Tag: geographical

  • World Food India 2023

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I World Food India 2023 Promoting Millets ?   Initiatives of Govt. Related to Millets  Practice Questions for Prelims 1. ‘Millets’ were among the first crops to be domesticated in India with several evidence of its consumption during the Indus valley civilization.2. In India, millets are primarily…

  • Governor’s Power over State Bills

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Governor’s Power over State Bills Governor’s Powers over State Bills : Compulsory Reservation : Recent Instances of delays : SC Ruling: Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statement regarding Governor:1. Governor is elected by state legislative assembly2. He can be removed from the office by…

  • Seed Bank at Asola Bhatti Sanctuary

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I Seed Bank at Asola Bhatti Sanctuary What is a Seed Bank ? Seed Bank in India  World’s Largest Seed Vault: Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following is a major acid used in acid seed scarification?a) Phosphoric acidb) Acetic acidc) Sulfuric acidd) Perchloric acid Ans.…

  • State of World Population

    Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment- Reports & Indices Mains: General Studies Paper I State of World Population Report: UNFPA India will overtake China to become the world’s most populous country by the middle of 2023 Findings of the Report About UNFPA Practice Questions for Prelims In the context of any country, which one of the…

  • Subansiri Dam Project

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I What is Subansiri Dam Project Subansiri  Tributaries of the Brahmaputra River Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project? Practice Questions for Prelims The Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy and Mekong Rivers originate in Tibet narrow and flow in parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a ‘U’ turn…

  • Protests in Chhattisgarh

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Protests in Chhattisgarh Over Coal Mining About Coal :- Distribution of Coal in India Classification of Coal  Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.2. Coal fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.3.…

  • International Court of Justice and Climate Change

    International Court of Justice and Climate Change Why in news ? Climate Change  Will the decision be Binding ? United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Practice Questions for Prelims Headquarter of International Court of Justice is located in:a) The Hague, Netherlandsb) Geneva, Switzerlandc) Avenue du Mont-Blancd)  London, United Kingdom Ans. a) Chetan Bharat…

  • 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.…

  • Tiger Census 2022

    Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment Mains: General Studies I Tiger Census 2022 Project Tiger  Protection Status National Tiger Conservation Authority Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) 1. Environment Protection Act provides for creating the National Tiger Conservation Authority 2. It is a statutory body under the Ministry…

  • Mangrove Pitta Bird

    Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment- Species in News, IUCN Status, HabitatMains: General Studies III- Environment, Biodiversity Mangrove Pitta Bird The first mangrove pitta bird census was conducted in two coastal districts of Odisha (Kendrapara and Jagatsingpur). About Mangrove Pitta Bird About Census  Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Mangrove Pitta Bird1. It…

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