6th April 2021 – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Persistent mindlessness: On Maoist encounter PERSISTENT MINDLESSNESS: ON MAOIST ENCOUNTER Context: The deaths of over 20 paramilitary personnel in an encounter with the Maoists in the Tarrem area near Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district once again puts the spotlight on the long-running conflict in this remote tribal region. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Linkages of Organized […]
PERSISTENT MINDLESSNESS: ON MAOIST ENCOUNTER
Context: The deaths of over 20 paramilitary personnel in an encounter with the Maoists in the Tarrem area near Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district once again puts the spotlight on the long-running conflict in this remote tribal region. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism, Left-Wing Extremism) Mains Questions: Is lack of development […]
EARTHQUAKE IN SIKKIM
Context: An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck the Sikkim-Bhutan border and the tremors were felt in the districts of north Bengal including Siliguri, Malda and Darjeeling districts. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Geomorphology, Important Geographical Phenomenon, Earthquakes), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Earthquake Earthquake Waves Earthquake zones of India Measurement of earthquakes […]
MAOIST ATTACKS IN CHHATTISGARH’S SUKMA
Context: A day after the encounter between central paramilitary forces and Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma, bodies of 22 personnel were recovered, 31 were injured and one commando was still missing, according to Chattisgarh police. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism, Left-Wing Extremism) Dimensions of the Article: Background to the recent […]
GOVT. AMENDS INSOLVENCY LAW THROUGH ORDINANCE
Context: The government has amended the insolvency law to provide for a pre-packaged resolution process for micro, small and medium enterprises. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Development and Growth of Indian Economy, Banking Sector and NBFCs, NPAs) Dimensions of the Article: About the Ordinance passed by the Government Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Objectives […]
ARCH CLOSURE OF CHENAB BRIDGE COMPLETED
Context: The Railways said it had completed the arch closure of the 1315m Chenab bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Transport and Connectivity related infrastructure) Dimensions of the Article: About the Chenab Bridge Chenab valley Recently in news: Ratle Hydroelectric Project About the Chenab Bridge It is one of […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 06 April 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents Earthquake in Sikkim Maoist attacks in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma Govt. amends insolvency law through ordinance Arch closure of Chenab bridge completed EARTHQUAKE IN SIKKIM Context: An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck the Sikkim-Bhutan border and the tremors were felt in the districts of north Bengal including Siliguri, Malda and Darjeeling districts. Relevance: […]
PIB 6th April 2021
EXERCISE LA PEROUSE Focus: GS III- Defence, Prelims Why in news? Indian Navy Ships INS Satpura and INS Kiltan along with P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating, for the first time; in multi-lateral maritime exercise La Pérouse, being conducted in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region from 05 to 07 Apr 2021. About Exercise La […]