#UPSCPreparation

[affairsmastery]

At the World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump stated that the US doesn't need Canadian energy, vehicles, or lumber, reiterating his threat of imposing tariffs on Canadian imports—potentially up to 25% by February 1.

Trump suggested Canada could avoid tariffs by "becoming a state," sparking gasps in the Davos audience. The threat has caused unease in Canada, which exports 75% of its goods to the US. Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, have vowed a "dollar-for-dollar" countermeasure if tariffs are enacted, while pitching Canada as a secure and reliable trading partner.

[help-im-still-at-the-restaurant]

Resuming again i guess?

[lawfullyfit]

D-22

It’s unreal how one year flew by and I seem to barely have made any progress. Really don’t want to waste another year so hopefully I’ll clear my prelims this time around 😭

[vanillacaramello]

Day 6 of 100 days of Productivity(Season 1)

To-dos for the day :

History Optional (American Revolution)//

Newspaper//

[questiongk1]

Delve into the land of rich Mughal history, culture, traditions, lush green hills, serene Arakku valleys and landscapes through interesting trivia questions!

[monasaisstuff]

Today day one of me starting my studies

I have a long dream of becoming an officer so I can live my life as I wanted so let’s go

[a-social-abyss]

D-358

Current status: Betrayed by a jar cake

Diagnosis: Food poisoning, a reminder that life’s cruelties come in deceptively sweet forms.

Location: Somewhere between existential dread and Delhi, physically weak but academically obligated to keep going.

Philosophical shift: The abyss was theoretical until now. Now, it is visceral.

Lessons learned:

1. My body is fragile, but my study schedule is unwavering.

2. Stomach pain is temporary, exam stress is eternal.

3. The UPSC syllabus should include “Survival Strategies for Public Transport While Ill.”

Recovery plan: Arrive. Collapse. Study anyway.

Outlook on life: Distressed but determined.

Social abyss out 🫳🎤

[affairsmastery]

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is gearing up to formally withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 20, 2025, the day of his inauguration. This move revives Trump’s 2020 decision, citing WHO's alleged influence by China and failure to adopt critical reforms.

As the WHO’s largest donor, the US contributes 16% of its funding, making this withdrawal a seismic shift in global health efforts and crisis management. The decision would overturn President Joe Biden’s 2021 move to rejoin the organization, a key policy reversal set to reshape international health leadership.

[help-im-still-at-the-restaurant]

Have been procrastinating from the past two hours. Keeping my phone in the other room after posting this :,,

[lawfullyfit]

D-101

Last couple of months have just flown by and I’m staring at my exam coming at me faaaaast 🏃‍♀️ my chronic pain has been getting somewhat better so I can at least study every day 🫥 hope to clear the first stage this time 🚲

Can you make out the constellations/planet(s)? 🫣

[hey-ranjhaan]

Picking yourself up after yet another fall is one thing and getting up from a fall you never wanted to get up from is a whole new battle.

So, after a long battle with myself, and every situation around me, tumhari bandi yani main has come to certain conclusions and has decided upon doing the following things on a basis:

resume and finish studying NCERTS for UPSC till Sept'25, following which I must start studying standard books before my final MBBS year starts

read newspaper and yeah make fixed notes for revision of the same

go out and stay at my friends place atleast once a month

resume gyming atleast 5 times a week for more than an hour

sleep for atleast 7 hours

attend MBT sessions and do JPMR atleast once a day

balance my budget and start SAVING

So duniya jaye bhaad me, imma do what i want

I have to really efficient from now on, until i pass in all subjects in every Internal (cuz MBBS me paas hona itself is a big deal), get an honors in 3rd year and 4th year subjects, clear upsc, and ye sab krna hai khush rehte enjoy karte hue, cheezon ko balance karke, apne kaleshi pariwar se timely baat karkar, apni health par focus karte hue with daily exercise. And yeah I am going on therapy sessions every 2 weeks, lets see how it goes.

Not including anything about my writings because i want to give myself time. I dont think I am ready to write something, not yet atleast. Maybe after some days, i will start taking up prompts and write poems or prose on a daily basis.

also I might start updating my progress and productivity on a daily basis here, should I?

[vanillacaramello]

Day 5/100 days of Productivity (Season 1)

To do's for today:

Attempt static GK quiz // Done

Newspaper //

American Revolution(lec 1 + 2) //

Ethics - Aptitude + Attitude //

HCF & LCM sheet //

[questiongk1]

Karnataka, located in the southwestern region of India, is a state renowned for its rich heritage, diverse traditions, and breathtaking landscapes. With Bengaluru as its capital, often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India," Karnataka is a perfect blend of history and modernity.

A land of Sandalwood and rich heritage!

[articleandverse]

https://questiongk.in/karnataka-gk-question-bank/

[samarpanias]

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[affairsmastery]

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former U.S. President Donald Trump over the suspension of his accounts following the January 6 Capitol riots. Trump sued Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 2021, claiming political bias.

The settlement, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, allocates $22 million toward Trump’s presidential library and the rest to legal costs. While Meta will not admit wrongdoing, the move marks a turning point in Trump’s relationship with the tech giant. Meanwhile, Meta continues to make waves in AI, defending its $65 billion investment strategy amid rising competition from Chinese AI firms.