About The Amur Falcon
Context: The Manipur Forest Department will carry out a head count of Amur falcons-the world’s longest travelling raptors- in Tamenglong district. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About the Amur Falcon: The Amur falcon is a small raptor belonging to the falcon family. Here are some key details about this remarkable bird: -Source: Hindustan Times […]
About The Grey Whales
Context: As per a new study, population swings in eastern North Pacific grey whales — some of which have resulted in recent mass mortality events — are driven by changing prey biomass and ice cover in the Arctic. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Grey Whales: Here are some key […]
About Hepatitis C
Context: According to the World Health Organisation WHO Egypt became the first country to achieve “gold tier” status on the path to elimination of hepatitis C as per the global health body criteria. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Hepatitis C: Transmission: Symptoms: Geographical Distribution: Prevention and Treatment: Gold Tier Status: Gold […]
About Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Context: Vice President of India recently interacted with the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union on the sidelines of the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU): Structure: IPU Assembly: Governing Council: Executive Committees: Standing Committees: Meeting of Women Parliamentarians: -Source: The Times of India
World Economic Outlook: IMF
Context: Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its World Economic Outlook 2023 titled- Navigating Global Divergence, which stated that the Indian Economy will grow faster than previously estimated. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the World Economic Outlook: Global GDP Growth Chinese Economy Global Inflation Factors Affecting Growth IMF Recommendations Findings Related […]
About Invisible E-Waste
Context: The WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment)Forum, in celebration of International E-Waste Day on October 14, 2023, engaged the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to determine the annual quantities of Invisible E-Waste items. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Study on Invisible E-Waste: […]
Remote EVM (R-EVM)
Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) introduced the Remote Electronic Voting Machine (R-EVM) in late 2022 to enhance domestic migrant voting and boost the voter turnout from the 2019 general election, which stood at 67.4%. A recent survey by Lokniti-CSDS in September 2023 targeted 1,017 migrants in Delhi’s slums, consisting of 63% men and […]
About INS Sagardhwani
Context: Recently, INS Sagardhwani, an oceanographic research vessel embarked on a two-month long Sagar Maitri (SM) Mission-4 from South Jetty, Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: INS Sagardhwani: Sagar Maitri Initiative:
About the Saraswati Samman Award
Context: Recently, Tamil writer Sivasankari was presented with the ‘Saraswati Samman’ 2022 for her book of memoirs Surya Vamsam. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About the Saraswati Samman Award: The Saraswati Samman Award is a prestigious literary honor in India, recognizing outstanding literary works in various Indian languages. Here are some key details about this award: […]
SEPTEMBER 2023 CURRENT AFFAIRS | MONTHLY COMPILATION | LEGACY IAS ACADEMY
Legacy IAS September 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 September 2023 Monthly Current Affairs Compilation. […]