Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 20 April 2021
Contents Implementing green contracts Implementing green contracts Context: The increasing concerns about climate change once again point to the need for enhanced efforts towards achieving sustainable growth goals in India. While the massive levels of production, consumption and disposal of goods and services have their own set of benefits in a post-industrial society, they have […]
Implementing green contracts
Context: The increasing concerns about climate change once again point to the need for enhanced efforts towards achieving sustainable growth goals in India. While the massive levels of production, consumption and disposal of goods and services have their own set of benefits in a post-industrial society, they have also slowed down the replenishment cycle of […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 20 April 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents Raul Castro resigns as Cuba’s Leader Hot Springs and Gogra Post in India-China border European Council on EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy Raul Castro resigns as Cuba’s leader Context: Raul Castro resigned as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by himself and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 […]
Raul Castro resigns as Cuba’s leader
Context: Raul Castro resigned as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by himself and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution. Cuba’s Party congress chose Mr. Díaz-Canel to be its leader, adding that crucial post to the title of president he assumed in 2018. He replaces his […]
Hot Springs and Gogra Post in India-China border
Context: During the 11th round of discussions between the senior military commanders of India and China to resolve the over 11-month long standoff in eastern Ladakh – there are reports that China had refused to vacate two of the four original friction points -Hot Springs & Gogra Post. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India and its […]
European Council on EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy
Context: The Council of the European Union approved conclusions on a European Union strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific to “reinforce its strategic focus, presence and actions” in this region with the aim to contribute to “regional stability, security, prosperity and sustainable development,” at a time of “rising challenges and tensions in the region.” Relevance: […]
20th April 2021 Current affairs Quiz
PIB 20th April 2021
STARTUP INDIA SEED FUND SCHEME Focus: GS III- Growth and Development Why in news? Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution launched the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS). About Seed Fund Scheme: The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product […]