PIB Summaries 14 May 2025
Content: Ayurveda Day to Be Celebrated on 23rd September Every Year Context & Background Relevance :GS 1(Culture and Heritage) Key Decision Rationale for Change Symbolic Significance of 23rd September Implications & Outlook Relevance for Policy & Governance : India’s Major Ports Achieve Historic Milestones in FY 2024-25, Driving Growth and Global Competitiveness Cargo Throughput and […]
APRIL 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS | MONTHLY COMPILATION | LEGACY IAS ACADEMY
Legacy IAS April 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 April 2025 Monthly Current Affairs Compilation. […]
Static Quiz 14th May 2025 (Art and Culture)
Single-use food packaging 84% of Himalayan plastic waste
Plastic Waste in the Himalayan Region: Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Environmental Impact: Waste Collection Efforts: Production and Systems Issue: Distribution of Plastic Waste: Calls for Solutions Beyond Recycling:
U.S.-China pact a mixed bag for India
Mixed Reactions to U.S.-China Trade Pact: Impact on U.S.-China Bilateral Trade: Unresolved Issues in the Trade Deal: Potential for Reduced Dumping:
Paddy, pulses acreage has increased this kharif season
Increase in Crop Acreage: Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Agriculture) Increase in Other Crops: Water Availability and Reservoir Storage: Foodgrain Stocks: Impact of Weather Conditions: Promotion of Scientific Agriculture: Conclusion:
India engaged with China on germanium export restrictions
Context of Export Restrictions: Relevance : GS 3(Minerals ,Technology) India’s Dependency and Issues: Grievances and Diplomatic Engagement: Impact on Electronics Manufacturing: Broader Political and Economic Context: Conclusion:
On differences in clientelism patronage and freebies
Clientelism: Relevance : GS 2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice) Patronage: Freebies: Conflation Issues: Conclusion:
How is shipping industry tackling emissions?
Context & Significance Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Key Outcome of MEPC-83 Major Proposals Tabled Diverging Global Responses US Position India’s Role and Gains Why Green Shipping Matters Equity & CBDR Principle Future Steps & Challenges
When water standards don’t hold water
Concept and Role of Per Capita Water Standards Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Lack of Uniformity and Evidence Discrepancy in Application Flawed Planning Implications Service Delivery Gap Impact on Equity and Rights Recommendations and Conclusion