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Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 22 April 2021

Contents A low-carbon future through sector-led change A low-carbon future through sector-led change Context: In the build-up to the ‘Leaders’ Climate Summit’ organised by the United States, there has been a flurry of articles about whether India should announce a ‘net-zero’ emissions target, and by when. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Climate Change, Conservation of […]

A low-carbon future through sector-led change

Context: In the build-up to the ‘Leaders’ Climate Summit’ organised by the United States, there has been a flurry of articles about whether India should announce a ‘net-zero’ emissions target, and by when. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Climate Change, Conservation of the Environment, Pollution control and Management, Important Agreements and Treaties for Environmental Conservation) […]

Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 22 April 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy

Contents World Press Freedom Index 2021: India 142nd Indian ads further gender stereotypes State of the Global Climate 2020 Xi Jinping at the Boao Forum World Press Freedom Index 2021: India 142nd Context: The World Press Freedom Index 2021 placed India at 142nd rank yet again out of 180 nations, same as the ranking in […]

World Press Freedom Index 2021: India 142nd

Context: The World Press Freedom Index 2021 placed India at 142nd rank yet again out of 180 nations, same as the ranking in 2020. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Institutions and their reports), GS-II: Polity and Governance (Freedom of Speech) Dimensions of the Article: What is the World Press Freedom Index? Highlights of the […]

Indian ads further gender stereotypes

Context: “Gender Bias and Inclusion In Advertising In India” report was recently released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media (GDI). Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Issues Related to Women), GS-I: Indian Society Dimensions of the Article: Gender Equality in India Highlights of the report Way forwards […]

State of the Global Climate 2020

Context: Recently, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its annual State of the Global Climate for 2020 ahead of the Leaders’ Summit on Climate, hosted by the US. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Climate change, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Government Interventions and Policies for management of Climate Change) Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the […]

Xi Jinping at the Boao Forum

Context: China’s President Xi Jinping said that global rules cannot be imposed “by one or a few countries” and attempts to “decouple” would not benefit any nation while peaking at the annual Boao Forum. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (International Groupings, Foreign Policies and Developments affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About Boao Forum Highlights […]