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Are you looking to embark on a journey towards becoming a civil servant in India? Look no further than Volcano IAS Academy - the ultimate destination for Civil Services Examination preparation. As the official Telegram handle of Volcano IAS Academy, this channel provides valuable resources, expert guidance, and a supportive community to help you achieve your dream of serving the nation.

At Volcano IAS Academy, we understand the importance of proper preparation for the highly competitive Civil Services Examination. With years of experience and a team of dedicated mentors, we offer comprehensive study materials, insightful tips, and personalized mentorship to ensure that you are well-prepared to face the challenges of the exam.

Whether you are a beginner starting your preparation or an experienced candidate looking to fine-tune your skills, Volcano IAS Academy has something to offer to everyone. Our Telegram channel is a one-stop destination for all your preparation needs, with regular updates, study resources, and interactive sessions to help you stay motivated and focused on your goals.

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09 Jan, 15:54

Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC)

The IVC, called as the Harappan Civilisation, spanned 2,000 sites across the territories of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan during the Bronze Age (3000-1500 BCE).

The IVC introduced urban life for the first time in the valley when similar civilisations had developed on the banks of the Nile and the Tigris-Euphrates valleys.

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09 Jan, 13:31

Q.1 Consider the following provisions :

1. High Court at Calcutta
2. Governor General of Bengal
3. Board of Control

Which of the following provisions was mentioned in the Regulating Act of 1773 ?

#CSP2025

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09 Jan, 13:29

Static Quiz : Polity
Regulating Act 1773 to 1833 Charter Act

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09 Jan, 03:46

Topics discussed in Newspaper

1. Stampede : Crowd Management Incidents
2. Digital Personal Data Protection Rules

3. Simultaneous Elections : joint Parliamentary Committee (Polity)
4. Assam Coal Workers : Illegal Coal mining (Geography)

5. Yamuna River and Delhi Flood (Geography)
6. Bengal Border with Bangladesh (2216 km)
7. Dam Safety Act and Authority

8. River Interlinking Environmental Concerns (Environment)
9. Right to food : Obstructions (GS2)

10. Indus Valley Civilisation : Deciphering of scripts
11. SAGAR Initiative in Indian Ocean

12. Iron Deficiency : Anemia
13. Fluorides : IQ development

Volcano IAS Academy

09 Jan, 03:00

https://youtu.be/UHxrXyQRFx8

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09 Jan, 00:56

Students..!!
Today's static Questions will be based on Regulating Act 1773 - 1833 Charter Act
#CSP2025

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08 Jan, 16:17

Share your score on today's questions.

All Questions based on newspaper discussion class, directly or indirectly..!!
Keep working hard

#CSP2025

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08 Jan, 16:09

Q.4 Consider the following persons related to Kakori conspiracy :

1. Rajendra Lahiri
2. Sachindra Bakshi
3. Manmath Nath Gupta
4. Lokmanya Balgangadhar Tilak

Which of the following is/are part of it ?

Volcano IAS Academy

08 Jan, 15:56

Q.2 Consider the following scales

1. Mercalli Scale
2. Richter Scale
3. Weighing scale

Which of the following is related to Earthquakes ?

#CSP2025

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05 Jan, 02:30

https://youtu.be/ohWecxEPhO0

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04 Jan, 15:12

Share your score on today's questions.

All Questions based on newspaper discussion class, directly or indirectly..!!
Keep working hard

#CSP2025

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04 Jan, 13:27

There was an ad related to Ladakh in the newspaper showing handicrafts and handloom products.

GI Tag Products

1. Ladakh Pashmina work
2. Raktsey Karpo Apricot
3. Sea buckthorn
4. Ladakh's Wood Carving

Volcano IAS Academy

04 Jan, 10:06

Q.4 Consider the following statements

1. Vyakarana Narahari Rao was the first Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
2. Jaya Varma Sinha was the first woman Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Choose the correct statement/s

Volcano IAS Academy

04 Jan, 09:44

Q.2 Consider the following statements :

1. The CAG is appointed by the President by a warrent under his hand and seal.
2. The CAG can hold office maximum for a period of five years only.
3. The CAG can resign any time from from his office by addressing the resignation latter to the President.

Choose the correct option

#CSP2025

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04 Jan, 09:38

Static Quiz : CAG

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04 Jan, 09:17

Bihar Re-Exam

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04 Jan, 05:20

11. Tungsten Mining : Madurai, Kummi Dance + Critical Minerals demand (Economy)

12. Attack on Journalist : Press Freedom Index

Home Work :

1. Rivers in Ladakh
2. Ramsar Sites in Ladakh
3. Important Passes of Ladakh
4. India’s Rank in Press Freedom Index 2023

#CSP2025

Volcano IAS Academy

04 Jan, 05:15

Topics discussed in Newspaper

1. India China : Counties in Ladakh + Hydro power project on Yarlung Tsangpo (Geography)
2. National Framework Policy on Agriculture Marketing : farmers union opposed (Agriculture)

3. LPG Gas : Basic Components + Coimbatore Automobile Industry
4. Bhopal Gas Tragedy : Incineration of waste (Environment)

5. HMPV cases in China : (Science)
6. Ladakh : Handicrafts & Buddhist Places (Culture)

7. Delhi School better in Hybrid Education (Digital Infrastructure) - [Social]
8. One Nation One Election - Federal Concern (Polity)

9. SAGAR : Indian Ocean Region
10. Island Development Agency - MHA (Polity)

#CSP2025

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04 Jan, 04:40

https://youtu.be/nSYHjppy2vg

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29 Dec, 11:51

Prelims Mentorship Programe

Target : UPSC Prelims 2025
(1-1 mentorship)

Features :

1. Daily schedule with a target
2. Questions Practice on Daily Schedule
3. Mentor - Student (1-1) discussion on complete weekly Topics

Sections Covered in Programe :
1. Ncert Books
2. Static Reference Books
3. Current Affairs
4. 10 Prelims Tests

Programe Start on : 2 January 2025 and upto Prelims Examination

Fee : 2000 ₹
Total seats : 10 Students

Interested students Contact Mentor : @Pradhumna_singh

Volcano IAS Academy

29 Dec, 04:27

Topics discussed in Newspaper :

1. 2024 events Revision
2. Air Defence System - Russia Chechnya Region (IR)

3. 2024 events foreign engagement by India (IR)
4. Lothal Maritime Heritage : Sagarmala Initiative (Economy)

5. District formation & dissolve by State Govt. : territorial sovereignty (Polity)
6. World Economic forum : Davos summit, + Reports (Economy)

7. Spoofing : cyber attack
8. Panama in Central American Isthmus and Strait (IR)

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29 Dec, 03:42

https://youtu.be/JUlgyWIiyYo

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28 Dec, 15:38

Share your score on today's questions.

All Questions based on newspaper discussion class, directly or indirectly..!!
Keep working hard

#CSP2025

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28 Dec, 15:35

Q.5 Glacier : River

1. Bandarpunch. : Yamuna
2. Bara Shigri. : Chenab
3. Milam. : Mandakini
4. Siachen : Nubra

Choose the correct Pair/s

#CSP2025

Volcano IAS Academy

28 Dec, 15:25

Q.3 With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements :

1. The leader of an elephant group is a female.
2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.
3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.
4. Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

#CSP2025

Volcano IAS Academy

28 Dec, 14:59

On December 28, 1885, the Indian National Congress(INC) was founded at Gokuldas Deshpande Sanskrit College in Bombay with A.O. Hume as its General Secretary.

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28 Dec, 07:58

The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2015.

The objective of the Mission is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens - a clean and sustainable environment and application of ‘smart’ solutions.

The mission launched a platform in 2022, named ‘SAAR’ (Smart Cities and Academia towards Action and Research), to bring together the academia and government to document and research new urban initiatives.

Under the SAAR initiative, the Smart Cities Mission has initiated 50 impact assessment research studies as “Sameeksha Series”.

Volcano IAS Academy

28 Dec, 04:29

11. Abdul Rahman Makki - Global Terrorist (UNSC Resolution 1267) - Polity
12. Smart Classroom under Smart City mission - SAAR initiative (Scheme)

Home Work :

In Prelims 2019, Glaciers Questions was asked by UPSC.

1. Glacier related to Brahmaputra River ?

#CSP2025

Volcano IAS Academy

28 Dec, 04:25

Topics discussed in Newspaper

1. China’s dam on Brahmaputra : Namcha Barwa george + tectonic plates actives + safety concerns
2. Brahmaputra River : Mansarovar lake & Yarlung Tsangpo (Tibet) + Dihang (Arunachal Pradesh)+ Jamuna (Bangladesh) [Geography]

3. Former PM : Rashtriya Smriti Sthal — near the Raj Ghat
4. MSP Legal Status protest

5. Winter Rainfall : Role of Mediterranean Sea + Rabi crops + known as Mawath (Geography)

6. Educational Institutions : Marginal sections performance and impact
7. Foundational learning : basic numeracy and CCE in RTE and impact of Covid on school education

8. Mumbai boat Incident : Scandinavian countries lesson + Elephanta Caves
9. Elephants captive : Rules + Kerala HC judgement (Environment)

10. Tiger in Bengal : Territory of tiger + Similipal Tiger Reserve (Odisha) [Environment]

Volcano IAS Academy

28 Dec, 03:59

https://youtu.be/QXZrrIMZHaI

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27 Dec, 16:26

Share your score on today's questions.

All Questions based on newspaper discussion class, directly or indirectly..!!
Keep working hard

#CSP2025

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09 Dec, 15:48

Q.3 Consider the following statements regarding the Indian star tortoise

1. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified it as ‘vulnerable’ status.
2. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is the only rehabilitation place in country.
3. Indian star tortoises are the most transported and illegally sold tortoise and turtle.

Choose the correct statement/s

#CSP2025

Volcano IAS Academy

09 Dec, 15:34

Q.2 Consider the following statements :

1. Fiscal deficit is an indication of the total borrowings needed by the government.
2. Indian Govt. set fiscal deficit target of 4.5% of GDP for Financial year 2024-25.

Choose the correct statement/s

#CSP2025

Volcano IAS Academy

09 Dec, 15:22

Q.1 Consider the following United Nation's Conventions :

1. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)
2. Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
3. The United Nations Convention against Torture (UNCAT)

Which of the following Convention/s isn't ratified by the India

#CSP2025

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09 Dec, 13:18

CSM 2024
Name Wise Result

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09 Dec, 12:56

CSM 2024 : UPSC CSE

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09 Dec, 12:55

Mains Result Out..!!

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09 Dec, 12:45

9 December 2024
Newspaper notes..!!

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09 Dec, 12:43

Yes students, let's start daily notes of newspaper class. but I can share only handwritten notes.

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09 Dec, 09:07

Israeli military to ‘seize’ Syria buffer zone

According Isreal : 50-year-old “disengagement agreement” between the two countries had collapsed and “Syrian forces have abandoned their positions”.

Israel-held Golan Heights, Most of the plateau has been occupied since 1967 by Israel, which later annexed it in a move not recognised by most of the international community.

In 1974, the buffer zone was established, separating the Israeli-held and Syrian territories, with UN peacekeepers stationed there since.

Volcano IAS Academy

09 Dec, 09:00

Charter Act of 1833

Beginning of central legislature for India. It established one legislative councils for all British territory in India.

First time, Governor General's Govt. was known as the Government of India and his council as the Indian Council.

Demarcation made by the Act between the executive and legislative functions of the Governor General's council led to addition of fourth legislative member, (Lord Macaulay)

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09 Dec, 07:24

India : 8th - 10th Century

Number of powerful empires arose in northern and Deccan region of India.

Pala : dominated the eastern India till the middle of the ninth century.

Pratihara : dominated the western India and upper Gangetic valley till the middle of the tenth century.

Rashtrakuta : dominated the Deccan and controlled the territory in northern.

Each of these empires, although they fought among themselves, provided stable conditions of life over large areas.
Rashtrakuta empire lasted the longest, acted as a bridge between north and south India in economic as well as cultural matters.

#Medieval_history

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09 Dec, 07:09

Beginnings of Modern Parliamentary Institutions

Parliamentary government & legislative Institutions in their modern cannotation owe their origin and growth to India’s British connection for two centuries.

It would be wrong to presume that the British Institutions as such were at any stage transplanted in India.

The Parliament of India and the parliamentary Institutions had an organic growth on the Indian soil.

They grew through mamy relentless struggle of freedom, establishment of free democratic institutions and successive doses of constitutional reforms.

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09 Dec, 02:38

Study ups oft-smuggled Indian star tortoise’s conservation prospects -

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/study-brings-indian-star-tortoise-to-evidence-based-conservation/article68961578.ece,

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09 Dec, 02:38

Indian star tortoise

The Indian star tortoise, endemic to the subcontinent. It’s illegal to own tortoise in India but also unethical since they are vulnerable in the wild.

Reside in arid pockets of northwest India (bordering Pakistan), South India, and Sri Lanka.

Listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, which provides the highest level of protection to animals in Indian law.

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27 Nov, 07:41

The blue color of glacier lakes can be quite startling. A pale comparison is swimming pools with painted bottoms.

The effect is due to the scattering of light by ultra-fine particles of rock flour that are suspended in lake water.

Our Himalayas have some stunning examples of turquoise-colored glacial lakes.

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27 Nov, 01:14

National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)

Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, aims to promote natural farming in mission mode across the country.

Natural farming as a “chemical-free” farming system that only uses inputs produced using livestock and plant resources.

NMNF is an improvement of the Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhti (BPKP) launched by the government in 2019.

The initiative was launched under an umbrella scheme of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna.

The Centre also promoted natural farming in a five-kilometre belt along the Ganga River under the Namami Gange scheme

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26 Nov, 13:06

Discussion class is uploaded on YouTube but if you are a serious student for 2025 exam, we can discuss the question-answer format and how can questions be asked by UPSC ?

We can discuss on a weekly basis on Google Meet.

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26 Nov, 04:43

Our Founding Mothers..!!

When the Constitution was completed, 11 women members of the Constituent Assembly signed onto it.

These drafters were :

G Durgabai,
Ammu Swaminathan,
Amrit Kaur,
Dakshayani Velayudhan,
Hansa Mehta,
Renuka Ray,
Sucheta Kripalani,
Purnima Banerjee,
Begum Qudsiya Aizaz Rasul, Kamala Chaudhri and
Annie Mascarene.

Dakshayani Velayudhan, the only woman member from the Scheduled Castes communities, argued against reservations.

Hansa Mehta and Amrit Kaur were on the Advisory Committee, with both being members of the Fundamental Rights Sub Committee .

G Durgabai occupied effective positions on two important committees on procedural affairs: The Steering Committee and the Rules Committee.

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26 Nov, 02:24

On topic : India is a Mother of Democracy

Some institutions mentioned that they had democratic roots in ancient times.

1. Dr. Ambedkar had compared the Buddhist monks union to the Indian Parliament (rules for motions, resolutions, quorum, voting, and counting of votes).

2. Tamil Nadu – Utirmerur, inscription of 1100-1200 years ago, rock-edict is like a mini-constitution (detail of Gram Sabha conduct)

3. Anubhav Mandapam of Lord Basaveshwara of the 12th century.

4. The republican traditions of the Kakatiya dynasty kings of Warangal.

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26 Nov, 00:57

“Constitution is not a mere lawyers’ document, it is a vehicle of Life, and its spirit is always the spirit of Age.” - Dr BR Ambedkar.

Marking Constitution Day on November 26 unveiled a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar at the Supreme Court.

Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India, which was adopted on this day in 1949 and came into effect on January 26, 1950.

The purpose of a Constitution is not merely to create the organs of the State but to limit their authority, because if no limitation was imposed upon the authority of the organs, there will be complete tyranny and complete oppression.

The legislature may be free to frame any law; the executive may be free to take any decision; and the Supreme Court may be free to give any interpretation of the law.

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25 Nov, 15:16

18. G20, India CARICOM & Voice of Global South (VoGS)
19. Diabetic patients & New Epidemic - Lancet
20. Teesta Valley - GLOF
21. Senegal + Sudan + Gaza

Volcano IAS Academy

25 Nov, 15:06

Weekly Topics in News
(18 - 24 November 2024)

1. Manipur - President Rule & AFSPA
2. India Bangladesh - Extradition & Trade
3. High Performing Buildings - Energy efficient
4. Guyana, Nigeria & Brazil (Visit)
5. RBI’s Forex Reserve
6. Guru Tegh Bahadur
7. Adi Kavi Valmiki
8. UNICEF Report on Children
9. Gandhi Peace Prize 2023
10. Voting in States -
11. UNFCCC CoP 29 - Baku
12. Air Quality Index
13. Maritime Routes - Sagarmanthan
14. Vidyalaxmi Scheme
15. Elephant death - Odisha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
16 Ranthambore National Park - Tiger
17. Jhansi [Bundelkhand] (fire safety & Health)

Volcano IAS Academy

25 Nov, 06:50

Global conference of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)

First time in the 130-year-long history of the ICA, the premier body for global cooperative movement, with the initiative of IFFCO, Global Cooperative Conference will be hosted by India.

‘United Nations recognized year 2025 as International Year of Cooperatives’

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25 Nov, 05:32

India launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in 2019 to reduce particulate matter pollution by 20-30% by 2024, before adjusting the target to a 40% reduction by 2026.

Nearly 2 million lives were cut short in India in 2021 alone due to pollution-related diseases.

Among the most affected are pregnant women, children, the elderly, and those already facing health challenges.

Emissions are increasing worldwide, but the rise is exceptionally high in India, more than 6% from last year, findings in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap and Adaptation Gap reports for 2024.

Volcano IAS Academy

25 Nov, 05:23

Q. Consider the following United Nations International years related to :

1. 2023 : Yoga
2. 2024 : Millets
3. 2025 : Cooperatives

Choose the correct match

#CSP2025

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24 Nov, 05:25

UN climate summit

"triple finance flows” through specialised funds called the Adaptation Fund, the Special Climate Fund, and the LDC fund.

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24 Nov, 04:53

Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola I

The birth anniversary of the legendary Chola emperor is celebrated every year during the Sadhaya Vizha in Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu

One of history’s most illustrious and visionary rulers. Revered as Raja Raja the Great, he inherited the legacy of his ancestors and crafted an empire that flourished both militarily and culturally.

Raja Raja’s reign, from 985 to 1014 CE, was marked by military prowess and profound administrative vision.

The legacy of a ruler whose influence stretched to Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

The heart of the celebration is at the iconic Brihadeeswarar Temple (also known as the Big Temple), the temple itself, a masterpiece of Chola architecture, is a tribute to Raja Raja’s devotion to Lord Shiva, revered here as Peruvudaiyar.

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17 Nov, 05:11

People of Mayong village in Morigaon district of Assam have gone out of their way to secure an ideal habitat for the oriental pied hornbill, aiding in the conservation efforts to safeguard the species.

Due to the community conservation initiative, the village now has a small colony of oriental pied hornbills.

The oriental pied hornbill is a highly adaptable species, which, in India, is found in the Himalayan foothills, the northeast and eastern parts.

Referred to as ‘forest engineers’ or ‘farmers of the forest’ for their key role in dispersing seeds of tropical trees, hornbills indicate the health of the forest they build nests in.

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16 Nov, 15:56

Kodo millet crops are best suited for tropical and subtropical regions. They are grown on poor soil and widely distributed in arid and semi-arid regions.

Kodo is known as a ‘wild cereal’, Kodo has been grown in India for centuries, but was largely limited to forests and tribal regions.

As it is high in protein and fibre, Kodo has now become popular among people with lifestyle diseases. Kodo millet is also gluten-free, easy to digest, and a rich source of antioxidants.

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16 Nov, 11:29

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the kodo millet :

1. It is grown on mineral rich soil and widely distributed in majorly irrigated regions.
2. kodo millet is a staple food for many tribal and economically weaker communities.

Choose the correct statement/s

#CSP2025

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16 Nov, 04:39

Concerns related to scheme

1. Banks concern NPA; financial institutions will go slow on disbursement
2. Problem of ‘brain drain; dealt with by making some changes to the scheme
3. Outcomes; loan-based subsidy will yield better outcomes if channelled towards primary or secondary education.

Volcano IAS Academy

16 Nov, 04:33

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

Scheme for higher education, to ensure that meritorious students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds are not deprived of access to quality colleges.

The Vidyalaxmi scheme builds upon the existing norm of interest-free loans up to ₹4.5 lakh, by providing a 3 per cent subvention on loans up to ₹10 lakh for families with an annual income of less than ₹8 lakh.

Loans up to ₹7.5 lakh will be guaranteed by the Centre.

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16 Nov, 04:17

Nepal - Dhaka power supply
(Bangladesh is dealing with an electricity crisis)

Nepal began exporting electricity to Bangladesh by using India’s electricity grid. India approved up to 40 megawatts (MW) of cross border power transaction from Nepal to Bangladesh via the Indian grid.

The start of this power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh through India is expected to boost sub-regional connectivity in the power sector

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15 Nov, 12:00

Bhagwan Birsa Munda, was also known as "Dharti Aaba".

He started the faith of Birsait and educated people to staying away from alcohol.

Started movement called "Ulgulan"(The Great Tumult) against the exploitation of tribals.

150th birth anniversary celebrations of tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda as Janjatiya Guarav Diwas would be celebrated across the country.

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15 Nov, 06:18

India & Nigeria

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and second largest economy, both countries shared Commonwealth legacy and similar challenges, the two multi-ethnic, large developing democracies face identical issues: improved governance, socio-economic development, terrorism and corruption.

With bilateral trade at $7.9 billion, India is Nigeria’s second largest trading partner.

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15 Nov, 06:14

“Since Plato’s Republic 2,300 years ago, philosophers have understood the process by which demagogues come to power in free and fair elections, only to overthrow democracy and establish tyrannical rule. The process is straightforward, and we have now just watched it play out.” — Jason Stanley

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14 Nov, 05:21

GS - II Syllabus :

Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

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14 Nov, 05:17

West Asia under Donald Trump
(first term)

1. Moved America’s embassy to Jerusalem
2. Recognised Israel’s illegal annexation of Syria’s Golan Heights
3. Withdrew the U.S. unilaterally from the Iran nuclear deal, despite United Nations certification of fully compliant
4. Abraham Accords, which brought Israel and Arab nations, the two pillars of America’s West Asia policy
5. ‘Peace plan’ for Israel-Palestine in 2020,

Volcano IAS Academy

06 Nov, 18:28

4 Buddhist Council

Ashvaghosha was the court poet of Kushana ruler Kanishka.

Kanishka conducted the patronage of the fourth Buddhist council that was held at Kundalvana in Kashmir.

IVth Buddhist Council : Presided over by Vasumitra & Ashvaghosha was deputy president. Sanskrit was used as deliberation language of Council, not Prakrit.

Ashvaghosha wrote Buddhacharita in Sanskrit.

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06 Nov, 18:27

3 Buddhist Council

Place : Patliputra
Patron : King Ashoka,
Presided by : Moggaliputta Tissa

Purpose : To revise the scripture
Outcome : The philosophical & interpretation of Buddha were
collected into third Pitaka (Abhidhamma Pitaka)

60 Thousand monks were expelled from the order

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06 Nov, 18:25

2 Buddhist Council

Place : Vaishali
Patron : king Kalasoka.
Presided by : Sabakami

Purpose : Settle down the disputes between two opposition groups (Vinay)
Monks of Vaishali & Patliputra - Monks of Kausambi & Avanti – code of discipline.

Outcome : failed to bring compromise between groups.
Permanent split of the Buddhist order into Sthavirvadins & Mahasanghikas

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06 Nov, 18:21

1st Buddhist Council

Place : Saptaparni Cave – Rajgir
Patronage – Ajatashatru &
Presided by : Mahakasyapa

• Purpose : To complete the Buddhist Scriptures.

• Outcome : All the teachings of Buddha were divided into 2 Pitakas.

• Vinaya Pitaka : Under the leadership of Upali (The rules of the Buddhist
order.
• Sutta Pitaka : Under Ananda leadership, (The greater collection of Buddha’s, Sermons on matters of doctrine & ethical belief

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06 Nov, 15:44

Q. Where was the all four Buddhist councils organized & who headed ?

#CSP2025

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04 Nov, 15:46

1st Asian Buddhist Summit

The Government of India, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation, is holding the first Asian Buddhist Summit in Delhi.

The summit themed “Role of Buddha Dhamma in strengthening Asia” is a manifestation of India’s Act East Policy, which is principled on collective, inclusive, and spiritual development of Asia.

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04 Nov, 15:31

The intense rainfall event in Spain is known as a “cold drop” or DANA weather system.

Spain, after floods hit large parts of the country, and the flooding swept eastern and southern parts of the country

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04 Nov, 15:27

K-Rail, the ambitious semi-high-speed rail project of the Kerala government.

The controversial project has been kept pending due to intense protests from the public and the Opposition.

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04 Nov, 15:13

India-Iran ties

The Chabahar port has been the driving force of the bilateral relationship in recent times.

India and Iran signed a 10-year contract for the operation of the port.

Chabahar port also provides easy and short access to India’s Kandla and Mumbai ports.

As it is located outside the Strait of Hormuz, it insulates India’s trade from any threat of closure of sea lanes due to conflicts in the Persian Gulf region.

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31 Oct, 07:47

Happy Deepavali Students..!!🪔

May this festival of lights illuminate your life with happiness, joy, peace & health.

Volcano IAS Academy

20 Oct, 03:56

UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

Established in 1978 by the UN’s Security Council, UNIFIL was tasked with ensuring the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon after Tel Aviv invaded Beirut to push back the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

UNIFIL is also tasked with maintaining peace and security in the region and assisting the Lebanese government to regain authority in the area.

The 9,532-strong troops monitor movement across the UN-mapped ‘Blue line’ spanning the 120 km border between Israel and Lebanon.

Drawing troops from 34 nations, Indonesia is UNIFIL’s biggest contributor supplying 1,215 personnel, followed by Italy (963), India (876), Nepal (858) and Ghana (857).

Operating across 29 locations between the Litani River in the north and the Blue line in the south.

Volcano IAS Academy

16 Oct, 10:17

Q.2 Consider the following statements :

1. World Food Day is celebrated every year worldwide on October 16, it was established in 1945.

2. Theme for this year's World Food Day being ‘right to foods for a better life and a better future’.

3. Zero hunger, food insecurity and end any form of malnutrition is one of the Sustainable Development Goals set to be achieved by 2030.

Choose the correct statement/s

Volcano IAS Academy

16 Oct, 08:09

Kuch choti choti khushiya 😊

Someone from among us is going for an interview in State PCS.
Keep working hard and make notes from the newspaper, you will definitely get success some day.

Volcano IAS Academy

15 Oct, 13:54

The shift reflects India’s growing technological, defence and commercial ties to Israel.

Cooperation between the two countries has been deepening ever since Israel provided India with military help during the Kargil war against Pakistan in 1999.

The imbrication of its defence and intelligence networks with those in India serves as an important conduit for deepening India’s political alignment with the U.S., accelerating it to the point of a strategic relationship.

Volcano IAS Academy

15 Oct, 13:15

SCO : The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, international security, and defense organization established by China and Russia in 2001.

The SCO is the successor to the Shanghai Five, formed in 1996 between the People's Republic of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan.

Volcano IAS Academy

14 Oct, 14:41

In 1829, William Bentinck had abolished Sati but in Rajasthan, it was committed in Divrala village many years after independence in 1987.

Volcano IAS Academy

14 Oct, 14:41

Reading list 📚 UPSC CSE

1. Read about Fundamental Duty that mentioned about abolishment of derogatory practice against woman - 51A (?)
2. Sati abolished in 1829 & Raja Ram Mohan Roy's efforts (Brahm Samaj 1828 & further development- D. Tagore & KC Sen)

Volcano IAS Academy

10 Oct, 09:09

Lothal (Manchester of Indus Valley Civilisation) - Archaeological findings :

Important site for Naval trade,
Dockyard, horse terracotta,
Rick husk, Modern day chess,
Ship instruments measuring (45°, 90° & 180° angles)

Volcano IAS Academy

10 Oct, 03:12

We lost one of the humble, hardworking & the greatest legend of India.
#RatanTata🙏

Volcano IAS Academy

09 Oct, 14:30

Explanation :

At the 2021 Glasgow COP 26, an amendment to the final declaration and having the phrase ‘phasing down’ and not ‘phasing out’ of coal introduced.

India pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2070.

Volcano IAS Academy

09 Oct, 11:34

Q.1 Consider the following statements :

1. India pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
2. At the UNFCCC's COP 21 Glasgow, the phrase in final declaration ‘phasing out’ of coal introduced.

Choose the correct statement/s

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