Essential Items and Guidelines for the Exam Day

Every applicant must bring their admission card to the testing location. One must also provide a current picture ID card, the information of which were supplied during registration. Every reference to the test going forward will be made using this ID card. At the test location, the admit card—which may be obtained from the UPSC website (upsc.gov.in)—must be shown. Please find attached the download link for your admission card:

The Civil Services Preliminary Examination will consist of two objective-type papers (multiple-choice questions), carrying a maximum of 400 marks. There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked by candidates in the Objective Type Question Papers.

Special arrangement for UPSC Prelims 2024: Noida Metro to Start Early at 6 AM for Exam Candidates

To facilitate smooth access to examination centers, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) have made special arrangements. On June 16, 2024, services on the Aqua Line of the Noida-Greater Noida Metro will commence at 6:00 AM, earlier than the usual Sunday start time of 8:00 AM. With this early start, applicants will be guaranteed to be at their test locations on time.

Comparably, on exam day, the Delhi Metro Phase III services would also start at 6:00 AM. Through this test, the UPSC seeks to fill 1,056 vacancies, including important posts in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS). Forty of the available positions are set aside for applicants in the Benchmark Disability Category.

Conclusion

Aspiring public officers must take the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. The UPSC has set rules, therefore candidates must make sure they have all the required paperwork. Candidates will be better able to concentrate on doing their best work if they arrive at the testing location on time, have their admission card and necessary identification, and obey the guidelines. Remain informed by routinely visiting the UPSC official website for instructions and updates. All contenders have my best wishes! Success in public service will be yours if you are prepared and dedicated.

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Designed to monitor the freshness of seafood in real-time by responding to pH changes, the film offers a practical solution for improving food safety and reducing waste.

This film detects the release of volatile amines, compounds typically associated with spoilage, and indicates food quality through visible color changes, say sources from NIT Rourkela.

These natural components make the film biodegradable, safe, and responsive, aligning with sustainability goals and offering a non-invasive way to assess seafood freshness.

Findings

The findings of this research have been published in the journal Food Packaging and Shelf Life in a paper co-authored by Prof. Preetam Sarkar (as the lead corresponding author), along with his research scholars, Mr. Rahul Thakur, Miss Harshi Singhi, Mr. Vedsagar Rajesh Suryavanshi, and Dr. Ravichandran Santhosh.

Other co-authors in this work include Dr. Khalid Gul from NIT Rourkela, Dr. Swarup Roy from Lovely Professional University, Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy from South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA and Dr. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad from IIT Roorkee.

Fishing

India is the world’s second-largest fish-producing nation, contributing approximately 8% of global fish production, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

It also holds the distinction of being the top five producer of shrimp globally, with frozen shrimp being the top export commodity.

Given the scale and importance of seafood production, innovations that ensure freshness and reduce spoilage are of immense value, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

In this context, intelligent packaging systems, which preserve food while monitoring its quality, are rapidly gaining global interest.

Unlike conventional packaging that serves merely as a protective barrier, the intelligent packaging film developed by NIT Rourkela team offers visual cues about the product’s condition, making it a promising solution for enhancing food safety and reducing waste.

The beetroot peel extract was prepared separately, and then combined with the starch, gum tragacanth, and a small amount of glycerol to cast the films.

These were dried and tested for their pH-sensitivity and effectiveness in monitoring seafood freshness, said Prof Preetam of NIT Rourkela.

Pigments

Beetroot peels contain betalains, a group of pigments known for their bright colours and pH sensitivity, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

These pigments also offer antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, making them suitable for food-related applications.

Incorporating these natural compounds into the starch-based film creates a biodegradable, safe, and responsive packaging material.

When the seafood begins to spoil and pH levels rise, the film changes colour, providing a clear visual indicator of freshness.

Starch

The choice of Kodo millet starch and gum tragacanth contributes to the film’s biodegradable and eco-friendly profile.

Kodo millet is an underutilised grain with excellent film-forming properties, while gum tragacanth enhances the mechanical strength and flexibility of the material.

The researchers believe that using such agricultural by-products not only supports sustainability but also adds value to food processing waste, such as beetroot peels.

At the laboratory scale, the cost of producing the film was estimated approximately Rs. 900 per kilogram.

When scaled up for industrial production, the cost is projected to range between Rs. 400 and Rs. 600 per kilogram, making it a potentially viable option for commercial use.

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