Category GEOGRAPHY

GEOGRAPHY

Revision Strategy for GEOGRAPHY- NCERT & Other Important Topics

This UPSC Geography revision strategy is designed after analyzing trends from the last 10 years of question papers. It highlights the most important and high-yield topics for both Prelims and Mains, enabling aspirants to revise smartly and efficiently. While these…

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GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY

Ancient Port Cities of India- Complete List for UPSC Exam

🛳️ Ancient Port Cities of India Port City Description Lothal This was a significant port city of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in the present-day Bhal region of Gujarat. Bharuch (Ancient: Barygaza) An ancient city in Gujarat, known for its…

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GEOGRAPHY, SOCIOLOGY

Conflict Zones in the World- UPSC Quick Revision

World: Current Conflict Regions (2025) Hover over acronyms for meanings. Region / Country Main Parties Type What’s happening (very brief) Ukraine Russia vs Ukraine (+ allies’ support) NIAC Active frontlines, strikes, attrition war. Gaza & Israel / West Bank Israel…

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GEOGRAPHY, IASNOVA PRO 2024, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

16 Most Important Maps for UPSC Prelims / Map based Questions

Following maps should be studied thoroughly. The list has been prepared based on the trend in UPSC prelims exam since last 10 years. 1. ISRAEL AND ITS NEIGHBORS 2. HORN OF AFRICA 3. INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS- MALDIVES, LAKSHADWEEP ETC. 4.…

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ECONOMY, GEOGRAPHY, IASNOVA PRO 2024, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH

Critical Minerals- UPSC 2024 Prelims

Why is this topic important for UPSC Prelims 2024? Because it has been in news many times recently and UPSC has been asking questions on critical minerals in UPSC prelims exams for last few years. The Ministry of Mines, Government of…

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GM CROPS & REGULATION IN INDIA- Only the Most Important Points

Through biotechnological tools, scientists are able to produce a plant with new advantageous and desirable characteristics through inserting one or more gene into a plant. These crops are called GM crops. The dominant technology applied so far is herbicide tolerance…

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UNCONVENTIONAL SOURCES OF ENERGY- Most Probable List

SOURCE- UCSUSA.ORG Shale gas Unlike conventional gas, which resides in highly porous and permeable reservoirs and can be easily tapped by standard vertical wells, shale gas remains trapped in its original source rock, the organic-rich shale that formed from the…

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AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES

Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative(SSI) (Already asked in Prelims 2013) Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative is an innovative method of sugarcane production using less seeds, less water and optimum utilization of fertilizers and land to achieve more yields. The major principles that govern SSI…

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Tiger Reserves, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of North East India (PYQs have come on Pakhui, Namdapha,Dampa TRs etc- Must do List)

One question comes almost every year related to a Tiger Reserve in the North East India .It is a must-do list. Tiger Reserves of North East India Kaziranaga TR- Assam Manas TR- Assam Orang TR- Assam Nameri TR – Assam…

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ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, SCIENCE & TECH

CORALS & SEA GRASS- Probable topic for Prelims

Important Points- -Corals are marine invertebrates. -They are important reef builders that inhabit tropical oceans and secrete calcium carbonate to form a hard skeleton. – Individual heads grow by asexual reproduction of polyps. – Corals are major contributors to the…

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Biospheres, National Parks,Tiger Reserves,Wetlands – Quick Revision Modules

Environment Links to Quick Revision Modules for Prelims 2020 BIOSPHERE RESERVES- MAB LIST QUICK REVISION MODULE BIOSPHERE RESERVES- PART 2 QUICK REVISION MODULE 27 IMPORTANT NATIONAL PARKS AND TIGER RESERVES- QUICK REVISION MODULE WETLANDS – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW-…

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Tropical Cyclones- Quick Revision

Tropical Cyclones One will be able to answer most of the questions related to Tropical Cyclones with this article-important topic for Prelims 2020. Tropical cyclone, also called typhoon or hurricane, an intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans and is characterized…

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27 Important National Parks & Tiger Reserves- Unique Features-Must Do for Prelims

1. Balpakhram National Park Garo Hills,Meghalaya Balpakram means ‘land of the eternal wind’ . Listed in UNESCO World Heritage tentative list. Asian golden cat,Marbled cat,Red Panda etc. found here. 2. Bandipur National Park Tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in…

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BIOSPHERE RESERVES- PART 2- QUICK REVISION MODULE

12. Manas Biosphere Reserve A national park, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve in Assam. Located in the Himalayan foothills, it is contiguous with the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan. Known for its rare and endangered endemic wildlife…

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Biosphere Reserves-Quick Revision of Important Features(MAB LIST)

India has 18 Biosphere Reserves ,11 of which are part of World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. Note- Analysis of past years prelims questions suggests that national parks from North East and Himalayan…

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Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems(GIAHS) List India

Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems(GIAHS) are outstanding landscapes of aesthetic beauty that combine agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems and a valuable cultural heritage.Located in specific sites around the world, they sustainably provide multiple goods and services, food and livelihood security for…

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Climate Change, UNFCCC- related Important Terminologies

Important terms related to UNFCCC- some have been aksed earlier -like Bali Action Plan,Kyoto Protocol- picked from UNFCCC Website’s glossary. Important ones are with Dark Blue titles. Adaptation FundThe Adaptation Fund was established to finance concrete adaptation projects and programmes…

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WETLANDS – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW (Quick Revision)

Ramsar Convention on Wetlands The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as Waterfowl Habitats Aim– Conservation and Sustainable utilisation of Wetlands Ramsar – Town in Iran Signed in 1971 Came into effect in 1975 February 2 – World Wetland…

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Precision Agriculture and Drip Irrigation- Prelims 2020 Probables

Precision Agriculture Precision agriculture (PA), satellite farming or site specific crop management (SSCM) is a farming management concept based on observing, measuring and responding to inter and intra-field variability in crops. The goal of precision agriculture research is to define…

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BLACK HOLES- All You Need to Know- Prelims Probable

News- On April 10, 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration released the first successful image of a black hole’s event horizon. The black hole in question comes from the galaxy Messier 87: the largest and most massive galaxy within our…

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GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS – MOST PROBABLE LIST FOR PRELIMS 2019

GI Tags in News Marayur Jaggery – Kerala Marayur jaggery gets GI tag. Marayoor and Kanthalloor Panchayaths in Idukki district are famous for the unique product Marayoor jaggery or Marayoorsharkara. Marayoorsharkara is one of the sweetest jaggeries produced in the…

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POLAR VORTEX

Why in news? Recently, US mid-west experienced sub-zero temperatures due to a breakdown in the polar vortex. What is a polar vortex? – It is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth’s North and South…

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PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TRIBAL GROUPS-(PVTG)- Important for Prelims

Note-Almost every year in prelims,there is a question related to PVTGs,and therefore this article has been framed to meet the demands of prelims . Have a look at the trend- Examples of PYQs- Prelims 2018 Question- Consider the following statements…

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Unconventional Sources of Energy – Prelims Favourite

Almost every year there is a question related to unconventional sources of energy such as Shale gas (2013 prelims), Coalbed Methane, Biogas , Geothermal energy, Fracking Process (all have already Been asked in past 5 years) . General sources of…

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GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS- PRELIMS SPECIAL

Almost every year there are 1 to 2 questions related to Geographical Indications,so students need to do this topic properly. Examples- Prelims 2018 Q- India enacted The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply…

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Tribal Festivals ( both Current and Conventional separately listed- UPSC PrelimsExam)

First ,lets cover the tribal festivals from recent current affairs. Hornbill Festival Ngada festival Sekrenyi Festivals of Vaiphei Tribes Myoko festival Sulia Festival Moatsu festival Tuluni festival Aoling festival All the tribal festivals mentioned above are explained in the following…

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LIST OF STATE BIRDS AND ENDANGERED BIRDS IN INDIA

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List of Endangered and State Animals of India

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GEOGRAPHY, PRELIMS ARTICLES

Most Important Regions for Map-based Prelims Questions

Map marking from current conflict ridden areas,generally middle east areas have been asked in recent years such as Golan heights few years back,countries having borders with Mediterranean sea region and the sea separating Turkey and Greece asked in 2014. Also…

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