About Monkeypox Virus
Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that mpox no longer constitutes a global health emergency, almost exactly a year after the disease formerly known as monkeypox started spreading globally. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: About Monkeypox virus Zoonotic disease Transmission: Symptoms and treatment Treatment: -Source: The Hindu
Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act 1973
Context: The counsel for the Competition Commission of India (CCI) recently said in the Supreme Court that the Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act, 1973, does not protect Coal India Ltd (CIL) from the competition laws. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Main Features of Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act, 1973: Exceptions to the […]
India Makes Changes to Its Money Laundering Law
Context: India has taken steps to update its money laundering law, the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA), in order to address potential gaps ahead of its upcoming assessment by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Changes Made Under the PMLA The Indian government has made […]
Potential of STP sludge in Ganga River cleanup efforts
Context: The sludge from Indian sewage treatment plants (STPs) is significant in treating polluted water from the Ganga River. A recent study highlights the potential of this sludge as a fertilizer and biofuel. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: What is Sludge? Treatment and Classification: Sludge Disposal in India: Main […]
About Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Context: The European Union (EU) has announced that its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be introduced in its transitional phase from October 2023, which will levy a carbon tax on imports of products made from the processes which are not Environmentally sustainable or non-Green. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: CBAM […]
YUVA PRATIBHA – Culinary Talent Hunt
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? MyGov, in collaboration with Institute of Hotel Management, Pusa will launch – YUVA PRATIBHA – Culinary Talent Hunt on May 13, 2023. About YUVA PRATIBHA – Culinary Talent:
About Deep Ocean Mission
Focus: GS I- Physical Geography Why in News? The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences recently chaired the first-ever high-level Steering Committee meeting of Deep Ocean Mission. About Deep Ocean Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Earth Sciences The major objectives proposed under Deep Ocean Mission are as follows:
APRIL 2023 CURRENT AFFAIRS | MONTHLY COMPILATION | LEGACY IAS ACADEMY
Legacy IAS April 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 April 2023 Monthly Current Affairs Compilation. […]
MONTHLY PIB SUMMARIES APRIL 2023 | MONTHLY COMPILATION FOR UPSC
Legacy IAS APRIl 2023 PIB SUMMARIES – Monthly Compilation for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) will be extremely crucial for your UPSC preparation. The source, Press Information Bureau of India is indubitably the most important source of Current Affairs for any UPSC aspirant. In this Compilation you will find important PIB articles from […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 May 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 May 2023 Contents India’s Strategic Nuclear Gamble Worked Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology; Nuclear Technology Mains Question Why were the nuclear tests so significant at the time for India? What modifications has the nuclear testing made to […]