Category: Geography & Environment
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Millets Experience Centre
Important for Prelims: geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Millets Experience Centre About Millet Experience Centre Promoting Millets ? Initiatives of Govt. Related to Millets Practice Questions for Prelims Mains Practice Question Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know more about Chetan Bharat Learning’s Online &…
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Marine Protected Areas
Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Marine Protected Areas Why MPA ? MPAs current status Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following is India’s First National Marine Park?a) Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Parkb) Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutchc) Rani Jhansi Marine National Parkd) Gulf of Mannar National Park Ans.…
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Heatwaves
Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment Mains: General Studies Paper I Heatwaves Casualties were observed from an apparent heat stroke while attending a government award function in Navi Mumbai. This incident highlights the potential risks from heatwaves. What is Heatwave ? Causes of Heatwaves :- Urban Heat island effect highly urbanized area, with large amounts of concrete, buildings, and asphalt. These…
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Hakki Pikki Tribal Community
Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Hakki Pikki Tribal Community More than 181 members of the Hakki Pikki tribal community from Karnataka are stuck in violence-hit Sudan. About Practice Questions for Prelims Hakki Pikki tribe is found in which of the following state?a) Keralab) Tamil Naduc) Karnatakad) Odisha Ans. c) Chetan Bharat Learning is the best…
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Fertilizer Consumption in India
Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Fertilizer Consumption in India: Government has implemented several measures to promote balanced fertilisation. Despite these efforts, the consumption of urea has risen, leading to imbalanced fertilisation, decreased nitrogen use efficiency, and a decline in crop yield response to fertiliser use Measures taken to Promote Balanced Fertilisation…
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Great Nicobar Island Project
Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Great Nicobar Island Project Why in news ? ⦁ The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a stay on the Great Nicobar Island project ⦁ The project includes an international container transshipment terminal, a greenfield international airport, township development, and a 450 MVA gas and solar based power plant over an extent of 16,610 hectares in…
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Urban Heat Island Effect
Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I Urban Heat Island Effect What is Heatwave ? Heat Index Wet-Bulb Temperature Practice Questions for Prelims With reference to Heatwaves and Urban Heat Islands, consider the following statements: 1.Heat islands can occur year-round during the day or night. 2.The maximum heat island effect is often three…
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Web 3.0: A Game-Changer
Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III Web 3.0: A Game-Changer for India’s Digital Asset Opportunity Web 3.0 and India Opportunity Web 3.0 : Benefits of Web 3.0 for India Web 3.0 : Handicraft industry for India Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Web 3.0:1. Web 3.0 will be…
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Pygmy Hogs
Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Pygmy Hogs Protection Status Threats Practice Questions for Prelims What’s the status of Pygmy Hog in IUCN Red List?a) Endangeredb) Critically Endangeredc) Near Threatenedd) Least Concern Ans. a) Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know more…
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