China passes three-child policy into law
Context: For the first time China allowed couples to have a third child in a further relaxation of family planning rules five years after a “two-child policy” largely failed to boost birth rates. CHina formally amended the country’s family planning rules to allow couples to have three children, also announcing a number of policy measures […]
Important Mountain Passes in India
A pass is a gap, or break, in high, rugged terrain such as a mountain ridge. It can be formed due to glacial movement or by rivers or as a result of gaps remaining since their formation. Passes often provide the easiest routes for people to travel across steep mountain ranges. For this reason, they have played […]
Taliban take over Afghanistan
The US and NATO forces have decided to leave Afghanistan. The US has set a deadline of 11th September 2021- two decades to the day since the felling of the World Trade Centre. Taliban swept across Afghanistan in just 10 days, taking their first provincial capital on 6 August. As of 16th August 2021, every […]
23 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 23 August 2021
EXERCISE KONKAN 2021 Focus: GS III- Security Challenges Why in News? Exercise Konkan 2021 was held between INS Tabar and HMS Westminster on 16 Aug 21 in the English Channel. Highlights: The exercise included the participation of integral helicopters of the two ships and the Falcon Electronic Warfare aircraft. A wide range of exercises including […]
23 August Static Quiz 2021 (Environment)
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 […]