Arun Asf Ali Weekly Express
🚆 Aruna Asaf Ali Weekly Express
Your Weekly Dose of General Knowledge and Competitive Preparation
💡 Motivational Quote
“Dreams are not what you see in sleep. Dreams are those that do not let you sleep” – Abdul Kalam
🗺️ Map of the Week
This week we are giving to explore the Indian River System
Understanding maps is crucial for all competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, RRB, CDS, and State PSCs. This week's focus is on important rivers of India, their origins, major tributaries, and the states they flow through.
🏞️ 1. The Ganga River System
- Origin: Gangotri Glacier (Uttarakhand)
- Length: ~2,525 km
- Important Tributaries: Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi (left bank); Yamuna, Son (right bank)
- Flows Through: Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal
- Empties Into: Bay of Bengal
Fact: Ganga is the most sacred river for Hindus and also the most populous river basin in India.
🏞️ 2. The Brahmaputra River System
- Origin: Mansarovar Lake (Tibet, called Tsangpo)
- Enters India: Through Arunachal Pradesh (as Dihang)
- Flows Through: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam
- Joins: Ganga River in Bangladesh (as Jamuna) to form the Padma River
Fact: Brahmaputra causes major floods in Assam every year due to heavy rainfall and sediment load.
🏞️ 3. The Godavari River System
- Known As: Dakshin Ganga (Ganga of the South)
- Origin: Nashik (Maharashtra)
- Length: ~1,465 km
- Flows Through: Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha
- Important Tributaries: Indravati, Sabari, Pranhita, Manjira
- Empties Into: Bay of Bengal
Fact: Godavari basin is the second-largest river basin in India.
🏞️ 4. The Krishna River System
- Origin: Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra)
- Length: ~1,400 km
- Flows Through: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
- Tributaries: Bhima, Tungabhadra, Musi
- Empties Into: Bay of Bengal
Fact: Almatti and Nagarjuna Sagar are major dams on the Krishna River.
🏞️ 5. The Indus River System (Western Rivers)
- Origin: Tibet near Lake Mansarovar
- Flows Through: Ladakh (India), then enters Pakistan
- Major Tributaries: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej
- Under: Indus Waters Treaty (1960) between India and Pakistan
Fact: Three rivers—Ravi, Beas, Sutlej—are allocated to India under the treaty.
📚 Weekly Competitive Theme
Theme: Indian Tax System
This week theme mainly focuses on the Indian Taxation System
The Indian taxation system is a structured mechanism used by the government to collect revenues from individuals and businesses. It plays a key role in national development, infrastructure, defense, and public welfare.
1. Types of Taxes in India
A. Direct Taxes
- Income Tax: Paid by individuals and businesses based on their income or profits.
- Corporate Tax: Paid by companies on their net profits.
- Capital Gains Tax: Tax on profit earned from sale of capital assets like property, shares, etc.
B. Indirect Taxes
- Goods and Services Tax (GST): A unified tax system replacing VAT, Service Tax, Excise Duty, etc.
- Customs Duty: Tax on import and export of goods.
- Excise Duty (limited): Levied on certain products like liquor, petroleum (outside GST).
2. GST - A Landmark Reform
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) introduced on July 1, 2017, unified India into a single tax market. It is a destination-based tax levied at every stage of the supply chain and collected at the point of consumption.
GST Structure:
- CGST – Central GST
- SGST – State GST
- IGST – Integrated GST (for inter-state supply)
3. Who Collects Tax?
- Central Government: Income Tax, CGST, Corporate Tax, Customs
- State Governments: SGST, State Excise, Stamp Duty
- Local Bodies: Property Tax, Water Tax, etc.
4. Key Bodies Related to Taxation
- CBDT: Central Board of Direct Taxes – Direct tax administration
- CBIC: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs – Indirect tax and GST administration
- GST Council: Recommends GST rates and laws
📖 Book Summary of the Week
Book: The 5 AM Club - Robin Sharma
The 5 AM Club encourages readers to wake up early and use the first hour of the day for personal growth. Robin Sharma combines story and strategy to explain why early mornings are powerful for success, focus, and self-discipline.
Key Concept: The 20/20/20 Formula
Divide the first hour of your day into three parts. First 20 minutes for exercise to activate your body. Next 20 minutes for reflection like journaling or meditation. Last 20 minutes for growth through reading or learning.
Victory Hour
The hour from 5 AM to 6 AM is called the Victory Hour. It is a quiet time with no distractions. It helps you become more creative, calm, and focused before the world wakes up.
66-Day Habit Formula
New habits take 66 days to stick. The first 22 days feel difficult. The next 22 are uncomfortable. The last 22 bring transformation. After this, the habit becomes a natural part of your life.
The Four Interior Empires
Sharma highlights four key inner strengths. Mindset is your thoughts. Heartset is your emotional health. Healthset is your physical energy. Soulset is your spiritual peace. All four must be strong for a successful life.
Quote Highlights
"Own your morning, elevate your life."
"All change is hard at first, messy in the middle and beautiful at the end."
"Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life."
🏅 Top Performers of the Week
Weekly Winner1. B. Narasimha Reddy, II B Sc
Scored 400 points in the first week (17/07/2025 to 22/07/2025) by sharing 40 important questions, news articles and more....
2. G. Hemanth, II B.Sc
Scored 380 points in first week by sharing 38 questions, news articles and more.....
3. V. Surendra, II B.Sc
Shared 14 questions, news articles, prathiba insights and scored 140 points in the first week.
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Overall information is worthy .But the summary of the book 5A.M club is soo enlightening,that attracted me in this weekly express.👏
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