Best Institute for IAS Coaching in Mysuru
One of the best IAS coaching center’s in Mysuru, Legacy IAS provides thorough and individualized UPSC exam preparation. The institute is well-known for its seasoned professors, cutting-edge facilities, and reasonably priced tuition and has a significant presence in Mysuru, Bangalore, and other Karnataka cities. The personal mentoring programme offered by Legacy IAS, in […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 December 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 December 2022 Contents COP15 Approves Historic Biodiversity Deal Context In a historic UN Biodiversity agreement, over 190 countries agreed to protect 30% of the planet by 2030, while pledging to achieve 23 targets to reverse ecosystem degradation under four overarching goals for survival of the natural world. Relevance: GS Paper-3: […]
COP15 Biodiversity Summit
Context: After four years of fractious talks, nearly 200 countries, including India, approved a historic Paris-style deal to protect and reverse dangerous loss to global biodiversity, following an intense final session of negotiations at the UN COP-15 summit in Canada. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key takeaways from the COP15 […]
Goa Liberation Day
Context: President tweeted her greetings to the nation on December 19, marking Goa Liberation Day, which is celebrated annually to mark the success of ‘Operation Vijay’ undertaken by the Indian armed forces to defeat Portuguese colonial forces and liberate Goa in 1961. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: History of Goa’s […]
Current Affairs Quiz 20 December 2022
Ban on Alcohol In India
Context: The official death toll from the latest hooch tragedy in “dry” Bihar has mounted to 38. Critics have claimed that one of the reasons behind the tragedy is the state’s prohibition policy, with an official ban on alcohol leading to a thriving underground economy where such spurious alcohol is produced and sold. Relevance: GS […]
What Are Carbon Markets?
Context: Recently, The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was passed in Parliament. The Bill empowers the government to establish carbon markets in India and specify a carbon credit trading scheme. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What are carbon markets? Carbon Credit: Two types of Carbon markets: Voluntary markets. Compliance markets: […]
About Court Vacations
Context: Recently, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) has said that the Supreme Court will not have a vacation bench when it breaks for its annual winter vacation. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Court Vacations Vacation Bench: Legal Provisions for Vacation Bench Issues with Court Vacations -Source: The Hindu
What Is A Surety Bond?
Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways launched one of India’s first-ever Surety Bond Insurance product from Bajaj Allianz. What is a Surety Bond? IRDAI guidelines for surety bonds:
Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP)
Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Since its inception in 2008-09, about 8.34 lakh units have been assisted with Margin Money subsidy of Rs. 20,643 cr. generating estimated employment for about 68 lakh youths across the country. Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Objectives of PMEGP Eligibility to avail this scheme: In addition, […]