Source: This post on India’s role in the Arctic has been created based on the article “Breaking the ice: How India can help save the Arctic” published in The Indian Express Hindu on 27th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography — Changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and… Continue reading On India’s role in the Arctic – Breaking the ice: How India can help save the Arctic
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Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan?
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan?” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography — Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic activity, cyclones etc. News: This article discusses the reasons behind the phenomenon of frequent earthquakes in… Continue reading Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan?
In law change: a push for electric vehicles, less dependence on battery imports
Source: This post has been created based on the article “In law change: a push for electric vehicles, less dependence on battery imports” published in The Indian Express on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography — Distribution of key natural resources across the world. GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure:… Continue reading In law change: a push for electric vehicles, less dependence on battery imports
Capturing the rains – on unpredictable weather events
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘Capturing the rains’, published in The Hindu on 3rd October, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1, changes in critical geographical features and effect of such changes News: India recorded its first monsoon deficit since 2018. The mains reason is said to be El Nino effect this… Continue reading Capturing the rains – on unpredictable weather events
A FRESH CANVAS FOR MEWAR ART
Source: The post is based on the article “A FRESH CANVAS FOR MEWAR ART” published in Mint on 23rd September 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Art and Culture – Indian Paintings Relevance: About Mewar Miniature Paintings News: The article explains the Mewar school of miniature painting. Contents1 What is Mewari miniature painting?2 What are some of the… Continue reading A FRESH CANVAS FOR MEWAR ART
How G20 will strengthen India’s building blocks
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister Pralhad Joshi writes: How G20 will strengthen India’s building blocks– The meet could consolidate India’s efforts to secure critical minerals’ supply chains” published in “The Indian express” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography- natural resources & GS2- International relations – global grouping News: The… Continue reading How G20 will strengthen India’s building blocks
Mark The Sea That Blows Hot & Cold
Source: The post is based on the article “Mark The Sea That Blows Hot & Cold” published in The Times of India on 4th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography- Important Geophysical phenomena (El Niño) News: The article talks about strange weather patterns this year. It asks if El Niño is really causing the Indian monsoon… Continue reading Mark The Sea That Blows Hot & Cold
Is India’s sugar surplus leading to a crisis?
Source– The post is based on the article “Is India’s sugar surplus leading to a crisis?” published in “The Hindu” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Economic geography. Relevance: Issues related to sugar production News-India became the world’s top sugar producer in 2021-2022, surpassing Brazil with a record of 359 lakh tonnes. However, the extensive… Continue reading Is India’s sugar surplus leading to a crisis?
Mussoorie Misery
Source– The post is based on the article “Mussoorie Misery” published in “The Times of India” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography Relevance: Issues related to Himalayan ecosystem News- NGT has ordered the Dhami government to follow 19 recommendations for saving Mussoorie from destruction by construction and tourism. What are some of the recommendations… Continue reading Mussoorie Misery
The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains
Source: The post is based on the article “The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains” published in “The Hindu” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and icecaps) News: The author discusses the historical and ecological significance of the Yamuna River’s floodplains in Delhi. He highlights how urbanization, construction, and… Continue reading The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains
