The Ports and Shipping industry in India is growing rapidly and contributing to economic progress. The ports sector in India is being driven by high growth in external trade. Read here to know the significance of the Indian Ports and Shipping sector for economic progress. India has a coastline … [Read more...] about Ports and Shipping Industry in India
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Ecology: Levels, principles and organization
What does the term “ecology” imply? What are the components of ecology? How many Levels of Organisation are there? What are the principles of ecology? Read further to know more. Ecology is the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment; … [Read more...] about Ecology: Levels, principles and organization
Future Ready Transmission Technology
What are the key recommendations of the task force on the Future Ready Transmission Technology? What is the need and what are the challenges associated with them? Read further to know more. In September 2021, under the chairmanship of POWERGRID, a task force was established by the Ministry of … [Read more...] about Future Ready Transmission Technology
Important Terms from Medieval Indian History
Terminologies from Ancient and medieval history of India is a favourite topic of UPSC. Here are some important terminologies from the medieval history of India, crucial for prelims. Read further. In medieval India, there existed a complex system of administrative and military designations that … [Read more...] about Important Terms from Medieval Indian History
Glaciers in India
Which are the major Glaciers in India? What are alpine glaciers? Which are the glaciers of the Karakoram Range? Where is Pindari glacier situated? Read further to know more. Glaciers in India are bodies of dense ice that flow under their own weight. They are formed as a result of snow … [Read more...] about Glaciers in India
Important Terms in Ancient Indian History
Which are the important terms in ancient history? What do these terms mean? How are they related to different dynasties? Read further to know more. Important terms in ancient history are a hot topic for UPSC General Science paper 1. Let us discuss the meaning of certain important terms in … [Read more...] about Important Terms in Ancient Indian History
CoP 15 of CBD
What is the purpose of CBD? What are the key features of the CoP 15 of CBD? Read further to know. The 15th Conference of Parties (CoP) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity adopted the “Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” (GBF). The highlight of the 15th meeting of the … [Read more...] about CoP 15 of CBD
Bank Run: Cause and Prevention
The news of the Silicon Valley bank collapse in the US has revived the issue of a bank run and its effects on the economy. A bank run is being said as the primary cause behind the second-biggest bank failure in US history. Read here to learn about a bank run, its causes, and its effects. Silicon … [Read more...] about Bank Run: Cause and Prevention
Marginal seas of the world
What are Marginal Seas? What is Phytoplankton Bloom (Algal Bloom) in Marginal Seas? How does water circulation happen in marginal seas? Read further to know more. Marginal seas are more susceptible to pollution than open ocean regions because of the high concentration of human activities near … [Read more...] about Marginal seas of the world
Major Oceans
What are Major Oceans in the world? How do temperature of oceans differs? What is the salinity of oceans? How do horizontal distribution and vertical distribution of salinity differ in the ocean? Read further to know more. Every living thing on earth depends on water in some way. One of the four … [Read more...] about Major Oceans
