Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 21 August 2021
Contents The rumbling hills of Himachal Pradesh The rumbling hills of Himachal Pradesh Context: As hydro power projects, dams and construction activities are increasing, landslides too are becoming common in Himachal Pradesh, especially in the tribal districts of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur which have seen incessant rains. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation, Environmental Pollution and […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 21st August 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents GSI lists geo-tourism sites in NE India ratifies Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol China passes three-child policy into law GSI lists geo-tourism sites in NE Context: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has identified certain geological sites across the Northeast for promotion of geo-tourism as some States in the region prepare to ‘unlock’ […]
21 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 21 August 2021
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News? Geological Survey of India has decided to make itself accessible to the masses and make its presence felt digitally by launching the GSI Mobile App (Beta Version) in the year 2020 and upgrading it periodically. Through the App , people will become more […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 20 August 2021
Contents Is a caste census desirable? Is a caste census desirable? Context: At the recently concluded Parliament session, there was a demand to lift the 50% cap on reservation imposed by the Supreme Court through the legislative route. With the 2021 Census coming up, several political parties have demanded a nation-wide caste census. They argue […]