E-Shram needs some hard work to get going
Context: The Union Labour and Employment Ministry launched a portal aiming to register 38 crore unorganised workers in the country, eventually to help in the implementation of social security schemes. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy), GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Industrial Growth, Industrial Revolution) Mains Questions: The nuances of the unorganised […]
NEP schools: the future
Context: The pandemic has helped India realise the need for foundational literacy, preventing dropouts, to overcome the digital divide. The article talks about the shift in the physical mode of education to the online mode, facilitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Education, Government Interventions and Policies, Issues […]
Behind the great Indian Internet shutdown
Context: In the Anuradha Bhasin vs Union of India case (2010), the Supreme Court of India held that access to information via the Internet is a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution. In 2021, the year following the decision in 2020, India saw more instances of Internet shutdown that in 2020. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and […]
In Manipur, a case for asymmetric federalism
Context: The article talks about asymmetric federalism and how institutionally accommodating tribal distinctiveness will promote the State’s (Manipur) integrity. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Basic structure of the Constitution, Federal Structure) Dimensions of the Article: What is Asymmetric Federalism? Asymmetric Federalism in practice in India Reasons of asymmetric federalism in India Issue with […]
A selective nuclear policy
Context: The resumption of North Korea’s largest fissile material production reactor, after operations were ceased in December 2018, has sparked speculation about its real and symbolic significance. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has underlined that the restart of activity in Yongbyon constitutes a violation of UN Security Council resolutions. Relevance: GS-II: International relations (Important […]
Catching up: Scheme for textile sector
Context: The Union Cabinet has cleared an outlay over Rs. 10 thousand crore on a production linked incentive scheme in the man-made fibre (MMF) apparel, fabrics, and technical textiles sectors. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure, GS-III: Indian Economy (Employment, Growth & Development of Indian Economy, Inclusive Growth) Dimensions of the Article: Significance of Textile Sector […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 2 October 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents SC on Power to punish for contempt CJI on special panels to probe ‘atrocities’ by police India U.S. JWG in defence industrial security India’s Foreign Secretary visits Sri Lanka SC on Power to punish for contempt Context: The Supreme Court said that its power to punish for contempt under Article 129 is a constitutional […]
Study on fossil fuel extraction and global warming, Green Hydrogen
Context: A new study conducted by researchers from University College London says that as of now, both planned and operational fossil fuel extraction projects are not conducive to meeting the targets set out by the climate agreement signed in 2015. With the increasing focus on ill-effects of fossil duels, there is a need to implore […]
The economic reforms — looking back to look ahead
Context: The crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a debate about fresh thinking and new approaches to managing the economy and the future of humanity. History matters in the complex economic system. Therefore, it is important to briefly look at the economic reforms of the last 30 years. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy […]
Spirit of federalism lies in consultation
Context: Of late, various State governments have raised concerns about the Centre unilaterally enacting critical laws on subjects in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. The Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution against the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020. The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution against the controversial farm […]