Longer , more intense and frequent heat waves over the Indian subcontinent
QUES . “Heat waves are expected to become longer and more intense and frequent over the Indian subcontinent.” Examine the statement. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2023 General Studies…
Why are millets a smart food?
Millets encompass a diverse group of cereals including pearl millet, proso millet, foxtail millet, barnyard, kodo, browntop, finger and Guinea millets, as well as fonio, sorghum (or…
Nutritional and health benefits of millet consumption
Millets are among the first plants to be domesticated and are considered “nutri-cereals” due to their high nutritional content. Millet’s health benefits are widely known: ֍Millets are…
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…