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Women Representation in Parliament

For Prelims: Inter-Parliamentary Union, ECI, Social Mobility, MLAs, Article 243D, PRI. For Mains: Reasons for Low Representation of Women in...

28 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Evolution of Coinage System in India

For Prelims: Coinage System in India, Coins of Ancient and Modern India For Mains: Evolution of Coinage System in India, Salient Features of...

28 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Impact of Heatwaves on Children: UNICEF

For Prelims: UNICEF, COP-27, Heatwaves, Climate Change, UNFCCC. For Mains: Impact of Heatwaves on Children. Why in News? Recently, UNICEF...

28 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Aegean Sea

Key Points Physical Geography: It is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea. It is located in the East Mediterranean Basin with the Greek peninsula to...

27 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Glaciers in the Alps are Melting Faster than Ever

Why in News? A new study revealed that, in 2022 Switzerland’s glaciers have lost an average of 6.2% of their ice. What are the...

27 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Cyclone

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26 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Menace of Stubble Burning

This article is based on “Addressing north India’s burning issue sustainably” which was published in The Indian Express on...

26 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Cyclone Sitrang

For Prelims: Cyclone and it Types For Mains: Cyclone and its formation, Important Geophysical phenomena Why in News? Bangladesh has been...

26 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Sandalwood Spike Disease

For Prelims: Sandalwood Spike Disease, Indian Sandalwood, Phytoplasma, Santalum album.For Mains: Sandalwood Spike Disease and Related Concerns. Why...

25 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Red Sea

Key Points Physical Geography: An inlet of the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia. One of the most saline bodies of water in the...

22 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Lothal: World’s Earliest Known Dock

For Prelims: Indus Valley Civilization, Significance of World Heritage, ASI. For Mains: Lothal, Mohenjo Daro, UNESCO’s World Heritage...

21 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Indo-Pacific

For Prelims: HACGAM, South China Sea, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Rare earth metals For Mains: Significance of the...

20 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Dr Dilip Mahalanabis

Why in News? Dr Dilip Mahalanabis, who pioneered Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) treatment as a simple, effective remedy for dehydration has passed...

19 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Global Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems: Target G

For Prelims: Sendai Framework (2015-2030), International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Tsunami, Drought, Disaster Management. For Mains:...

19 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Kuril Islands

Key Points Physical Geography: Kuril Islands are stretched from the Japanese island of Hokkaido to the southern tip of Russia's Kamchatka...

19 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Organic Fertilisers

For Prelims: Organic Fertiliser, Organic compost, Cattle manures, Bio-fertilisers, Solid Waste, Biogas. For Mians: Potential of Organic...

18 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

East China Sea

Key Points Physical Geography: A part of the Pacific Ocean and is a marginal sea in the east of China. Bordering Countries: South Korea,...

18 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

Coal Mines in India Under-Utilised: GEM Report

For Prelims: Coal Mines, Coal Crisis, Types of coal, Net Zero Emissions, Clean Energy For Mains: Findings of GEM Report on Coal Utilization and...

18 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

APJ Abdul Kalam

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17 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1

South China Sea

Key Points Physical Geography: An arm of the western Pacific Ocean that borders the Southeast Asian mainland. Bordered by Brunei, Cambodia,...

17 Oct 2022 GS Paper - 1