Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 12 November 2021
Contents A tax burden that attacks the federal rights of States The lowdown on India’s Glasgow announcement A tax burden that attacks the federal rights of States Context: The Narendra Modi Government reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel and this reduction was ‘dedicated’ the reduction to farmers for keeping “the economic growth momentum going […]
A tax burden that attacks the federal rights of States
Context: The Narendra Modi Government reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel and this reduction was ‘dedicated’ the reduction to farmers for keeping “the economic growth momentum going even during the Covid-19 Pandemic. However, the Centre has been levying around ₹31 and ₹33 as additional cess on petrol and diesel, respectively, till the beginning of […]
The lowdown on India’s Glasgow announcement
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surprise declaration at the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow of striking enhancements in India’s emissions reduction targets did not, for several reasons, get the rave reviews the Government may have expected. International commentators expressed disappointment that India was promising net zero emissions only by 2070 instead of 2050. Relevance: GS-III: […]
CoP26 summit: One Sun One World One Grid
Context: One Sun One World One Grid group — and was announced at COP26 by summit host United Kingdom’s Prime Minister and Indian Prime Minister Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of the Environment, International Treaties and Agreements), GS-II: International Relations (India’s neighbors, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests), GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Solar Energy, Renewable […]
CoP26 summit: ‘Infrastructure for Resilient Island States’
Context: India launched the Initiative for the Resilient Island States (IRIS) for developing infrastructure of small island nations, saying that it gives a new hope, a new confidence and satisfaction of doing something for the most vulnerable countries. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of the Environment, International Treaties and Agreements), GS-II: International Relations (India’s […]
CoP26 summit: India’s Carbon Neutrality by 2070
Context: In the COP26 climate summit, India said that it will achieve net zero emissions by 2070 – putting a time-bound target to achieve net zero for the first time. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of the Environment, International Treaties and Agreements), GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: […]
12 November 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 12 November 2021
CONTENTS NUTRITION SMART VILLAGE PROGRAMME MAULANA AZAD AND ACHARYA KRIPALANI ONAKE OBAVVA NUTRITION SMART VILLAGE PROGRAMME Focus: GS II- Governance Why in News? A programme on “Nutrition Smart Village” will be initiated to strengthen the Poshan Abhiyan. It will be part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, to commemorate the 75th year of Independence of India. About […]
12 November Static Quiz 2021 (Indian Economy)
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 12 November 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents Government functionaries to be sensitised on disability Afghanistan on brink of economic collapse, warns Pakistan Security must trump green concerns: SC India, U.S. monitoring defence trade projects Government functionaries to be sensitised on disability Context: Government functionaries, from ASHA and anganwadi workers at the grassroots level to senior officers and MPs at the national […]