Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 24 July 2021
Content: The Ganga’s message The Ganga’s message Context: A new study by an NGO has found evidence of a modern-day scourge, microplastics, in the river, with the highest concentrations in Varanasi and Kanpur, followed by Haridwar. What the data show is the alarming presence of plastic filaments, fibres, fragments, and in two places, microbeads, with […]
The Ganga’s message
Context: A new study by an NGO has found evidence of a modern-day scourge, microplastics, in the river, with the highest concentrations in Varanasi and Kanpur, followed by Haridwar. What the data show is the alarming presence of plastic filaments, fibres, fragments, and in two places, microbeads, with their composition pointing to both industrial and […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 24 July 2021
Contents Monsoon revival sees rise in extreme rainfall events Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 SC upholds NGT ban on firecrackers SC says secrecy of vote a must in any election Monsoon revival sees rise in extreme rainfall events Context: Rainfall amid the monsoon’s revival since mid-July 2021 has seen significant variation across the country. Relevance: […]
Monsoon revival sees rise in extreme rainfall events
Context: Rainfall amid the monsoon’s revival since mid-July 2021 has seen significant variation across the country. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Climatology, Important geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Climate Change and its Impact) Dimensions of the Article: Monsoon in India Recent extreme rainfall events Cause of Extreme Rainfall Events Click Here to read about Monsoon in […]
Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Defence introduced the Essential Defence Services Bill in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges, GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Essential Defence Services Bill? Understanding Strikes and the punishments in this context: Industrial Disputes Act 1947 What […]
SC upholds NGT ban on firecrackers
Context: The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to a National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on the sale and use of firecrackers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the National Capital Region (NCR) and all cities and towns where the ambient air quality is in the poor or above categories. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution, […]
SC says secrecy of vote a must in any election
Context: The Supreme Court held that in any election, be it to Parliament or State legislature, the maintenance of secrecy of voting is “a must”. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Representation of People’s Act) Dimensions of the Article: Recent Supreme Court Judgement on Secret Ballot About Right to Vote in India and the […]
24 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 24 July 2021
BAL GANGADHAR TILAK Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the great Lokmanya Tilak on his Jayanti. About Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Bal Gangadhar Tilak, commonly known as Lokamanya Tilak was a leader of the Indian independence movement and belonged to the extremist faction. He was also called […]