Drainage System | Part 1

Before we start with the drainage system of India, let’s look at the broad framework along which we will proceed. Article outline: Basic Terminology Source of a river Confluence Tributary Distributary Mouth of a river River basin, catchment area and watershed River Rejuvenation River Regime and River Discharge Drainage – Discordant and Concordant Discordant drainage… Continue reading

The Peninsular Plateau | Part 2

Physiographic Divisions: On the basis of prominent relief features, the peninsular plateau can be divided into three broad groups: The Central Highlands The Deccan Plateau The Northeastern Plateau. Physiographic Divisions and Important Mountain Ranges of the Peninsular Plateau Let’s take up these divisions one by one: 1. The Central Highlands The northern segment of the… Continue reading

The Peninsular Plateau | Part 1

Article Outline: Location and Extent Geological History and Features Chief Characteristics General elevation and flow of rivers Important physiographic features The Deccan Trap Physiographic Divisions The Central Highlands The Deccan Plateau The Northeastern Plateau. Hill ranges of the peninsula The Aravallis Vindhyan Ranges Satpura ranges Western and Eastern Ghats Significance of this region Peninsular Plateau… Continue reading

The Northern Plains | Part 2

The Regional Divisions of the Northern Plains: Punjab, Ganga and the Brahmaputra Plains. Punjab Plains: The Punjab plains form the western part of the northern plain. In the east, the Delhi-Aravalli ridge separates it from the Ganga plains. This is formed by the Indus and its tributaries; like Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej. A… Continue reading

The Northern Plains | Part 1

Article Outline: Location and Extent Formation of Northern Plains Chief Characteristics Physiographic Division The Bhabar The Terai The Bhangar The Khadar Regional Divisions Significance of this region Location and Extent: Northern plains are the youngest physiographic feature in India. They lie to the south of the Shivaliks, separated by the Himalayan Frontal Fault (HFF). The… Continue reading

Geography of India: An Introduction

As the 7th largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia, marked off as it is by mountains and the sea, which give the country a distinct geographical entity. Bounded by the Great Himalayas in the north, it stretches southwards and at the Tropic of Cancer, tapers off into… Continue reading

The Northern and Northeastern Mountains | Part 2

Besides the longitudinal divisions, the Himalayas have been divided on the basis of regions from west to east: These divisions have been demarcated by river valleys: The Regional Divisions of Himalayas – the Western and Eastern Himalayas. Punjab Himalayas: A large portion of Punjab Himalayas is in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Hence they… Continue reading

The Northern and Northeastern Mountains | Part 1

Let’s begin with the first physiographic division. It consists of: The Himalayas, and The Northeastern hills (Purvanchal). The Physiographic Divisions of India | The Northern and Northeastern Mountains A) The Himalayas: The name “Himalaya” means “the abode or house of snow” in Sanskrit (i.e. hima “snow”, and ālaya “abode or house”). The Himalayas are the… Continue reading

The Geological Structure of India

The geological structure of a country helps in understanding the types and character of rocks and slopes, the physical and chemical properties of soils, the availability of minerals, and the surface and underground water resources. But before we can study the geological structure of India, it is important that we understand what a geological… Continue reading

Indian geography for IAS Prelims + Mains

Indian Geography “So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone, either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds. Nothing seems to have been forgotten, nothing overlooked.” – Mark Twain in ‘Following the Equator’ India is a vast country… Continue reading

[Official Review] 4 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers

GS Paper 1 Modern History THE FREEDOM STRUGGLE – ITS VARIOUS STAGES AND IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTORS/ CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. Q.1) The Ilbert Bill controversy was not an isolated phenomenon from British Racist approach. In fact it was the culmination of that. Comment. Source: NCERT Answer structure: The Ilbert Bill was framed by Justice… Continue reading

4 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | What do you mean by international ethics? Why it has become so relevant in present times?

GS Paper 4 (Ethics & Integrity) ETHICAL ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND FUNDING Q.4) What do you mean by international ethics? Why it has become so relevant in present times? (150 Words) (10 marks)

4 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | What do You understand by Tax avoidance ? Critically discuss how GAAR will act as a Deterrent to Tax Avoidance?

GS PAPER 3 Indian Economy INDIAN ECONOMY AND ISSUES RELATING TO PLANNING, MOBILIZATION OF RESOURCES Q.3) What do You understand by Tax avoidance ? Critically discuss how GAAR will act as a Deterrent to Tax Avoidance? Source: http://www.epw.in/journal/2017/27/web-exclusives/gaar-deterrent-tax-avoidance.html Source: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/tax_avoidance.asp

4 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Many experts believe that significance of Parliament has diminished over the years? Discuss the reason behind this phenomenon. Also suggest What can be done to reverse the phenomenon?

GS PAPER 2 Polity and Governance PARLIAMENT AND STATE LEGISLATURES- STRUCTURE, FUNCTIONING, CONDUCT OF BUSINESS, POWERS AND PRIVILEGES AND ISSUES ARISING OUT OF THESE. Q.2) Many experts believe that significance of Parliament has diminished over the years? Discuss the reason behind this phenomenon. Also suggest What can be done to reverse the phenomenon? Source: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/Bcy9Eg4aDIqGY8Kw7dKKMK/Vibrant-democracy-dormant-Parliament.html

4 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | The Ilbert Bill controversy was not an isolated phenomenon from British Racist approach. In fact it was the culmination of that. Comment.

[Official Review] 3 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers

GS Paper 1: Geography SALIENT FEATURES OF WORLD’S PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Q.1) There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why? Source: NCERT Rivers form deltas when the flow(speed) of the river water slows to the extent such that the silt it carries gets heavier and the water cannot carry it forward to… Continue reading

3 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | Why in your opinion, is having tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections important for a civil servant?

GS Paper 4: Ethics and Integrity APTITUDE AND FOUNDATIONAL VALUES FOR CIVIL SERVICE, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY AND NON-PARTISANSHIP, OBJECTIVITY, DEDICATION TO PUBLIC SERVICE, EMPATHY, TOLERANCE AND COMPASSION TOWARDS THE WEAKER-SECTIONS Q.4) Why in your opinion, is having tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections important for a civil servant? (150 Words) (10 marks)

3 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Policy should focus not just on higher production but also on helping farmers manage risks” Discuss. How price deficiency payments can address price risk?

GS Paper 3: Indian Economy ISSUES RELATED TO DIRECT AND INDIRECT FARM SUBSIDIES AND MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICES Q.3) Policy should focus not just on higher production but also on helping farmers manage risks” Discuss. How price deficiency payments can address price risk? Source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/170517/niti-for-price-deficiency-payment.html https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-the-difficult-economics-of-the-indian-farmer/

3 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Do you think there is a need for codifying privileges and giving primacy to a citizen’s right to free speech over legislative privileges? Critically comment.

GS Paper 2: Polity & Governance PARLIAMENT AND STATE LEGISLATURES- STRUCTURE, FUNCTIONING, CONDUCT OF BUSINESS, POWERS AND PRIVILEGES AND ISSUES ARISING OUT OF THESE. Q.2) Do you think there is a need for codifying privileges and giving primacy to a citizen’s right to free speech over legislative privileges? Critically comment. Source: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/whose-privilege/article19146547.ece http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/bring-the-house-up-to-date/article19255053.ece

3 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why?

GS Paper 1: Geography SALIENT FEATURES OF WORLD’S PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Q.1) There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why? Source: NCERT

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