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Mineral and Energy Resources

In geography, a resource is any material that humans value and need, and that can be used to satisfy our needs. Classification of Resources Resources Depending based on the state of development, can be classified as: Stock and Reserves: Major Minerals in India Ferrous Non-Ferrous Fuel Precious Others Iron ore Chromite Manganese (7th largest reserve in the…

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Human activities

Human activities which generate income are known as economic activities. Grouped into primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary groups; Primary activities refer to utilisation of earth’s resources such as land, water, vegetation, building materials and minerals. It, thus includes: Hunting and gathering: The earliest human beings depended on their immediate environment for their sustenance. They subsisted…

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Human Development

“Human development is a process of enlarging the range of people’s choices, increasing their opportunities for education, health care, income and empowerment and covering the full range of human choices from a sound physical environment to economic, social and political freedom.” Several types of indicators can be used to represent Human development Income-based Indicators Rich…

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Human Settlements

The human population is highly concentrated in the world. About 90% of the world’s population lives in just 10% of the area. 10 most populous countries contribute 60% to the world’s population. What affects the distribution of population around the earth? Let’s find out. The pattern of population distribution: About 90% of the world’s population…

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05 April 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC

1. INDIA AS TOP MARITIME NATION (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2118870 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context India seeks to emerge as a global maritime power by expanding port capacity, promoting green technologies, and enacting key legislative and policy reforms. India’s Strategy to Become a Leading Maritime Power Legal Reforms to Boost Maritime Sector…

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India’s Remittance Landscape Shifts: Advanced Economies Overtake Gulf as Key Sources

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained , Page – 16) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s remittance landscape shifted in 2023–24, with advanced economies overtake Gulf nations as the top sources of inward remittances, according to the RBI’s latest survey. Analysis of the news: Remittance Remittances are funds sent by overseas workers to…

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05 April 2025 : Daily Answer Writing

Q1) Discuss the role of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) in the Public Distribution System (PDS) to ensure food security in India. Suggest necessary reforms in the functioning of FCI to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness. (15 marks, 250 words) ANSWER The Food Corporation of India (FCI), established in 1965, is an important component of…

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Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 16) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Supreme Court rejected a senior couple’s plea to evict their son from their home under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, citing lack of evidence of mistreatment. Analysis of the news: Background of the…