India’s December ’21 Unemployment Rate Hits 4-Month High
Context: India’s unemployment rate hit a four-month high in December 2021 according to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Human Resources, Employment, Growth and Development of Indian Economy) Dimensions of the Article: What are the risks to employment based on data in December 2021? Causes of Unemployment in […]
Bioenergy Crops Create Cooling Effect On Cultivated Areas
Context: Converting annual crops to perennial bioenergy crops can induce a cooling effect on the areas where they are cultivated, according to a new study. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology, GS-III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Energy crops Bioenergy crops and cooling effect Energy crops Energy crops are low-cost and low-maintenance crops grown solely for […]
Why The World Is Short of Computer Chips?
Context: An abrupt and cascading shortage of semiconductors has caused car manufactures and premium bike makers curtail production across categories. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Industrial Policy and Indigenization of Production and Technology, Government policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Why are semiconductor chips important? Why are there shortages? What is the impact of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis for UPSC – 05 January 2022
Contents India’s rights record, America’s blinkered vision Entering another Covid year, R-value over 1 in big cities India’s rights record, America’s blinkered vision Context: The current Indian government has been remarkably successful in maintaining cordial Indian relations with Washington under United States President Joe Biden, yet, there are some wrinkles such as the U.S. Report […]
Current Affairs 05 January 2022 for UPSC Exam | Legacy IAS
Contents China to ‘modernise’ its nuclear arsenal ISRO gearing up for multiple space missions in 2022 India’s December ’21 unemployment rate hits 4-month high Bioenergy crops create cooling effect on cultivated areas Why the world is short of computer chips? China to ‘modernise’ its nuclear arsenal Context: China said that it will continue to “modernise” […]
Current Affairs 05 January 2022 Quiz | Legacy IAS Academy
Static Quiz – 05 January 2022 (Polity) | Legacy IAS
PIB Summaries – 05 January 2022 | Legacy IAS
CONTENTS DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION INDIAN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING FACILITIES MAP (I-STEM) DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has celebrated the 64th Foundation Day on 1st January, 2022. About Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis for UPSC – 04 January 2022
Contents Key takeaways from RBI’s Financial Stability Report NGOs and corporates Aiding in governance Key takeaways from RBI’s Financial Stability Report Context: By the end of December 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its latest Financial Stability Report (FSR). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy) Dimensions of the Article: […]
NGOs and Corporates Aiding In Governance | Legacy IAS
Context: It is well known that the collaborative effort of markets and the Government leads to development of a country. We also know that engaging with communities and non-state informal institutions is as important as working with the Government machinery. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Management of Social Sector/Services, Transparency and Accountability in Governance) […]