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As the Civils preparation spanning over a long period of time, it is natural for aspirants to face the issue of lack of concentration during their studies, especially with so many distractions all around.<\/p>
Concentration is the ability of the mind to focus without getting distracted. <\/p>
The following are some of the ways by which students can improve their concentration.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1581577899850","data":"5e44f2661386a"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1581577899851","data":"
1.\t\u201cLove what you do\u201d \u2013 keep telling yourself \u2018I love this topic and I will study this today, it\u2019s very interesting\u2019. <\/p>
2.\tHaving sufficient and sound sleep for a healthy mind and healthy body. <\/p>
3.\tPlace of study to be selected where there is least distractions or no distractions. <\/p>
4.\tTurning off all gadgets which can cause disturbance like TV, smart phones etc.. <\/p>
5.\tHaving a balanced diet to remain healthy. <\/p>
\n6.\tPractising simple exercises and meditating on daily basis to make a wandering mind into a Wondering mind. <\/p>
7.\tHaving a feasible and practical study plan. <\/p>
8.\tPractising self-discipline. \n\n9.\tSetting up of daily\/ weekly\/ monthly study goals. <\/p>
10.\tCan set reminders and timers. <\/p>
11.\tIf one can do group studies, it will be beneficial to students in understanding diverse topics and developing opinions. <\/p>
12.\tConvert stress time into enjoyable study time. <\/p>
13.\tCan seek guidance from mentors. <\/p>
14.\tRewarding yourself for every goal achieved. <\/p>
15.\tUltimately, it\u2019s very important to reason out why you are studying. In order to keep you occupied and remain motivated. <\/p>
Register Now<\/a><\/p>"}]
V. Nandini Soni, a student of MCA, School of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has set a record of sorts in the university as she has been selected by Adobe Systems in the campus recruitment, for a package of Rs. 43 lakhs per annum. This is the highest package ever received by a student of the central university. <\/p>
The placement by Adobe Systems was for women students as part of their Empowering Women @SheCodes, and out of the four shortlisted for the final round; Nandini Soni bagged the job. This is the highest package so far in the history of UoH. Having done her schooling from Atomic Energy Central School (AECS), Boisar, Maharashtra followed by Bachelors (BCA) from St. Xaviers, Ahmedabad and she then joined for Masters (MCA) at the University of Hyderabad. <\/p>
\"I knew I had to pursue my higher studies in computer science from the beginning and so dropped the idea of pursuing engineering as I knew I couldn't do well in that field\", says Nandini. This prompted her to take up a course in Computer Applications. While pursuing her MCA, she took part in the Smart India Hackathon 2019 and her team managed to win the competition. About that, she says, \"I learnt a lot about real-world product development during that and it increased my zeal to be a developer.\" <\/p>
\"I aim to be a proficient software developer. I, along with a few of my peers, have started a community in our department which brings us together from a computer science student perspective where we build projects and have discussions on various subjects\", says Nandini. <\/p>"}]
The civil services examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission is one of the most competitive exams in India, if not the most competitive one. In this exam, the candidates are tested on a wide range of topics, basically everything that has been covered during school and college. Considering the fact that a million people take the exam every year and considering the quantum of syllabus that needs to be covered to crack it, it can be quite a daunting task.<\/p>
But with Analog IAS Academy<\/a>, you can study in a systematic manner and acquire the skills that it takes to crack the test. Delivering consistently over the last two decades with reputed faculty, Analog IAS Academy has a comprehensive study program aimed at gearing the aspirants up towards cracking the exam.<\/p>If you are an engineering student with civil services aspirations, then take the ANALOG Scholarship Test<\/a> for Rising Aspirants (ASTRA) for Engineers. The two-hour online test will take place on March 1, 2020 and will have 100 questions on topics pertaining to Geography, Indian Polity, General Science, Economy, History, Current Affairs and Mental Ability. Registration for this test is open till February 29, 2020.<\/b><\/p>The scholarship test will be conducted online on March 1, 2020 from 9 am to 8 pm.<\/b><\/p>If you clear this test, you will automatically receive a scholarship that is equal to half the percentage that you receive on the test! So hurry up and register! <\/a><\/p>Register Now!<\/a><\/b><\/p>"}]
If you are an engineering student with civil services aspirations, then take the ANALOG Scholarship Test<\/a> for Rising Aspirants (ASTRA) for Engineers. The two-hour online test will take place on March 1, 2020 and will have 100 questions on topics pertaining to Geography, Indian Polity, General Science, Economy, History, Current Affairs and Mental Ability. Registration for this test is open till February 29, 2020.<\/b><\/p>The scholarship test will be conducted online on March 1, 2020 from 9 am to 8 pm.<\/b><\/p>If you clear this test, you will automatically receive a scholarship that is equal to half the percentage that you receive on the test! So hurry up and register! <\/a><\/p>Register Now!<\/a><\/b><\/p>"}]
The scholarship test will be conducted online on March 1, 2020 from 9 am to 8 pm.<\/b><\/p>
If you clear this test, you will automatically receive a scholarship that is equal to half the percentage that you receive on the test! So hurry up and register! <\/a><\/p>Register Now!<\/a><\/b><\/p>"}]
Register Now!<\/a><\/b><\/p>"}]
Unschool is a community created for everyone and tailored for each one. It\u2019s aa platform for anyone with the knowledge or skill to come and coach individuals willing to learn. Extremely easy and inclusive in its approach, Unschooling is for everyone inspired to get a step ahead in their lives by becoming more knowledgeable, learned and aware.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Unschool Community Program (UCP)<\/i> is a flagship internship program for students to upskill themselves while reinventing learning and transforming lives with us.<\/p>
Start as an: <\/b><\/p>
1) Unschool Community Influencer - Work on Sales and Marketing of Unschool's Courses for 15 days.<\/p>
2) Unschool Community Leader - Lead more teams in colleges and get Community Influencers to work under your leadership for 30 days<\/p>
3) Unschool Community Champion - Head teams across various colleges and become a City Head for 55 days.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1581420132676","data":"5e42a2d2ee0f3"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1581420132677","data":"
Embark on 100 days of a highly fulfilling journey to experience, create, nurture and carry out multiple aspects of what makes our organisation click, right from sales, to marketing in various segments, from being part of a team to build your own, from representing Unschool to becoming a city representative, from partnering with other events to helping organise our own.<\/p>
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Rewards:<\/b><\/p>
1) UCI Program completion - 1000 INR Stipend + Free Course (worth 4000 INR) + Certificate<\/p>
2) UCL Program completion - Free Unschool Merchandise + Speaker\/Amazon Echo + Certificate<\/p>
3) UCC Completion - Win an IPhone + Pre-placement Offer + Certificate <\/p>"}]
If you are a street-smart student who knows how to get things done come-what-may, then we are looking for you. stuMagz is on the look-out for multiple Business Development interns across the country. In this paid internship, your job will involve taking part in business development activities associated with stuMagz and will involve growth-hacking and more. <\/p>
If you are the one that everyone goes to to get things done, then apply now and we will get in touch with you.<\/p>
What is in it for you?<\/p>
Work with stuMagz and work with students all over.<\/p>
Get great opportunities and perks.<\/p>
Stipend and performance-based variable pay in addition to the stipend. <\/p>
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Among all the days observed, there's also a World Read Aloud Day and on that day in this year, over 30 students volunteering with the Youngistaan Foundation celebrated it in a unique way, with a new initiative. They spent the day with 800 underprivileged children in various locations in the city and had a one-of-a-kind interactive session where they read a book aloud for these children. <\/p>
Sounds interesting? Well it is, as it involved a lot more than just reading out from a book, as Ruthvika, one of the volunteers, explains, \"We wanted to do something that isn't just done in that day and instead, triggers something in these children. People aren't into reading usually and it is more so with children in government schools, owing to their socio-economic backgrounds and that is why we wanted to do this. We already have an initiative - Bright Spark, through which we undertake such events and as a part of that, we wanted to do an interactive learning\/activity based learning event and that's how it happened.\"<\/p>
To kickstart this, they first had extensive training sessions for all the volunteers for a few weeks before the event, as these volunteers should also know what and how to read. In these sessions, a Neha Mathur, a professional story-teller, trained the students on the right intonation, the right diction and more.<\/p>
After gearing up with the training, the 30 students then gathered 50-80 school children at each location and they held the session that aimed at expanding the child's imagination and vocabulary in addition to inculcating a habit of reading among the students. \"A primary goal of this was to make sure these kids learn how to communicate instead of rote learning. In our earlier sessions, when we wanted children to express something, we used to ask them to draw and use art as a medium as these children lack the skills to communicate effectively through speaking or writing. Through this event, we aimed at building effective communication skills in these children, which then will go a long way into their lives,\" shares Ruthvika, who is currently pursuing her Master's in Journalism.<\/p>
Another interesting aspect is their choice of story that they read to the children. It's a children's book called Angry Akku, which talks about a little girl who is very angry. \"We chose this book because this book introduces the aspect of solving a problem systematically. Being able to approach a problem in the right manner to solve it is crucial and we wanted to hit multiple birds with one shot. Through this event, these students not only understood the joys of reading but also got to know life skills and how they can develop them,\" says Ruthvika.<\/p>
They now want to make it a regular event and also train the English teachers at government schools to ensure the language and the necessary communication skills are taught to students in the right manner. <\/p>
Street Cause is the largest Student-run NGO in Hyderabad comprising of students,\nintent on doing their bit for the betterment of society. It is a perfect platform for\nall those enthusiastic and passionate youngsters to do the little they can do to\nbring about the desired change in the society. Our organization is considered to\nbe the most active NGO of the twin cities.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1581077024700","data":"5e3d216a18459"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1581077024701","data":"
Street Cause has conducted more than\n8000 tasks. Street Cause has conducted fundraisers so as to raise sufficient funds\nto improve the lives of underprivileged and needy.<\/p>
Run for a cause 6<\/b> is a massive fundraiser event which is scheduled on 22\nnd March\n2020 at people's plaza.<\/b> Reputed personalities are expected to be the chief guests.<\/p>
Register<\/p>"}]
There have been several initiatives taken up by students and we've written about them many times but this initiative intrigued me extensively when I came across this. A bunch of students, calling themselves 'Techies for Karshaks', have started an initiative called Campus Farming, wherein multiple teams of students farm a piece of land inside Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), Basara, utilising what they learnt in their engineering to develop farming techniques to help farmers. Yes, you read that right, engineering students are farming to solve real world farming problems.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1581058731235","data":"5e3d4838d52b9"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1581058731234","data":"
The idea first popped up in 2018, when Jagadishwar, Srikanth, Sandeep and Aditya decided to develop working models for farmers, as Jagadishwar explains, \"We wanted to utilise our tech know-how to help farmers and as a pilot project, we got the idea in 2018 but we could not take it ahead back then because of time constraints. Techies for Karshaks was born then and finally in January 2020, we started this project kickstarted when college allotted us 1.5 acres of campus land for this purpose.\"<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1581058731233","data":"5e3d4822d658f"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1581058731228","data":"
The 1.5 acre piece of land within RGUKT campus was divided into 9 parts with each of the 7 branches of engineering in the college receiving a part and the two Pre-University Course batches receiving a part each. The students themselves formed teams of about 30 people each and started planting spinach and coriander, as these two crops give the quickest yield. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1581058731232","data":"5e3d4811383d1"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1581058731231","data":"
An interesting aspect here is that students from each branch of engineering are utilising their respective areas of expertise to build prototypes that aid farmers. For instance, the mechanical engineering students built a seed shelling cum sieving machine, automatic seed sowing machine, wheel fertiliser spraying tool, etc while the civil engineering students built an automatic water distribution and an irrigation system and CSE students built a crop prediction app and so on.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1581058731229","data":"5e3d47f21f128"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1581058731227","data":"
The students actively involved themselves in this project and did all the work from clearing the field of grass and weeds to sowing the seeds and taking care of the irrigation and more. This, according to Jagadish, was the sole aim of the project. \"We wanted students to completely understand the hard work that goes into farming and that is why we ensured everything was done entirely by them. It is only when they understand the work that they will be able to come up with solutions for this. It is two birds at one shot as students get to use their engineering knowledge to solve real world problems and can even file for patents later and the farmers can be benefitted by these innovations,\" shares Jagadish, adding, \"The way students responded is just astounding. They managed their time well and they took this platform and gave it their 100%.\"<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1581058731236","data":"5e3d48648e515"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1581058731226","data":"
They want to take it ahead and utilise all the unused land in their college campus and make it a year-long event, as he elaborates, \"We kickstarted this as a competition for our annual fest as this year's theme was agriculture. We chose spinach because it gives yield in 45 days but after the response we got, we want to scale it up and make students grow different types of crops, including the ones that take up to a year to yield. Once that is done, we firmly believe this can help farmers extensively and we also hope this inspires students across the nation to take up Campus Farming.\"<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1581058731237","data":"5e3d4872e6891"}]
Have you ever wondered why most of us set goals and make time tables and fail to reach the finish line? Is it because of the procrastination or lack of interest or shortage of motivation to complete the tasks? Several factors determine our incompetence towards achieving goals, but most importantly it's our inner self and habits that define our work ethic.<\/p>
We are not adequately in touch with our inner sphere, our impulses, who we are and where exactly we want to be. We're constantly hustling with our hectic lifestyles and often end up chasing the wrong things. <\/p>
The author of the book- Atomic Habits James Clear has decoded the characteristics of human habits and presented the ways to bend them according to our convenience. He is an entrepreneur, writer, photographer, and baseball player. It is a Newyork Times bestselling book with more than one million copies sold worldwide since the day of publishing i.e. 18 October 2018. <\/p>
The book is meticulous with explanations of self-improvement through tiny changes daily, which compound into a habit eventually. It's impressive how he set forth the context of habits being a solution to problems and reflection of our emotional state. We can resonate with the author through his examples and laws proposed. One such fascinating snippet of the book is '4 laws of Behaviour Change'. The author says, to develop a better habit and successfully implement it should be: <\/p>
1.Obvious.<\/p>
2.Attractive.<\/p>
3.Easy.<\/p>
4.Satisfying.<\/p>
Encapsulation of the books' core idea is if we're willing to build those small behaviours and layer them with 1% of improvement on top of each other which will compound and multiply results in an immense change of habits. The author also highlights the significance of understanding our habits so that they'll serve in our favor and not downfall. If you're looking for guidance and ideas to improve the quality of life and achieve goals 'Atomic Habits' is a no brainer. This will prompt us with self-inquiry and make us rewire our choices. The book might not be very engaging in the beginning but trust me eventually, you'll be pleased to know all the tricks it has to offer. I'm grateful to my friend who has recommended this book to me, and I hope this book helps you too. <\/p>
James Clear has been an online blogger for a long time and has more than 8 million people following his newsletter. Here's his website link- jamesclear.com. If you're interested in reading Atomic Habits, here's a free link for the audiobook- https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tJ4N5123MpU.<\/p>"}]
Budget 2020 - Vision and Action <\/i><\/p>
Financial Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Saturday i.e., on 1st February 2020 has proposed the UNION BUDGET OF INDIA FOR 2020-2021. It included the central ideas of \"Aspirational India, Economic Development, A Caring Society\".<\/p>
Let's discuss the key highlights presented in the budget for us, students:<\/b><\/p>
-> Rs.99,300 crores are allocated for the education sector alone.<\/p>
-> Rs.3000 crores will be spent on the skill development of India.<\/p>
-> External commercial borrowings and FDI to be leveraged to improve the education system.<\/p>
-> Viability gap funding to be set up for medical colleges to be attached to a district hospital in PPP mode.<\/p>
-> US-like SAT exam to be held in Africa and Asian countries for foreign candidates who wish to study in India.<\/p>
-> Degree level full-fledged online education program by institutes in the top 100 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework.<\/p>
-> To bring in equivalence in the skill sets of the workforce and employers\u2019 standards.<\/p>
-> Special bridge courses to improve skill sets of those seeking employment abroad.<\/p>
-> Urban local bodies will provide internships to young engineers for a year.<\/p>
-> 150 higher educational institutions to start degree\/diploma courses by March 2021.<\/p>
-> Two new National Science Scheme to be launched.<\/p>
-> National Police University and National Forensic Science University proposed for policing science, forensic science, and cyber-forensics. <\/p>
A New Education Policy to be announced soon!!!<\/i><\/p>
Other Key Highlights of Budget 2020<\/b><\/p>
-> A new scheme was introduced for electronics manufacturing, mobile phone manufacturing, electronics components, and semiconductor units. With suitable modification, the scheme can also be used for the manufacturing of medical devices.<\/p>
-> India aspires to become the third-largest market across the globe by 2025. The industry hopes that the upcoming budget will carry the vision to lift domestic infrastructure to meet global benchmarks.<\/p>
-> It also included the multi-billion dollar farm, infra, and a health care package to revive growth in the country.<\/p>
I hope this Budget becomes successful in meeting the hopes and aspirations of all the sections of society...<\/p>
In the past few weeks, Corona Virus has been the buzzword on the internet and on news. Thousands of foreign nationals have been evacuated from China, owing to the outbreak of the virus in Wuhan, that has reportedly killed at least 425 people. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared it as a global health emergency, as more than 20000 cases have been reported worldwide. According to reports, the infection is now more widespread than the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak that racked the world in 2002-2003.<\/p>
What is a Corona Virus?<\/b><\/p>
Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds and in humans, these viruses cause respiratory infections including the common cold. <\/p>
Originally transmitted between animals and people, there are several corona viruses that have not infected humans yet. These viruses have been named corona because they resemble the solar corona. On January 7, 2020, a novel corona virus has been identified by Chinese authorities and has been named 2019-nCoV. This new strain of the virus has never been identified in humans before and this strain is what is in the news these days. <\/p>
What are the symptoms?<\/b><\/p>
As per WHO, the signs and symptoms of 2019-nCoV are just like the symptoms of common cold - fever, cough, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties. In extreme cases, it can lead to pneumonia, SARS, renal failure and even death. <\/p>
Which places have been affected?<\/b><\/p>
China has witnessed the highest number of cases and deaths, specifically in the Hubei province. The virus has spread to many Asian countries and other continents, through people who recently travelled to China. <\/p>
What are the authorities doing to stop it from spreading?<\/b><\/p>
Top scientists are reportedly working on a vaccine but it is unlikely to be available for mass distribution before 2021.<\/p>
The Chinese government has effectively sealed off Wuhan and has placed extensive restrictions on travel to and from other cities. <\/p>
Many airlines have cancelled flights from China and some countries have evacuated their nationals from China. India is also one of those countries.<\/p>
What can you do to prevent it?<\/b><\/p>
Wash your hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Preferably, keep a hand-sanitizer handy.<\/b><\/p>
When coughing or sneezing, do it into a tissue paper or if that is unavailable, sneeze into your elbow.<\/p>
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.<\/p>
If possible, wear a face-mask while outside.<\/p>"}]
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