Eye Drops to Reduce Dependency on Reading Glasses
Context: Entod Pharmaceuticals, a Mumbai-based company, recently announced that the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved their new eye drop called “PresVu.” This product is designed specifically to reduce dependency on reading glasses for individuals suffering from presbyopia, a common age-related vision condition that affects a large portion of the population above 40. […]
The Impact of the Swachh Bharat Mission
Context: The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), launched in 2014, has been a transformative sanitation program that aimed to eliminate open defecation and improve access to clean sanitation across India. This editorial discusses the long-term benefits of SBM, its role in achieving India’s sanitation goals, and the importance of sustained intervention to maintain these gains. Relevance: General […]
India Needs Consistent Engagement with ASEAN on Trade and Security
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Brunei and Singapore highlights India’s renewed focus on its “Act East” policy. This visit underscores the importance of consistent engagement with ASEAN nations on matters of trade, security, and strategic cooperation. While India has historically enjoyed strong ties with ASEAN, recent years have seen a decline in […]
A Weakened Public Health Sector in India
Context: India’s public health system is facing a crisis marked by inadequate policy focus on primary care, limited access to healthcare services for the underprivileged, and a growing emphasis on privatized healthcare models. Over the past decade, public health policies have not adequately addressed the real needs of the population, resulting in poor outcomes in […]
Current Affairs Quiz 09 September 2024
Current Affairs 09 September 2024
CONTENTS Gulf Cooperation Council Context: External Affairs Minister arrived in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, to attend the First India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Overview Importance of GCC for India India-GCC Relationships Overview Diplomatic Engagements Economic Interactions Trade Agreements Energy Collaborations […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 9 September 2024
Contents: Policy Paralysis: A Weakened Public Health Sector in India Context: India’s public health system is facing a crisis marked by inadequate policy focus on primary care, limited access to healthcare services for the underprivileged, and a growing emphasis on privatized healthcare models. Over the past decade, public health policies have not adequately addressed the […]
PIB Summaries 09 September 2024
CONTENTS Indian Naval Ship Participates in Joint Exercise in the Mediterranean Context: The Indian Naval Ship Tabar recently engaged in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the Spanish Navy’s ship Atalaya, conducting the exercise in the Mediterranean Sea. This initiative underscores India’s ongoing commitment to strengthening maritime collaboration and enhancing operational coordination with international naval […]
AUGUST 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS | MONTHLY COMPILATION | LEGACY IAS ACADEMY
Legacy IAS August 2024 Current Affairs Monthly Compilation includes Editorial Analysis and PIB Summaries which are essential for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) at both the Prelims and Mains levels and the content is segregated in accordance with the subjects in the UPSC Syllabus. Click Here for the August 2024 Monthly Current Affairs Compilation. […]
Static Quiz 09 September 2024 (Indian Economy)
