Nile River : Source, Outflow, Dams and Cities
Source : Lake Victoria, Africa Outflow : Mediterranean Sea Approx. Length (km) : 6,650 Countries : Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
Cepheids – Definition , Use and Classes
What are Cepheids? Cepheids, also called Cepheid Variables, are stars which brigthen and dim periodically. In fact, Cepheids are very special variable stars because their period (the…
What factors influence the location of industries in India today?
QUES . What factors influence the location of industries in India today? UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2021 General Studies . 200 Words . 5 Marks HINTS: Industrial locations…
“Air pollution and water shortages are among the problems faced by urban centres across the globe.”
QUES . “Air pollution and water shortages are among the problems faced by urban centres across the globe.” Examine this statement. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2021 General Studies…
Many countries prefer coal rather than solar or wind energy as a source of fuel. Why ?
QUES . Many countries prefer coal rather than solar or wind energy as a source of fuel. Why ? UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2021 General Studies . 200…
Why are the farmers of India still haunted by recurrence of drought and flood despite river valley planning?
QUES . Why are the farmers of India still haunted by the recurrence of drought and flood despite river valley planning? UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2022 General Studies…
Prospects of food processing industry in India
QUES . Assess the prospect of food processing industry with suitable examples from India. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2022 General Studies . 200 Words . 5 Marks HINTS:…
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…
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…
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…