SC verdict on real estate Act benefits homebuyers
Context: The Supreme Court affirmed that the provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) are applicable to projects that were ongoing and for whom completion certificates were not obtained at the time of the enactment of the law, in effect interpreting that the law is retroactive. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure, […]
HC urges Centre to speed up Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Context: Stating that the Uniform Civil Code “is a necessity and mandatorily required today” the Allahabad High Court has called upon the Central government to forthwith initiate the process for its implementation. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Positive […]
Government decides to repeal the three farm laws
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the repeal of three contentious farm laws, assuring farmer groups protesting against them for the past year that the legislative process for the repeal would be completed in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Storage, transport & marketing of agro-produce and related issues & constraints; supply […]
20 November 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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PIB – 20 November 2021
CONTENTS RANI LAKSHMIBAI SRI GURU NANAK DEV JI RANI LAKSHMIBAI Focus: GS I- Modern Indian history Why in News? PM paid tribute to Rani Lakshmibai on her Jayanti. About Rani Lakshmibai The Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi, was an Indian queen of the Maratha princely state of Jhansi in North India currently present in […]
20 November Static Quiz 2021 (Polity)
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Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 19 November 2021
Contents Agreeing to disagree: On U.S.-China ties A stimulating alliance: On addressing fiscal worries of States Agreeing to disagree: On U.S.-China ties Context: The virtual summit meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping appeared to underscore in their minds the need for them to find common ground on contentious issues including trade and tensions […]
Agreeing to disagree: On U.S.-China ties
Context: The virtual summit meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping appeared to underscore in their minds the need for them to find common ground on contentious issues including trade and tensions surrounding Taiwan and the South China Sea. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbours, Foreign policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: […]
A stimulating alliance: On addressing fiscal worries of States
Context: The Centre will release over ₹95,000 crore in one stroke to States this month, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced after meeting with Chief Ministers and State Finance Ministers to discuss the state of the economy and to sustain the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Constitutional Provisions, Basic structure of […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 19 November 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents No consensus on limiting Speaker’s powers RBI panel moots law to regulate digital lending ASEAN objects, China wants Myanmar junta to join summit India dips by five spots in global bribery risk rankings ‘Bhumi Samvaad’ – National Workshop on DILRMP No consensus on limiting Speaker’s powers Context: The All-India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) ended […]