Kaji Nemu: Overview
Context: Recently, the Assam government declared the GI-tagged ‘Kaji Nemu’ (Citrus Limon) as the State Fruit. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Kaji Nemu: Overview Characteristics: Popularity and Export: Culinary and Medicinal Use: Cultivation: Nutrient Powerhouse: Citrus Diversity in Assam: Geographical Indication (GI) Tag: -Source: The Hindu
Pallava Dynasty Overview
Context: Archaeologists recently discovered an eighth-century Kotravai sculpture, an artifact that dates back to the Pallava period, near Ulundurpet, Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS I: History Pallava Dynasty Overview Historical Period: Territorial Rule: Religious Patronage: Origins: Cultural Contributions: Religion: Decline: -Source: The Hindu
UN World Restoration Flagships
Context: The United Nations named seven initiatives from across Africa, Latin America, the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia as the intergovernmental organisation’s World Restoration Flagships. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: UN World Restoration Flagships Overview Initiation and Leadership: Objective: Award Recognition: Global Commitments: Seven Recognized Initiatives: Restoring Mediterranean Forests Initiative: Living Indus […]
Cassini Spacecraft Overview
Context: Recent findings from data collected by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft reveal the presence of a vast ocean beneath the icy surface of Saturn’s moon Mimas. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Cassini Spacecraft Overview Mission Background: Launch Date: Components: Spacecraft Details: Mission Highlights: Key Facts about Mimas Position and Size: Surface […]
Joint Inauguration of UPI and RuPay Services
Context: The Prime Minister of India, alongside the President of Sri Lanka, Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, and the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Mr. Pravind Jugnauth, jointly inaugurated the launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, along with the introduction of RuPay card services in Mauritius. This collaborative effort signifies a significant […]
Bharat Ratna Awardees – Diverse Contributions
Context: India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, is poised to be bestowed upon five distinguished individuals for their outstanding contributions to politics, governance, and agriculture. The recipients, including Karpoori Thakur, Mankombu Sambasivan (MS) Swaminathan, Pamulaparthi Venkata (P. V.) Narasimha Rao, Lal Krishna Advani, and Chaudhary Charan Singh, have left indelible marks in their respective […]
Female Genital Mutilation
Context: Recently, the UN agencies stated that in 2024, nearly 4.4 million girls are at risk of female genital mutilation around the world. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) FGM Status in India Challenges in Eradicating FGM Global Initiatives Against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Sustainable Development Goal 5.3 and the Way […]
JANUARY 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS | MONTHLY COMPILATION | LEGACY IAS ACADEMY
Legacy IAS January 2024 Current Affairs Monthly Compilation includes Editorial Analysis and PIB Summaries which are essential for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) at both the Prelims and Mains levels and the content is segregated in accordance with the subjects in the UPSC Syllabus. Click Here for the January 2024 Monthly Current Affairs Compilation. […]
Strengthening Legal Education
Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law, and Justice has recently presented a significant report on legal education, proposing several groundbreaking recommendations to enhance the quality of legal education in India. Unlike fields such as medicine and engineering, legal education has not been a primary focus for India’s policymakers since Independence. Relevance: […]
The Verdict on Electoral Bonds
Context: Donations of substantial value made anonymously can erode the foundations of electoral democracy and governance by fostering a culture of quid pro quo between donors and recipients. The Supreme Court of India, in invalidating the Electoral Bond Scheme (EBS), where individuals could purchase electoral bonds for political parties, has acknowledged this issue, and declared the […]