About The COFEPOSA Act
Context: The Madras High Court recently quashed a detention order issued under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA) Act, 1974 against a practising lawyer, ordering his release. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About the COFEPOSA Act: Grounds for Detention: Review by High Courts: Execution […]
About The National Investigation Agency
Context: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) confiscated land and part of a house belonging to Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the US-based founder and lawyer of the banned Sikhs for Justice, in Amritsar and Chandigarh. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is the NIA? When did the NIA come into being? What […]
State of the Rhino 2023
Context: The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) has released the “State of the Rhino, 2023” report, which provides population estimates and trends for the five remaining rhino species in Africa and Asia. World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22nd each year to raise awareness about these rhino species and conservation efforts, with its origins traced […]
National Higher Education Qualifications Framework
Context: University Grants Commission (UGC) has finalised the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF) to standardise qualifications and promote academic mobility. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF) Objective Main Features Levels Guidelines for Program Development Credit Framework Inclusive Qualifications Quality Assurance Mechanism Issues with the NHEQF Multiple Frameworks Ambiguity Lack […]
An Economic Corridor, the Israel Link and the Geopolitics
Context: The 2023 G-20 summit, which was held under India’s presidency, was highly successful despite the group’s limited economic focus on the complex global issues of our time. India’s exceptional performance at the summit, held in early September, garnered widespread global media attention. Notably, the summit saw various significant achievements being undertaken. Relevance: GS2- International […]
Taking India Back to The Drawing Board
Context: Putting aside its political motivations, the 2023 Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill brings attention to a significant aspect of representative democracy – the delimitation of electoral constituencies. Delimitation involves defining and setting the boundaries for these constituencies. Relevance: GS2- Polity- Mains Question: Highlighting the challenges in carrying out a timely delimitation of constituencies, analyse its significance […]
August 2023 CURRENT AFFAIRS | MONTHLY COMPILATION | LEGACY IAS ACADEMY
Legacy IAS August 2023 Current Affairs Monthly Compilation includes Editorial Analysis and PIB Summaries which are essential for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) at both the Prelims and Mains levels and the content is segregated in accordance with the subjects in the UPSC Syllabus. Click Here for the August 2023 Monthly Current Affairs Compilation. […]
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue
Introduction of 56 Prizes Under Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar to Honor Scientists
Context: The Central Government plans to introduce 56 prizes as part of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar to honor scientists. These awards will include 3 Vigyan Ratna, 25 Vigyan Shri, 25 Yuva Vigyan Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, and 3 Vigyan Team Awards. The announcement of these awards will take place every year on National Technology Day, May […]
About the Indian Skimmer
Context: The endangered Indian Skimmer was recently spotted along the Ghaghra River at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Indian Skimmer Family and Scientific Name Feeding Behavior and Nickname Habitat Distribution Physical Characteristics Diet Conservation Status About Dudhwa Tiger Reserve Location Components Rivers Vegetation Flora Fauna -Source: Indian […]