SSC MOCK: The Ultimate Guide for SSC Exam Preparation

New Delhi, April 8: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CHSL admit cards 2021 on its official website. The Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier I exam is scheduled to take place from April 12 to 17 across the country. Candidates can download their admit cards from ssc.nic.in. The examination will feature objective-type questions. Additionally, the SSC CGL 2019 Tier II Results have been declared online at the official website — ssc.nic.in. You can find the direct link to check the results there.

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SSC MOCK: Revolutionizing SSC Exam Preparation

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As you prepare for the SSC Exams, leveraging the right resources is crucial. SSC MOCK is designed to provide you with comprehensive mock tests, practice questions, and performance analytics tailored to the SSC exam pattern.

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Customized Mock Tests:

SSC MOCK offers a wide range of mock tests that closely replicate the actual SSC exam pattern and syllabus. These tests, with varying difficulty levels, help you get accustomed to the real exam environment, boosting your confidence and readiness.

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One of the standout features of SSC MOCK is its robust performance analytics. After each mock test, you receive detailed insights into your performance, highlighting your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. This data-driven approach allows you to refine your study strategies effectively.

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SSC MOCK uses advanced algorithms to create personalized study plans tailored to your strengths, weaknesses, and learning preferences. These customized recommendations help streamline your preparation process, maximizing your chances of success.

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With an extensive question bank covering all subjects tested in the SSC exams, SSC MOCK ensures you have ample practice material. This repository helps reinforce concepts, enhance problem-solving skills, and build confidence in tackling diverse question types.

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Beyond mock tests and practice questions, SSC MOCK offers a wealth of interactive learning resources, including video lectures and tutorials. These supplementary materials cater to diverse learning styles, making the study process more engaging and effective.

Steps to Download SSC CHSL Admit Card:

1. Visit the official site of your regional SSC 2025.
2. Click on the SSC CHSL admit card 2020 link on the home page.
3. Enter your login credentials.
4. Your admit card will be displayed on the screen.
5. Download the admit card and take a printout for future reference.

The admit card contains vital information such as the reporting time, examination center, and other important guidelines. Please note that the exam date for Tier II has yet to be announced. Selection for SSC CHSL posts will be made through a computer-based test, descriptive paper, and skill test.

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"Cocaine Sharks" Found In Brazil, Scientist Unsure Where They Get The Drug

Sharks off the coast of Brazil have cocaine in them and scientists believe the drug may be altering their behaviour. In a study conducted on 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks from waters near Rio de Janeiro, marine biologists found high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers.

Cocaine Sharks

While it is not known how the sharks have been feeding on the drug, some theories exist. Scientists believe that the cocaine likely came from the drainage of illegal labs that produce drugs or from the excrement of drug users through untreated sewage.

It could also be that the sharks fed on bundles of cocaine that were lost or dumped in the sea by drug smugglers. “We don't usually see many bales of coke dumped or lost at sea here, unlike in Mexico and Florida,” a scientist told The Telegraph, asserting that it was highly unlikely the sharks had been eating cocaine from dumped packages. 

According to scientists, the test results showed “chronic exposure" to cocaine in the sharks. 

While they estimate that the cocaine was harmful to them, it is not known to what degree the drug could have affected their behaviour or if it made them more aggressive and unpredictable.

“This may be the case, as cocaine targets the brain, and hyperactive and erratic behaviour has been noted in other animals. It's a possibility and further studies are required,” said Dr Enrico Mendes Saggioro, an ecotoxicologist.

The researchers, who picked the small sharks from the water on fishing near Rio de Janeiro, dissected them and tested their organs. In a worrying finding, they found concentrations of cocaine up to 100 times higher than previously found in other marine animals. 

The results of those tests revealed that every single sample from the sharks tested positive for cocaine, with 92 percent of muscle samples and 23 percent of liver samples also testing positive for one of the drug's main metabolites, benzoylecgonine. This marks the first evidence of cocaine being identified in free-ranging sharks.

While the extent of the damage to the animals from the cocaine is not known, scientists suspect that one way the drug can affect the sharks is by damaging their eyesight, affecting their capacity to hunt.

They may not be going nuts from the cocaine but it could reduce their life expectancy, a scientist said.

Not KKR, Rahul Dravid Set To Seal His IPL Return With This Franchise

After successfully guiding the Indian team to T20 World Cup 2024 triumph as head coach, Rahul Dravid is reportedly gearing up for a new adventure in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Since his tenure as the head coach of the Indian team came to an end, Dravid has been linked with multiple franchises in the T20 league. Earlier, reports suggested that the batting great could decide to join Kolkata Knight Riders, especially as the franchise saw their mentor Gautam Gambhir leave the team to fill the void left by Dravid in the Indian team as head coach. But, it has now been reported that Dravid is in talks with his former IPL side Rajasthan Royals.

Rahul Dravid's IPL return confirmed

"Talks are going on between RR and Dravid, and an announcement in this regard is round the corner," Times of India quoted a source as saying.

As Dravid hunts for a new adventure, Gambhir has begun his stint as the Indian team's head coach. He flew to Sri Lanka with the other members of the Indian team ahead of the white-ball assignment. Before the team's departure, Gambhir did admit he has some big shoes to fill, considering what Dravid has done with the Indian team as head coach.

As India lifted the T20 World Cup 2024 title, beating South Africa in the final, Dravid did joke about being 'jobless' from the next month, and asked reporters if they had any offers. A man of the talent of Dravid, and the gold-worthy experience in Indian cricket, franchises are understandably lining up to rope him into the team.

Dravid didn't want to continue as the Indian team's head coach as he didn't want to spend 10 months a year travelling, keeping himself away from the family. But, the Indian Premier League is different. In the T20 league, Dravid only needs to be with the franchise for 2-3 months a year, a prospect he could fancy.

The former India captain has worked as a mentor and coach with IPL franchises in the past. Dravid was the coach of Delhi Daredevils franchise before leaving the job in 2017 over 'conflict of interest'. Since ending his IPL career, Dravid has worked as the coach of India's junior teams, including Under-19 and India A.

He was most recently working as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru before taking up the India job in 2021.

Now linked with the Rajasthan Royals, it would be interesting to see on what capacity would the former India head coach work with the franchise. 

IAS Officer's Wife Who "Eloped" With Gangster Returns Home, Dies By Suicide

She eloped with a gangster nine months ago. On Saturday, the 45-year-old woman returned to her IAS husband's home in Gujarat, where she tried to kill herself. The woman, Surya Jay, died during treatment at a hospital a day later, on Sunday.

IAS officer's wife dies

The incident was reported from Sector 19 in Gandhinagar.

The husband, Ranjeet Kumar, who is a secretary at Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, had instructed the domestic staff that his wife, who is involved in a child abduction case, should not be allowed in the house, said police.

Sources say Surya might have gone to her husband's home to evade arrest from Tamil Nadu police in the kidnapping case of a 14-year-old boy in Madurai.

According to Mr Kumar's advocate, Hitesh Gupta, the couple had separated in 2023 and were heading for a divorce.

"Ranjeet Kumar had gone out to finalise his divorce petition with Surya on Saturday. Upset at not being allowed in the house, she ingested poison and called up 108 (an ambulance helpline number)," said police.

The cops also found a purported suicide note in Tamil but declined to provide details.

The woman's name featured in a case with her rumoured gangster boyfriend, Maharaja High Court, and his aide Senthil Kumar. The case relates to an alleged kidnapping of a boy on July 11 over a monetary dispute with the child's mother. They had demanded a ransom of ₹ 2 crore but the Madurai police managed to rescue the boy. The cops had launched a manhunt for those involved, including Surya.

Meanwhile, the woman's husband has refused to take her body.

Nirmala Sitharaman To Present Modi 3.0's 1st Budget, Tax Relief Likely

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her seventh consecutive Budget today - Tuesday, July 23. The Budget for 2024-25 is being considered the action plan for the Modi 3.0 government to outline a roadmap towards India's development in the next five years.

Tax relief for middle class

In her 7th record Union Budget, Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to announce an increase in the basic exemption limits under both old and new tax regimes in a huge relief for the middle class. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday had said that the Finance Minister will present a strong budget, adding that he will ensure that the government's guarantees reach the common man. Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday - on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament - tabled the Economic Survey in Parliament. 

Minister of State, Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary said that the budget is based on PM Narendra Modi's mantra of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas'. 

In first major policy announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman - while presenting the first budget of Modi 3.0 government, is likely to annpounce more measures for job creation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reached Parliament. She will present the Budget at 11 am. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran has also arrived at Ministry of FinancePrime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday had said that the Finance Minister will present a strong budget, adding that he will ensure that the government's guarantees reach the common man. "After 60 years, a government has returned to power for the third time and is going to present its first budget of its third term," he said.

Centre Rules Out Special Status For Bihar, Lalu Yadav's Party Takes A Swipe

The Centre has ruled out any plan to give a special category status to Bihar, a core demand by its key ally, the Janata Dal (United), prompting the Rashtriya Janata Dal to take a swipe at JDU leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.  

No special status for Bihar, Lalu reacts

Ramprit Mandal, JDU MP from Bihar's Jhanjharpur, had asked the Finance Ministry if the government has a plan to provide special status to Bihar and other most backward states to promote economic growth and industrialisation.

In a written response, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said "case for Special Category Status for Bihar is not made out".

"The Special Category Status for plan assistance was granted in the past by the National Development Council (NDC) to some States that were characterized by a number of features necessitating special consideration. These features included (i) hilly and difficult terrain, (ii) low population density and/or sizeable share of tribal population, (iii) strategic location along borders with neighbouring countries, (iv) economic and infrastructural backwardness and (v) non-viable nature of State finances," the reply stated. "Earlier, the request of Bihar for Special Category Status was considered by an Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) which submitted its Report on 30th March, 2012. The IMG came to the finding that based on existing NDC criteria, the case for Special Category Status for Bihar is not made out," it added.

A special status ensures more central support to a backward state to expedite its growth. While the Constitution does not provide for a special status for any state, it was introduced on the recommendations of the Fifth Finance Commission in 1969. Among the states that have received a special status so far are Jammu and Kashmir (now a Union Territory), Noreastern states and hill states such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

A state with a special category status gets more funding support from the Central in the Union government's schemes and several concessions in taxes.

A special status for Bihar has been a longstanding demand of the JDU. With the BJP falling short of a majority in this election and tying up with JDU, TDP and other parties to cobble up the magic figure, the Nitish Kumar-led party was expected to push hard for its core demand. The JDU also raised this demand at an all-party meeting before the budget session.

JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha said the demand for a special state status for Bihar has been a priority for the JDU. "Bihar should get the status of a special state, this has been the demand of our party since the beginning. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has held big rallies for this demand. If the government feels that there is a problem in doing this, then we have demanded a special package for Bihar," he said, according to a PTI report.

With the Centre making it clear that it has no plan to grant a special status, Bihar's main Opposition RJD has hit out at the JDU, which is ruling the state in alliance with BJP. "Nitish Kumar and JDU leaders must enjoy the fruits of power at the Centre and continue their drama politics on special status," the RJD said in a post on X.

A source in the government said that the Special Category Status issue was first addressed in the National Development Council meeting in 1969. "During this meeting, the D R Gadgil Committee introduced a formula to allocate Central Assistance for state plans in India. Prior to this, there was no specific formula for fund distribution to States, and grants were given on a scheme basis. The Gadgil Formula, approved by the NDC, prioritized special category States such as Assam, Jammu & Kashmir, and Nagaland, ensuring their needs were addressed first from the pool of Central assistance."

The Special Category status concept was introduced by the 5th Finance Commission in 1969 recognising historical disadvantages of certain regions, the source said.

"Until the 2014-2015 fiscal year, the 11 States with Special Category Status benefited from various advantages and incentives. However, following the dissolution of the Planning Commission and the formation of the NITI Aayog in 2014, the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission were implemented, leading to the discontinuation of Gadgil Formula-based grants. Instead, the devolution from the divisible pool to all States was increased from 32% to 42%," the source added.

Currently, no additional States are being granted Special Category Status, as the Constitution does not provide for such categorisation, said the source in the government.