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in ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT, IASNOVA PRO 2024, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECHGreen Steel and CABM- Prelims 2024
In News recently: Europe’s green steel mandate rocks Indian steel exports Green Steel Green steel refers to steel produced using environmentally friendly processes, with a major focus on reducing carbon dioxide emissions associated with traditional steelmaking. Definition: Green steel is produced using methods that significantly reduce or eliminate the carbon footprint of steel manufacturing. […] More
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in ECONOMY, GEOGRAPHY, IASNOVA PRO 2024, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECHCritical 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 India recently unveiled the first-ever report on “Critical Minerals for India” prepared by an expert […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, IASNOVA PRO 2024, PRELIMS ARTICLESEndangered Plants/ Trees In News – UPSC Prelims 2024
UPSC occasionally asks questions on endangered plants and trees which face threat and have been in the news. Here we provide a list of all such plants and tress with description in bullet points. Himalayan Yew (Taxus wallichiana) Produces taxol, a critical drug for treating cancer. Found in the Himalayan region, from Afghanistan to Southwest […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLESList of Important Climate Funds In The World- Prelims Special
First,lets have a look at previous years questions from this topic- Prelims 2018 – With reference to the ‘Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)’, which of the following statements is/are correct ? It is an initiative of the European Union. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into […] More
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in IASNOVA PRO 2022, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESBioremediation, Bio-informatics, Bio-fuels, Bio-toilets,Bio-piracy,all already asked. What’s Next? Prepare for the most probable Bio-related terms.
Bio-accumulation In an organism, concentration of materials which are not components critical for that organism’s survival. Usually it refers to the accumulation of metals or other compounds (e.g., DDT). Many organisms – plants, fungi, protists, bacteria, etc. – accumulate metals when grown in a solution of them, either as part of their defence mechanism against […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESGM 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 in the soybeans, which account for 70% of the world wide soybean production GM maize […] More
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in ECONOMY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECHPRELIMS FOCUS ON DIGITAL PAYMENTS-ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
What is Digital Payment? Digital payment is a way of payment which is made through digital modes. In digital payments, payer and payee both use digital modes to send and receive money. It is also called electronic payment. No hard cash is involved in digital payments. All the transactions in digital payments are completed online. […] More
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in PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESMISSION SHAKTI, A-SAT ,LEO ,GSO,GEO,SSO,Outer Space Treaty – All You Need To Know
Mission Shakti – A joint programme of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). – India has shot down a low-orbit earth satellite at a height of 300 km from the earth’s surface. – The entire operation of Mission Shakti took just three minutes. – Mission Shakti was […] More
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in ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, IASNOVA PRO 2022, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESAGRICULTURAL 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 :- Raising nursery in portrays using single budded chips Transplanting young seedlings (25-35 days old) […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESUPSC Prelims focus on marine animals found in Indian sub-continent- PYQs on Dugong, Gangetic Dolphins, Gharials, Kharai Camels,etc. Whats next?
Here we have compiled the list of other probable questions which may appear this year related to marine animals,including the previous year questions related animals. 1.Indian River Dolphin The South Asian river dolphin is split into two subspecies Ganges river dolphin and Indus river dolphin, primarily found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers and their […] More
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in IAS NOVA PRO 2020, SCIENCE & TECHMalware Attacks in News- Important for UPSC Prelims
Just remember the names ! WannaCry is a ransomware cryptoworm that uses the EternalBlue exploit to spread via SMB. Version 1.0 has a “killswitch” domain, which stops the encryption process. Emotet is a modular infostealer that downloads or drops banking trojans. It can be delivered through either malicious download links or attachments, such as PDF […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLESTiger 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 Pakhui TR- Arunachal Pradesh Namdapha TR – Arunachal Pradesh Dampa TR- Mizoram Complete List of […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, SCIENCE & TECHCORALS & 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 physical structure of the coral reefs that develop in tropical and subtropical waters, such as […] More
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in INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESInternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) & INDIA
IAEA – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. The IAEA was established as an autonomous organisation on 29 July 1957. – Though established independently of the United Nations through […] More
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in IAS NOVA PRO 2020, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESBIOTECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS – NCERT XII SUMMARY
AGRICULTURE 3 options to increase food production- Agro chemical based agriculture Organic agriculture Genetically engineered crop-based agriculture Genetically Modified Organisms(GMOs) Plants, Bacteria, Fungi, and Animals whose genes have been altered by manipulation are called Genetically Modified Organisms. Advantages of GM crops- More tolerant to abiotic stress – cold,drought, heat, salt Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides- […] More
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in PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECHUPSC Prelims Focus on Emerging Technologies
Recent trends in UPSC prelims suggest that the questions on Emerging Technologies have been increasing every year. This year we are going with special focus on important emerging technologies and will cover all the relevant,probable and other technologies related to what have been asked previously, to help aspirants score high in Prelims -2020 and also […] More
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in SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESCHANDRAYAAN-2, GAGANYAAN, MANGALYAAN , Aditya L1, ISS, & Space Missions of the World
GSLV-Mk III / Chandrayaan-2 Mission Chandrayaan-2 launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, India, aboard a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket on July 22, 2019. Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to the Moon is a totally indigenous mission comprising of an Orbiter, Lander and Rover. After reaching the 100 km lunar orbit, the Lander […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, IAS NOVA PRO 2020Lion Census, EIA Draft 2020,CRZ Rules,CVCA, Blue Flag Beaches
15th Lion Census – 2020 Gujarat Forest Department announced the population of Asiatic lions in the state — 674, up from 523 in a Lion Census in 2015. Growth of about 29% Unlike in previous years, this count was estimated not from a Census, but from a population “observation” exercise called Poonam Avlokan. Through Poonam Avlokan, which […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, IASNOVA PRO 2022, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLESBiospheres, 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- QUICK REVISION MODULE One must also go through Environment Current Affairs Revision Module of important […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, IAS NOVA PRO 2020, IASNOVA PRO 2022, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLESTropical 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 by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain. Drawing energy from the sea surface and maintaining its strength as […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, IASNOVA PRO 2022, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES27 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 the Indian state of Karnataka-state with the second highest tiger population in India. Along with adjacent Nagarhole […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, IASNOVA PRO 2022, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLESBIOSPHERE 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 such as the Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur and pygmy hog. Manas is […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, IAS NOVA PRO 2020, IASNOVA PRO 2022, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLESBiosphere 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 belt are of special importance. One is expected to know the meaning of basic terms […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, IAS NOVA PRO 2020, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLESGlobally 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 millions of small-scale farmers. Why is there a Need for GIAHS? 1.These agricultural systems […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, IASNOVA PRO 2022, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESCarbon Sequestration,Ocean Acidification and Other Important Terms
Carbon Sequestration Carbon sequestration or carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is the long-term removal, capture or sequestration of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to slow or reverse atmospheric CO2 pollution and to mitigate or reverse global warming. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is naturally captured from the atmosphere through biological, chemical, and physical processes.These changes can be accelerated through changes in land use and […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESImportant Terms- Climate Change/ Green Economy
Green Economy The green economy is defined as economy that aims at making issues of reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities, and that aims for sustainable development without degrading the environment. The 2011 UNEP Green Economy Report argues “that to be green, an economy must not only be efficient, but also fair. Fairness implies recognizing global and country level equity dimensions, particularly in assuring […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, IASNOVA PRO 2022, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESClimate 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 in developing countries that are particularly vulnerable and are Parties to the Kyoto Protocol. The […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, IAS NOVA PRO 2020Important Tid-Bits for Prelims-2020 (I)
Download Important Tid-Bits for UPSC Prelims Exam- 2020 from the… This content is available only to IASNOVA PRO Subscribers. To subscribe, click here More
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in PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESList of Wireless Communication Technologies
1.WiFi range of about 20 meters (66 feet) indoors and a greater range outdoors Wi-Fi most commonly uses the 2.4 gigahertz (12 cm) UHF and 5.8 gigahertz (5 cm) SHF ISM radio bands can be time-shared by multiple networks more vulnerable to attack (called eavesdropping) than wired networks Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a family […] More
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in PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESPSLV, GSLV, GSLV-Mk III, RLV-TD, Scramjet Engine,(ISRO Launchers), Cryogenics
PSLV/Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV is designed mainly to deliver the “earth-observation” or “remote-sensing” satellites with lift-off mass of up to about 1750 Kg to Sun-Synchronous circular polar orbits of 600-900 Km altitude. The remote sensing satellites orbit the earth from pole-to-pole (at about 98 deg orbital-plane inclination). An orbit is called sun-synchronous when the […] More
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in ECONOMY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESTypes of Cryptocurrency – Recent Focus on Cryptocurrencies in Prelims
Just go through the names Digital currency is designed to work as a medium of exchange. There are many different types of cryptocurrency, but these six are among some of the more well-known currencies. 1. Bitcoin (BTC) One of the most commonly known currencies, Bitcoin is considered an original cryptocurrency. It was created in 2009 […] More
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in PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECHEMERGENT and NEW TECHNOLOGIES – UPSC PRELIMS Favourite Topic
In recent years, UPSC Prelims question paper has been focussing on emergent and latest technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency , Internet of Things , Environmental engineering ,Nanotechnology etc. and related terms which have been in news in the recent past. Trend analysis shows that number of such questions are increasing every year. To decipher […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLESWETLANDS – 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 Day Maximum number of Ramsar sites – UK Largest area under Ramsar Sites – Bolivia […] More
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in IAS NOVA PRO 2020, SCIENCE & TECHCERN & INDIA
CERN – The European Organization for Nuclear Research (known as CERN ) is a European research organization that operates the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. – Established in 1954, the organization is based in a northwest suburb of Geneva on the Franco–Swiss border and has 23 member states. – Israel is the only […] More
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in GEOGRAPHY, IAS NOVA PRO 2020, SCIENCE & TECHPrecision 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 a decision support system (DSS) for whole farm management with the goal of optimizing returns […] More
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in GEOGRAPHY, IAS NOVA PRO 2020, SCIENCE & TECHBLACK 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 local supercluster of galaxies. The event horizon’s angular diameter was measured to be 42 micro-arc-seconds, […] More
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in ECONOMY, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESFSSAI, Fortified Food & Related Guidelines- Prelims Probable
FSSAI In order to monitor the laws relating to food, the Government of India enforced the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 . The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (hereinafter referred to as “FSSAI”) is the authority for regulating food laws in India. FSSAI is responsible for laying down science-based standards for articles […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESCRITICALLY ENDANGERED BIRDS- INDIA LIST
1.The Jerdon’s Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus) Iucnredlist.org It is a nocturnal bird found only in the northern part of the state of Andhra Pradesh in peninsularIndia. It is a flagship species for the extremely threatened scrub jungle. The species was considered to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1986 and the area of rediscovery was subsequently declared as the Sri Lankamaleswara Wildlife […] More
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in IAS NOVA PRO 2020, SCIENCE & TECHBITCOINS AND REGULATION IN INDIA- Recently Questions have been asked.
BITCOINS Bitcoin (₿) is a cryptocurrency, a form of electronic cash. It is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries. Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain. Bitcoin has been criticized for – its use in illegal […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLESCRITICALLY ENDANGERED MAMMALS IN INDIA
1.The Pygmy Hog (Porcula salvania) Iucnredlist.org It is the world’s smallest wild pig, with adults weighing only 8 kgs. This species constructs a nest throughout the year. It is one of the most useful indicators of the management status of grassland habitats. The grasslands where the pygmy hog resides are crucial for the survival of […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHYPOLAR 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 Pole. The term refers to the counterclockwise flow (clockwise over south pole) of air that […] More
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in IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !, SCIENCE & TECHPROJECT 75-I – UPSC Prelims Topic
Why in news? Recently the Defence Acquisition Council approved Indigenous construction of Six Project 75(I) submarines under strategic partnership model. Details – – Project 75 India (P-75I) is follow-on of the Project 75 Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy. – Under this project, the Indian Navy intends to acquire six diesel-electric submarines, which will also […] More
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in IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !, SCIENCE & TECHNational Action Plan for Viral Hepatitis
February,2019 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched National Action Plan for Viral Hepatitis The Plan provides a strategic framework, based on which National Viral Hepatitis Control Program was launched in 2018 under National Health Mission. It is in line with the Government of India’s deep commitment towards elimination of viral hepatitis. National Viral Hepatitis […] More
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in IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !, SCIENCE & TECHFSSAI’s Guidance Note on Irradiated Foods-December 2018
Questions on FSSAI standards have been coming in prelims exam and this topic being in recent news, holds significance. Radiation processing of food or food irradiation is a physical process in which food commodities, bulk or pre-packaged are exposed to controlled doses of energy of ionizing radiation such as gamma rays or X-rays to achieve […] More
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in IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !, SCIENCE & TECHSATELLITE MISSIONS OF INDIA – EMISAT, HysIS,Microsat- R, KalamSAT, NovaSAR, S1-4 (Last 1 year), IRNSS,Mission Shakti- Prelims Special
The PSLV-C45 / EMISAT MISSION – 47th mission of the Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) program – launched on 1 April 2019 with a payload of 29 satellites, including one for electronic intelligence,along with 28 customer satellites from other countries. – launched from the Second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !ENVIRONMENT CURRENT AFFAIRS- JANUARY 2019- MOST PROBABLE QUESTIONS
1.National Clean Air Programme -launched by Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change – a pollution control initiative to cut the concentration of particles (PM10 & PM2.5) by 20-30% by 2024 – 2017 as the base year for comparison and 2019 as the first year – to be implemented in 102 non-attainment cities. These cities are […] More
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in IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !, SCIENCE & TECHScience Tech – JANUARY 2019- Most probable Questions
1.Gas Hydrates -They are formed when a gas such as methane gets trapped in well-defined cages of water molecules forming crystalline solids. It is a solid ice-like form of water that contains gas molecules in its molecular cavities.4 – occur on continental margins and shelves – associated with biologically rich cold seep ecosystems at the […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, PRELIMS ARTICLESWETLANDS :- 1-2 Questions in UPSC Prelims Every Year- The Analysis
The trend shows that every year UPSC asks one to two questions related to wetlands. Below is the compilation of questions on wetlands from last 6 years to illustrate the trend- PRELIMS 2018- Q-Which one of the following is an artificial lake? (a) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) (b) Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh) (c) Nainital (Uttarakhand) (d) Renuka […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !ENVIRONMENT CA- February 2019 – Most Probable List
1. Sunderbans Reserve Forests India has designated Sundarban Reserve Forests as the wetlands of International Importance, making it the 27th site in India. Important facts about Sunderbans- – It is the largest tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. – Sundarbans has now become the largest Ramsar Site in India. – It was made […] More
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in IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !, SCIENCE & TECHWEST NILE VIRUS – Probable Disease Related Question
Every year UPSC asks one question related to diseases in news. Why in news? A six-year-old boy from Kerala, who died after contracting the West Nile Virus (WNV), could be the first casualty of the disease reported from India, say experts in the Union ministry of health and family welfare. West Nile Virus West Nile […] More
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in PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECHAPPLICATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY- Favourite Area of UPSC PRELIMS
The analysis shows that there are questions from applications of biotechnology every year in UPSC Prelims. To illustrate the trend, we have compiled the questions below from previous years prelims exams- 2018 Prelims Q-With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements : GM mustard has the genes […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, PRELIMS ARTICLESUPSC has been Focusing on Marine and Water Related Animals from Indian Sub-continent in Recent years- The Analysis
Here is compilation of questions related to marine animals which have appeared in past 5 years and it clearly shows that almost every year UPSC asks one to two questions related to marine animals from Indian sub-continent. Q- If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECHBIO – related Terminologies– Prelims Special
UPSC has been asking words with prefix Bio- in recent years almost every year. The terms are from standard textbooks and the ones in news. Following questions are from last 5 years prelims exam and clearly show the trend. Previous Years Questions – Last 5 Years Q-1 In the context of solving pollution problems, what […] More
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in IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !, SCIENCE & TECHRAFALE, MIG-21, F-16 ,Tejas,Sukhoi-EVERYTHING ABOUT FIGHTER JETS- Probable Question
DASSAULT RAFALE – The Dassault Rafale ( literally meaning “gust of wind”and “burst of fire” in a more military sense) is a French twin-engine, canard delta wing, multirole fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation. – Equipped with a wide range of weapons, the Rafale is intended to perform air supremacy, interdiction, aerial reconnaissance, […] More
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in GEOGRAPHY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECHUnconventional 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 energy such as wind and solar energy are well covered in ncert and other standard […] More
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in PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLESBIOLOGY NCERT 12TH – MOST IMPORTANT CHAPTERS
Our analysis of the recent question papers shows that Biology Class 12th NCERT is of utmost importance for answering questions related to Environment and Bio-technology. Many questions have come directly from these chapters in previous years such as questions on- m-RNA, ecotones, niche , photochemical smog , use of silica in brick making, bio- remediation, […] More
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in PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECHSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY- PROBABLE CONVENTIONAL TOPICS FOR PRELIMS 2019
This list has been made after analysing the trend in past 6 years – 1.CERN – European Organization for Nuclear Research 2.Space Missions of the World- Indian Space missions in particular 3.Satellites launched by ISRO in recent past 4.PSLV,GSLV,Cryogenics 5.Indian Defence – Missiles, Torpedo , Submarines ,Radars, etc. Every year 1 -2 questions are from […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, PRELIMS ARTICLESUPSC Prelims is fond of Climate Funds and Climate related Partnerships
In the past few years,UPSC Prelims exam generally had one question almost every year related to climate funds and climate partnerships of the world.Lets take a look at the trend in past few years- Prelims 2018- With reference to the ‘Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)’, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. […] More
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in IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !, SCIENCE & TECHITER & INDIA – Prelims Probable
Why it’s a Probable for Prelims 2019? October,2019-Gandhinagar For the first time in India, nuclear scientists, researchers and physicists from over 40 countries came together under one roof to explore new avenues in energy generation through nuclear fusion technology. Noted Indian physicist and former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission R Chidambaram inaugurated the 27th edition of […] More
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in ENVIRONMENT, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLESNATURAL WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA-UNESCO LIST
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