COP 26 global summit: India’s views and more
Context: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav throwed light on what would be India’s viewpoints as he leaves to Glasgow to participate in the 26th edition of the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP). Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in a World Leaders Summit to be held next week as part of the COP. Relevance: […]
The need to move away from clientelism
Context: A neoliberal economy encourages private capital and the market, while forcing the state to withdraw from welfare. Even as the poor perceive the state as an arbitrator of their well-being and a facilitator for their mobility in all spheres of life, today’s political parties resort to unsolicited freebies to attract them. Relevance: GS-II: Governance […]
Getting the focus back on Early Childhood Education
Context: Despite the importance of Early Childhood Education (ECE), little has been said about the continuance of ECE delivery during the COVID-19 school closures, reminiscent of its status quo even prior to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to education, Government Initiatives and Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Importance […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 29 October 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents COP 26 global summit: India’s views and more Rupee, bonds gain on global oil price decline Sundarbans NP: On of the highest blue carbon stocks MNRE launches Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM) China to build military base in Tajikistan COP 26 global summit: India’s views and more Context: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav throwed light […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 29 October 2021
Contents Getting the focus back on Early Childhood Education The need to move away from clientelism Getting the focus back on Early Childhood Education Context: Despite the importance of Early Childhood Education (ECE), little has been said about the continuance of ECE delivery during the COVID-19 school closures, reminiscent of its status quo even prior […]
29 October 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
Powering the energy sector: Electricity (Amendment) Bill
Context: The Electricity (Amendment) Bill of 2020 is a game-changing reform which will set the process of de-licensing power distribution after the monopoly of the state is dismantled. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Energy Sector, Sources of Energy, Types of Resources and Sustainable use of Resources), GS-II: Governance (Government Interventions and Policies, Issues arising out […]
COP26 climate conference and its importance
Context: The UK will host the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference in October 2021, which will see leaders from more than 190 countries, thousands of negotiators, researchers and citizens coming together to strengthen a global response to the threat of climate change. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of the Environment, International Treaties and […]
PIB – 29 October 2021
CONTENTS ASEAN KRISHI UDAN 2.0 ASEAN Focus: GS II- International Groupings Why in News? Prime Minister participated in the 18th India-ASEAN Summit. Details: The Summit was held virtually and saw participation from the Leaders of ASEAN Member States. Highlighting the milestone of 30th anniversary of India-ASEAN Partnership, the leaders announced the Year 2022 […]