Why are millets said to be climate friendly?
QUES . Why are millets said to be climate friendly? Explain it in the context of International Year of Millets (2023) declared by the United Nations. UPSC…
Consequences of rapidly ageing population in India
QUES . What are the consequences of rapidly ageing population in India? UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2023 General Studies . 200 Words . 5 Marks HINTS: India’s policymakers…
Lightning and Thunder
Lightning is one of the oldest observed natural phenomena on earth. At the same time, it also is one of the least understood. While lightning is simply…
UPSC GS MAINS 2016 – GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
According to the serial number of the questions asked in the official question paper of UPSC 13 . Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its…
Micro-watershed development projects
QUES . In what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India? UPSC 2016 GS MAINS PAPER I, 250 Words,…
Mass wasting or mass movement – Types
Also refer : Mass Wasting or Mass Movement – Definition, Causes and Triggering mechanisms https://fotisedu.com/mass-wasting-or-mass-movement-definition-causes-and-triggering-mechanisms/ Types of Mass Movement The down-slope movement of material, whether it be…
Mass Wasting or Mass Movement – Definition, Causes and Triggering mechanisms
What is mass wasting? Mass wasting, is the down-slope movement of a mass of sediment and/or rock mainly due to the force of gravity. What is mass…
UPSC GS PRELIMS 2015 – GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
1) Consider the following statements: 1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. 2. The Command Area Development…
UPSC GS MAINS 2015 – GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
According to the serial number of the questions asked in the official question paper of UPSC Q14. Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents….
UPSC GS MAINS 2017 – GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
According to the serial number of the questions asked in the official question paper of UPSC Q 5 . How does the Juno Mission of NASA help…