Environment Current Affairs for UPSC & Prelims

National Chambal Sanctuary

March 24, 2023

Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I National Chambal Sanctuary About National Chambal Sanctuary Illegal Sand Mining Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Gharials: 1.Gharials are endemic to the Indian sub-continent 2.They are generally found in freshwater 3. It has been listed as “Critically Endangered” by IUCN Which of…
International Day of Rivers

March 20, 2023

Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I (March 14) Significance India’s initiatives Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. International Day of Rivers is celebrated on 14 March.2. The theme for this year is “Right of Rivers” Which of the above given statements is/are correct?a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) Both 1 and…
India – Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership

March 19, 2023

Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I India – Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership Critical Minerals Indian Initiatives India-Australia Relations Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. Copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, are some of the rare earth elements.2. Australia is the third largest producer of rare elements. Choose the incorrect statement/sa) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) Both1 and 2d)…
International Day of Forests

March 18, 2023

Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I 21 March India’s Forest status Practice Questions for Prelims Which Indian state has the largest area under forest cover?a) Madhya Pradeshb) Andhra Pradeshc) Odishad) Chhattisgarh Ans. a) Mains Practice Question Why is it important to improve the forest cover in the country? Chetan Bharat Learning…
Treaty on High Seas

March 14, 2023

Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Treaty on High Seas Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following is correct about Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of a state?a) It is a sea zone prescribed by the UNECOSOCb) It does not come within territorial waters of the state.c) A state cannot use…
Issue of Financial Inclusion

March 12, 2023

Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News ? What is Financial Inclusion ? Importance of Financial Inclusion India’s G20 Presidency & Financial Inclusion Challenges to Financial Inclusion FINDEX 2021 FINDEX 2021 : Major Findings Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding FINDEX 2021 :1. It was…
Survey on Vultures

March 11, 2023

Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Geography and Environment Threats : Practice Questions for Prelims 1. Vultures which used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed to : a) The destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive speciesb) A drug…
Great Indian Bustard

March 11, 2023

Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment Mains: General Studies Paper I Why in News ? About Great Indian Bustard Threats : Protection Status : Measures to Protect GIB : 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…
Brahmos & MRSAM

March 10, 2023

Important for Prelims: Science and TechnologyMains: General Studies III What is in the News ? BrahMos 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 & Classroom Courses, click on the following links:
Hypersonic Missiles

March 10, 2023

Important for Prelims: science & technologyMains: General Studies III What is in the News ? Hypersonic Missiles Kinzhal 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 & Classroom Courses, click on the following links:

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