Indian Geography

Inland Waterways in India – Key for UPSC Preparation

Introduction The Jalvahak Scheme, introduced by the Central Government, marks a significant leap in promoting cargo transportation through India’s inland waterways.  This initiative, focused on National Waterways 1 (Ganga), National Waterway 2 (Brahmaputra), and National Waterway 16 (Barak), offers financial incentives to encourage the movement of goods via water.  Under this scheme, the government reimburses […]

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14 Aug | UPSC Current Affairs: Arangetram, Lunisolar Calendar, Tungabhadra Reservoir, and More

UPSC GS 1 Arangetram: Bharatanatyam News: A 13-year-old student made history by performing Bharatanatyam “Arangetram” in China, marking a significant milestone for the ancient Indian dance form. Arangetram – It is Bharatnatyam’s graduation ceremony.  Bharatanatyam Origin and Age: Bharatanatyam, originating from Tamil Nadu, is the oldest of the contemporary classical dance forms and is over

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9 Aug | UPSC Current Affairs: Pyrocumulonimbus clouds, Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, and More

UPSC GS 1 Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud News: The intense wildfires currently raging across the United States and Canada have led to the formation of ‘pyrocumulonimbus’ clouds, which can produce thunder and potentially ignite additional fires. About Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds Formation Conditions: Pyrocumulonimbus clouds typically form during extremely hot wildfires or volcanic eruptions. Process: The intense heat from

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Understanding Jet Streams: Formation, Types, Distribution, and Effects | UPSC

Jet Streams: Formation, Types, Distribution and Effects | UPSC Definition and Characteristics Jet Streams are a fast, narrow current of air flowing from west to east that encircles the globe in upper troposphere (about 8-14 kms above Earth’s surface). Jet Streams, also known as Rossby Waves, are thousands of kilometers in length and a few

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