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Our student Deepsita Behera (OCS Rank 16) has done it!
With just 2 months of dedicated preparation, she scored an amazing 335 marks in Sociology Optional
Moments like these remind us why we do what we do
Her journey is a beautiful example of how sincerity and consistency always pay off.
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Just wanted to share that our UPSC Sociology Optional Topic-Wise Solved PYQ Book (2013–2025) is now available on Amazon.
This latest edition also includes the 2025 solved paper, so it’s completely up to date.
It covers both Paper I & II, arranged topic-wise Solved PYQs,
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Atacama Desert
[ Places in the news ]
✅What It Is :
- Driest non-polar desert in the world.
- Known for its Mars-like terrain, it is often used by scientists for research on extraterrestrial environments.
- Characterized by extreme aridity and mineral-rich soil.
✅ Location :
- Situated in northern Chile, along the Pacific coast of South America.
- Lies between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains.
- Borders Peru to the north and extends into the Loa River basin.
✅ Key Physical Features :
Average rainfall:
- Around 2 mm per year some regions have recorded no rain for decades.
Elevation:
- Ranges from sea level to about 13,000 feet (4,000 m) at the Atacama Plateau.
Terrain :
- Includes salt flats (salares), volcanic cones, sand dunes, and alluvial plains.
Temperature :
- Mild due to the cold Humboldt Current, with summer averages around 18–19°C.
Fog (Camanchaca) :
- Formed by Pacific upwelling, providing limited moisture that sustains sparse vegetation.
[ Places in the news ]
✅What It Is :
- Driest non-polar desert in the world.
- Known for its Mars-like terrain, it is often used by scientists for research on extraterrestrial environments.
- Characterized by extreme aridity and mineral-rich soil.
✅ Location :
- Situated in northern Chile, along the Pacific coast of South America.
- Lies between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains.
- Borders Peru to the north and extends into the Loa River basin.
✅ Key Physical Features :
Average rainfall:
- Around 2 mm per year some regions have recorded no rain for decades.
Elevation:
- Ranges from sea level to about 13,000 feet (4,000 m) at the Atacama Plateau.
Terrain :
- Includes salt flats (salares), volcanic cones, sand dunes, and alluvial plains.
Temperature :
- Mild due to the cold Humboldt Current, with summer averages around 18–19°C.
Fog (Camanchaca) :
- Formed by Pacific upwelling, providing limited moisture that sustains sparse vegetation.
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Durand Line
[ Places in the news ]
✅About :
- International border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Total length of about 2,600 km (1,600 miles).
- Established in 1893 through an agreement between Sir Henry Mortimer Durand (British India) and Emir Abdur Rahman Khan (Afghanistan).
- Created to define the spheres of influence between British India and Afghanistan.
Afghanistan never officially recognized the Durand Line as a legitimate border.
✅Location :
- Extends from the Karakoram Range in the northeast (near China) to the Registan Desert in the southwest (near Iran).
- Passes through key areas like Khyber Pass and the Spīn Ghar Mountains.
- Crosses 12 provinces of Afghanistan and 3 regions of Pakistan - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
✅Geography and Culture :
- Passes through mountains, plateaus, and deserts, including the Khyber Pass and Wakhan Corridor.
- The border region is mainly Pashtun-dominated, with strong tribal, cultural, and family ties across both sides.
[ Places in the news ]
✅About :
- International border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Total length of about 2,600 km (1,600 miles).
- Established in 1893 through an agreement between Sir Henry Mortimer Durand (British India) and Emir Abdur Rahman Khan (Afghanistan).
- Created to define the spheres of influence between British India and Afghanistan.
Afghanistan never officially recognized the Durand Line as a legitimate border.
✅Location :
- Extends from the Karakoram Range in the northeast (near China) to the Registan Desert in the southwest (near Iran).
- Passes through key areas like Khyber Pass and the Spīn Ghar Mountains.
- Crosses 12 provinces of Afghanistan and 3 regions of Pakistan - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
✅Geography and Culture :
- Passes through mountains, plateaus, and deserts, including the Khyber Pass and Wakhan Corridor.
- The border region is mainly Pashtun-dominated, with strong tribal, cultural, and family ties across both sides.
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Paatalkot Valley
[ Places in the news ]
✅ About :
- A scenic horseshoe-shaped valley spread over about 79 sq km, surrounded by dense hills.
- The Doodhi River, a tributary of the Narmada, flows through this valley.
- It is inhabited by the Gond and Bharia tribes, both recognized as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
✅Geology :
- The region dates back to the Archaean eraaround 2.5 billion years ago making it one of the oldest rock formations in India.
- The valley’s rocks include granite gneiss, green schists, and quartz, along with Gondwana sediments like sandstone, shale, and carbonaceous shale.
✅Cultural and Tourism :
- Every October, the Satpuda Adventure Sports Festival is organized here, promoting tourism, local culture, and community participation.
[ Places in the news ]
✅ About :
- A scenic horseshoe-shaped valley spread over about 79 sq km, surrounded by dense hills.
- The Doodhi River, a tributary of the Narmada, flows through this valley.
- It is inhabited by the Gond and Bharia tribes, both recognized as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
✅Geology :
- The region dates back to the Archaean eraaround 2.5 billion years ago making it one of the oldest rock formations in India.
- The valley’s rocks include granite gneiss, green schists, and quartz, along with Gondwana sediments like sandstone, shale, and carbonaceous shale.
✅Cultural and Tourism :
- Every October, the Satpuda Adventure Sports Festival is organized here, promoting tourism, local culture, and community participation.
Hello Doston,
Today we begin our Sociology preparation journey for UPSC 2027.
This first step is important, start early, stay consistent, and take maximum advantage of this time to raise your chances to crack upsc 2027.
Shekhar Sir will be taking a live induction class today, where he’ll discuss:
How to plan your preparation for 2027
What schedule to follow
Which resources are most suitable for Sociology
To attend this session, you can sign up for free trial access to the Sociology 2027 course.
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Today we begin our Sociology preparation journey for UPSC 2027.
This first step is important, start early, stay consistent, and take maximum advantage of this time to raise your chances to crack upsc 2027.
Shekhar Sir will be taking a live induction class today, where he’ll discuss:
How to plan your preparation for 2027
What schedule to follow
Which resources are most suitable for Sociology
To attend this session, you can sign up for free trial access to the Sociology 2027 course.
https://courses.sleepyclasses.com/learn/Sociology-Mentorship-Course-For-2027---Batch-1
Madagascar.
[ Places in the news ]
✅ About :
- Madagascar is a sovereign island republic located off the southeastern coast of Africa.
- It is known for its unique biodiversity and rich cultural heritage.
- Capital : Antananarivo.
- Location : Lies about 400 km east of Mozambique, separated by the Mozambique Channel.
- Region : Part of the southwestern Indian Ocean region.
✅ History :
- Was a French colony until 1960, when it gained independence.
- The post-independence period has seen frequent political instability, military coups, and power struggles.
- In 2009, Andry Rajoelina, former mayor of Antananarivo, seized power through a coup, drawing international criticism.
✅ Geological and Physical Features :
- Divided into three main regions: the central high plateau, eastern coastal plains, and western low plateaus.
- Major volcanic mountain ranges include Ankaratra (8,671 ft) and Andringitra (8,720 ft), which serve as key watersheds.
-Important rivers : Mangoky, Onilahy, and Tsiribihina.
[ Places in the news ]
✅ About :
- Madagascar is a sovereign island republic located off the southeastern coast of Africa.
- It is known for its unique biodiversity and rich cultural heritage.
- Capital : Antananarivo.
- Location : Lies about 400 km east of Mozambique, separated by the Mozambique Channel.
- Region : Part of the southwestern Indian Ocean region.
✅ History :
- Was a French colony until 1960, when it gained independence.
- The post-independence period has seen frequent political instability, military coups, and power struggles.
- In 2009, Andry Rajoelina, former mayor of Antananarivo, seized power through a coup, drawing international criticism.
✅ Geological and Physical Features :
- Divided into three main regions: the central high plateau, eastern coastal plains, and western low plateaus.
- Major volcanic mountain ranges include Ankaratra (8,671 ft) and Andringitra (8,720 ft), which serve as key watersheds.
-Important rivers : Mangoky, Onilahy, and Tsiribihina.
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