Panel set up to implement Assam Accord
Context: The Assam government set up an eight-member sub-committee to examine and prepare a framework for the implementation of all clauses of the Assam Accord of 1985. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies and Interventions, Issues arising due to the design and implementation of policies), GS-II: Polity and Governance (Citizenship) Dimensions of the Article: […]
‘Pandora Papers’ expose offshore assets of heads of state
Context: More than a dozen heads of state and government, including the King of Jordan and the Czech Prime Minister, have hidden millions in offshore tax havens, according to the so-called “Pandora Papers” investigation published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) media consortium. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Money Laundering), GS-II: International Relations […]
Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) Hanle
Context: The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) located at Hanle near Leh in Ladakh is becoming one of the globally promising observatory sites, according to a recent study. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About IAO at Hanle About Global Relay of Observatories Watching Transients Happen (GROWTH) About IAO at Hanle India’s […]
NGRI proposes landslip warning system
Context: The Council of Scientific And Industrial Research -National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) has launched an ‘Environmental Seismology’ group to develop a ‘Landslide and Flood Early Warning System’ for the Himalayan region. Relevance: GS-III: Disaster and Management (Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters, Disaster Management in India), GS-I: Geography (Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions […]
A tiny plant that can ‘digest’ low density plastic sheets
Context: Researchers from University of Madras and Presidency College, Chennai, have isolated an alga species that shows promise as an agent of biodegradation of plastic sheets. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution and Degradation), GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Plastic pollution in India About the discovered alga species that […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 4 October 2021
Contents Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Concerns Reimagining food systems with lessons from India Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Concerns Context: The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), launched in September 2021 will not only simplify processes of hospitals but also increase ease of living according to the Prime Minister. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance […]
PIB – 04 October 2021
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji on his Jayanti. About Lal Bahadur Shastri: Lal Bahadur Shastri shares his birthday with Gandhi and hails from the province of Jawaharlal Nehru. He became India’s second Prime Minister (1964-66). […]
04 October Static Quiz 2021 (History)
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 4 October 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents Government notifies new rules to clear retro tax mess Minister on licences for new sugar factories and ethanol Panel set up to implement Assam Accord ‘Pandora Papers’ expose offshore assets of heads of state Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) Hanle NGRI proposes landslip warning system A tiny plant that can ‘digest’ low density plastic sheets […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 2 October 2021
Contents Crime and the pandemic: On Crime in India report Make departments smart, first Crime and the pandemic: On Crime in India report Context: The annual report, ‘Crime in India’, released by the National Crime Records Bureau released in September 2021 needs to be carefully parsed before gleaning insights or making State-wise comparisons. Relevance: GS-II: […]