Distribution of Natural Resources

Deep Ocean Mission : Significance – UPSC GS1

Deep Ocean Mission: Deep Ocean Mission aims to explore the deep ocean for resources. It also aims to develop deep-sea technologies for sustainable use of ocean resources. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES) will be the nodal Ministry for implementing this mission. Duration of the mission: The mission will be implemented over a period of 5 years in …

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Population Distribution – UPSC GS1

The term population distribution refers to the way people are spaced over the earth’s surface. Broadly, 90 per cent of the world population lives in about 10 per cent of its land area. FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION Geographical Factors Availability of water: easy availability of fresh water e.g. River valley Terrain: flat plains …

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Non-conventional energy – UPSC GS1 Geography

What are the different non-conventional sources of energy? Do you think they have been adequately utilized in India? Critically examine. (200 Words) Non-conventional sources of energy are those which have not been use that frequently in the past unlike conventional sources like coal, oil etc. Different types of non-conventional sources of energy includes solar power, …

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