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Minimum Support Price (MSP)
Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a government-announced price that seeks to provide price assurance to farmers in the event of a severe fall in…
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Notes, editorials and exam explainers written by the Riyasat IAS mentor team — syllabus-mapped reading for UPSC Civil Services aspirants.
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National Water Policy in India
India’s water policy is at a crossroads. A confluence of unsustainable groundwater use, urbanization, pollution, agricultural demand, and erratic monsoons threaten to overwhelm the…
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Environmental Impacts of Irrigation Development
While irrigation development plays a critical role in the enhancement of food production and agricultural output, poorly planned and managed projects can lead to…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Kuno National Park (Kuno NP)
Prelims MCQs Q1. In which district of Madhya Pradesh is Kuno National Park located? A. Sheopur B. Bhopal C. Jabalpur D. Ujjain Answer: A.…
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Project Cheetah
Prelims Questions Q1. Which was the first site chosen for reintroduction under Project Cheetah? A. Gir National Park B. Kuno National Park C. Kanha…
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Deep-sea discovery, environmental responsibility
GS-III – Science and Technology | Conservation of Environment | Sustainable Development Why in News? India’s Growing Deep-Sea Footprint The Ecological Ramifications of Deep-Sea…
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A homegrown innovation ecosystem is taking root
GS-III – Indigenisation of Technology (Science and Technology) Why in News? India’s Patent Landscape India’s Innovation Economy and the Emergence of New Pillars Gallium…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Taklamakan Desert
Prelims Question Q. Which of the following statements are correct about the Taklamakan Desert? 1. It is situated in the Tarim Basin. 2. It…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Siang River
Prelims Question Q. Which of the following statements are correct about the Siang River? 1. It enters India through Arunachal Pradesh. 2. It is…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Semiconductor India 2026
Prelims Question Q1. Regarding the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), consider the following statements: 1. It seeks to create a semiconductor and display ecosystem…
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