Tag: Geography and Environment questions

  • 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…

  • 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 &…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Kurmi Community

    Important for Prelims: Social Issues, Polity- Scheduled TribesMains: General Studies II Kurmi Community Process of Inclusion under ST? About Kurmi Community  Kurmis are distributed across several states — Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Goa, and Karnataka. Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS…

  • 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…

  • 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…