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Nauru

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Location & Size :
- Micronation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
- World’s third-smallest country by land area and population.

Government & Administration :
- Unitary parliamentary republic.

- No official capital , Yaren District serves as the de facto capital.

Geography & Environment :
- Raised coral atoll structure.

- Surrounded by fertile coastal land with Buada Lagoon at the centre (only inland water body).

- Interior plateau rich in phosphate rock from ancient bird guano.

- Over 80% of land degraded due to phosphate mining.

- Terrain marked by sharp limestone pinnacles.

- Limited agriculture due to soil damage.
Severe freshwater scarcity, reliant on rainwater and imported water.

Economy & Significance :

- Economy depends on: Phosphate exports, Australian financial aid Offshore asylum processing revenues

- Key geopolitical partner of Australia.

- Hosts an Australian detention and resettlement facility under a migration and defence cooperation framework.
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Content vs Mindset - Who wins in UPSC Prelims ?

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The topper isn’t smarter
just less distracted.

That’s what we build at Sleepy Classes focused preparation
Zero noise Learn what truly matters
We help you stay consistent and We win together.
Doston! Today at 6 Shekhar sir will be live with hundreds of students for UPSC 2027.

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Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki.

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About :

- Type : Active stratovolcano

- Part of : Twin-peaked Lewotobi volcanic complex (with Lewotobi Perempuan - “female”)

Location :

- Situated on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia.

- About 30 km southeast of Maumere city
Lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire

Geological Origin:

- Formed through subduction along the Sunda–Banda Arc.

- Caused by the Indo-Australian Plate being forced beneath the Eurasian Plate.

Significance :

Hazard Impact :
- Eruptions disrupt air travel, agriculture, and local communities.
- Often trigger evacuations.

Scientific Importance :
- Used to study volcanic behavior, magma evolution, and Ring of Fire tectonics

Cultural Aspect :
- “Husband and wife” volcanoes represent balance and duality in Flores folklore
Cyprus

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About :

- Located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

- Capital: Nicosia (Lefkosia in the Republic, Lefkoşa in the North)

- Neighbouring regions: maritime proximity with Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel (no land borders)

- Third-largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily and Sardinia.

Main physical features :

- Kyrenia Mountains (north)
- Troodos Mountains (south)
- Mesaoria Plain (between both ranges)
- Highest peak: Mount Olympus in the Troodos range.

Climate :

- Mediterranean – hot, dry summers and wet winters; rainfall essential for agriculture.

Importance to India :

- Supports India’s permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

- Backed India’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

- Acts as a counterbalance to Turkey’s pro-Pakistan stance and military cooperation with Pakistan.

- Key node in the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor (IMEC)
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Check out our detailed review of “Indian Society” by Ram Ahuja — a must-read for UPSC aspirants. Learn key takeaways, smart study tips, and how this book helps tackle GS & Sociology topics effectively.

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Important Schemes.
New Video Out Now!

🎯 Topic: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

📘 What’s Covered:

Definition & objectives of EIA

India’s legal timeline — EPA 1986, EIA 1994 & 2006

Category A/B (B1/B2) projects explained

4 key stages: Screening, Scoping, Public Consultation, Appraisal

Criticisms, SEA vs EIA, and recent digital developments

🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjZHsAE0D0M

🧠 Quiz:
EIA primarily helps with —
(a) Future needs (b) Smooth implementation (c) Coping with population (d) Resource conservation

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📚 Environment Protection Act 1986 — Complete UPSC Lecture! 🌿

A must-watch session for all UPSC aspirants! This video breaks down the Environment Protection Act 1986 (EPA 1986) — one of the most important topics for Prelims and GS Paper 3 (Mains).

🎯 What you’ll learn:

Key features, objectives, and provisions of the EPA 1986

Major rules, amendments, and institutions under the Act

Overview of important Environment Acts for UPSC

PYQs on Environment & Ecology and their relevance in current affairs

Smart prep tips for GS 3 Environment section

Perfect for revising Environment & Ecology in a structured and exam-focused way!

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Important Schemes.
🎯 Cracking UPSC Prelims 2026 starts with knowing exactly what to study.

Most aspirants get lost in the vast syllabus — not anymore.
In this video, we’ve broken down the entire UPSC Prelims GS Paper 1 syllabus into clear, subject-wise micro topics so you can:
Study smart, not scattered
Plan daily targets with focus
Link static + current affairs seamlessly

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If you’re starting your UPSC 2026 journey or struggling to structure it — this is the video you can’t afford to miss.

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