GEOGRAPHY

General Studies IGEOGRAPHYNatural Phenomena

The Four Spheres of The Earth

Understanding the Four Spheres of Earth: Characteristics, Composition, and Range The Earth is a complex system that can be divided

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHYNatural Phenomena

Rossby Waves

– Rossby waves are large-scale atmospheric and oceanic waves that propagate westward in the mid-latitudes. – They are a result

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHYIndian Geography

1.    India: General Introduction

  Location of India: Located latitudinally in the Northern Hemisphere and longitudinally in the Eastern Hemisphere. Latitudinal expanse- from 60

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHYIndian GeographyNatural Phenomena

Understanding Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs): Causes, Consequences, and Mitigation

Context: Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in Sikkim, more than 30 people died and more than 70 people are missing; GLOF

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHYIndian Geography

Sariska Tiger Reserve

Context: Recently, a massive fire broke out inside the Sariska Tiger Reserve (Rajasthan). The fire spread and destroyed around 10 sq

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PACER Initiative- Polar Science and Cryosphere scheme

Context: Recently, the Polar Science and Cryosphere (PACER) scheme has been approved for continuation by the Union Cabinet from 2021 to 2026. About

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHYIndian Geography

Koyna Dam

Context: Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India informed about the delay in the grant of Revised Administrative Approval to an

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHY

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Context: The United States Senate, recently has unanimously passed a law making daylight saving time (DST) permanent, scrapping the biannual

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHY

Par Tapi Narmada River Linking Project

Context: Recently, some tribals have intensified their protest against the Par Tapi Narmada River Linking Project after it was mentioned in the budget

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