Geography Current Affairs Updates For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination
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UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #79: Sheel Vardhan sir Board, Geography Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
Date of Interview: 07/04/2025 Board: Sheel Vardhan sir Optional: Geography Home State: Uttar Pradesh Background: Mechanical Engineer Daf- income tax, geography, uttar pradesh, mechanical engineer, old Hindi songs, critically acclaimed movies To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman You like listening to old Hindi songs on life which one ur fav because… Continue reading UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #79: Sheel Vardhan sir Board, Geography Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #69: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla sir Board, Geography Optional, Madhya Pradesh Home State, Yoga Hobby
Date of Interview: 12/02/2025 Board: honourable Lt. Gen Raj shukla sir Optional: Geography Home State: Madhya Pradesh Hobby: Yoga Time duration: approximately 25 to 30 minutes Daf keyword: AGAR MALWA, MADHYAPRADESH, HINDI LITERATURE, SURYA NAMASKAR AND YOGA PRACTICE, MAA tujhe pranam yojna, DAVV indore, JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA new delhi, political science, english literature and Geography… Continue reading UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #69: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla sir Board, Geography Optional, Madhya Pradesh Home State, Yoga Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #34: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Geography Optional,
Date of Interview: 8 March Board: Bidyut Behari Swain Optional: Geography Session: Afternoon lastest person to go around 5:10 pm DAF: Spiritual tourism Crowd funding Entered and wished good evening to all … To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman 1 difference between religious and spiritual tourism ? 2.Which one is broader 3.isnt… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #34: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Geography Optional,
[UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #20: Suman Sharma Board, Geography Optional, Jammu & Kashmir Home State, Zentangle art Hobby
Date of Interview: 27-03-2025 forenoon Board: Suman Sharma Optional: Geography Home State: Jammu & Kashmir Hobby: Zentangle art Background: BTech computer science Keywords: J&K, BTech computer science, Hcl, zentangle art, geography To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman While reading the Daf, place, BTech, corporate experience asked if I am doing anything… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #20: Suman Sharma Board, Geography Optional, Jammu & Kashmir Home State, Zentangle art Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #11: Sanjay Verma Board, Geography Optional, Mechanical engineering, Cricket Hobby
Date of Interview: 20/03/2025 Board: Sanjay Verma sir Optional: Geography Background: Mechanical engineering Hobby: Cricket Keywords: Prayagraj, Animes, Geography, Mechanical engineering, Composites, . To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman Q1- What will agriculture become after 50 years? Q2- Explain from a demand side perspective. Q3- What will be India’s population… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #11: Sanjay Verma Board, Geography Optional, Mechanical engineering, Cricket Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #10: lt.Gen Raj Shukla Board, Geography Optional, Gujarat Home State,
Date of Interview: 5 March Board: lt.Gen Raj Shukla sir Optional: Geography Home State: Gujarat Background: Computer Engineering Last one to go in forenoon session. DAF keywords: Gujarat, Surat, Diamond, Geography, Computer Engineering, Blood donation, AI To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman 1. Where are you from? I said Gujarat (Long… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #10: lt.Gen Raj Shukla Board, Geography Optional, Gujarat Home State,
Earthquake dangers in Türkiye Syria and Himalayas
Source: The post Earthquake dangers in Türkiye Syria and Himalayas has been created, based on the article “Quakes may well sharpen India’s seismic readiness” published in “The Hindu” on 19th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes and GS paper3-Disaster and disaster management. Context: The article discusses the danger of… Continue reading Earthquake dangers in Türkiye Syria and Himalayas
Increasing frequency of landslides in the Sedongpu Gully of the Tibetan Plateau
Source: The post increasing frequency of landslides in the Sedongpu Gully of the Tibetan Plateau has been created, based on the article “Frequent mass wasting in Tibet a cause for worry in India” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1- geography- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies… Continue reading Increasing frequency of landslides in the Sedongpu Gully of the Tibetan Plateau
Preserving India’s Geological Heritage
Source-This post on Preserving India’s Geological Heritage has been created based on the article “Read the rocks to improve India’s geological literacy” published in “The Hindu” on 27 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1– Salient features of Physical Geography. Context-India’s landscapes span from the highest peaks to coastal plains, showcasing a diverse morphology shaped over billions… Continue reading Preserving India’s Geological Heritage
Rising heatwaves in India
Source: The post rising heatwaves in India has been created, based on the article “The heat is on-Substantive, practical adaptation policies can help” published in “Business standard” on 21st May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Environment – Climate Change GS Paper 1- Geography – Important Geophysical phenomena such as Heatwaves. Context: The… Continue reading Rising heatwaves in India
Impact of climate change on heatwave
Source: The post attribution science studies the impact of climate change on specific weather events (heatwave) has been created, based on the article “Explained Climate: Heatwaves and climate change” published in “Indian express” on 15th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1– geography- Important Geophysical phenomena (heatwave) Context: The article discusses how climate change… Continue reading Impact of climate change on heatwave
Undersea freshwater reserves
Source: The post undersea freshwater reserves has been created, based on the article “Freshwater quest, the likely new gold hunt” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1-geography-Distribution of key natural resources across the world Context: The article discusses the discovery of fresh water beneath the ocean and how… Continue reading Undersea freshwater reserves
Indian Ocean Warming and Its Impact
Source-This post on Indian Ocean Warming and Its Impact has been created based on the article “Sea also rises” published in “The Hindu” on 1 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-1– geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes &… Continue reading Indian Ocean Warming and Its Impact
ISRO’s findings on the growth of glacial lakes in the Indian Himalayas
Source: The post ISRO’s findings on the growth of glacial lakes in the Indian Himalayas has been created, based on the article “How ISRO used satellite remote-sensing to analyse glacial lakes in Himalayas” published in “Indian express” on 27th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1-geography-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps)… Continue reading ISRO’s findings on the growth of glacial lakes in the Indian Himalayas
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #186: Dinesh Dasa Board, Geography Optional, Kerala Home State
Date of Interview: 8/3/2024, 3rd to go Board: Dinesh Dasa Optional: Geography Home State: Kerala Kerala, Physics(H), Geography optional, Delhi university To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman How did you come to Delhi? 2.Why Miranda & Delhi University? Do you think Miranda played an important role in you sitting here? Why… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #186: Dinesh Dasa Board, Geography Optional, Kerala Home State
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #181: Dinesh Dasa Board, Geography Optional, Kerala Home State
Date of Interview: 8/3/2024, 3rd to go Board: Dinesh Dasa Optional: Geography Home State: Kerala Background: Physics(H), , Delhi university To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman How did you come to Delhi? Why Miranda & Delhi University ? Do you think Miranda played an important role in you sitting here? Why… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #181: Dinesh Dasa Board, Geography Optional, Kerala Home State
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #163: Sheel Vardhan sir Board, Geography Optional, Rajasthan Home State
Date of Interview: 27-02-2024 forenoon(last to go) Board: Sheel Vardhan sir Optional: Geography Home State: Rajasthan Keywords- BCOM, Rajasthan, karauli, Madhya pradesh, Indore, Geography optinal, zentangle art, doodling, DAVV, To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman What is zentangle art Is doodling is really an art? Convince me that it is an… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #163: Sheel Vardhan sir Board, Geography Optional, Rajasthan Home State
India’s urban water crisis-From Bengaluru to Chennai and beyond
Source-This post on India’s urban water crisis-From Bengaluru to Chennai and beyond has been created based on the article “How to fix India’s urban water crisis, from Bengaluru to Chennai and beyond” published in “The Indian Express” on 28 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 1- Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. India’s urban water crisis-From… Continue reading India’s urban water crisis-From Bengaluru to Chennai and beyond
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #149: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Board, Geography Optional, Rajasthan Home State
Date of Interview: 19 Feb 2024 Board: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Optional: Geography Home State: Rajasthan Medium: English Slot- Morning (2nd to Go) Daf keywords –Rajasthan, Dausa, IIT, Civil Engineering, Water Conservation, Chennai, Sri City, Quality Control, Painting. Etc. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman You are from Dausa (Home district), … Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #149: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Board, Geography Optional, Rajasthan Home State
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #146: Sanjay Verma Board, Geography Optional, Cricket, Vipassana Hobby
Date of Interview: 21/02/2024 Board: Sanjay Verma Sir Optional: Geography Home state: Maharashtra DAF: Thane, Mumbai Cricket, Vipassana, Long walk To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman How many year have you remain out from your home? What is difference you experience in Thane and Delhi Monolog on competitiveness of UPSC exam, Will… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #146: Sanjay Verma Board, Geography Optional, Cricket, Vipassana Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #144: Sanjay Verma Board, Geography Optional, West Bengal Home State
Date of Interview: 22 Feb, Forenoon, 1st to go Board: Sanjay Verma Sir Optional: Geography Home State: West Bengal Educational background: B.Tech. EE Home state and places mentioned in DAF – West Bengal, Manipur College (UG/PG) – KGEC, MAKAUT(WBUT) Achievements (if any) – leadership position in college sky watchers club, science and maths olympiad state 1st,… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #144: Sanjay Verma Board, Geography Optional, West Bengal Home State
Bengaluru water crisis
Source-This post on Bengaluru water crisis has been created based on the articles “WHAT HAPPENED TO The Bengaluru dream?” published in “Live Mint” on 14 March 2024 and “What has caused the water crisis in Bengaluru, neighbouring areas” published in “The Indian Express” on 20 March 2024 respectively. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1– Urbanization, their problems and their… Continue reading Bengaluru water crisis
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #134: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Sir Board, Geography Optional, Rajasthan Home State,
Date of Interview: 19 Feb 2024 Board: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Sir Optional: Geography Home State: Rajasthan Medium- English Slot- Morning (2nd to Go) Daf keywords – Rajasthan, Dausa, IIT, Civil Engineering, Water Conservation, Chennai, Sri City, Quality Control, Painting. Etc. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman You are from Dausa… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #134: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Sir Board, Geography Optional, Rajasthan Home State,
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #113: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Sir Board, Geography Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
Date of Interview: 7 feb 2024 Board: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Sir Optional: Geography Home State: Uttar Pradesh Hobby: Non fiction book reading Siddharth Nagar, Uttar Pradesh To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman What is the relation between geography and IR How geography plays a role in defining relationship between nations… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #113: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Sir Board, Geography Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #111: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Geography Optional, Madhya Pradesh Home State
Date of Interview: 7feb, forenoon Board: Bidyut Behari Swain Optional: Geography Home State: Madhya Pradesh College: Rani Durgavati University Graduation: no questions on grad subjects Daf pointers: Reflective diary writing, nature photography, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, discipline Edsarrthi Student To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Tell about nature photography Who are some of… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #111: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Geography Optional, Madhya Pradesh Home State
How to Read Geography for UPSC IAS
UPSC IAS Prelims, Mains and Optional Papers mentions about many subjects. Geography is one of them. It is very important and conceptual subject. There are lots of facts as well. This subject we all have studied in our secondary schooling. So, more or less, we all are aware of this subject. Geography for UPSC consists of basic and advanced version of what we have studied earlier.
Geography is very interesting subject and it has overlapping topics for example, Economics (Human Geography), Environment and current events. So, it is important to read Geography for UPSC with right approach as it will be helpful for other subjects also. Every year UPSC ask around 10-12% questions from Geography in Prelims. We will see the trend analysis for Geography in UPSC Prelims exam:
Prelims 2021 – 13
2022 – 6
2023 – 14
| Year | Total number of questions asked |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 11 |
In this article, we will discuss about how to read Geography for UPSC. First of all, we will see the overview of Geography syllabus for both UPSC Prelims and Mains:
| Exam | Syllabus |
| UPSC Prelims- General Studies -Paper I |
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| UPSC Mains- General Studies- Paper I |
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Study approach for Geography for UPSC:
- Read the syllabus: The first and foremost thing before you start studying Geography for UPSC is to read the UPSC Syllabus for Geography multiple times so that you will get what exactly you have to study.
- Start with NCERT textbooks: You must start with Class VI NCERT books for Geography. Preferably you can follow old NCERT textbooks. But if unable to get, can read new one as well. You must cover all NCERT books starting from Class VI to Class XII. Lists of some important NCERT books are:
- Class XI: India: Physical Environment
- Class XI: Fundamentals of Physical Geography
- Class XII: Fundamentals of Human Geography
- Basic books: After completing the NCERT books, you should read some basic books for Geography like Certificate Physical and Human Geography by GC Leong and Geography of India by Majid Husain. It will clear your concepts in detail. Referring a basic book is very important as questions are asked from these books (factual and conceptual).
- Refer Previous Years’ Question Papers: At this stage, you must UPSC Prelims and Mains Past Years’ Question Paper. This will give idea about what kinds of questions are asked in Prelims and Mains. It will also help to identify the important topics from the exam perspective and help you to revise the topic again and again.
- Solve mock tests: You need to solve mock tests as many as possible. It will help you to identify your strengths and weaknesses regarding topics. Based on these, you can assess your performance and will focus more on your weak areas and topics.
- Current affairs magazine: You should refer one current affair monthly magazine. This will help you to link and update your preparation with day-to-day events. For example, reasons for early arrival of monsoon, cyclone in particular state or country etc.
- Newspaper reading: You must read one newspaper on a daily basis. Sometimes, articles of newspaper explain some topics which are linked to both static and dynamic portion of Geography for UPSC. For example, El Nino and La Nina.
- Map reading and practice: Reading Geography for UPSC is incomplete without Map. Almost everything is Geography is related to Map, whether it is soils, mining, mineral, ocean, rivers everything. Map makes it easy to understand and related everything with location. With the help of Map, we make a 3D picture in our mind, which helps us to easily represent anything (mainly resources, rivers, places) with exact location. For that you need to practice map. Based on current events, you can identify areas which are in news and you can locate that on your map. From the perspective of UPSC Prelims, it is very important as UPSC asks at least 1-2 questions in Geography map based.
- Miscellaneous sources: You should refer some monthly magazines like Yojana and Kurukshetra. It will help in current affairs and will increase the quality of your answer.
- Revise: You should keep revising the subject as many topics are factual and concepts based. Revision will help you to grasp the things easily and will save your time while solving MCQs and writing answers.
Geography is very interesting subject. With correct strategy and study plan, one can score well in the exam.
