Long wait for a Deputy Speaker for Lok Sabha
Context: With the Delhi High Court asking the Central government to explain its stand on a petition that claimed keeping the post of Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha vacant is a violation of Article 93 of the Constitution, the issue is once again in the spotlight. The position of Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha […]
China’s ‘common prosperity’ drive: Explained
Context: President Xi Jinping has called for China to achieve “common prosperity”, seeking to narrow a yawning wealth gap that threatens the country’s economic ascent and the legitimacy of Communist Party rule. The idea of “Common Prosperity” is a sharp escalation in official rhetoric and the recent crackdown on excesses in industries including technology and […]
A hydro onslaught the Himalayas cannot take
Context: Six months after a devastating flood of rock, ice and debris gushed down the Rishiganga river in Uttarakhand and killed at least 200 and severely damaged two hydropower projects, three Central Ministries, which initially had dissenting views on the future of hydroelectric power projects have agreed to a consensus. As hydro power projects, dams […]
FSDC discusses IBC, stressed assets, financial inclusion
Context: The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) discussed measures to manage stressed assets and noted the need to keep a continuous vigil by the government and all regulators on the financial conditions. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) Composition of the council Responsibilities of the […]
Diversion of fresh water from Odisha’s Brahmani river
Context: Environmentalists expressed concern over the massive diversion of fresh water from the Brahmani river basin, which could pose a grave threat to the famous mangrove vegetation in Odisha. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Conservation), GS-I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Brahmani River About the concerns diversion of fresh water from Brahmani […]
Footprints of 3 dinosaur species found in Thar desert
Context: In a major discovery, footprints of three species of dinosaurs have been found in the Thar desert in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, proving the presence of the giant reptiles in the western part of the State, which formed the seashore to the Tethys Ocean during the Mesozoic era. Relevance: Prelims, GS-I: Geography (Geomorphology) Dimensions of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 4 September 2021
Contents A hydro onslaught the Himalayas cannot take A hydro onslaught the Himalayas cannot take Context: Six months after a devastating flood of rock, ice and debris gushed down the Rishiganga river in Uttarakhand and killed at least 200 and severely damaged two hydropower projects, three Central Ministries, which initially had dissenting views on the […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 4 September 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents Footprints of 3 dinosaur species found in Thar desert Diversion of fresh water from Odisha’s Brahmani river FSDC discusses IBC, stressed assets, financial inclusion Footprints of 3 dinosaur species found in Thar desert Context: In a major discovery, footprints of three species of dinosaurs have been found in the Thar desert in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer […]
04 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 04 September 2021
6th EASTERN ECONOMIC FORUM 2021 Focus: International relations Why in News? Prime Minister’s Virtually -Addressed the 6th Eastern Economic Forum 2021 in Vladivostok. PM stressed on the importance of greater economic and commercial engagement between the two sides in line with the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’. He highlighted the importance of health and […]