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UPSC Civil Services (Mains) Examination 2017- General Studies Paper 2

“The local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance.” Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation....

October 30, 2017

What are the countries that are entirely surrounded by only one country?

San Marino,Lesotho and Vatican City are the three countries in the world that are entirely surrounded by one other country.Vatican City and San Marino are both completely surrounded...

October 30, 2017

What is point Nemo?

Point Nemo (in Latin Nemo means no man) which is also known as Pole of inaccessibility is the most remote point in the Ocean.It lies in South Pacific Ocean.Point Nemo is not...

October 30, 2017

What is Asymmetrical Fold in Geography?

Asymmetrical Fold is a Syncline or Anticycline in which one limb dips more steeply than the other; e.g., the Hampshire Basin syncline. In its extreme form it becomes...

October 30, 2017

What is Arctic Smoke?

Arctic Smoke is a shallow formed in inlets of the Arctic Ocean where extremely cold air from the land moves out over the warmer sea and produces water...

October 30, 2017

What is mean temperature in Arctic Climate?

Arctic Climate pertains to North Polar regions, a part of the surface of earth lying within the Arctic Circle (66° 32’N .). Arctic also describes the conditions or...

October 30, 2017

Which is the only country in the Middle East that has no desert?

Lebanon is the only country without desert in the Middle East.Lebanon has traditionally been an important commercial hub for the middle East.Lebanon is also known as Pearl of the...

October 30, 2017

What are Anvil Clouds in Geography?

Anvil Cloud refers to the flattening of the tops of large convective clouds as they reach the base of the Stratosphere, spreading in the direction of high-level winds....

October 30, 2017

What is pattern of seasons and day-nights on Antipodes?

Antipodes refer to two points situated in opposite side of the earth, such that a straight line drawn through the earth from one to the other passes through...

October 30, 2017

What is Antipleion in Geography?

Antipleion is a synonym of meion, and refers to a climatological station having a high negative temperature anomaly. If isanomals are drawn, areas of high negative anomaly stand...

October 30, 2017

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