Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 30 December 2021
Contents Where 5G rollout stands in India and in other countries? Nord Stream pipeline and the Russia-Ukraine issue Where 5G rollout stands in India and in other countries? Context: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said that Gurugram, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jamnagar, Ahmadabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, and Gandhi Nagar would be among the […]
Nord Stream pipeline and the Russia-Ukraine issue
Context: German Economic Affairs Minister warned in an interview of “severe consequences’ for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany if Moscow attacked Ukraine. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline (NS2P) project About the Strains in Nord Stream 2 completion Energy security dilemma in […]
Where 5G rollout stands in India and in other countries?
Context: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said that Gurugram, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jamnagar, Ahmadabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, and Gandhi Nagar would be among the first cities to get 5G services in 2022. Relevance: GS-III: Science and Technology (IT & Computers, Innovations & Discoveries) Dimensions of the Article: 5G Technology and Spectrum How […]
Current Affairs 30 December 2021 for UPSC Exam | Legacy IAS Academy
Contents Norms for ‘faceless’ appeal scheme eased: Income-Tax dept. A Year of important Reforms for Ministry of Textiles -2021 Arunachal Apatani textile: GI Tag sought Centre notifies Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021 Defence Ministry notifies positive indigenisation list of subsystems Norms for ‘faceless’ appeal scheme eased: Income-Tax dept. Context: The Income Tax department has […]
Norms for ‘faceless’ appeal scheme eased: Income-Tax dept.
Context: The Income Tax department has brought in changes to the existing faceless appeal scheme, easing the process for taxpayers wanting a personal hearing through video conference while appealing against a tax demand by the department. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (E-Governance, Government Policies & Interventions), GS-III: Indian Economy (Economic Development, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: About […]
A Year of important Reforms for Ministry of Textiles -2021
Context: 2021 was a year of game changing reforms for the Ministry of Textiles as the Government approved Setting up of 7 Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (MITRA) Parks, announced Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles and more in the year 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Textile Industry, Government Policies […]
Arunachal Apatani textile: GI Tag sought
Context: An application seeking Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Arunachal Pradesh Apatani textile product has been filed by a firm. Relevance: Prelims, GS-I: Art and Culture, GS-III: Intellectual Property Rights Dimensions of the Article: Apatani Textile Geographical indication in textile industry GI Tag Geographical Indications Registry (GIR) Apatani Textile The Apatani weave comes from […]
Centre notifies Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021
Context: Central Government in exercise of the powers by the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has notified the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy, GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: About the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021 What is Electronic Commerce (e-commerce)? E-commerce in India About the […]
Defence Ministry notifies positive indigenisation list of subsystems
Context: Following the two positive indigenisation lists barring import of 209 major platforms and systems, the Defence Ministry notified a list of another 2,500 subsystems and components and 351 more imported items to be made locally in the next three years. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure, GS-III: Indian Economy (Foreign Trade), GS-III: Science and Technology […]