MAOIST ATTACKS IN CHHATTISGARH’S SUKMA
Context: A day after the encounter between central paramilitary forces and Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma, bodies of 22 personnel were recovered, 31 were injured and one commando was still missing, according to Chattisgarh police. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism, Left-Wing Extremism) Dimensions of the Article: Background to the recent […]
GOVT. AMENDS INSOLVENCY LAW THROUGH ORDINANCE
Context: The government has amended the insolvency law to provide for a pre-packaged resolution process for micro, small and medium enterprises. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Development and Growth of Indian Economy, Banking Sector and NBFCs, NPAs) Dimensions of the Article: About the Ordinance passed by the Government Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Objectives […]
ARCH CLOSURE OF CHENAB BRIDGE COMPLETED
Context: The Railways said it had completed the arch closure of the 1315m Chenab bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Transport and Connectivity related infrastructure) Dimensions of the Article: About the Chenab Bridge Chenab valley Recently in news: Ratle Hydroelectric Project About the Chenab Bridge It is one of […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 06 April 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents Earthquake in Sikkim Maoist attacks in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma Govt. amends insolvency law through ordinance Arch closure of Chenab bridge completed EARTHQUAKE IN SIKKIM Context: An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck the Sikkim-Bhutan border and the tremors were felt in the districts of north Bengal including Siliguri, Malda and Darjeeling districts. Relevance: […]
PIB 6th April 2021
EXERCISE LA PEROUSE Focus: GS III- Defence, Prelims Why in news? Indian Navy Ships INS Satpura and INS Kiltan along with P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating, for the first time; in multi-lateral maritime exercise La Pérouse, being conducted in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region from 05 to 07 Apr 2021. About Exercise La […]
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5th April 2021 – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Finance Ministry’s decision for monetary policy explained FINANCE MINISTRY’S DECISION FOR MONETARY POLICY EXPLAINED Context: The Central government confirmed that India’s central bank, the RBI, will continue to target maintaining retail inflation within the band of 2% to 6%. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Economic Growth and Development, Planning usage and Mobilisation of resources, Inclusive […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 05 April 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents Asian desert dust and Indian summer monsoon Delay in CBDT appointments raises concerns CM will represent Delhi at World Cities Cultural Forum First farm-based solar power plant under PM- KUSUM India asks state refiners to review oil import contracts ASIAN DESERT DUST AND INDIAN SUMMER MONSOON Context: A new study has shown how dust […]
ASIAN DESERT DUST AND INDIAN SUMMER MONSOON
Context: A new study has shown how dust coming from the deserts in the West, Central and East Asia plays an important role in the Indian Summer Monsoon. The researchers also explain how the Indian Summer Monsoon has a reverse effect and can increase the winds in West Asia to produce yet more dust. Relevance: […]