Taliban take over Afghanistan
The US and NATO forces have decided to leave Afghanistan. The US has set a deadline of 11th September 2021- two decades to the day since the felling of the World Trade Centre. Taliban swept across Afghanistan in just 10 days, taking their first provincial capital on 6 August. As of 16th August 2021, every […]
Tiger Conservation in India
Tiger being a keystone species is the symbol of courage and strength in India. This charismatic species has earned its pride as a National animal of India. It features in the National emblem adopted by the Government of India in 1950. India is one of the important Tiger range countries and has more than 70% […]
Oxygen Crisis: Oxygen Shortage in India explained for UPSC
Context: Oxygen Crisis in India – Oxygen Shortage for Covid-19 patients treatment There are serious calls to address the Oxygen Crisis in India due to shortage of Oxygen as infected patients of the second wave of Covid-19 are left gasping for breath as hospitals in some states are operating on the edge due to a […]
UPSC coaching vs self-study
Is taking UPSC coaching a better option than self-study? Every UPSC aspirant has come across this question at least once in his preparation days. Whether to take coaching or not? Before beginning to start the UPSC CSE preparation, students must give a good thought on this subject. As it will give the due course of […]
Top IAS Interview Questions Asked by UPSC Panel
IAS is one of the toughest examinations in India. Though many people clear the written examination yet they find it very difficult to crack the interview. It takes months and years of preparation to clear the UPSC interview. The questions are a test of the candidate’s mental and decision-making capability. It’s not easy to crack […]
Probable Essays for UPSC Mains Exam 2020
An essay is a piece of writing, outlining the writer’s perspective. Writing an essay is an arduous task unless you have an excellent command on structuring and presenting the content according to the demand of the topic. Legacy IAS provides you the best Essay guidance to maximize your score for UPSC CSE Main, eventually getting […]
Art and Culture Previous Years UPSC Main Questions
2019 2019 1. Highlight the Central Asian and Greco-Bactrian elements in Gandhara art. 2018 2018 1. Safeguarding the Indian Art Heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss. 2. Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab Travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. 3. The Bhakti movement received a […]
Separation of Power and Independence of Judiciary for UPSC Exam
Relevance: GS Paper 2: Separation of Powers (between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms, institutions); Judiciary (structure, organisation functioning) Mains Questions: Do you think that constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain. 15 marks The judiciary is the important […]
The real population worry
The real population worry Context: India’s population future prompted by release of the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report (2018) and global population projections made by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation(IHME),US. Relevance: GS Paper 1: Poverty, Population; Development and associated issues Mains questions: Critically examine whether growing population is the cause of poverty […]
China’s rise and fall at the UN
China’s rise and fall at the UN Context: The United nations completed 75 years this year. It’s an opportune time for New Delhi to push for institutional changes and reformed multilateralism in the global system Mains questions: Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UN Security Council. 15 […]