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Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- Indian Express
JEE Advanced results: Toppers say focus on studies and discipline were key to success
With the announcement of results Monday, the toppers of the JEE (Advanced) attributed their success to focus, discipline, and in some cases, keeping a safe distance from social media. For the 2025 topper, Rajit Gupta, a resident of Kota, focus, not missing classes, and keeping time for extracurricular activities, contributed to his success. 'I never missed my coaching classes and used to study for eight hours after classes. I kept solving previous years' question papers and always had time for extracurricular activities to keep my mind fresh,' Rajit said. He said he wants to join IIT Bombay and pursue Computer Science. Saksham Jindal, who ranked second in the common rank list, was once an under-14 district-level cricketer. He once had dreams of making it big in cricket. However, the Covid-19 pandemic altered his path. Lockdown kept him away from practice. It was during this time that Jindal developed an interest in mathematics and participated in the Olympiads. Saksham wants to take admission at IIT Bombay for a BTech in Computer Science Engineering. Born into a family of doctors – with mother Dr Anita Jindal, a physiotherapist, and father Umesh Jindal, a pathologist – Saksham went out of his family league to become an engineer. Sharing his preparation strategy, Saksham's father said, 'He tried his best to understand every chapter in depth and practice questions as many times as he could. This strengthened his confidence. For JEE Advanced, he relied on the NCERT syllabus and mock tests.'
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
JEE Advanced 2025: District-level cricketer Saksham Jindal bags AIR 2, wants CSE at IIT-Bombay
Once an under-14 district-level cricketer, Saksham Jindal had dreams of making it big in cricket. However, the Covid-19 pandemic altered his path as he could not go out to practice because of the lockdown. It was during this time that Jindal developed an interest in mathematics and participated in the Olympiads. 'Since then, his confidence in the subject increased, which boosted him to pursue JEE Advanced,' said Umesh Jindal, his father. JEE Advanced Result 2025 Live Updates The 17-year-old scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2025 Session 1 and secured 295 out of 300 marks. In the JEE Advanced results 2025, he scored 332 marks. His father credits this achievement to his son's unwavering dedication, clear sense of purpose, and strong mentorship. Saksham now plans to take admission at IIT Bombay to pursue BTech in Computer Science Engineering. JoSAA Counselling 2025 Explained Born into a family of doctors with mother Dr Anita Jindal, a physiotherapist, and father Umesh Jindal, a pathologist, and sister who is a NEET aspirant, Saksham went out of his family league to become an engineer. AIR 1 Rajit Gupta shares his JEE Advanced 2025 success mantra Hailing from Hisar, Haryana, they were first skeptical to send Saksham to Kota for preparation due to various alarming concerns; however, after speaking to peers, seniors and staying in Kota, they decided to allow Saksham to stay in the city. 'With a strong interest in mathematics, Saksham participated in various international and regional Olympiads like IMO and RMO, but after starting JEE preparation, he focused on fulfilling his dream to pursue BTech in computer science at IIT Bombay,' said his father. Sharing his preparation strategy, his father said, 'He tried his best to understand every chapter in depth and practice questions as many times as he could. This strengthened his confidence. For JEE Advanced, he relied on the NCERT syllabus and mock tests.' Unlike other students, he did not completely cut off from social media, but restricted its use.
News18
2 days ago
- Science
- News18
JEE Advanced 2025: Doctors' Son Saksham Jindal Secures AIR 2, Shares Preparation Strategy
Last Updated: JEE Advanced 2025 Result: After the JEE Main results, AIR 2 Saksham Jindal aims to study in Computer Science at IIT Bombay. The results for JEE Advanced 2025 have been announced. Along with the results, IIT Kanpur has published the topper list and cutoff scores. In this year's exam, Saksham Jindal from Hisar, Haryana, achieved the second rank with a score of 332 marks out of a total of 360. Previously, Saksham also secured the All India 10th rank in JEE Main 2025, by achieving a perfect 100 percentile. He secured 295 out of 300 marks. Both of Saksham's parents are doctors, but he chose to pursue a career in engineering. For the past two years, he prepared for the JEE Main and Advanced while residing in Kota. His father, Dr. Umesh Jindal, is a pathologist, and his mother, Anita Jindal, is also a doctor. 'Although my father is a pathologist in Hisar and my mother too had studied medicine, it is my passion for Maths that led me towards engineering," he had told News18 earlier. A lover of mathematics, upon topping JEE Main, Saksham shared that he focused on understanding each chapter thoroughly. He regularly practiced questions and took weekly tests. By consistently resolving his doubts, he strengthened his grasp on each topic. 'We are usually preparing for JEE Advanced but two months earlier, we shifted our focus towards JEE Main. We increased the focus towards NCERT for the Mains exam. We also took a lot of practise tests from previous question papers to maintain the flow," Saksham told News18 after his JEE Main results. After the JEE Main results, Saksham aims to study in Computer Science at IIT Bombay. His father mentioned that Saksham had always been determined to become an engineer. After completing his class 10 from OP Jindal School in Hisar in 2023 with 98 per cent, Saksham moved to Kota. First Published: June 02, 2025, 14:44 IST
News18
27-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Liberian Ship Capsises In Kerala Indian Coast Guard Monitoring Oil Spill In Kerala
Breaking | Pro Defence Kochi says the situation is being closely monitored by the Indian Coast Guard. Efforts are underway to contain the oil spill off the Kerala coast.-----The Kerala government has issued a high alert along the state's coastline following the capsizing of container vessel MSC ELSA 3 off the Kochi vessels of the Indian Coast Guard – Vikram, Saksham and Samarth – have been deployed off the Kochi coast to respond to a marine pollution emergency that arose after a Liberian container vessel MSC ELSA 3 capsized. Containers from the shipwreck had started washing ashore since yesterday. Some of these containers contain hazardous cargo apart from several metric tonnes of oil which is posing a threat of oil pollution. n18oc_india
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
Oil Spills : Impact, cleanup, and MARPOL convention for UPSC Exam
Take a look at the essential events, concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here's your knowledge nugget for today on the issue of oil spills. (Relevance: The topic of oil spills is important for the UPSC exam from multiple dimensions. Previously, UPSC has also asked questions on it; for instance, in the Mains of 2023 question was asked on oil pollution and its impacts on the marine ecosystem. Thus, it becomes essential to understand the issue of oil spills from a broader perspective.) A day after the Liberian-flagged cargo ship, MSC ELSA 3, capsized off the Kerala coast, 30 containers washed ashore on Monday. However, no oil spill reached the shore as of Monday evening. A defence spokesperson in Kochi said three Coast Guard vessels, Vikram, Saksham and Samarth, have been deployed in a pollution response configuration in the area where the ship capsized. In this context, let's understand the issues associated with oil spills and methods of cleaning them. Natural disasters, human error, or equipment failure can trigger accidents involving oil tankers, drilling rigs, pipelines, or refineries. When oil spills into water, it rapidly spreads. Due to its lighter density, it forms a layer over water, obstructing sunlight and disrupting photosynthesis in marine plants and phytoplankton – organisms crucial for oxygen production. Marine animals also consume phytoplankton, which form the base of multiple food chains. The consequences of oil spills are influenced by factors such as the type of oil, the volume of the spill, weather conditions, and proximity to sensitive ecosystems. The long-term impacts of oil spills are extensive, affecting marine ecosystems, habitats, and local economies. 1. Effect on marine fauna: The marine animals face immediate dangers from toxic exposure. With oil coating the feathers of birds, they may lose their insulation abilities, leading to hypothermia and drowning. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that fish and invertebrates may also endure challenges with reproduction and growth. 2. Threat to biodiversity: Oil spills can wipe out animal populations, with toxic substances accumulating in the food chain and posing significant risks to higher-level predators, including humans. This bioaccumulation can result in long-term health problems and a reduction in biodiversity, disrupting entire ecosystems. 3. Effect on coastal ecosystems: The Coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves, coral reefs, and marshlands, are especially at risk, as oil can suffocate these habitats and kill vital plants and animals. Recovery can take decades, with some species facing the threat of extinction. 4. Effect on economy: The economic fallout of oil spill is significant for communities dependent on fishing and tourism. Also, the cleanup effort is often costly and lengthy, diverting resources from other critical areas. Cleaning up oil spills is challenging. Oil spreads quickly and rough seas and strong currents complicate cleanup efforts. Oils vary in properties, with some sinking or emulsifying with water and making separation tough. Some of the method used for oil spill clean up are skimming, in situ burning and releasing chemical dispersants. 1. Skimming: It involves removing oil from the sea surface before it can reach sensitive areas along the coastline. 2. In situ burning: It means burning a particular patch of oil after it has concentrated in an area. 3. Releasing chemical dispersants: It helps break down oil into smaller droplets, making it easier for microbes to consume and further break it down into less harmful compounds. Although these methods are useful, they also have some drawbacks, such as methods like chemical dispersants can harm marine life. Additionally, manual cleanup is labour-intensive and often ineffective in remote areas. 1. The MARPOL Convention governs oil spills. It evolved from several older agreements and led to a protocol issued in 1978 following several oil spill disasters in the 1970s. 2. It has six annexes, covering prevention of pollution from ships by Oil, Noxious liquid substances, Dangerous goods in packaged form, Sewage, Garbage and Air pollution from ships. 3. India is also a signatory of MARPOL convention. It is enforced with the help of domestic legislation, such as the Merchant Shipping Act in India, which has provisions on civil liability and pollution prevention certificates. Indian ships and ships in Indian waters are mandated to follow these regulations. Ports also maintain oil spill contingency plans to handle local cases, while the Indian Coast Guard is the nodal agency. (1) Which of the factors influences the consequences of oil spills? 1. Type of oil 2. Volume of the spill 3. Weather conditions 4. Proximity to sensitive ecosystems Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 , 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (2) Consider the following statements with regard to the MARPOL convention: 1. It covers prevention of pollution from ships by Oil, Noxious liquid substances, Dangerous goods in packaged form, Sewage, Garbage and Air pollution from ships. 2. India is not a signatory of MARPOL convention. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (Sources: Ship carrying 1.4 million litres of oil sinks near Philippines: How oil spills impact the environment, Capsized ship off Kerala coast triggers oil spills concerns: All you need to know) Subscribe to our UPSC newsletter. Stay updated with the latest UPSC articles by joining our Telegram channel – Indian Express UPSC Hub, and follow us on Instagram and X. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for May 2025. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at Roshni Yadav is a Deputy Copy Editor with The Indian Express. She is an alumna of the University of Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University, where she pursued her graduation and post-graduation in Political Science. She has over five years of work experience in ed-tech and media. At The Indian Express, she writes for the UPSC section. Her interests lie in national and international affairs, governance, economy, and social issues. You can contact her via email: ... Read More
