PIB Summaries 10 July 2024
Contents: 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit Focus: GS2- International Relations Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid an official visit to Russia for the 22nd India – Russia Annual Summit. Indo- Russia Relations: Historical Context: Political Relations: Trade Relations: Defence and Security Relations: Significance of the Recent Meet: Defence Cooperation Committee meeting between India […]
Copernicus Climate Centre Service
Context: Recently, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said that the world witnessed its warmest-ever June last month with the average temperature being 0.67°C above the 1991-2020 average. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S): Key Facts about the Copernicus Programme: -Source: The Hindu
About Samayapuram Temple
Context: The Hindu Group of Publications has recently unveiled a coffee-table book titled ‘Samayapuram – The Sacred Seat of Shakti,’ authored by Vrinda Ramanan. This book delves into the rich history and cultural significance of the Samayapuram temple, dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, located in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS I: History About Samayapuram temple -Source: […]
Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam
Context: The water level in the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) across the Cauvery recently breached the 100-ft mark as against its capacity of 124.80 feet owing to heavy rain in the catchment area of the river. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam Key Facts about Kaveri River -Source: The Hindu
Features of Digital Bharat Nidhi
Context: In a fresh attempt at increasing telecom connectivity in rural areas, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released draft rules to operationalise the Digital Bharat Nidhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) About Features of Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) Underutilization of USOF What is the […]
Understanding Cabinet Committees
Context: Recently, the Union government constituted eight Cabinet committees, with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) getting three new faces and the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) remaining unchanged. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Cabinet Committees Features of Cabinet Committees List of Cabinet Committees Recent Changes Challenges of the […]
Tragic Stampede in Hathras District Highlights Need for Improved Safety
Context: Recently, a tragic stampede in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district claimed over 100 lives. This devastating incident adds to a long list of similar tragedies that have occurred during religious gatherings and festivals across India over the past two decades. These events underscore the ongoing challenges of managing large crowds in confined spaces and highlight […]
JUNE 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS | MONTHLY COMPILATION | LEGACY IAS ACADEMY
Legacy IAS June 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 June 2024 Monthly Current Affairs Compilation. You […]
About The Groynes
Context: In a bid to resolve the extensive coastal erosion in Poonthura region in Kerala, the irrigation department is all set to construct eight groynes at a cost of Rs 17.5 crore. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Groynes Groynes are coastal structures designed to manage shoreline erosion and sediment movement. Here are some key points about […]
About Zorawar Light Tank
Context: Recently, defence officials said that the prototype of the country’s indigenous light tank Zorawar is ready and will soon be subjected to extensive trials. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Zorawar Light Tank: The Zorawar Light Tank, named after the 19th-century military general Zorawar Singh Kahluria, is an indigenously designed and developed tank jointly created […]