The growth of cities as I.T. hubs has opened up new avenues of employment, but has also created new problems”. Substantiate this statement with examples. (UPSC 2017 ) (Answer in 250 words 15 Marker)

Critical minerals exhibit a highly uneven global distribution. Examine the spatial patterns (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)

Ocean currents are a key determinant of global climate systems and hold particular significance for marine economy. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)

GS-I Geography – Geophysical Phenomena, Resources, Industries Q1. Ocean currents are a key determinant of global climate systems and hold particular significance for marine economy. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)  Q2. Critical minerals exhibit a highly uneven global distribution. Examine the spatial patterns (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Q3. The growth of

In what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India? ( UPSC 2016 ) (Answer in 250 words 15 Marker)

While endowed with favourable conditions for jute cultivation and processing, India’s jute industry struggles to sustain its global competitiveness.” Discuss. (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)

Indirect evidence, rather than direct observation, forms the foundation of our understanding of Earth’s interior.” Discuss (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)

GS-I Geography – Geophysical Phenomena, Resources, Industries   Q1. Indirect evidence, rather than direct observation, forms the foundation of our understanding of Earth’s interior.” Discuss (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)   Q2. While endowed with favourable conditions for jute cultivation and processing, India’s jute industry struggles to sustain its global competitiveness.” Discuss. (Answer in

Describe the Tri-Cellular Model of atmospheric circulation. How does this model explain the distribution of weather patterns across the globe? (Answer in 250 words 15 Marker)

Global warming increasingly contributes to extreme weather events.’ Examine the statement with special focus on recent events of natural hazards in the Indian subcontinent (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)