Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 19 November 2021
Contents Agreeing to disagree: On U.S.-China ties A stimulating alliance: On addressing fiscal worries of States Agreeing to disagree: On U.S.-China ties Context: The virtual summit meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping appeared to underscore in their minds the need for them to find common ground on contentious issues including trade and tensions […]
Agreeing to disagree: On U.S.-China ties
Context: The virtual summit meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping appeared to underscore in their minds the need for them to find common ground on contentious issues including trade and tensions surrounding Taiwan and the South China Sea. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbours, Foreign policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: […]
A stimulating alliance: On addressing fiscal worries of States
Context: The Centre will release over ₹95,000 crore in one stroke to States this month, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced after meeting with Chief Ministers and State Finance Ministers to discuss the state of the economy and to sustain the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Constitutional Provisions, Basic structure of […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 19 November 2021 | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents No consensus on limiting Speaker’s powers RBI panel moots law to regulate digital lending ASEAN objects, China wants Myanmar junta to join summit India dips by five spots in global bribery risk rankings ‘Bhumi Samvaad’ – National Workshop on DILRMP No consensus on limiting Speaker’s powers Context: The All-India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) ended […]
No consensus on limiting Speaker’s powers
Context: The All-India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) ended with the delegates failing to reach a consensus on whether the Speaker’s powers under the anti-defection law should be limited. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Legislature) Dimensions of the Article: Speaker of Lok Sabha Powers and Duties of the Lok Sabha Speaker Anti-Defection law and […]
RBI panel moots law to regulate digital lending
Context: A Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Working Group (WG) on digital lending, including lending through online platforms and mobile apps, has recommended a separate legislation to oversee such lending as well as a nodal agency to vet the Digital Lending Apps. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Cyber security related issues), GS-III: Indian Economy Dimensions […]
ASEAN objects, China wants Myanmar junta to join summit
Context: A Chinese envoy has lobbied Southeast Asian nations to let Myanmar’s military ruler attend a regional summit being hosted by China’s President next week but has met stiff opposition. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Important International Groupings, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) […]
India dips by five spots in global bribery risk rankings
Context: A global list by TRACE, an anti-bribery standard setting organisation, measures business bribery risk in 194 countries, territories, and autonomous and semi-autonomous regions. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Accountability and Transparency in Governance) Dimensions of the Article: About the Bribery Risk Matrix Highlights of the Bribery Risk Matrix 2021 The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Other […]
‘Bhumi Samvaad’ – National Workshop on DILRMP
Context: The Ministry of Rural Development inaugurated ‘Bhumi Samvaad’ – National Workshop on Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme (DILRMP). Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives, Central Sector Schemes) Dimensions of the Article: About the Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) Other Initiatives launched: Benefits following the developments in ‘Bhumi […]