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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 4
Q4. Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/ key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?
a) Low-density
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 3
Q3. The term ‘ACE2’ is talked about in the context of
a) genes introduced in genetically modified plants
b) development of India’s own satellite navigation
Posted inGeography - General Studies
Clouds and its Types- UPSC World Geography Notes
Clouds are formed due to the condensation of water vapour in the atmosphere. They are visible aggregations of tiny water droplets
Posted inGeography - General Studies
Humidity – UPSC World Geography Notes
Humidity denotes the quantity of water vapor present in the atmosphere. The air's capacity to retain water vapor is dictated by its temperature.
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 2
Q2. With reference to street lighting, how do sodium lamps differ from LED lamps?
Sodium lamps produce light in 360 degrees but it is not so in the case
Posted inGeography - General Studies
Rainfall Distribution – UPSC World Geography Notes
Rainfall distribution worldwide is inconsistent and heavily reliant on the specific climatic conditions found in different regions.
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 1
Q1. Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because
a) it is dipolar in nature
b) it is a good conductor of heat
Posted inGeography - General Studies
Precipitation Form and Types – UPSC World Geography Notes
Precipitation encompasses any form of liquid or frozen water that forms in the atmosphere and eventually descends to the Earth's surface.
Posted inGeography - General Studies
Jet Streams – UPSC World Geography Notes
Jet streams are like fast-moving rivers of air high up in the sky. They form when warm air meets cold air in the atmosphere.
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Wind – Global and Local – UPSC World Geography Notes
Wind is air that moves from areas of high pressure to those of low pressure. This movement helps balance the atmosphere.
