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4th August
Natural Vegetation and Wildlife- Part 1 | An Overview of Natural Vegetation Types Found in India
Before we discuss the natural vegetation types found in India, let’s get acquainted with some basic terms: Flora, Vegetation and… Continue reading Natural Vegetation and Wildlife- Part 1 | An Overview of Natural Vegetation Types Found in India
The Southwest Monsoon Season (Jun – Sep) | Part 2
India’s Climatic Calendar: The Southwest Monsoon Season Chief Characteristics of Monsoonal Rainfall: Monsoonal rainfall is largely governed by relief or… Continue reading The Southwest Monsoon Season (Jun – Sep) | Part 2
The Southwest Monsoon Season (Jun – Sep) | Part 1
India’s Climatic Calendar: the South-West Monsoon Season Temperature Conditions during this season: As the sun shifts northwards, the temperature rapidly… Continue reading The Southwest Monsoon Season (Jun – Sep) | Part 1
The Winter Season (January – February)
India’s Climatic Calendar – the Winter Season Temperature Conditions during this season: By the end of December (22nd December), the… Continue reading The Winter Season (January – February)
Indian Climate – An Introduction
India’s climate can be described as hot monsoonal type. The word monsoon comes from the Arabic word ‘Mausim’ which means… Continue reading Indian Climate – An Introduction
Drainage System | Part 2
Drainage The flow of water through well-defined channels is known as ‘drainage’ and the network of such channels is called… Continue reading Drainage System | Part 2
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.… Continue reading Drainage System | Part 1
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… Continue reading The Peninsular Plateau | Part 2
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… Continue reading The Peninsular Plateau | Part 1
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… Continue reading The Northern Plains | Part 2
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… Continue reading The Northern Plains | Part 1
Geography of India: An Introduction
As the 7th largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia, marked off as… Continue reading Geography of India: An Introduction
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… Continue reading The Northern and Northeastern Mountains | Part 2
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… Continue reading The Northern and Northeastern Mountains | Part 1
The Geological Structure of India
The geological structure of a country helps in understanding the types and character of rocks and slopes, the physical… Continue reading The Geological Structure of India
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… Continue reading Indian geography for IAS Prelims + Mains
[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.… Continue reading [Official Review] 4 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
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… Continue reading 4 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | What do you mean by international ethics? Why it has become so relevant in present times?
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… Continue reading 4 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | What do You understand by Tax avoidance ? Critically discuss how GAAR will act as a Deterrent to Tax Avoidance?
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… Continue reading 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?
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