Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 13 July 2021
Contents Inflation remains above 6% for second month Lightning: Biggest natural disaster-linked killer in India RBI Retail Direct scheme Inflation remains above 6% for second month Context: After touching a six-month high in May 2021, India’s retail inflation was virtually unchanged in June 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Fiscal […]
RBI Retail Direct scheme
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the ‘RBI Retail Direct’ scheme, a one-stop solution to facilitate investment in government securities (G-secs) by individual investors. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Mobilization of resources) Dimensions of the Article: About the ‘RBI Retail Direct’ scheme Why was this needed? Benefits of […]
Lightning: Biggest natural disaster-linked killer in India
Context: Nearly 68 were reportedly struck dead by lightning on a single day in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, according to reports from States in July 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Disaster Management, GS-I: Geography (Climatology, Important Geophysical Phenomenon) Dimensions of the Article: What is Lightning? More about Clouds that generate lightning and how they are […]
Inflation remains above 6% for second month
Context: After touching a six-month high in May 2021, India’s retail inflation was virtually unchanged in June 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Fiscal Policy, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: What is Inflation? Types of Inflation based on rate of Increase About the Latest inflation data What is Inflation? Inflation […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 12 July 2021
Contents Set aside preconditions for peace process: Nagaland panel U.P.’s new population policy A proposed elephant reserve in Chhattisgarh Electing a Speaker and Deputy Speaker Bihar’s Kesaria Buddha stupa waterlogged Set aside preconditions for peace process: Nagaland panel Context: A panel of Nagaland’s lawmakers asked the negotiating parties of the “Indo-Naga” political dialogue to resume […]
Set aside preconditions for peace process: Nagaland panel
Context: A panel of Nagaland’s lawmakers asked the negotiating parties of the “Indo-Naga” political dialogue to resume the peace talks with a positive approach, setting aside the preconditions in the “greater interest of the people’s cry for long-term peace”. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Centre-State Relations), GS-I: Indian Society Dimensions of the Article: Who are […]
U.P.’s new population policy
Context: Uttar Pradesh (UP) unveiled its New Population Policy 2021-30, on the occasion of World Population Day (11th July). Relevance: GS-I: Indian Society (Population and Associated Issues), GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies and Interventions, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of policies) Dimensions of the Article: About U.P.’s New Population Policy What […]
A proposed elephant reserve in Chhattisgarh
Context: The Chhattisgarh government has proposed to reduce the area of Lemru Elephant Reserve from 1,995 sq km to 450 sq km. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Important Protected Areas, Conservation of Biodiversity) Dimensions of the Article: What is Lemru Elephant Reserve? Significance of Reserve What is Project Elephant? What is Lemru Elephant Reserve? […]
Electing a Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Context: Maharashtra has been without a Speaker since February, 2021 while Lok Sabha and several State Assemblies are without a Deputy Speaker. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Legislature) Dimensions of the Article: Speaker of Lok Sabha Election and Term of Office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha Vacancy of office Speaker of Lok […]
Bihar’s Kesaria Buddha Stupa Waterlogged
Context: Kesaria Buddha stupa in east Champaran district of Bihar is waterlogged following floods in some parts of the district. Relevance: Prelims, GS-I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: About Stupas About Kesaria Buddha stupa About Stupas The Stupas holds the most important place among all the earliest Buddhist architecture. They offer the earliest […]