The Global Aviation Industry’s Tryst with Carbon Neutrality
Context: The global aviation industry is a notable contributor to carbon emissions, responsible for approximately 2.5–3.0% of the world’s total carbon output. Recognizing its environmental impact, the industry is taking significant steps toward sustainability, with initiatives such as IATA’s “Fly Net Zero” aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. Relevance: GS3- Industry and Infrastructure Mains Question: […]
Private Consultation in Policymaking
Context: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is reportedly engaging in confidential discussions with the broadcasting and entertainment sectors about the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023. Although a draft of this Bill was shared publicly last year, the latest versions are being distributed only to a select group of stakeholders, with strict confidentiality measures in place. […]
Overview of the Price Monitoring System App
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy launched the Version 4.0 of Price Monitoring System (PMS) Mobile app. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Overview of the Price Monitoring System App Commodities Monitored Significance of the Monitoring System
Overview of the Maritime Partnership Exercise
Context: Recently, a maritime partnership exercise(MPX) was conducted between India and Russia in St. Petersburg. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Overview of the Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) Key Facts About INS Tabar
Green National Highway Corridors Project
Context: The Government of India and the World Bank have recently finalized an agreement to launch the Green National Highway Corridors Project (GNHCP). This initiative, supported by a USD 500 million loan, aims to develop eco-friendly highway corridors in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Green National Highway Corridors […]
Why Legacy IAS Academy Is Considered As One Of Best IAS Coaching Institutes in India
Legacy IAS Academy is one of the premier coaching institutes in India for students preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Established with the motto of nurturing and guiding individuals to achieve their dreams of becoming civil servants, this institute has churned out superior results every year. These are the some of the reasons why […]
Key Highlights of the WHO Study on Adolescent Girls
Context: A recent World Health Organization study, published in the Lancet medical journal, found that adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 who have been in relationships have experienced physical or sexual violence. The survey, conducted with thousands of adolescent girls from 154 countries and regions, underscores the global prevalence of violence against young women in […]
About the Jhumur Dance
Context: The Assam government is gearing up for a grand Jhumur dance performance featuring 8,000 tea tribe artists. Relevance: GS I: Culture About Jhumur -Source: India Today
Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran
Context: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, early on July 31. The 62-year-old, who had been managing Hamas’s political operations from exile in Qatar, reportedly died in what Hamas described as an Israeli “strike” on his residence. The Israeli military has not commented on the incident so far. Relevance: Dimensions […]
Supreme Court of India Allows Sub-Classification of Reserved Categories
Context: The Supreme Court of India, in a review judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has delivered a landmark verdict allowing states the authority to sub-classify reserved category groups, such as Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), for reservation purposes. This 6-1 majority decision overturns the 2004 ruling in E.V. Chinnaiah vs. […]