Tag: geography prelims questions

  • Phase Out Methane Emissions

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the President-Designate of COP28 has called upon the oil and gas industry to phase out methane emissions by 2030 Phase Out Methane Emissions By 2030 Phase Out Methane Emissions To decrease Methane Emissions : Practice Questions for Prelims  Consider the following statements regarding Methane Alert and Response System.…

  • Harit Sagar Guidelines

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I Recently, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has launched ‘Harit Sagar’ Green Port Guidelines 2023 to achieve the Zero Carbon Emission Goal. Sagar Shreshtha Samman awards were also conferred to major ports for their exceptional achievements in various operational parameters. Harit Sagar Guidelines Harit Sagar Guidelines…

  • Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

    The European Union (EU) has announced that its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be introduced. Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Fit for 55 in 2030 Criticism of the Amendment Significance Way Forward Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding CBAM [carbon border adjustment mechanism]1. It will impose…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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