The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024 results have spotlighted remarkable talents, with Harshita Goyal securing the prestigious All India Rank 2. Her journey from Haryana to the echelons of India’s civil services is a testament to perseverance, intellect, and creativity. About Harshita Goyal Attribute Details Name Harshita Goyal Age 25yr Caste…
Among the finally qualified candidates, the top five comprise three women and two men. Shah Margi Chirag, who has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in computer engineering from Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, secured the fourth rank with sociology as her optional subject. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) officially declared the UPSC CSE Final Result 2024…
Archit Dongre Secures AIR 3 in UPSC CSE 2024 Archit Dongre has secured All India Rank 3 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, marking a phenomenal achievement in one of the toughest competitive exams in the country. Hailing from Maharashtra, Archit’s perseverance and strategic preparation played a key role in his success. Archit Dongre…
Shakti Dubey has emerged as the topper of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, securing All India Rank 1. Hailing from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, her academic journey and dedication have led her to this remarkable achievement. Shakti Dubey Early Life and Education Shakti Dubey was born and raised in Prayagraj, where she completed her early…
Wetland: Definition (Ramsar) Areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, Fresh, Brackish or salt water, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed 6m. Types of Wetlands: Coastal Wetlands: found in the areas between land…
Desertification & Land degradation Desertification is the process by which the biological productivity of drylands (arid and semiarid lands) is reduced due to natural or manmade factors. Land degradation: a process in which the value of the biophysical environment is affected by a combination of human-induced processes acting upon the land. Causes of Desertification/Land Degradation: Impacts of Desertification Status…
Bonn Convention Bonn Convention or Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS), 1979: an intergovernmental treaty, concluded under the aegis of the UNEP The only global and UN–based intergovernmental organization established exclusively for the conservation and management of terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory species throughout their range. The legal instruments under CMS may range from…
Lions: Asiatic Cheetah (acinonyx jubantus): World’s fastest land mammal =112kmph. Tree-climbing clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa): Snow Leopard (2009): Only 7,500 estimated to be surviving in 2 million sqKm Himalayan & Central Asian mountains. Conservation status: Leopard: Small Cats: Project Tiger Tiger day: 29th July. Indian Tiger or Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris) are critical for…
Remember Normal Species: Population level considered normal for survival. For example, Cattle, sal, pine, rodents, etc. Endangered species: Danger of extinction. (due to negative factors) For example, Black buck, crocodile, Indian wild ass, Indian rhino, lion tailed macaque, sangai (brow anter deer in Manipur) Vulnerable Species: Population has declined, likely to move into endangered category…
BIOSPHERE RESERVES: A few Unique and representative ecosystems of terrestrial and coastal areas are internationally recognised within the framework of UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme. The Biosphere Reserve aims at achieving the three objectives as depicted: There are 18 Biosphere Reserves in India of which, four Biosphere Reserves are recognized by the World Network…
