Geography Current Affairs Updates For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination
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[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #266 : Smita Nagraj Board, Geography Optional, UTTAR PRADESH Home State
Date of Interview: 31st March, Forenoon (4th to go) Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Home State: UTTAR PRADESH Optional: Geography College: Digvijay Nath PG College, Gorakhpur Profession: No Hobbies: no ques asked Experience: cordial board,… didn’t grill (unlike done in mocks) Utility of mocks & O2O: Get familiar with the environment and speak in front of… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #266 : Smita Nagraj Board, Geography Optional, UTTAR PRADESH Home State
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #263 : Manoj Soni Board, Geography Optional,
Date of Interview: 31/03/2023 Board: Manoj Soni sir Optional: Geography Keywords from DAF: IDAS, Bareilly, Classic fiction To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman reading the DAF… So, you are from Bareilly, …, you have filled that you have been recommended for the services before. I explained to him that by… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #263 : Manoj Soni Board, Geography Optional,
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #259 : Manoj Soni Board, Geography Optional,
Date of interview: 31/03/23 Forenoon; 35 minutes around Board: Manoj Soni Sir Optional: Geography College- BTech + MTech in EE; IIT Kalyanpur Profession (if any)- worked at Qualcomm; currently unemployed Other keywords: Varanasi; running; ghats; cricket; old people; Physical education Your experience in interview- To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #259 : Manoj Soni Board, Geography Optional,
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #229 : M. Sathiyavathy Board, Geography Optional, Teaching, cricket Hobby
Date of Interview: 22 March, forenoon session, 5th to go Board: M. Sathiyavathy ma’am. Optional: Geography Background: Civil Engineering Hobbies: Teaching, following cricket Your experience in Interview: Very much cordial board. They all welcomed me with a smile. They were listening and not interrupting in between, very much different from the mocks. Utility of mocks… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #229 : M. Sathiyavathy Board, Geography Optional, Teaching, cricket Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #206 : Smita Nagraj Board, Geography Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Singing, Guitar Hobby
Date of Interview: 15 March 2023, Afternoon, 5th to go Duration: Approx. 25 Board: Smita Nagraj ma’am Home State: Varanasi/ Uttar Pradesh Optional: Geography Background: B.Tech in Mechanical engineering IIT BHU Varanasi Hobby (in DAF): Singing, Guitar, Hindi poetry 1st Interview ,5th attempt Nayab tehsildar, Lucknow, UP To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #206 : Smita Nagraj Board, Geography Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Singing, Guitar Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #198 : Smita Nagraj Board, Bihar Home State, Geography Optional, Sports Hobby
Date of Interview: 3rd March, Forenoon, 3rd to go Board: Smita Nagaraj Ma’am Optional: Geography (No direct Qs asked) College: IIT Delhi, Mech (No direct Qs asked) Work Experience: Data Scientist at Axis Bank Hobbies: Analysing Indian Equity Market, Exploring Online Maps, Following domestic and international cricket. (1 question each on the first two). Home State:… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #198 : Smita Nagraj Board, Bihar Home State, Geography Optional, Sports Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #171 : RN Choubey Board, Geography Optional, Haryana Home State
Date of Interview: 24th Feb 2023, Afternoon, 2nd to go Board: RN Choubey Sir Time: Aprox. 20 Mins Home State: Gurugram/Haryana Optional: Geography Background: Bachelors in Architecture Hobby (in DAF): Dry Pastel Sketching, DIY Repairs, Learning about electronic Gadgets 2nd Interview, Recommended for services in CSE 2021 To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #171 : RN Choubey Board, Geography Optional, Haryana Home State
Internal Migration in India and associated challenges: Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, a fake video was found in Tamil Nadu that showed images of locals beating up migrant workers. Representatives from Bihar and Jharkhand have been to Tamil Nadu to check out the situation. The issue once again stirred the debates on issues of Internal Migration in India. Contents1 What is… Continue reading Internal Migration in India and associated challenges: Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #135 : Gen Raj Shukla Board, Geography Optional, Rajasthan Home State
Date of Interview: 21 Feb 2023 Board: Gen Raj Shukla Home State: Rajasthan Optional: Geography Work experience: No Background: Btech electrical engineering Hobby: Cricket and music To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman (while questions he kept smiling .He framed questions in a way they appeared to be statements than questions.Framing… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #135 : Gen Raj Shukla Board, Geography Optional, Rajasthan Home State
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #132 : Preeti Sudan Board, Geography Optional, Playing Basketball
Week of interview: Valentine Week Board: Preeti Sudan Optional: Geography Background: Textile Technology, IIT Delhi Profession: Content Developer Hobbies: Playing Basketball To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman Mam was very cordial and appreciated my achievements. Tell me about Mathematical Modeling. What are 3-D Braided Structure? Is it possible to replace… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #132 : Preeti Sudan Board, Geography Optional, Playing Basketball
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #128 : RN Choubey Board, geography Optional, chess, movies Hobbies
Board: RN Choubey medium: Hindi Background: Computer science Optional: geography Hobby: playing chess, movies (no questions) achievement: quiz jeeta tha kabhi To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman usual monologue ki relax rahe, guess mat kare etc elon musk ne kaun si company kharidi twitter se unko kya problem thi social… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #128 : RN Choubey Board, geography Optional, chess, movies Hobbies
Lithium Reserves in India: Strategic Significance and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Lithium and Its Uses3 What is the current status of Lithium reserves and extraction?3.1 India’s Lithium Reserves3.2 Global Lithium Reserves4 What steps have been taken by the Government to Explore Lithium Reserves in India?5 What is the Significance of Lithium Reserves for India?5.1 Li-ion Battery Ecosystem6 What are… Continue reading Lithium Reserves in India: Strategic Significance and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #51 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Geography Optional, Bihar Home State,
Date of Interview: 6/2, Afternoon session Board: M Sathiyavathy Optional: Geography Home State: Bihar Background: Hansraj College, DU No questions on hobbies To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman Didn’t you think about doing PG? What were you doing since 2021? Since IFS is your first preference, who out of Putin, Erdogan… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #51 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Geography Optional, Bihar Home State,
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #38 : RN Choubey Board, Geography Optional, watching Japanese anime, Running Hobbies
Date of Interview: 3rd Feb afternoon 5th to go Board: RN Choubey Background: Physics, Optional: Geography Hobbies: watching Japanese anime, Running Sports: chess, and hockey Extremely cordial board (well what can you expect from Choubey sir’s board) JUST RANDOM THINGS, JUST 2-3 QUESTIONS FROM DAF CANT SAY HOW TO JUDGE Wished everyone – Good afternoon… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #38 : RN Choubey Board, Geography Optional, watching Japanese anime, Running Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #19 : RN Choubey Board, Geography Optional, Haryana Home State, Cricket Hobby
Date of Interview: 2nd February 2023, Afternoon Session Board: RN Choubey Sir Home State: Haryana Background: Physics Optional: Geography Hobbies: Stargazing, Flute, Cricket Other Keywords: Police, CAPFs To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman You had lunch today? What? ( I said Poha). That is a breakfast item. We will arrange… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #19 : RN Choubey Board, Geography Optional, Haryana Home State, Cricket Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #17 : RN Choubey Board, Geography Optional, Travel Hobby
Date of Interview: 2nd February Board: RN Choubey Optional: Geography Background: MSc Chemistry In service: State Civil Service Hobby: Travel documentary To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman Introduce with educational and work experience. What’s your opinion on farmer protest ? What are the 3 laws ? Why they opposed ?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #17 : RN Choubey Board, Geography Optional, Travel Hobby
Groundwater Use and Governance in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current status of Groundwater Use in India?3 What are the challenges associated with Groundwater Use in India?4 What steps have been taken to improve status of Groundwater Use in India?5 What steps can be taken to improve Groundwater Use and Governance in India?6 Conclusion Introduction India… Continue reading Groundwater Use and Governance in India – Explained, pointwise
[Yojana November Summary] Coastal Erosion – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Coastal Erosion3 History of Coastal Erosion in India4 Causes of Coastal Erosion4.1 Natural Causes4.2 Human-induced Erosion4.3 Climate Change5 Protection Measures for Coastal Erosion5.1 Non-structural Measures5.2 Structural Measures5.3 Combination of the Structural and Non-Structural Measures6 Initiatives to Check Coastal Erosion7 Way forward8 Conclusion Introduction Coastal Areas are of vital… Continue reading [Yojana November Summary] Coastal Erosion – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #239 : Manoj Soni Board, Geography Optional, Quora, Mentoring Hobbies
Date of Interview: 11/05/2022 Board: Manoj Soni Optional: Geography Background: B.Tech ECE, Worked in Wipro Hobbies: Reading Quora , Mentoring students , Watching Malayalam Political satire To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Members What have you been doing since you passed college .? So you left work to prepare for UPSC .?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #239 : Manoj Soni Board, Geography Optional, Quora, Mentoring Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #230 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Geography Optional, Uttarakhand Home State
Date of Interview: 10th May Board: M Sathiyavathy Hobby: standup Optional: Geography Home state: Uttarakhand To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Standup comedian recently arrested Why arrested Is Indian society becoming intolerant in recent times Twitter- how will govt. Control absolute free speech Social media regulations Member 1 Allahabad, importance (… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #230 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Geography Optional, Uttarakhand Home State
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #225 : RN Choubey Board, Geography Optional, yoga, meditation, books Hobbies
Date of Interview: 9 May 2022 forenoon Board: RN Choubey Optional: Geography Hobbies: yoga, meditation, books Background: B.Tech ECE NCC, Project related to CAD To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page As soon as you enter UPSC office, you will be required to submit electronic gadjets. Then digital signature will be taken and… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #225 : RN Choubey Board, Geography Optional, yoga, meditation, books Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #221 : Manoj soni Board, Jharkhand Home State, Geography Optional
Date of Interview: 6 May afternoon Board: Manoj soni Home state: Jharkhand Optional: Geography Background: Chemical engineering Hobby: Reading Books To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Hydrogen fuel status Manufacturing method of hydrogen fuel Place u want to visit in the world and how will u spend 24 hrs. If u… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #221 : Manoj soni Board, Jharkhand Home State, Geography Optional
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #205 : TCA Anant Board, Telangana Home State, Geography Optional
Date of Interview: 05/05 Aftrn session;1st to go Board: TCA Anant Home State: Telangana Optional: Geography Hobbies: Cricket, walking; Background: Suryapet; Aurobindo school; OU; JNU *V.much pleasant+Cordial+Smiling. Ananth sir seem so chill Surfing through mobile; Smiling in between; Nodding To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Where have u grown up from… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #205 : TCA Anant Board, Telangana Home State, Geography Optional
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #204 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Geography Optional, Sports Hobby
Date of Interview: 25th April 2022 Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas Optional: Geography Background: Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. B.Sc. (MPC), M.A in IR (JNU), M.phil & Ph.D (continuing) (DU) CSE 2020 ICAS Hobbies: umpiring cricket matches and kho- kho Duration: almost 40 minutes To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman You were waiting outside… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #204 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Geography Optional, Sports Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #185 : TCA Anant Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Geography Optional, Singing, Watching Movies Hobby
Date of Interview: 2nd May, forenoon Board: TCA Anant Optional: Geography Background: Graduation Nit Durgapur Home State: Uttar Pradesh Hobbies: singing, listening to bollywood songs, watching bollywood movies I was the 3rd person to go. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Gave my brief introduction to the members. In last 10… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #185 : TCA Anant Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Geography Optional, Singing, Watching Movies Hobby
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.
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