Tiger Reserves of India and Proposed – UPSC Environment Notes
India is home to a rich biodiversity, harboring a plethora of flora and fauna, including its iconic symbol of strength and majesty, the tiger. The tiger, often revered as the…
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 27
Q27. Consider the following statements:
In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines.
Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand
Community and Conservation Reserves – UPSC Environment Notes
Conservation reserves and community reserves refer to designated protected areas in India aimed at serving as buffer zones, connectors, and migration corridors linking established national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and reserved and protected forests.
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 26
Q26. India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 25
Q25. With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements:
National Parks of India and Major Wildlife Sanctuaries – UPSC Environment Notes
National Parks in India serve as ideal habitats for preserving wildlife, providing natural environments and prey. Activities such as development, industry, forestry, poaching, hunting, and cultivation are strictly prohibited within their well-defined boundaries.
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 24
Q24. The term “Two-state Solution” is sometimes mentioned in the new in the context of the affairs of
(a) China
(b) Israel
(c) Iraq
(d) Yemen
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 23
Q23. Consider the following statements:The Food Safety and Standards Act, of 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, of 1954.
Others – Amphibians, Reptiles, Spiders, Insects, Plants – UPSC Environment Notes
Reptiles, an ancient and diverse group of vertebrates, are facing a dire threat as many species teeter on the brink of extinction
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UPSC Daily Current Affairs – 08th March 2024
In today's daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants, we explore the latest developments that hold relevance for the upcoming civil services
