Quantitative Revolution in Geography is a very important topic in UPSC Geography optional paper I. Many a times, questions have been repeated from this topic. So it is important to understand the concept well. Short notes like these would be useful for quick revision of Geographical Thoughts chapter. It uses the language of mathematics in …
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The topic of Areal Differentiation in Geography falls under the ‘Perspectives in Human Geography’ sub-heading of UPSC Geography Paper-1 syllabus. This part of the syllabus is very tricky because no matter how many times I read the geographical thinkers and their ideas, I always mixed up between who said what under which heading! I am sure …
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The three methods of classification of climate by Koppen, Trewartha and Thornthwaite are very frequently asked in the UPSC Geography Optional Paper 1. I had made notes for such high frequency topics. This topic should be studied comparatively to remember the three methods. I will list out Koppen’s method of classification and compare Trewartha and …
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The classification of oceanic deposits can be done on the basis of Source, Sediments and Location. The classification and distribution of oceanic deposits is given below in brief. Oceanic deposits are important resources and distributed along the vast sea surface. They must be preserved and exploitation of those resources need to be sustainable. A. Source based …
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Sendai Framework is a guiding plan for disaster risk management for the period of 2015-30 with 7 targets and 4 action priorities. It is the successor to erstwhile Hyogo Framework for Action. In my previous post I had summarized the Disaster Management chapter of 2nd ARC Report. Voluntary and non-binding The state has the primary …
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Disaster Management forms a distinct part of the syllabus of General Studies III as well as Geography optional Paper II. In the current scenario where climate change has already set in and the frequency and intensity of natural disasters are increasing, this topic assumes supreme importance. Disaster Managemnet, thus, is a must know for all …