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IAS Success Story: 8 Surgeries and 16 Fractures, Yet She Never Gave Up – From a Slum to UPSC Success

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IAS Success Story: 8 Surgeries and 16 Fractures, Yet She Never Gave Up – From a Slum to UPSC Success

IAS Success Story: Ummul Khair’s journey is one of incredible determination and resilience. Despite her family’s poor financial condition and a debilitating bone disease that led to 8 surgeries and 16 fractures, she never gave up. This inspiring story from Rajasthan will surely move you.

Many young people prepare for the UPSC exam each year. It is one of the toughest exams, and many lose hope after failures. But some persist and eventually succeed. Ummul Khair is one such example. She worked tirelessly to crack the exam.

8 Surgeries and 16 Fractures

Ummul, from Rajasthan, grew up in the Trilokpuri slum in Delhi. Her father sold clothes, and she suffered from a weak bone condition from a young age. This led to 8 surgeries and 16 fractures. Despite these challenges and her family’s poor financial situation, Ummul was determined to succeed.

Studied While Living in a Slum

Seeing her family’s financial struggles, Ummul started tutoring to support herself. She began working from a young age to fund her education. With the help of an NGO, she completed her 10th grade. After 10th grade, her family couldn’t support her education further, so she left home and continued her studies in the slum. She scored an impressive 91% in her 12th grade. She then graduated from Gargi College, Delhi University.

Continuous Preparation

Ummul completed her MA at JNU’s School of International Studies and enrolled in an MPhil/PhD program. She began preparing for the UPSC exam. In 2016, she cracked the UPSC exam on her first attempt, achieving a rank of 420.

PAK vs BAN Test Series: How to Watch the Live Telecast in India

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PAK vs BAN Test Series: How to Watch the Live Telecast in India

The Pakistan cricket team is hosting Bangladesh for a Test series, which includes two matches. The first Test will start on August 21, and the second Test will begin on August 30. So far, Pakistan has won 12 out of the 13 Test matches played between the two teams, with Bangladesh not winning any. One match ended in a draw. This will be the seventh Test series between them, and Pakistan has won all six previous series.

Match Timing
The toss for the Test matches will take place at 10:00 AM local time, and the matches will start at 10:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).

When Does the Series Start?
The series will begin on August 21 with the first Test match, followed by the second Test on August 30.

Live Telecast in India
Unfortunately, the PAK vs BAN Test series will not be broadcast live in India. No Indian channel has acquired the broadcasting rights for these matches, so viewers in India will not be able to watch the live telecast on TV.

Teams

  • Pakistan Team: Shan Masood (Captain), Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Huraira, Saeem Ayub, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Kamran Ghulam, Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shehzad, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi
  • Bangladesh Team: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mominul Haque, Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Zakir Hasan, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Naeem Hasan

Donald Trump: How He Made Billions from Bible Sales, Gold, and Crypto

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Donald Trump: How He Made Billions from Bible Sales, Gold, and Crypto

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is once again a strong contender in the race for the most powerful position in the world. He is expected to do well in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Trump is one of the richest leaders globally. He was wealthy before becoming president and continues to earn large amounts of money from various sources.

Earnings from the Bible
Trump has made a significant amount of money from selling a special edition of the Bible. He collaborated with country singer Lee Greenwood on this project, known as the Greenwood Bible. From its sales, Trump earned $300,000, which is over 2.5 crore rupees in Indian currency. He also earned $440,000 in royalties from the book Letters to Trump and $50,000 to $100,000 from his 1987 book The Art of the Deal.

Acting Pension
Before entering politics, Trump was involved in business and appeared in several Hollywood films. For this, he receives an annual pension of $90,776 from the Screen Actors Guild.

Investments in Stocks, Crypto, and Gold
A significant portion of Trump’s net worth comes from his social media company, Truth Social. He owns 11.4 million shares of the company, valued at over $2 billion. Trump has also invested over $1 million in cryptocurrencies and owns gold bars worth $250,000.

Real Estate Investments
Trump has substantial investments in real estate, including properties in India, Argentina, Belarus, and Cuba. Last year, he earned $3 million from real estate investments in Dubai and over $2 million from Oman.

Golf Courses and Luxury Resorts
Trump owns several golf courses in the U.S. and Europe, which generate significant income. Last year, he made $37 million from his Bedminster club in New Jersey, $31 million from his Jupiter golf club in Florida, $33.5 million from his Turnberry golf course in Scotland, and over $56 million from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

Mosquitoes Will Be Eliminated: Special ‘Mosquito Terminator’ Train in Delhi

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Mosquitoes Will Be Eliminated: Special ‘Mosquito Terminator’ Train in Delhi

During the monsoon season, water collects everywhere, leading to diseases like malaria, chikungunya, dengue, and Japanese encephalitis. Mosquitoes breed in the stagnant water around railway tracks, spreading these diseases. To combat this, the Indian Railways has launched a special train in the New Delhi area called the ‘Mosquito Terminator on Wheels.’

On Friday, the railway flagged off this special train. The train will cover approximately 75 kilometers on each trip, spraying anti-larvae solution along the tracks. This will prevent mosquitoes from breeding in the water around the railway tracks, helping protect millions of people living nearby from various diseases.

The train is equipped with truck-mounted power sprayers sent by the Delhi Municipal Corporation (DMC). It sprays anti-larvae solution over areas up to 50 to 60 meters away from the tracks.

The anti-larvae spraying will continue in Delhi until August 21. On Friday, the train traveled from Adarsh Nagar to Badli and Rathdhana before reaching New Delhi. The aim is to reduce mosquito larvae and the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. Additionally, the DMC is taking further steps to control mosquitoes, including home inspections and public awareness efforts.

Vinesh Phogat Olympic Dream Crushed: Coach Reveals Extreme Weight-Cutting Measures

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Vinesh Phogat Olympic Dream Crushed: Coach Reveals Extreme Weight-Cutting Measures

Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic medal hopes were crushed when her appeal to the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) was dismissed. The Indian wrestler, who felt robbed of a medal in Paris, will soon return home.

The controversy surrounding her disqualification from the 50kg freestyle final continues to make headlines. According to a report in The Indian Express, Vinesh’s coach, Woller Akos, revealed the extreme measures she took to try and make weight before the competition. Akos shared a Facebook post, which he later deleted, detailing the events of the night before the weigh-in.

Akos wrote that Vinesh had 2.7 kg of excess weight to lose after her semi-final match. Despite exercising for an hour and 20 minutes, she still had 1.5 kg to go. The coach described how Vinesh then spent 50 minutes in a sauna, but didn’t sweat at all. With no other option, she worked on cardio machines and wrestling moves from midnight to 5:30 am, taking short breaks in between.

Akos recalled that Vinesh “collapsed” at one point, but they managed to get her back up and into the sauna for another hour. The coach admitted that he feared for Vinesh’s life, thinking she might die from exhaustion.

In a conversation with Vinesh after she was discharged from the hospital in Paris, Akos shared her inspiring words. Vinesh told her coach, “Don’t be sad because I achieved my goal. I proved that I am one of the best in the world. We have proved that the gameplans work. Medals, podiums are just objects. Performance cannot be taken away.”

Political Turmoil in Thailand: Court Removes Prime Minister

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Political Turmoil in Thailand: Court Removes Prime Minister

After Bangladesh, Thailand is now experiencing political upheaval. On Wednesday, Thailand’s Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office. The court made this decision in a case related to ethics.

The judges voted 5-4 that Srettha Thavisin violated rules by appointing a lawyer with a criminal record to his cabinet. This case was brought by a group of former senators appointed by Thailand’s former ruling junta.

Just a week before this, the court had dissolved the main opposition party, causing a stir in Thai politics. The Constitutional Court found Srettha guilty of appointing a cabinet member who had been sentenced to jail for bribing a judge. The court’s decision was made by a 5:4 majority.

Acting Cabinet Until New PM Appointed

The cabinet will remain in a caretaker role until the parliament appoints a new prime minister. There is no set deadline for this appointment. In April, Srettha had appointed Pichit Chuenban as Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office. Pichit had been jailed for six months in 2008 for contempt of court, after allegedly trying to bribe a judge in a case involving former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Following the controversy, Pichit resigned a few weeks after his appointment. Although Pichit had served his jail time, the court ruled that his behavior was still unethical. The court stated that Srettha had a duty to ensure the integrity of his cabinet members. Even though Srettha knew about Pichit’s past, he appointed him to the cabinet, violating the ethics code.

COVID-19 Cases in India: 908 New Cases Between June and July

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COVID-19 Cases in India: 908 New Cases Between June and July

According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), between June and July of this year, India reported 908 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths. The latest update from WHO reveals that from June 24 to July 21, 85 countries tested an average of 17,358 samples for SARS-CoV-2 each week. During this period, new cases increased by 30%, while deaths increased by 26%.

Global Situation

Worldwide, more than 186,000 new cases were reported across 96 countries, and over 2,800 new deaths were reported in 35 countries. As of July 21, WHO stated that since the start of the pandemic, there have been over 775 million confirmed cases and more than 7 million deaths globally.

Highest Cases in Thailand

Thailand reported the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the Southeast Asia region, with 6,704 new cases and 35 new deaths. India followed with 908 new cases and 2 new deaths, while Bangladesh had 372 new cases and 1 new death.

The report also mentioned that globally, the JN.1 variant is the most reported variant of interest (VOI), present in 135 countries. The variants KP.3.1.1 and LB.1, both descendants of JN.1, are also increasing in global prevalence.

Current Situation in India

According to the Central Health Ministry’s COVID dashboard, several Indian states are seeing an increase in cases. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, and West Bengal all have a positivity rate of over 5%.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have identified the highly infectious KP.1 and KP.2 strains, which evolved from the JN.1 Omicron variant, as responsible for the COVID cases in India.

However, Health Minister J.P. Nadda informed Parliament earlier this month that there has not been an increase in hospital admissions or disease severity. As of August 5, 824 cases of the COVID KP mutant strain were reported, with Maharashtra having the highest number at 417 cases, followed by West Bengal with 157 cases and Uttarakhand with 64 cases.

Gautam Adani’s Plans After Retirement

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Gautam Adani’s Plans After Retirement

According to reports, Gautam Adani is currently the second richest person after Mukesh Ambani. Recently, there has been talk about his retirement, and in an interview, he responded calmly about his future plans.

A media report claimed that 62-year-old Gautam Adani is preparing to transfer his $213 billion business to the next generation. He plans to hand over his business to his sons and nephews and retire at the age of 70. However, the Adani Group has clarified this matter.

The company stated that there was confusion about Gautam Adani’s retirement plans. It was wrongly reported that he would pass on equal shares of the business to family members and trusts. The company clarified that there is currently no plan for Gautam Adani’s retirement.

The statement from the company also mentioned that Adani’s comments about family trusts and heirs were misinterpreted. He had only mentioned his two sons and two nephews in his statement.

Notably, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index, Gautam Adani is the second richest person after Mukesh Ambani. In the interview, Adani mentioned that he is happy with how his successors are performing. He said they need to work together to build a legacy.

At the end of the interview, when Gautam Adani was asked what he would do after retirement, he replied simply. He said that after all the transactions are completed, he plans to relax and enjoy his retirement.

Bihar News: BJP Leader and Amul Milk Dealer Shot Dead in Patna

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Bihar News: BJP Leader and Amul Milk Dealer Shot Dead in Patna

In Patna, Bihar, crime rates are rising, and recent incidents show the police are struggling to control them. The latest incident happened in the Alamganj area of Patna City. Armed criminals riding a bike entered a milk parlour and shot dead BJP leader and Amul milk dealer Ajay Shah.

The criminals entered Ajay Shah’s shop at his home and shot him. He was rushed to NMCH for treatment, but doctors declared him dead. After the murder, the police arrived at the scene and started an investigation. The Assistant Police Superintendent of Patna City and the FSL team are also at the site, working to solve the case.

Reports say that Ajay Shah was at his Amul milk parlour late at night when two criminals on a bike came in and shot him twice, killing him. The criminals managed to escape. The reason for the murder is still unclear. It is known that Ajay Shah had an ongoing land dispute with his older brother.

When asked about the incident, Ajay Shah’s nephew, Rohan Gupta, and tenant, Jayprakash Kumar, said they found Ajay Shah bleeding after hearing gunshots. They took him to NMCH, where he was pronounced dead.

The Assistant Police Superintendent, Sarath RS, has promised to use CCTV footage to quickly identify and arrest the criminals. The police are currently conducting a search based on the footage to find and arrest the suspects.

Bangladesh Tension: Yunus Visits Temple, Promises Peace, Will Violence Against Hindus Stop?

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Bangladesh Tension: Yunus Visits Temple, Promises Peace, Will Violence Against Hindus Stop?

In Bangladesh, attacks on Hindus have been ongoing, and the interim government under Mohammad Yunus has taken steps to address this issue. The government has set up a hotline for Hindus to report any attacks.

Yunus’s Temple Visit

Recently, Mohammad Yunus, the head of the interim government, visited a Hindu temple to show support for the Hindu community. He assured them that the government is with them and that everyone’s rights should be respected, regardless of their religion. Yunus stated that in Bangladesh, people should be seen as humans, not just as Muslims, Hindus, or Buddhists. He emphasized the need to fix institutional failures to prevent such issues.

Strengthening Relations with India

Yunus’s visit to the temple and his assurances to the Hindu community may also be seen as part of an effort to strengthen ties with India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier expressed concern over the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Yunus’s actions might be an attempt to improve relations with India.

Government Actions and Hotline

The interim government has also created a hotline to report attacks on temples and other religious sites. This measure aims to ensure that the government and administration can quickly address any incidents.

Concerns About the Government’s Intentions

Some believe that Yunus’s visit to the temple might be symbolic rather than a genuine effort to address the issue. Recently, the government appointed A.F.M. Khalid Hussain as the minister of religious affairs. Khalid Hussain has a history of mistreating Hindus in Bangladesh, raising concerns about the government’s commitment to protecting minorities.

Overall, while Yunus’s visit and the hotline are positive steps, there is skepticism about whether these actions will effectively curb violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

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