JUNE 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS | MONTHLY COMPILATION | LEGACY IAS ACADEMY
Legacy IAS JUNE 2025 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 June 2025 Monthly Current Affairs Compilation. […]
Static Quiz 11 July 2025 (Geography)
IAF Jaguar Jet Crash
The Crash: Key Facts Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management , Defence) Technical & Operational Concerns Why It Matters Replacement & Modernization Imperatives Macro Picture: India’s Combat Aircraft Fleet Aircraft Type Induction Year Status Quantity (approx) Jaguar 1979 Phasing Out ~90 Mirage 2000 1985 Mid-Life Upgrade ~50 Su-30MKI 2002 onwards Backbone Fleet 270 Rafale 2020 onwards […]
India’s Inequality Debate: 10 Critical Analytical Insights
Inequality and the Gini Debate Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy ,Inequality , Gini Co-efficient) Claim vs Reality: Gini Index Interpretation Income Inequality is Rising Sharply Wealth Inequality is Even More Stark Limitations of Consumption-Based Gini Survey Quality Issues Distort Findings India’s Claim Omits Income/Wealth Data Taxation System Does Not Correct Inequality Bigger Picture Missed: Structural Inequality […]
How did Himachal achieve a high rank on the NAS?
What is the NAS? Relevance : GS 2(Education , Governance) Why Himachal’s Jump is Significant Reform Strategies Behind the Success What NAS Captures — and Misses Captures Misses Language, Maths, Science Socio-emotional well-being, civic awareness Relative academic benchmarks Holistic quality of teacher-student relationships State-level learning gaps Equity dimensions (e.g. rural, marginalised learners’ challenges) Test scores ≠ Education […]
How can cat bonds plan for a natural disaster?
What are Cat Bonds? Relevance : GS 3(Economy, Disaster Management, and Environment ) How Do Cat Bonds Work? Component Role Sponsor Sovereign/state (e.g., India) – pays premium and defines risk scope Issuer Intermediary agency (e.g., World Bank) – issues bonds to investors Investor Pension funds, hedge funds, family offices – provide upfront funds Trigger Event If […]
ASI allows retired T.N. archaeologist to prepare report on Keeladi excavations
What is Keeladi and Why It Matters Relevance : GS 1(Culture ,Heritage,History ) Timeline of Excavations Phase Year Lead Agency/Archaeologist Key Findings I–II 2015–2016 K. Amarnath Ramakrishna (ASI) Brick structures, graffiti suggesting urban life III 2017 P.S. Sriraman (ASI) Controversial – no continuity reported in structures IV+ 2018 onwards Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Dept. Continued urban […]
12 killed as key bridge collapses in Vadodara
The Incident Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management) Bridge Profile Probable Causes Broader Governance Context 1. Systemic Neglect of Infrastructure Audits 2. Absence of Preventive Maintenance Culture 3. Urban-Rural Infrastructure Divide Comparative Insight: Recent Bridge Collapses Location Year Cause Casualties Morbi, Gujarat 2022 Corrosion, overloaded footbridge 135+ dead Bihar (Ganga Bridge) 2024 Under-construction, design flaw 3 dead […]
Current Affairs Quiz 10 July 2025
Current Affairs 10 July 2025
Content : 12 killed as key bridge collapses in Vadodara The Incident Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management) Bridge Profile Probable Causes Broader Governance Context 1. Systemic Neglect of Infrastructure Audits 2. Absence of Preventive Maintenance Culture 3. Urban-Rural Infrastructure Divide Comparative Insight: Recent Bridge Collapses Location Year Cause Casualties Morbi, Gujarat 2022 Corrosion, overloaded footbridge […]