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30th and 31st March 2021 – Editorials/Opinions Analyses

Contents India does not shine when only some gleam Status and Debate around Uniform Civil Code (UCC) INDIA DOES NOT SHINE WHEN ONLY SOME GLEAM Context: The novel coronavirus pandemic had exposed the precariousness of lives of the common people and the emerging universal truth is that economic inequality is rising sharply in all countries. […]

INDIA DOES NOT SHINE WHEN ONLY SOME GLEAM

Context: The novel coronavirus pandemic had exposed the precariousness of lives of the common people and the emerging universal truth is that economic inequality is rising sharply in all countries. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Economic Growth and Development, Planning usage and Mobilisation of resources, Inclusive growth and issues therein) Mains Questions: Any new architecture of […]

STATUS AND DEBATE AROUND UNIFORM CIVIL CODE (UCC)

Context: The Chief Justice of India (CJI) lauded Goa’s Uniform Civil Code, and encouraged “intellectuals” indulging in “academic talk” to visit the state to learn more about it. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Government Policies and Initiatives) Mains Questions: The founders of the Constitution had “hoped and expected” a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) […]

Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 30 March 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy

Contents NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) MP’s Dindori project: On Millets production OCI card holders need not carry old passports U.S. rights report Curbs on Indian media curbs NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) Context: NASA and ISRO are collaborating on developing an SUV-sized satellite called NISAR, which will detect movements of the planet’s surface as small as 0.4 inches […]

U.S. RIGHTS REPORT CURBS ON INDIAN MEDIA CURBS

Context: In its 2020 Human Rights Report, the U.S. State Department said the harassment and detention of journalists critical of the (Indian) government in their reporting and on social media, has continued, although the government generally respected the freedom of expression. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (International reports and policies affecting India’s interests) Dimensions of the […]

OCI CARD HOLDERS NEED NOT CARRY OLD PASSPORTS

Context: People of Indian origin and the Indian diaspora having Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier, according to a government notification that has been welcomed by members of the community. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Citizenship) […]

MP’S DINDORI PROJECT: ON MILLETS PRODUCTION

Context: MP’s Dindori project shows the way forward for India as Millets pose production and consumption challenges towards achieving the food and nutritional security goals. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agricultural Resources, Food Security and Nutrition, Government Policies and Interventions related to agriculture) Dimensions of the Article: About MP’s Dindori project About Millets in India Advantages of […]

NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR)

Context: NASA and ISRO are collaborating on developing an SUV-sized satellite called NISAR, which will detect movements of the planet’s surface as small as 0.4 inches over areas about 100 sq. meters. The satellite will be launched in 2022 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) into a near-polar orbit. Relevance: Prelims, […]

28th & 29th March 2021 – Editorials/Opinions Analyses

Contents SC on permanent commission for women in Army What’s next for Afghanistan U.S. withdrawing troops? SC ON PERMANENT COMMISSION FOR WOMEN IN ARMY Context: The Supreme Court in Secretary, Ministry of Defence vs. Babita Puniya case directed the government to ensure that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission (PC) as well […]

WHAT’S NEXT FOR AFGHANISTAN U.S. WITHDRAWING TROOPS?

Context: Recently, the USA President has envisaged a New Peace Initiative (Plan) to decide on the roadmap for peace in Afghanistan under which the possibility that the USA troops, currently deployed in Afghanistan, to remain in deployment there has been kept open. The U.S. could abide by the promise made in the U.S.-Taliban agreement signed […]