- Prologue
- G10/P5: World Geography- West Asia, Middle East
- G10/P6: World Geography- Africa
- G10/P7: World Geography- Australia
Prologue
- Ms. Rajtanil back from her UPSC interview and continuing from where she had left- World Geography.
- In this lecture conducted on 6th June 2015, she covered West Asia, Africa and Australia. New Zealand and remaining areas in next lecture.
- PowerPoint of the lecture, available at mediafire.com/folder/2bb433i58hp2v/General_Studies_Mrunal
- Medium of instruction- Hindi.
- Venue: Sardar Patel institute of Public Administration, SPIPA Ahmedabad
G10/P5: World Geography- West Asia: Physiography, Rivers, Climate, Resources
- Revision of previous lecture on World Geography: China, Japan, Russia and SE Asia- their geology, agriculture, mineral wealth and industrial regions
- Brief political situation of West Asian nations
- Physiography of west Asia: mountains, mountains, plateaus, deserts,
- Euphrates and Tigris rivers- cities on their banks
- River Karun, River Jordan: their importance
- Dead sea and rift valley
- Palestine-Israel dispute historic background
- Other rivers of West Asia
- Important lakes- Turkey: Lake Van and Iran: Lake Urmia, their environmental issues
- Drying up of Aral sea and environmental issues
- Important straits of West Asia, Turkey
- Revision of climatic regions: Mediterranean and desert
- Climate of west Asia
- Agriculture in West Asia: Tropical agriculture, Mediterranean agriculture
- Qanat system of irrigation
- Israel: Tal-ya system of Irrigation, drip irrigation and sprinklers, India-Israel agriculture co-operation
- Vertical farming and soil solarisation techniques
- Mineral reserve of West Asia
- Oil reserve of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Arabian peninsula
- India’s energy imports from West Asia
- Important ports of West Asia
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/eemFq1n1X00
G10/P6: World Geography- Africa: Physiography, Rivers, Climate, Resources
- Physical geography of Africa: mountains, plateaus, deserts, basins, rivers, plains
- Nile, Congo and Other rivers of Africa
- African rift valley and lakes
- Islands of Africa
- Climate of Africa
- Agriculture and animal husbandry in Africa
- Mineral and petroleum reserve of Africa, involvement of Indian Companies
- Exports of Africa
- Iron, Coal, Gold and Diamond reserve of Africa
- China in Africa
- Indian diaspora in Africa
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/qL93sbca0sI
G10/P7: World Geography- Australia: Physiography, Rivers, Climate, Resources
- Physical geography of Australia: mountains, plateaus, deserts, great artesian basin, Murray-Darling Basin
- Climatic regions of Australia
- Economy of Australia: agriculture, animal husbandry, sheep rearing and dairying of Australia
- Iron, Coal, Gold, Copper, Bauxite, Diamond, Uranium and mineral resources of Australia and its importance for India.
- Settlement pattern in Australia
- Industrial centres of Australia
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/QNoBbd-FlNg
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mam…nice to u again……Thanks
hw was ur interview….n panel
Welcome back mam, How was your interview?
When are coming to pdau?
Thanks sir for posting these geography lectures that i found very helpful. To be frank, i didnot understood goh cheng leong properly untill i complete watching these geography lectures. Now i got a broad picture as to what this geography is. Secondly, though NCERTS are easy to understand, but concepts are not orderly presented as far as the civils syllabus is concerned, they are scatered. These videos overcome that drawback also, as topics like geomorphology, oceanography etc are neatly covered one by one, linking them with current happenings.
Eagerly waiting that lectures on other subjects like polity might be posted here. :)
Yes even I do have same view.
hello mam,
how was ur interview???
it must be a grt experience achieved.
you and mrunal sir are true mentors for the guys who r preparing by their own….
hatsoff 2 ur dedication
u all deserve to be there and be the change not only fr our country but fr the world
Subhas kashyap book o polity is uswfull or not for ias prelims ?
Ma’am left us for few days and a definite future IAS has come back. We are dam sure that you will crack this time with flying colour ma’am.
Thanks to you and Mrunal Sir for all the help and support. All the best.
@ tulsikumar
Goh Cheng Leong…
I think it is not important if you have watched these videos…
It is basic. I don’t know why it is in “must read” book list.
Even ncerts are best than the book. And man’s videos are gist of both… Nicely explained…
i am from hindi medium…and really ur lecture is very benificial both for hindi nd english medium…….thank u so mch for diz lectures……….:-)
Welcome back ma’m, hope your interview went well.
Thank you mrunal Sir and mam. Great work for civil services aspirants especially for those who cannot afford coaching. Simple style of presentation with diagrams where we can relate and understand the concept in a better way. Once again thank you thank you and thank you for an outstanding work.
what will be last date of upsc interview schedule 2015 ?
and what is tentative date of upsc 2015
I want guidance for IAS prelims and Mains ( Subject Public Administration ). Which books should I refer for Public Ad. Which is the best institute for studying Public Administration? and for prelims what all books are to be referred? Can anyone please guide me.
can anybody tell me what is the number for contacting MHA for ACIO enquiries?
In your first geography video on youtube there was an explanation regarding the upsc 2013 GS question in which the matter was variation in the length of day and night due to reasons.you suggested the B option but i think the reason for this the revolution of the earth and it’s tilt to the axis so the option D would be right answer if not please explain and send to my email ID.
could any one please tell me whether these videos are enough for optional or these are only for GS?
could any one please tell me whether these videos are enough for optional or these are only for GS
welcome back madam, thank u Mrunal,………no words to express my joy. god bless you.
how many lectures are pending ?
Welcome back mam…feeling excited
i am preparing for upsc with you only :)
WELCOME MA’M I WISH TO GOD YOU MUST SELECTED IN UPSC. ALL THE BEST MA’M…
@sak
Laxmikanth is enough..U can use kashyap for referring cases mentioned in laxmikanth(or altogether u can ignore kashyap)
please help me..i m weak in geography..
is there .mp3 files available of these videos so that one can listen with ppt
thanks
congos ma’am…. can i get lectures for paper 2,3,4 for mains paper
thank u madam, ..hope your interview went well..
ma’am and mrunal sir,plz advise me how to prepare for upsc exam.and how to maintain routine and which books are more essential.plz advise me as soon as possible.I m waiting for your advice.
mam you offering very good lectures…. can u post your interview transcript here also.
i also want to ask question from you on some topics on geography where should i post them .
can anyone tell me the basic books for public administration???
HI MRUNAL, PLEASE POST THE CURRENT AFFAIRS TOPIC LIST.
Thanks in Advance
Mrunal sir & mam ur job is really invaluable. All helpless aspirants have got light to move forward. However i m unable to focus 100% over my studies but still i got a ray of hope that with ur ths support one day i ll defntly achieve my dream.
One day u will get a noble prize for this job