Fast Facts Portuguese Presence in India: 1505 – 1961 Portuguese East India Company: 1628 – 1633 Portuguese Capitals in India: Cochin (1505 – 1530), Old Goa (1530 – 1843), Nova Goa (1843 – 1961) Political Structure: Colony Portuguese Viceroys in India 1505–1509 Francisco de Almeida (first) 1896 Afonso, Duke of Porto (last) Portuguese Governor-generals in…
Some important tributaries and their characteristic features: The Brahmaputra River System: Northern Plains of India Indian Geography Important Topic Major River System in India- Indian Geography Basic Terminology used for the study of rivers UPSC IAS 2021 INDIAN GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS AND SOURCES World Water Day on March 22 : Important Topics for UPSC Exams Click…
Indian Geography UPSC IAS CSE Must Read topic for the GS mains and Pre Exam Planets An Astronomical Unit (AU) is the average distance between Earth and the Sun, which is about 150 million km. Planet Surface Temp in ֯C Period of Rotation Period of Revolution Distance from Sun (AU) Diameter (km) SizeRank Moons Density (gm/cm3) Specific…
Aspiring to become a civil servant and serve the nation is a noble endeavor. The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) IAS exam is one of the most prestigious and challenging examinations in India. To succeed in this competitive journey, aspirants need to be well-prepared and equipped with the right knowledge. One effective way to gain…
The Himalayas Important Topic For UPSC Mains Indian states involved: Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, West Bengal Origin: Classification of Himalayas: It can be classified as: Longitudinal classification of Himalayas: The Trans Himalayas: The Greater Himalayas: The Lesser Himalayas: The Outer Himalayas: Regional/Transverse Classification of Himalayas Passes through…
Territorial disputes in the South China Sea Must Read For IAS Territorial disputes in the South China Sea Must Read For IAS, involve both island and maritime claims among several sovereign states within the region, namely Brunei, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. An estimated US$5 trillion worth…
Indus River System The Indus originates in the northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet near Lake Manasarovar. It follows a north-westerly course through Tibet. It enters Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir. It forms a picturesque gorge in this part. Several tributaries – the Zaskar, the Shyok, the Nubra and the Hunza join…
ITCZ Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone UPSC IAS G.K Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) also known as Doldrums are areas of low pressure around the Equator where Trade Winds converge. WHY DOES ITCZ FORM? ITCZ is the belt of Low Pressure circumventing the Earth. It is an imaginary line/area/zone which shifts towards the north & south throughout…
Map of India For UPSC from 1 AD to the 20th century Battles were fought, territories were drawn and re-drawn. An amateur historian has caught these shifts in a series of maps. India’s history is speckled with the ruins of empires. Kingdoms have periodically risen here, expanded and fallen, reshaping with them the region’s culture…
Climate of India For UPSC IAS 2022.A Topic of Indian Geography & G.K The Climate of India comprises a wide range of weather conditions across a vast geographic scale and varied topography, making generalisations difficult. Based on the Köppen system, India hosts six major climatic subtypes, ranging from arid desert in the west, alpine tundra…
