Life expectancy lower for urban poor, says study
Context: The report, “Healthcare equity in urban India”, released recently by Azim Premji University, notes the health vulnerabilities and inequalities in cities in India. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Poverty) Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the report on life expectancy of urban poor Causes of Urban Poverty Issues related to […]
Survey on Police and perception of “sensitivity”
Context: According to a survey (SMART Policing Index) conducted by Indian Police Foundation (IPF), a think tank run by retired IPS officers and academics – Police in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh scored the lowest among all States when it came to perception of “sensitivity”. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Transparency and Accountability, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions […]
US’ emergency oil stash: Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)
Context: In wake of the 2022 midterm elections in the US, the Biden administration is considering tapping the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to check rising oil prices. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Sources of Energy), GS-III: Indian Economy (Foreign Trade and Growth and Development of Indian Economy) Dimensions of the Article: Strategic Petroleum Reserves […]
T.N. Speaker favours time frame to decide on Bills
Context: Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker questioned why the President does not provide reasons for withholding assent and returning a Bill passed by the State Assembly. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Constitutional Provisions, Legislature) Dimensions of the Article: Legislative Powers of the Governor What can a President do after a bill is reserved by a Governor? […]
22 November 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 22 November 2021
CONTENTS PRADHAN MANTRI AWAS YOJANA- GRAMIN E-SHRAM PORTAL INDO FRENCH SHAKTI 2021 PRADHAN MANTRI AWAS YOJANA- GRAMIN Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes Why in News? Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin completes 5 years About Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Launched on 25th June […]
22 November Static Quiz 2021 (Geography)
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Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 20 November 2021
Contents CCI market study on pharma sector CCI market study on pharma sector Context: In a recent study the CCI found that the market for generic drugs is driven by brand competition instead of price competition despite such drugs being functionally and chemically identical. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Introduction What […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 20 November 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents Government decides to repeal the three farm laws HC urges Centre to speed up Uniform Civil Code (UCC) SC verdict on real estate Act benefits homebuyers India largest recipient of remittances in 2021: World Bank Government decides to repeal the three farm laws Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the repeal of three contentious […]
India largest recipient of remittances in 2021: World Bank
Context: India received $87 billion in remittances in 2021, and the United States was the biggest source, accounting for over 20% of these funds, the World Bank said in its latest report. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Human Resource, Indian Diaspora) Dimensions of the Article: What are remittances? World Bank’s […]