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  • Atmospheric River

    Important for Prelims: Geography & Environment Mains: General Studies I What is an Atmospheric River? Pineapple Express: Significance: How Common are Atmospheric Rivers, and Where do They Occur? Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following best defines an atmospheric river?A) A meteorological phenomenon characterized by a swirling mass of air with low pressure at…

  • Mangroves in India 

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I NEWS: W.B. government announces Mangrove Cell on International Day of Mangrove Ecosystem Mangroves in India  Mangroves  IMPORTANCE: Govt’s Initiatives: Practice Questions for Prelims Match the following pair of mangrove forests with respective states.1. Muthupet——————-i. Maharashtra2.Dharma———————ii. Kerala3.Kundalika-Revdanda—-iii. Andhra Pradesh4.Kannur———————–iv. Odisha5.Coringa———————-v. Tamil NaduChoose the correct statement/statements-a. 1- ii,…

  • Little Rann of Kutch

    Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment; Places in NewsMains: General Studies I NEWS: Saltpan workers debarred from entering Little Rann write to Gujarat CM requesting state intervention Wild Ass Sanctuary: Practice Questions for Prelims Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?…

  • Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

    Important for Prelims: SchemesMains: General Studies II; Government policies & intervention; Growth & Development; Food Processing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana:1. It has two separate components- Central Sector & Centrally Sponsored2. India is the 3rd largest fish producing nation.3. India is the…

  • Face Authentication for PM-Kisan Scheme

    Important for Prelims: GeographyMains: General Studies II, III ; Government schemes and intervention Face Authentication for PM-Kisan Scheme Benefits PM-KISAN Mobile App Mains Practice Question The objectives of PM KISAN are to increase rural consumption and aid struggling farmers. What all challenges can be faced by PM-KISAN? Examine. Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute…

  • Star Rating Registration Process for Coal Mines

    Important for Prelims: GeographyMains: General Studies I Star Rating Registration Process for Coal Mines Classification: Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding coal in India:1. Indian coal has lower calorific value and high ash content.2. Indian coal reserves are primarily of anthracite and peat.3. India has the world’s 2nd largest reserves of coal.…

  • Gabon’s First Agri-SEZ Project

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies III Gabon’s First Agri-SEZ Project Practice Questions for Prelims Areas which are engines for economic growth supported by quality infrastructure and complemented by an attractive fiscal package are known as: a) Export Processing Zonesb) Duty Free Tariff Zonesc) Special Economic Zonesd) Technology Parks Ans. c) Mains Practice…

  • Global Wind Day

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies III Global Wind Day What is Wind Energy? Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. The Non-Conventional Sources of energy are the fossil fuels which took millions of years for the formation of fossil fuels. 2. Conventional sources of energy also called as Renewable Resources, can be…

  • Kari Ishad Mango gets GI Tag 

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  •  Miyawaki Plantation Method

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies III  Miyawaki Plantation Method Practice Questions for Prelims Miyawaki Method is well known fora) Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas b) Development of gardens Using genetically modified flora c) Creation of mini forests in urban areas d) Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and…

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