When we study UPSC Art and Culture, one thing becomes clear — culture isn’t random, it grows out of geography, climate, resources and history. Rajasthan is one of the best …
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The Sahel region is one of the most exam-worthy topics for UPSC Prelims and Mains – it links world geography, climate change, development, conflict, and resources in one belt. In …
The Blue Revolution is one of the most important themes in UPSC Geography and GS-3, especially under fisheries, aquaculture, and food security. The 2018 UPSC Mains asked: “Define Blue Revolution. …
The Lower Ganga Plains form one of India’s most important physiographic and cultural regions. For UPSC aspirants, especially in Geography (GS1), Environment (GS3) and Prelims, understanding the Hooghly River system, …
The Ganga is more than a river — it’s a whole fluvial system that shapes India’s physical geography, settlement pattern, agriculture, culture and disaster profile. For UPSC, you must know …
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The Caucasus Region: The Forgotten Homeland of Civilisations | UPSC Geography & History Notes
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When we talk about ancient civilisations, we usually jump to the Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, Nile Valley, or the Yellow River civilisation of China. But a deeper look at human evolution …
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Kamchatka Earthquake & Tsunami Explained for UPSC: Ring of Fire, Plate Tectonics and Disaster Geography
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One of the most powerful earthquakes in recent times has been recorded near the Kamchatka Peninsula along the western Pacific. This region lies on the famous Pacific Ring of Fire, …
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Ozone Layer and Ozone Hole Explained for UPSC: Formation, Depletion, and Antarctic Ozone Hole
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What is Ozone (O₃)? The stratospheric ozone layer, however, acts like a protective shield for life on Earth. Role of the Ozone Layer: Protection from UV Radiation The ozone layer …
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Understanding China’s Geography for UPSC: Provinces, Mountains, Deserts, Cities & Geopolitics
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China is constantly in the news—whether it’s the Tibet issue, Xinjiang’s Uyghur crisis, Taiwan, South China Sea, or India–China border tensions. Yet, many UPSC aspirants still struggle to locate China’s …
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Dharali Disaster in Uttarkashi: Cloudburst or GLOF? A Geography & Environment Analysis for UPSC
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Recently, a massive disaster was reported in Dharali village of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, located on the Gangotri pilgrimage route. Initially described as a cloudburst, further investigation suggests the possibility of a …
