World Inequality Report 2022
Context: World Inequality Report 2022 by the World Inequality Lab was released recently, according to which India is now among the most unequal countries in the world. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to poverty & minorities, Inclusive Growth) Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the World Inequality Report 2022 About the report […]
U.P. tops list in human rights violation: MHA
Context: According to data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs to the Rajya Sabha – around 40% of human rights violation cases lodged annually by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in the past three financial years (2019-21) till October 2021 were from Uttar Pradesh. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance, GS-II: Polity and […]
Cabinet clears Ken-Betwa river interlinking project
Context: The Union Cabinet approved the funding and implementation of the Ken-Betwa river interlinking project at a cost of ₹44,605 crore at the 2020-21 price level. The Centre would fund ₹39,317 crore for the project, with ₹36,290 crore as a grant and ₹3,027 crore as a loan. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Drainage System in India, Projects […]
Three Indian companies are top 100 in arms sales: SIPRI
Context: Three Indian companies are among the world’s top 100 for combined arms sales in 2020, said a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), which tracks global arms trade. Relevance: GS-III: Science and Technology, GS-II: International Relations (International Groupings & Agreements affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About SIPRI Highlights […]
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09 December Static Quiz 2021 (Environment)
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PIB – 9 DECEMBER 2021
CONTENTS: PRADHAN MANTRI AWAAS YOJANA-GRAMIN (PMAY-G) KEN-BETWA INTERLINKING OF RIVERS PROJECT FORTIFIED RICE BRAHMOS SUPERSONIC CRUISE MISSILE PRADHAN MANTRI AWAAS YOJANA-GRAMIN (PMAY-G) Focus: GS Paper – 2, Poverty, Welfare Schemes, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development Why in news? Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 […]
Current Affairs 08 December 2021 for UPSC Exam | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents U.S. warns Russia against Ukraine invasion Judicial ‘inaction’ favours those in power Tribal outfits in Tripura pushing for ‘Greater Tipraland’ China’s export growth slows, imports quicken on demand U.S. warns Russia against Ukraine invasion Context: The United States will impose “severe economic harm” on Russia and boost its military presence in Eastern Europe should […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC 08 December 2021
Contents Mediation Bill: Not getting the Act together Health account numbers that require closer scrutiny Mediation Bill: Not getting the Act together Context: The Ministry of Law and Justice has placed the Draft Mediation Bill, 2021 in public domain seeking feedback and suggestions from all stakeholders. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives, Issues arising […]
08 December 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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