Antarctica – UPSC Prelims
Antarctica: Antarctica is uninhabited except for those manning the nearly 40 permanent stations established by several countries, including India, for carrying out […]
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Geography for Prelims
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Zoji La Pass – UPSC Prelims
Zoji La Pass: Zoji La is a high mountain pass located in the Kargil district of Ladakh. The pass links Leh and Srinagar and provides
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Arctic – UPSC Prelims
What is the Arctic? The Arctic is a polar region located at the northernmost part of Earth. Land within the Arctic
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How are crops procured? – UPSC Prelims
How are crops procured? Objective: The Government policy of procurement of Food Grains has broad objectives of ensuring MSP to the farmers
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Wheat Crop in India – UPSC Prelims
Wheat Crop in India: Suitable Conditions: Wheat is a rabi crop that requires a cool growing season and bright sunshine at the
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Sugarcane Crop in India – UPSC Prelims
Sugarcane Crop in India: Suitable Conditions: Temperature: Between 21-27°C with hot and humid climate. Rainfall: Around 75-100 cm. Soil Type: Deep rich loamy
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Greater Maldive Ridge – UPSC Prelims
Greater Maldive Ridge: The Maldive Ridge is an aseismic ridge that is not associated with earthquake activities. This ridge, located in
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Palm Oil – UPSC Prelims
Palm Oil: Palm oil is currently the world’s most consumed vegetable oil. It is used extensively in the production of detergents,
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Saffron Cultivation – UPSC Prelims
Saffron: Saffron is a plant whose dried stigmas (thread-like parts of the flower) are used to make saffron spice. Saffron cultivation is believed
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Anthropocene Era – UPSC Prelims
Anthropocene is an unofficial unit of geologic time. It describes the most recent period in Earth’s history when the human