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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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G7’s Commitment
Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I G7’s Commitment Towards Carbon-free Electricity Production About G-7 Initiatives of India Govt. Regarding Climate Change Mains Practice Question Discuss the idea of climate change and how it affects human society and world ecosystems. analyse the primary causes of climate change and offer solutions to lessen…
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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…
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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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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…
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