- Provincial Public Service Commission
Background - Simon Commission and Ramsay McDonaldโs Communal Award
(Communal Award: Separate electorate extended to depressed classes
But after Poona Pact, common electorate for all Hindus with reservation for depressed classes.)
Features
- All India Federation
- Three lists: Federal, Provincial and Concurrent (F>P>C)
- Diarchy at the centre
- Bicameralism in provinces
- Reserve Bank
- Federal Court of India (Note the difference wrt Supreme Court at Calcutta - 1773)
- Provincial Public Service Commission
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
25 Nov, 09:34
Government of India Act, 1919
- Consequent to August Declaration
- Montagu Chelmsford Reforms
- Central subjects and provincial subjects
- Provincial subjects: โtransferredโ and โreservedโ subjects (Diarchy at Provinces)
- Bicameralism at the centre and Direct Elections (not the same as 1892 you see above)
- Limited franchise
- Separate electorates for Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians and Europeans
- Central Public Service Commission
(Note - Irrigation, law and order, land revenue were โreservedโ subjects)
- Consequent to August Declaration
- Montagu Chelmsford Reforms
- Central subjects and provincial subjects
- Provincial subjects: โtransferredโ and โreservedโ subjects (Diarchy at Provinces)
- Bicameralism at the centre and Direct Elections (not the same as 1892 you see above)
- Limited franchise
- Separate electorates for Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians and Europeans
- Central Public Service Commission
(Note - Irrigation, law and order, land revenue were โreservedโ subjects)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
25 Nov, 09:24
Indian Councils Act, 1909
- Morley-Minto Reforms
- Separate electorate for Muslims
Note: Satyendra Prasad Sinha was the first Indian to join the Viceroyโs Executive Council
- Morley-Minto Reforms
- Separate electorate for Muslims
Note: Satyendra Prasad Sinha was the first Indian to join the Viceroyโs Executive Council
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
25 Nov, 09:21
Indian Councils Act, 1892
- Electoral system was introduced by this Act (However, it was termed โNominationโ)
- Electoral system was introduced by this Act (However, it was termed โNominationโ)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
25 Nov, 09:15
Indian Councils Act, 1861
- Portfolio system
- Portfolio system
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
25 Nov, 05:32
Government of India Act, 1858
- Ends Company rule and transfers power to the British Crown
- Ends Company rule and transfers power to the British Crown
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
25 Nov, 05:19
Charter Act, 1853
- Separation of legislative and executive functions
- Open competition into the civil services
- Macaulay committee in 1854
- Separation of legislative and executive functions
- Open competition into the civil services
- Macaulay committee in 1854
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
14 Nov, 02:05
Ashokaโs Southern and Sangam connection. Note the highlighted portion alone.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
14 Nov, 01:58
Gommateshwara at Sravanabelagola
- Bahubali (Jaina)
- Chamundraya (Ganga dynasty)
- Bahubali (Jaina)
- Chamundraya (Ganga dynasty)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
14 Nov, 01:51
The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is Sindhu.
(Not Saraswati as one could be led to believe)
(Not Saraswati as one could be led to believe)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
14 Nov, 01:32
Buddhist Councils - itโs worth memorising. Everything except the year.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
14 Nov, 01:28
1. Vinaya Pitaka - rules and regulations for those who join the monastic order. (Discipline)
2. Sutta Pitaka - teachings of Buddha including the Dhammapada. (Discourse)
3. Abhidhamma Pitaka - philosophy. (Doctrine)
(Dhammapada - Abhidhamma could be set as a trap)
2. Sutta Pitaka - teachings of Buddha including the Dhammapada. (Discourse)
3. Abhidhamma Pitaka - philosophy. (Doctrine)
(Dhammapada - Abhidhamma could be set as a trap)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
14 Nov, 01:14
1. Lothal - port town / dockyard
2. Kalibangan - ploughed field
3. Dolavira - 10 lettered signboard
4. Banawali - clay plough
(PYQ)
Please collect similar facts specific to sites from your standard reference book.
2. Kalibangan - ploughed field
3. Dolavira - 10 lettered signboard
4. Banawali - clay plough
(PYQ)
Please collect similar facts specific to sites from your standard reference book.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
14 Nov, 01:09
โSatyameva Jayateโ - Mundaka Upanishad.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
14 Nov, 00:55
Shamans - ones with magical and healing powers as well as the ability to communicate with the other world.
(Ancient India - NCERT)
(Ancient India - NCERT)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
14 Nov, 00:37
Alexander Cunningham - Archaeological Survey of India.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
14 Nov, 00:30
Chalcolithic age - copper. Harappans that came later used copper but not iron.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
11 Nov, 15:35
Dark matter
- No charge
- Does not emit light
- Possesses mass and interacts through gravity
Context for LUX ZEPLIN is dark matter and distance scales (further reading not required)
- No charge
- Does not emit light
- Possesses mass and interacts through gravity
Context for LUX ZEPLIN is dark matter and distance scales (further reading not required)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
11 Nov, 13:05
Rani Chennamma - Kittur - Karnataka.
(200th year anniversary of her rebellion against the British)
(200th year anniversary of her rebellion against the British)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
11 Nov, 13:02
Kuttu varisai and Marma / Varma Adi are ancient Indian martial art forms that focus on striking certain vital pressure points.
(Was wondering if the movie โIndianโ would inspire a question)
(Was wondering if the movie โIndianโ would inspire a question)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
11 Nov, 06:11
AMCA
Indiaโs 5th Gen. fighter aircraft under development.
(Note - while F22 and Sukhoi Su 57 are 5th Gen, Rafale isnโt)
Indiaโs 5th Gen. fighter aircraft under development.
(Note - while F22 and Sukhoi Su 57 are 5th Gen, Rafale isnโt)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
11 Nov, 06:03
MIRV in the context of Agni 5
- Single missile carrying multiple warheads which can hit different locations.
- MIRV: Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle.
- Single missile carrying multiple warheads which can hit different locations.
- MIRV: Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
11 Nov, 05:31
Pushpak - ISROโs reusable launch vehicle.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
11 Nov, 05:27
Note than iron deficiency is not the only cause for Anaemia.
Also, venous blood is said to be a better indicator of anaemia than capillary blood. (Donโt get into the details)
Also, venous blood is said to be a better indicator of anaemia than capillary blood. (Donโt get into the details)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
11 Nov, 05:18
Grasses are monocots.
Just read up a little on how monocots are different from dicots.
In 2020 we had a question on plant cells and animal cells. Once in a while we get questions on such basics.
Just read up a little on how monocots are different from dicots.
In 2020 we had a question on plant cells and animal cells. Once in a while we get questions on such basics.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
07 Nov, 07:56
Can each one of you who have been following this initiative do me a favour? Can you post your feedback on this initiative as a detailed post at the link below? You can even send the same as what youโve mailed / messaged me in the past.
Hope you can take the time out for this.
Thanks,
Deepuk Sukumar
https://www.quora.com/unanswered/How-is-Deepuk-Sukumar-s-hit-list-initiative-for-UPSC-Prelims?ch=17&oid=202534356&share=dccf1379&srid=uSSfd&target_type=question
Hope you can take the time out for this.
Thanks,
Deepuk Sukumar
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Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
04 Nov, 17:15
In the context of building materials, lower RETV value is better for energy efficiency.
RETV measures heat coming in through the walls.
Note that RETV value of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is lower than that of red bricks.
(AAC is not the same as usual concrete bricks)
RETV measures heat coming in through the walls.
Note that RETV value of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is lower than that of red bricks.
(AAC is not the same as usual concrete bricks)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
04 Nov, 13:52
Article 253
Power of the Parliament to make laws for the implementation of any international treaty / convention. Example - Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Power of the Parliament to make laws for the implementation of any international treaty / convention. Example - Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
04 Nov, 13:47
Weโve seen a question on ports with unique attributes in the past.
It may be important to note that Paradip Port has the highest โcargo throughputโ in India. (Highest cargo volume)
It may be important to note that Paradip Port has the highest โcargo throughputโ in India. (Highest cargo volume)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
04 Nov, 13:41
Dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures are related to humidity and human survival.
Often seen in the news in the context of heat waves and climate change.
Often seen in the news in the context of heat waves and climate change.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
04 Nov, 13:34
Article 5 of NATO
โAttack against one shall be considered an attack against allโ
โAttack against one shall be considered an attack against allโ
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
04 Nov, 13:28
Doping / Dopant is also associated with semi-conductor fabrication.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
03 Nov, 16:34
Bletchley Declaration and Asilomar Principles are related to AI.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
03 Nov, 15:56
In the context of bees
- Propolis : used in building hives.
- Invertase : a secretion used in the conversion of sucrose into fructose and glucose.
- Drone : male bees that donโt have a stinger.
Waggle was already asked in a PYQ.
- Propolis : used in building hives.
- Invertase : a secretion used in the conversion of sucrose into fructose and glucose.
- Drone : male bees that donโt have a stinger.
Waggle was already asked in a PYQ.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
03 Nov, 15:16
India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
Note that Haifa port of Israel is a part of it.
Note that Haifa port of Israel is a part of it.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
03 Nov, 15:11
Bucharest Nine (B9) countries
- Hungary
- Romania
- Estonia
- Bulgaria
- Latvia
- Czech Republic
- Poland
- Lithuania
- Slovakia
Remember as - HUNGARY (hungry) REBL (rebel) CPLS (couples)?
All are NATO members. Read a little bit on the significance of this grouping.
- Hungary
- Romania
- Estonia
- Bulgaria
- Latvia
- Czech Republic
- Poland
- Lithuania
- Slovakia
Remember as - HUNGARY (hungry) REBL (rebel) CPLS (couples)?
All are NATO members. Read a little bit on the significance of this grouping.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
03 Nov, 14:54
Space Situational Assessment Report - ISRO.
Context - space debris.
Context - space debris.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
03 Nov, 14:40
Charaideo Moidams - burial mounds - Ahom Dynasty - Assam.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
03 Nov, 14:38
Context for BPaL - treatment for drug resistant TB.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
30 Oct, 17:56
UPS Vs. NPS (Pension)
- UPS is inflation indexed (CPI - Industrial Worker)
- Plus assured minimum pension
- Plus lumpsum payment at retirement
- UPS is inflation indexed (CPI - Industrial Worker)
- Plus assured minimum pension
- Plus lumpsum payment at retirement
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
30 Oct, 17:31
The context for โLoss and Damage Fundโ is climate change.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
30 Oct, 08:14
Please prepare for the topic โStupaโ particularly the Sanchi Stupa a little more carefully from your standard reference material.
What to look for (just indicative)
- Associated terminologies and dynasties
- Notable sculptures and inscriptions
- Ashokan significance
- Relics
- Materials used
What to look for (just indicative)
- Associated terminologies and dynasties
- Notable sculptures and inscriptions
- Ashokan significance
- Relics
- Materials used
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
30 Oct, 08:01
1. Chaitya - prayer hall
2. Vihara - monastic residence
3. Stupa - buddhist relics
2. Vihara - monastic residence
3. Stupa - buddhist relics
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
21 Oct, 06:10
Earthโs core rotates at a different rate as compared to the surface.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
21 Oct, 06:06
Shabd Platform
- Standardisation of technical terms in Indian languages
- Initiative of CSTT (Under Ministry of Education)
- Standardisation of technical terms in Indian languages
- Initiative of CSTT (Under Ministry of Education)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
21 Oct, 05:59
AM Vs. FM
AM - More coverage
FM - More quality
(PM? Phase Modulation. Example - WiFi)
AM - More coverage
FM - More quality
(PM? Phase Modulation. Example - WiFi)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
21 Oct, 05:32
Astronomical Telescopes
- Primary objective is to enhance brightness of celestial objects, not magnify
- Higher altitudes and Larger apertures help with light / brightness
- Mirrors and Lenses
- Primary objective is to enhance brightness of celestial objects, not magnify
- Higher altitudes and Larger apertures help with light / brightness
- Mirrors and Lenses
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
21 Oct, 04:39
Jayadeva
- Gita Govinda
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
- In his version of Dasavatara, Buddha is an incarnation of Vishnu
- Translation of Gita Govinda into English was by William Jones (original was in Sanskrit, not Odia)
- Gita Govinda
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
- In his version of Dasavatara, Buddha is an incarnation of Vishnu
- Translation of Gita Govinda into English was by William Jones (original was in Sanskrit, not Odia)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
21 Oct, 04:30
Minerals Security Finance Network
- India is a member
- To reduce dependence on China (So China isnโt a member)
- India is a member
- To reduce dependence on China (So China isnโt a member)
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
21 Oct, 04:27
Please read up thoroughly on โParticipatory Notesโ from a good reference book.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
16 Oct, 06:19
Katchatheevu - Indo Srilankan Maritime Agreement, 1974.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
16 Oct, 06:14
Fertile Crescent. Just note the broad area.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
16 Oct, 06:12
MRI does not use ionizing radiation unlike a CT scan.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
16 Oct, 05:24
KAVACH - Automatic Train Protection System.
One could be tricked into thinking itโs an indigenous bullet proof vest or even a social security scheme.
One could be tricked into thinking itโs an indigenous bullet proof vest or even a social security scheme.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
16 Oct, 05:20
International Space Station - Lower Earth Orbit, collaboration of 5 space agencies.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
16 Oct, 05:18
An issue with Direct Seeding of Rice - greater weed pressure.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
10 Oct, 01:49
FOREX reserves held by RBI
- Foreign Currency Assets
- Gold
- Special Drawing Rights (IMF)
- Reserve Tranche Position (IMF)
SDR vs. RTP
- RTP: Countryโs own official reserve / quota with the IMF.
- SDR: IMFโs International reserve to supplement RTP.
- Foreign Currency Assets
- Gold
- Special Drawing Rights (IMF)
- Reserve Tranche Position (IMF)
SDR vs. RTP
- RTP: Countryโs own official reserve / quota with the IMF.
- SDR: IMFโs International reserve to supplement RTP.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
09 Oct, 16:11
NISAR satellite
- Earth observation / environmental change
- ISRO and NASA
- Synthetic Aperture Radar
- Earth observation / environmental change
- ISRO and NASA
- Synthetic Aperture Radar
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
09 Oct, 16:08
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
- EU initiative
- related to โcarbon leakageโ (already covered)
- Trade restrictions on carbon intensive imports from non-EU countries
- EU initiative
- related to โcarbon leakageโ (already covered)
- Trade restrictions on carbon intensive imports from non-EU countries
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
09 Oct, 16:01
1. Spices Board, Coffee Board, Tea Board, Rubber Board, Tobacco Board - Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2. Coir Board - Ministry of MSMEs
3. Jute Board - Ministry of Textiles
2. Coir Board - Ministry of MSMEs
3. Jute Board - Ministry of Textiles
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
02 Oct, 10:14
Retirement of judges
- District Courts: 60
- High Courts: 62
- Supreme Court: 65
- District Courts: 60
- High Courts: 62
- Supreme Court: 65
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
02 Oct, 09:56
Vertical Vs. Horizontal reservation
Pay attention to the table alone. Here in this example: Women - horizontal, community - vertical.
Pay attention to the table alone. Here in this example: Women - horizontal, community - vertical.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
02 Oct, 05:21
Rhodamine B
- colouring agent. Cotton candy, manchurian etc.
- colouring agent. Cotton candy, manchurian etc.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
02 Oct, 05:04
Montreux Record Wetlands in India (sites at higher risk)
- Keoldeo National Park, RJ
- Lohtak Lake, MN
- Keoldeo National Park, RJ
- Lohtak Lake, MN
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
02 Oct, 04:53
Type 1 diabetes - insulin production. Type 2 diabetes - insulin utilisation.
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
02 Oct, 04:39
Project NETRA - tracking space objects for risk
Prelims 2025 Hit List | Deepuk Sukumar
01 Oct, 14:43
Tantalum
- Sutlej river
- Semi conductor industry
- High melting point
- Sutlej river
- Semi conductor industry
- High melting point
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