World Summit of Information Society 2022
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The Minister of Communications recently attended the opening ceremony of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland, where India demonstrated its telecom prowess in multilateral and bilateral engagements. Details: India’s participation coincides with its re-election to the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) Council for the […]
The Problem With Putting the Civil Services on a Pedestal
Context Recently, two IAS officers were the subject of widespread public derision for misuse of power. A week later, the media and the public feted those who had successfully cracked the UPSC examination in order to become bureaucrats of the future. Relevance GS-II: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Dimensions of the Article About […]
UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2022: General Studies Paper 1
Check the UPSC Prelims 2022 Answer Key here: UPSC Prelims Answer Key for the UPSC Civil Services 2022 Prelims examination which was conducted successfully across the country on 5th June , 2022 is provided by Legacy IAS Academy. The examination is a qualifier for the Civil Services and Indian Forest Services – and it is […]
A Judicial Course That Calls For Introspection
Context The recent decision of the Supreme Court of India in the case of A.G. Perarivalan has stirred up a hornet’s nest. Relevance GS-II: Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions Dimensions of the Article Use of Article 142 to grant pardon Evaluating the constitutionality of decision Way Forward Use of […]
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Context: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) approved the implementation of the Centre’s flagship Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) for the residents in its area. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) National Health Protection Mission (AB-PMJAY) Health and Wellness Centres (AB-PMJAY) […]
Service Charge Levied by Restaurants on Customers
Context: The Centre has called a meeting of restaurant owners over service charge levied by them on customers. The restaurants are collecting service charges from consumers by default, even though collection of any such charge is voluntary and at the discretion of consumers and not mandatory as per law. Relevance: GS III- Food Processing & […]
How To Prepare For UPSC Prelim 2023?
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the UPSC is done to recruit candidates that are suitable for IAS, IPS, IFS, and other services. Millions of people apply for these exams but only a few make it through the exams and get selected. This makes the present-day candidates with lingering questions like how to prepare […]
How To Make a Timetable For IAS preparation?
Indian Administrative Service (IAS), is considered to be one of the toughest competitive examinations of India. Every year, many people take this exam, to test their luck and hard work and achieve this prestigious post. A way or timetable for overcoming a short time and lengthy syllabus will help the aspirant for effective and […]
Delimitation Fallouts
Context Four years from now, when the delimitation of the constituencies will take place, India’s electoral democracy will stand on an existential crossroads. Relevance GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein Dimensions of […]
Ensuring A Sustainable Vaccination Programme
Context COVID-19, which disrupted supply chains across countries and in India too, marks an inflection point in the trajectory of immunization programmes. Relevance GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Dimensions of the Article UIP: Showcasing India’s strength in managing large scale vaccination Why strong service […]