Tag: geography current affairs for upsc

  • 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…

  • Pygmy Hogs

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Pygmy Hogs Protection Status  Threats  Practice Questions for Prelims What’s the status of Pygmy Hog in IUCN Red List?a) Endangeredb) Critically Endangeredc) Near Threatenedd) Least Concern Ans. a) Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know more…

  • Global Climate 2022

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I State of the Global Climate 2022: WMO Findings of the Report? World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)1. It is an intergovernmental organization with a membership of 192 Member States and Territories.2. India is a member of WMO.…

  • Bandipur Tiger Reserve

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I 50 years of Bandipur Tiger reserve Project Tiger  Objective: National Tiger Conservation Authority Read about Tiger Census 2022, click here 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…

  • United Nations 2023

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I United Nations 2023 Water Conference Why in news ? ⦁ Recently, the United Nations held its first United Nations 2023 water conference in 46 years on March 22-24 in New York⦁ The last water conference was held in 1977 (in Mar Del Plata, Argentina) and resulted in a global action plan…

  • 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…

  • Indus Water Treaty 

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Indus Water Treaty  Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project Dispute Resolution Mechanism Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Indus Water Treaty:1. Indus Water Treaty is a water distribution treaty between India and Pakistan brokered by United Nations2. The commission is required to meet at least…

  • Nano Urea 

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Nano Urea  About Nano Urea  Challenges  Read more about Urea and Fertiliser consumption in India, click here Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about the Nano Urea developed by the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) 1. It is a powered fertiliser 2.…

  • Earth Hour

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Earth Hour  About Earth Hour  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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