HPPCS Prelims and Mains Notes, HPPSC Test Series
Chemical weathering can be due to solution, carbonation, hydration or oxidation/reduction. Solution When something is dissolved in water or acids, the water or acid with dissolved content is called a solution. This process involves the removal of solids in solution and depends upon the solubility of a mineral in water or weak acids. When coming … Read more
Marine heatwaves are periods of extremely high temperatures in the ocean. This phenomenon causes ocean temperatures to be extremely warm for an extended period that can have significant impacts on marine ecosystems and industries. These can occur in summer or winter. The most common drivers of marine heatwaves include: Ocean currents can build up areas … Read more
Major characteristics of Alluvial Soils are as follows: They are immature and have weak profiles due to their recent origin. Most of the soil is sandy and clayey soils are not uncommon. They vary from loamy to sandy-loam in drier regions and clayey loam towards the delta. Pebbly and gravelly soils are rare. Kankar (calcareous … Read more
The earthquake which originates in the lithosphere propagates different seismic waves or earthquake waves. Earthquake waves are basically of two types – body waves and surface waves. Body waves They are generated due to the release of energy at the focus and moves in all directions traveling through the body of the earth. Hence, the … Read more
Seismometers are the instruments which are used to measure the motion of the ground, which including those of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other seismic sources. A Seismograph is also another term used to mean seismometer though it is more applicable to the older instruments. The recorded graphical output from a seismometer/seismograph … Read more
Volcanoes are classified on the basis of nature of eruption and the form developed at the surface. Shield Volcanoes They are far and wider. They extend to great height as well as distance. They are the largest of all volcanoes in the world as the lava flows to a far distance. The Hawaiian volcanoes are … Read more
They have an immense influence on local and regional weather conditions. There is a close relationship between the intensity of temperate cyclones and jet streams. Severe storms occur when Jet streams interfere with surface wind systems. They also help in giving a relatively clear picture of the occurrence of the events of El Nino and … Read more
The National Commission on Farmers’ findings and recommendations mainly focused on issues of access to resources and social security entitlements. It contains suggestions for inclusive growth of farmers and agriculture sector in India. Recommendations of the National Commission on Farmers Land Refroms Land reforms are necessary to address the basic issue of access to land … Read more
. The National Population Register (NPR) is a register of the usual residents of the country. A usual resident is defined for the purposes of NPR as a person who has resided in a local area for the past 6 months or more or a person who intends to reside in that area for the … Read more
. India has been among the fastest growing economies in the world for close to two decades, and aspires to be among the top three largest economies in the world by 2047 — the 100th year of its Independence. In this economic development of India, its cities have a major role to play. Cities are … Read more
