In the previous article in geography section, we have discussed in detail about the interior of the earth. We have seen different layers like crust, core, and mantle. The Crust - even though very thin - as being the outer part of the lithosphere, is very significant. In this article, we focus on how … [Read more...] about Earth’s Crust: Elements, Minerals and Rocks
Interior of the Earth: Crust, Mantle and Core
In this article (geography section), we discuss the interior of the earth. Understanding the basic structure of earth is very important to learn higher concepts well. Also, the origin of many phenomena like earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami etc are linked with the structure of earth's interior. What … [Read more...] about Interior of the Earth: Crust, Mantle and Core
UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites: Names from India
World Heritage is the designation for places on Earth that are of outstanding universal value to humanity. Read to know more. The pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, the Taj Mahal in India, the Grand Canyon in the USA, and the Acropolis in … [Read more...] about UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites: Names from India
International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
The International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is the ship, rail, and road route for moving freight between India, Russia, Iran, Europe, and Central Asia. The primary goal of INSTC is to enhance connectivity and promote trade and economic cooperation among these regions Read here to learn … [Read more...] about International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
Indices and Organisations: Memorize Faster
Organisations and Indices published by them are important question areas for UPSC CSE. Know more about indices and organisations. In the last post, we wrote about the names of reports published by various organisations and their importance in UPSC exams. In this post, as a continuation, we … [Read more...] about Indices and Organisations: Memorize Faster
Names of Reports published by Organisations: Memorize Faster
Organisations and Reports published by them are among the favourite question areas of UPSC. Know more about the names of the reports and organisations which publish them. UPSC had tested the knowledge of aspirants about the names of reports published by various organisations in Civil Services … [Read more...] about Names of Reports published by Organisations: Memorize Faster
Major Landforms – Mountains, Plateaus, and Plains: Learn faster
Forces inside and outside the earth can change the shape of the earth's surface. We have already seen the effects of geomorphic forces in our previous Geography notes. Endogenic forces and exogenic forces can create a lot of landforms. A landform is a natural feature of the solid surface of the … [Read more...] about Major Landforms – Mountains, Plateaus, and Plains: Learn faster
Is China buying the world? Review of Global Banking Scenario
China has overtaken the United States as the world’s largest economy (in PPP terms). It possesses the world's largest foreign exchange reserves and has more than 30 companies in the FT 500 list of the world's largest companies. 'The Chinese Rise' and 'The Chinese Century' are phrases commonly … [Read more...] about Is China buying the world? Review of Global Banking Scenario
Ramsar sites (Wetlands) in India: Memorize faster
What are the Ramsar sites in India? How can you memorize the names of Indian wetlands?Read further to know more. A wetland is a place where the land is covered by water. Marshes, ponds, the edge of a lake/ocean, the delta at the mouth of a river, low-lying areas that frequently flood — all of … [Read more...] about Ramsar sites (Wetlands) in India: Memorize faster
Anti-Defection Law: Is it time for reconsideration?
In this post, we discuss the Anti-Defection Law which has been part of the Indian Constitution since 1985. The law sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of defection to another political party (Eg: If elected MPs of Congress shift their allegiance to BJP or vice … [Read more...] about Anti-Defection Law: Is it time for reconsideration?
